Just announced is the extremely well-priced Canon EOS RP. Check out everything this small and light full-frame mirrorless camera can do.
The Canon EOS RP is a 26.2-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera that has simplified its specs and design from the $2,299 EOS R, making it more affordable, especially those looking to slowly transition into mirrorless from DSLRs. The EOS RP uses a DIGIC 8 image processor, has an ISO range of 100-40,000 that can be expanded to 50-102,400, and is capable of 5 fps continuous shooting. There is a single UHS-II SD card slot, microphone and headphone jacks, a remote shutter input, and USB and HDMI ports. The USB port can be used for charging with a battery power pack.
The EOS RP sports Canon's trusted Dual Pixel CMOS AF system which has proven to work well for subject tracking, especially in video. Utilizing the vari-angle touchscreen display, the EOS RP is able to implement touch-to-focus for faster subject selection, or use it for simple rack focusing. In total there are 4,779 autofocus points in the EOS RP compared to the 5,655 points of the EOS R.
The 2.36-million-dot electronic viewfinder is a downgrade from the EOS R which has 3.69 million dots.
For video, the EOS RP shoots 4K 25 fps at 120 Mb/s in 8-bit color depth (both internal and external recording). There is no Canon Log profile in the EOS RP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4s63AVfFI4
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities in the EOS RP allow the camera to be wirelessly controlled via smartphone app and quick sharing of captured content.
In a brilliant move, the "body only" option comes with a free Canon EF/EF-S to EOS R mount adapter which will maintain autofocus and image stabilization for the lenses being converted over. Being a $1,299 package, I can see many Canon DSLR users taking note of this camera to test the waters of mirrorless.
The Canon EOS RP is priced at $1,299 and available now for preordering, and is also being offered in a $2,199 kit with the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, or in a $1,699 kit with the EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Orders begin shipping on February 27.
Ugly as hell, but not bad at all for that price. I don't use Canon anymore, but I applaud them for pushing the boundaries of entry-level FF mirrorless.
Hopefully this brings the price of the a7III down a little. I had heard they were cutting it to $1800, but maybe I misinterpreted what I read because that hasn't happened yet.
*would also be nice if Nikon took a page from their book and included their FTZ adapter for free*
The price of the Z 6 with adapter and kit lens dropped to 2750€ here. 250€ more than the Canon RP.
I guess the differences are not that huge with the Nikon having an edge on Sensor and EVF maybe?
If this camera was even close to being half as much of a player as the A7iii I could see it being affected but even the lack luster a6400 makes this look like a fisher price toy
It really doesn't matter what you think of the camera. It's not for me, I'd never buy it, but the point is that it is a full frame mirrorless camera from Canon for $700 less than Sony's. If this was Pentax or something, it wouldn't matter. But competition from Canon is a big deal - history has shown that most people don't buy based on the "best."
Point is, canon throttled what they could do with this full frame camera. They took all pluses of it being full frame and gutted it through software/technology so that it isn’t a viable option.
You can still buy an A7ii with a lens for 1000 and this camera barely competes with that (I’d say it still underperforms that one as well).
People don’t buy what’s best, you’re definitely right with that remark.
Interesting, the price looks nice.
Canon might not have the technology to compete in the high end but this is a perfect release. At $1299 with free adapter this will be the #1 seller for FF mirrorless for quite a long time. The price is too low to ignore.
I could see getting this as an upgrade to my 6D rather than the 6DII. Exciting price point.
I was too quickly last summer, bought the 6Dii. Anyway, the 6Dii is good enough, and soon we'll know what Canon has to offer. As long as they continue to improve they're more than good enough for amateurs and for working pro's (apart from gearheads).
If you want this camera, don’t watch this video about how bad it performs...
https://youtu.be/nFQVfBdadEs
That wasn't even close to a negative review.
"Eye AF moves at the speed of slow and not accurate so not useful." On activating Eye AF, "...is a two steps process, which is a pain in the ..., which means I didn't want to do it often..." Those are pretty big for a portrait photographer.
On FPS for Continuous AF... "in Servo, it drops to 2~3 fps, which is bracingly slow."
Besides the photo AF, the video AF was embarrassing and that’s usually what everyone says they love.
Big!, ha. It's been new for about 3yrs now (whatever it is) and its only been actually usable for the past year. You were fine for decades before that.
It was decades of... "The eyes could be a bit shaper..." Lol. The FPS speed is definitely like the past, however.
You'll still have that problem today. Eye AF is still a single point. No different than you selecting your focusing point and placing it over the eye.
That is not assuring for a wedding photographer shooting a moving bride during the ceremony.
What are you talking about?
Clickbait...
Did you watch the amazing Canon AF system at work ?
Yes, I watched the video. If you're referring to the Eye-AF, then sure, it needs a lot of work before it can compete with Sony, but the general AF, as in the Dual Pixel AF, is amazing.
You can't tear down the entire camera just because one feature is lacking or isn't as good as you want it to be. There are tons of people that do not give a shit about photographing people.
"The Canon EOS RP: Cheap and Cheerful, Assuming You Don't Shoot Video?" - Looks like if you give a shit about videography with people in it FStoppers says to rethink your choices on that... Strike 2...
To be clear, that article is the opinion of its author Andy Day. Fstoppers has many writers who are free to voice their opinion, we don't have a singular voice on these things.
But he is credible enough to have the platform and for FStoppers to promote. I used to write for Men’s Health so I understand that line is gray.
I don't think Ryan is arguing the case for my credibility (which is questioned on a regular basis, don't worry 😂). Just that there is no single 'Fstoppers opinion' as there might be for a site such as DPReview or Imaging Resource. 😊
I understand what he’s saying.
When I heard the proposed price last week, I was 100% sure that it wouldn't have the digic 8 and 4k. There is now a hat that I must eat. Fair play to Canon.
250 shots with a battery... this will kill the show unfortunatelly.
The fro guy said he got around 500 still pictures from one battery.
no ,it won't
I should have known this was coming when Hell Michigan froze over last week. Flippy screen, full frame, mic jack, 4K, 26mp - it's just lacking IBIS. At least it looks like canon is actually trying now. It might actually make a decent vlogging camera if you could catch it on sale.
Too bad it got the same issue as the 6DII - no Dual Pixel AF in 4K.
Lets see how quickly the price of the E-M1X drops LOL!
how many card slots? HOW MANY??
It would be funny if the next camera they announce has like 6 cards slots in the spec sheet or sth.
YES!!! One slot for every format card that has ever existed.. lol
Battery grip that adds the 6 slots. You heard it here first.
That price point is really surprising. If I was an APS-C Canon user, I'd be looking at this really hard. Including the converter in the box really suggests to me that they're trying to transition their APS-C DSLR users. I mean, if you owned a rebel series camera and were looking to upgrade within the Canon ecosystem (maybe you have an EF prime or two), you'd be considering this or maybe a 77D or the older 80D. If I was in that position I'd definitely lean toward the RP.
The lack of 24p is such an unnecessary and cynical move by Canon...if they offer 25p for PAL shooters they can't say that 24p is technically challenging in any way whatsoever especially since it's been so standard for what, a decade now on Canon cameras? No, this is just Canon doing their "let's cripple this a bit" game which is so tiresome. I'd love to stick with Canon but if ever buy a new camera - just on principle it's probably going to be a Sony as a big FU to Canon.
Considering that price for a FF camera, it is a bargain.
I would like to see if nikon has an answer though.
The EOS RP paired with the RF 24-240 lens that is coming and I think Canon will have a big seller. Especially if it's offered as a kit for around $2000 USD and gets good reviews. Talk about a small FF all-rounder for travel and general photography. With the included adapter Every Canon lens will fit it but EF-M and FD.
I don't care what brand you shoot this will help drive competition and prices down. I don't care what it lacks that other brands have. It's "affordable" and sometimes that's all that's needed / what works.
So Canon declares the mirrorless price war open! I don't use Canon anymore. It looks as if they limited their R by firmware modifications to have something comparable to Nikons Z6/Z7 offer as Canons sold number of cameras is falling behind Nikon.