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Canon Introduces EOS RF Mirrorless
14 February 2019
Canon has announced its EOS RF full-frame mirrorless, the second body in the R system, compatible with both Canon's RF lenses adn its EF and EF-S lenses with an adapter. Smaller than the company's Rebel T7i, the RF is designed as the entry-level full-frame mirrorless option in the R system.
"As Canon continues to evolve its full-frame mirrorless cameras, our goal is that one day the EOS R line becomes as widely popular as our celebrated lineup of EOS dSLR cameras," said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "As a company, we believe that in order for us to accomplish that goal, Canon needs to develop full-frame mirrorless cameras for every skill level of photographers and that starts with amateurs and advanced amateurs. This makes the EOS RP the perfect addition to the existing lineup."
The RP features a 26.2-megapixel CMOS sensor powered by a DIGIC 8 image processor. In includes the Visual Guide mode introduced with the EOS Rebel T7i and EOS 77D and a Creative Assist mode to use visual effects and adjustments when shooting, such as brightness, contrast, saturation, color tone, monochrome and background blur.
The RP also boasts Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus with 4,779 manually selectable AF points and a wide autofocus coverage area of 88 percent horizontal and 100 percent vertical. When using the RF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM lens, the camera can focus in as little as 0.05 seconds with Dual Pixel CMOS AF. When using eye detection AF, the camera can automatically detect faces and focus on the eye of the subject.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the RF include:
- 26.2-Mp full-frame CMOS sensor
- DIGIC 8 image processor
- UHD 4K and Full HD 1080 video
- 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
- 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot titling touchscreen LCD
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 4779 AF points
- ISO 100 to 40,000
- Up to 5 fps shooting
- WiFi and Bluetooth
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the RF include:
SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 26.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
Aspect Ratios: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9Bit Depth 14-bit Lens Mount Canon RF Dust Reduction System Yes Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Viewfinder 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder
100 percent coverage
0.70x magnification
-4 to +1m diopter adjustmentMonitor 3.0-inch tilting rear touchscreen
1,040,000 dots
100 percent coverageShutter 30 to 1/4,000 second, Bulb mMode Frame Rate Up to 5 fps at 26.2-Mp for Unlimited JPEG frames
Up to 5 fps at 26.2-Mp for up to 50 Raw framestISO Auto, 100 to 40,000
Extended Mode: 50 to 102,400Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Image Stabilization Digital, 5-Way Flash No built-in flash
Maximum Sync Spee: 1/180 second
Hot shoeMovie 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25 fps
1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1280 x 720p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
Clips up to 29:59
Built-in stereo micConnectivity WiFi, Bluetooth
1/8" Headphone, 1/8" Microphone
Canon E3, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0, USB Type-CPower LP-E17 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh
Optional AC power adapterDimensions 5.2 x 3.3 x 2.8 inches Weight 1.07 lb. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Canon said the EOS RP will be available in March for $1,299 for the body only. A body-and-lens kit with the RF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM lens will list for $2399.
Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Full Frame For The Masses! Canon Introduces Its Second Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera -- The EOS RP
New Super-Compact and Ultra-Lightweight EOS RP is Ideal for Users Looking to Graduate to Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera at an Affordable Price
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Responding to the demand from amateur and advanced amateur photographers for an entry-level, full-frame mirrorless camera, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the second camera in the EOS R lineup, the EOS RP. The EOS RP is designed for photographers looking to step up from Canon's APS-C cameras: the EOS Rebel, EOS M and the EOS 80D, into the world of full-frame mirrorless photography. Weighing in at just 17.29 ounces, the EOS RP camera is lighter than a 500ml bottle of water and smaller than Canon's popular APS-C dSLR camera, the Canon EOS Rebel T7i, coming in at approximately 5.0in (w) x 3.77in (h) x 2.36in (d). With optics at its core, the EOS RP takes full advantage of the complete line up of RF lenses and is compatible with the existing collection of Canon's EF and EF-S lenses with the use of one of three optional RF EOS-R Mount Adapters.
"As Canon continues to evolve its full-frame mirrorless cameras, our goal is that one day the EOS R line becomes as widely popular as our celebrated lineup of EOS dSLR cameras," said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "As a company, we believe that in order for us to accomplish that goal, Canon needs to develop full-frame mirrorless cameras for every skill level of photographers and that starts with amateurs and advanced amateurs. This makes the EOS RP the perfect addition to the existing lineup."
The new Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera features a 26.2-megapixel CMOS sensor that is powered by the company's DIGIC 8 image processor, providing users with high-image quality, outstanding operation and functionality. The new Canon EOS RP features Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus with 4,779 manually selectable AF points and a wide AF coverage area of 88 percent horizontal and 100 percent vertical. With f1.2 lenses, the camera astonishingly boasts AF sensitivity in low light in as little as Exposure Value -5. When using the RF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM lens with the EOS RP, the camera can focus in as little as 0.05 seconds with Dual Pixel CMOS AF. When using eye detection AF, the camera can automatically detect faces and focus on the eye of the subject. This feature is supported when the camera is set in either servo AF mode during continuous shooting and movie servo AF, as well as one-shot AF.
Like the EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera that was announced in September 2018, the EOS RP is built around the same 54mm mount diameter and short-back focus. This allows for the use of one of three optional mount adapters for full compatibility with all existing EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses. Through the use of the optional Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter or Control Ring Mount Adapter, these lenses, in fact, gain functionality.
For photographers looking to further expand their abilities and capture a wide variety of both still and video images, the EOS RP features Visual Guide mode. First introduced with the EOS Rebel T7i and EOS 77D, this mode allows users to see on screen how switching modes on the mode dial or tweaking settings can alter the image they are about to capture. This mode helps to guide photographers to capture more compelling images, such as ones with a shallow depth-of-field or being able to give moving subjects a frozen or flowing look. For those looking to expand their imaginative options, the camera also features Creative Assist mode that allows photographers to use new and unique visual effects and adjustments when shooting, such as brightness, contrast, saturation, color tone, monochrome and background blur. In addition, the design, ergonomics, layout and ease-of-use of the camera are very similar to that of other Canon cameras consumers might already be familiar with.
Additional noteworthy features of the EOS RP camera include:
- Built-in 0.39 inch, 2.36 million dot Electronic Viewfinder with Touch-and-Drag AF
- Vari-Angle LCD touchscreen
- 4K UHD 24P/Full HD 60p video recording with 4K time-lapse shooting and the ability to extract still images from 4K video recordings
- ISO range of 100-25,600 that is expandable up to ISO of 102,400
- Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technology
- Mobile Raw workflow supported paired with Digital Photo Professional Express App
Availability and Pricing
The Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera is scheduled to be available in March for an estimated retail price of $1299 for the body only. It will also be sold as a body-and-lens kit with the RF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM lens for $2399.