In 2017 I wrote about how Canon could launch their first Full-Frame Mirrorless camera. On September 5th, Canon officially released their first mirrorless full frame camera, the Canon EOS R. We can expect this camera to be released on October 9th of this year.
Price:
The Canon EOS R has been listed at $2,299.00. This camera will certainly complete with the upcoming Nikon Z6 and current Sony A7 iii.
Additional Costs
If you're an existing Canon user there are some additional costs when switching to the Canon EOS R. Most noteworthy is the new lens mount that the Canon EOS R has which means new lenses to be used with this camera. However, you can use existing Canon EF lenses with an adapter.
What You Get
- Fully Articulated Swivel Screen
- Weather Sealed
- Adapter can include ND Filter
- Silent Shooting
Probably one of Canon's many strengths has been it's building cameras with swivel screens and they continue this in their EOS R.
What You Won’t Get
Here is a list of features that the Canon EOS R doesn't have:
- Heavily cropped 4K
- No In Body Image Stabilisation
- High price point ($2,299.00)
- New lens mount requires new lenses
- Unsure reliability of auto focus with adapters
- One SDcard slot
Due to the above features being missing, many feel that combined the EOS R is lacking in contrast to its main competitor, the Sony A7 iii. Sony is certainly the market leader when it comes to cameras. If Canon decides to price a product higher than it's existing competition but not match the feature set, it would come off as lacking.
Final Thoughts: Canon EOS R
In conclusion, I have mixed feelings regarding the Canon EOS R. Primarily due to the new mount that they implemented. Also, I feel one of Canon's biggest strengths is their lenses. Because they implemented a new mount, they can't take advantage of their existing EF Mount. Requiring existing users to buy an adapter seems like a barrier to entry. That being said, I would like to see more reviews come out on the Canon EOS R. I think there are more things that go into selecting a camera besides the spec sheet. Therefore, I'm looking forward to how the camera world responds hands-on testing of this new camera.
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