Canon EOS R1 system camera

Canon EOS R1 system camera

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The Canon EOS R1 is one of the most anticipated camera models and now it's here! It's a professional device that offers solid mechanical quality and speed. Canon's top-of-the-line models are also some kind of trend setters and define what kind of cameras are used to capture the world and the most important events by professionals. Here is a combination of new features and, on the other hand, completely reliable technology and usability.

A much anticipated feature of these flagship models is the number of megapixels. Now it is 24 million pixels and Canon has strong reasons for this, which we will go into more detail in this text. The autofocus is Canon's best and was developed for this camera, the image quality and continuous shooting are sufficient for nature and sports photographers, and now video recording has also been added.

Here at the EOS R1 Camera Shop demo day, a quick recap of the new features!

• New 24MP Stacked image sensor, higher resolution than EOS R3
  
• New Accelerator co-processor speeds up focusing
• 6K Raw 60P and 4K 120P video recording
• AI-assisted noise reduction with 2 stops of power
• AI-assisted 4X image magnification directly in the camera - 96 megapixel equivalent image file
• New Dual Pixel Intelligent AF focusing system - new action priority mode
• Cross-type focus pixels - also work better on flat surfaces, for example on dark animals
• Activity AF - sport-specific intelligent autofocus
• Blur / Out of Focus detection feature tells you if the image is out of focus
• Focus points cover 100% of the image
• Eye Control AF - controlling focus with your eyes
• More effective IBIS sensor-moving image stabilization
• 40fps continuous shooting with electronic shutter and 12fps with mechanical shutter
• Burst shooting with 20 pre-recorded images, creating a single file for fast image review
• Wifi 6 - super fast wireless image transfer
• 2x CFExpress Type B memory card slots
  
• High-resolution 9.44 million-dot viewfinder
• Magnesium extruded body, better weather protection and good thermal management

New cell and Accelerator processor

In addition to the Digix X series processor, the Canon EOS R1 includes a new Accelerator co-processor. This co-processor constantly studies what the sensor sees, meaning the camera receives a huge amount of data from photos and video, meaning that instead of a single focus point, the focus follows all the movements of the subject and also works well in low light.

The sensor resolution is 24 megapixels, which according to Canon is the so-called sweet spot, meaning it offers sufficient resolution as well as very good dynamics and noise resistance. According to the manufacturer, the sensitivity is about 1-2 stops better than the top models of competitors, the Sony A1 and Nikon Z9, and significantly better than the Sony A9 III, which uses Global Shutter technology.

The sensor is implemented using stacked technology, similar to the EOS R3, meaning the electronics and wiring are underneath the sensor.

So what this means in practice: the pixel has a larger surface area, so it collects more light, resulting in better dynamic range and less noise. In addition, the read speed is better, meaning there is a smaller rolling shutter when shooting video and continuous shooting is possible with an electronic shutter without distortion.

Although the pixel count is the same as the EOS R3, the resolution and image accuracy are better thanks to the new anti-aliasing filter.

The combination of the cell and processors also enables these features:

AI-assisted noise reduction: Noise reduction taught with the help of AI works directly in the camera. Others require computer software or a cloud service. Now locally in the camera. According to Canon, an image taken at ISO 200000 looks like one taken at ISO 50000, which means the effect is about two stops! The final product is a JPEG or 10Bit HEIF file.

AI-assisted upscale resolution enhancement : 4X image size enlargement, works surprisingly well thanks to new technologies. In practice, the EOS R1 creates a 96 megapixel equivalent image from a single file, now no need for a tripod or multiple exposures. The feature processes the image for about 10 seconds and the final product is JPG or 10Bit HEIF.

More accurate exposure and white balance: These are the things that you can't tell from the feature list! The camera analyzes the image data one small area at a time (6144 different areas) and the image file receives a more precisely adjusted white balance and exposure, for example, skin tones are recorded more realistically and the end product is a more finished and beautiful image!

Autofocus: Dual Pixel Intelligent AF

• Dual Pixel AF with cross-type AF points (R1 body only)
• Eye-focus control, EOS R3-style but updated technology
• Action Priority - focus based on motion detection
• Updated object-aware focus, now including horses, trains, and airplanes
• Focus works even in very low light conditions down to -7.5EV
• Person-detection AF: can specify, for example, a bride and groom or a star player on the field as a prioritized subject for focus

Canon's autofocus is one of the best on the market and works very well, especially in difficult conditions. Now, with additional capabilities, the autofocus has been given a new name: Dual Pixel Intelligent AF.

In Canon's system, every pixel focuses, and now in the EOS R1 body, all pixels are cross-type! A cross-type pixel detects contrast differences in two directions, i.e. in addition to the vertical direction, it also locks focus on a flat and less contrasty surface.

This is especially noticeable in difficult subjects such as dark fur and eyes of animals. Another Canon example is a swimmer: the crosshairs work even on a small and flat subject, meaning the camera focuses on a solid-colored swimming cap, for example!

The most visible change compared to the previous model is the eye-tracking focus control introduced in the EOS R3. This means you can select, for example, the subject you want to track or the focus point you want to activate by looking directly at it, without the need for a touchscreen or joystick. This technology already worked great with the EOS R3, but now it's more reliable and twice as fast.

There are more recognizable objects taught by artificial intelligence, so in addition to birds and pets, now also horses and trains.

A new feature is Action Priority, where you can set the camera to the sport you are shooting and the focus will identify the most common important actions such as kicking a ball and jumping, meaning the main subject will be in focus.

The Canon EOS R1 can be taught in advance which subjects are most important and which facial recognition will prioritize during focus. For example, before the ceremony, you can take reference photos of the wedding party or the person being documented, and the camera will find the right subjects even in group photos and in the middle of the action.

The focus works very well even in complex situations, i.e. if a face is covered or turned during the next focus, the camera can return to tracking the subject as soon as the subject turns its head towards the camera or emerges from behind an obstacle. And these features also work in video shooting, where reliable tracking is especially important.

Faster burst shooting with pre-recording and better image stabilization

• Continuous shooting with mechanical shutter 12 fps
• Continuous shooting with electronic shutter 50 fps
• Raw Burst 20FPS pre-recording for 0.3 or 0.5 seconds
• The viewfinder image is always visible on the screen, even during continuous shooting.
• Improved sensor readout speed with electronic shutter - as fast as 1DX III mechanical

The Canon EOS R1, like its predecessors, has solid burst shooting capabilities. Burst shooting with the electronic shutter is possible at a speed of 40 frames per second and with the mechanical shutter at a speed of 12 frames per second. Now that the sensor's read speed is better, using the electronic shutter is more reliable when shooting fast subjects, and in fact, Canon claims that the speed is in the same range as the EOS 1D X III mechanical shutter!

In addition, the camera has the burst shooting and pre-recording familiar from the EOS R6 II model. So you can record 20 images even before you press the shutter button! This allows you to record exactly the right moment: when a bird catches a fish or a sports performance at its peak. Continuous recording of images begins as soon as you press the shutter button halfway and the last 20 images are permanently saved to the card when the actual burst shooting begins.

Burst shooting creates a single image file that can be scrolled through frame by frame on the camera, similar to slow motion video, and individual files can be saved in RAW or JPEG format. This makes it easier to go through images when there is only one file from one situation.

The burst shooting speed is adjustable, meaning the number of image files is kept under control, and you can also program a so-called acceleration button for your index finger , allowing you to fully increase the burst shooting speed as needed without having to adjust the menu!

The IBIS image stabilization, or sensor-moving stabilization, is even better . Now the maximum stabilization effect is 8.5 f-stops and 7.5 at the edges.

In addition, at the edges, for example when using wide-angle lenses, the stabilization works with minimized wobbling and is more effective, which is especially useful when shooting video at a wide focal length. And rotational movement is stabilized up to 2x more effectively than on the EOS R3 body. The stabilization also works better at fast shutter speeds.

The stabilizer works together with lens stabilizers, as well as with manual focus and specialty lenses, and the focal length for the lens can be selected from the body.

Canon EOS R1 - now closer to a cinema camera

• 6K 60P 12bit RAW and 4K 60P video recording
• 4K 120P slow motion videos
• 4:2:2 10bit and 4:2:0 8bit color depth selectable for H.264 and HEVC H.265 recording
• Same recording codecs as Cinema EOS cameras and same picture profiles
• Support for LUT files
• Canon Log 2 (15 aperture value recording) and Canon Log 3 (14 aperture value recording)
• Full-size HDMI Type A connector
• 4-channel, 24-bit audio recording (with Tascam accessory)
• Tally light
• Dual Shooting: recording still images while recording video (Max 2K video and JPG image recording)
• Proxy recording, i.e. full resolution plus a smaller 2K file
  

The Canon EOS 1 series has been approaching video cameras since the 1D C model and now we are really close with the Cinema series. The codecs and frame formats are the same as the cinema models so this camera fits into the same workflow and the image settings are the same so it visually matches the material of the film cameras.

12bit raw video without cropping is recorded directly to the card. The sensor's read speed is 30% faster than the EOS R3, so rolling shutter is not a problem. This means it is a simple and high-performance device, also suitable for video productions as a primary camera or a B-camera for a larger project.

Professional tool

• New handle material - better grip even when wet
• Integrated vertical handle with duplicated buttons
• The most effective weather protection in the EOS 1 series
• Super-precise electronic viewfinder with frameless design
• AF-On button with half-press
• 9.44 million pixel electronic viewfinder, 0.9x magnification and 3x brightness than the R3
• Customizable buttons and functions - adjustment also via smartphone app
• Settings can also be saved on a memory card - easy and portable
• Easy settings for different uses, different settings for every sport or shooting location
• Blur / Out of focus detection - feature tells you if the image is not completely sharp
• 3.2' swivel touchscreen,
• Wifi 6 - faster image transfer, image.canon and Frame.io support
• 2x CFExpress Type B memory card slots
• Powerful LP-E19 battery type

The camera has a breathtaking number of small updates and improvements that make everyday life easier. In addition, the EOS R3 was already considered by many to be the best ergonomically available, and now the EOS R1 meets this challenge. If you spend a large part of your day (or at least want to) with a camera in your hand, the R1 is a natural choice.

The new surface material provides a better and more comfortable grip every time you pick up the camera. The strong magnesium body and advanced weather protection ensure shooting trips in harsh conditions - year after year.

The integrated shooting grip includes completely duplicated controls, meaning the joystick, weather rollers and shutter are in exactly the same place on the grip. This means that when taking portrait photos, your fingers hit the same points. The programmable function keys on the front of the camera have also been duplicated. Of course, the camera can be turned upright with your wrist, but with larger professional lenses and for long periods of time, for example when shooting a sporting event or in a hideout, you can keep the ergonomics in order and your hands will not be strained.

The EVF is large and clearly protrudes from the camera, meaning the viewing ergonomics are in order. A lot of attention has been paid to the level of the viewfinder, the refresh rate is high, and for those switching from SLR cameras, there is an optical viewfinder simulation mode . The simulation mode aims to display the image as with an optical viewfinder, without the shadow tones blending together and the bright areas burning through. The resolution is now 9.44 million pixels.

In addition, programming menus and buttons is more flexible and easier than before.

Image transfer is very fast thanks to Wifi version 6. The technology is faster, but in addition to being new, the frequency range is also much better protected from congestion if you transfer images, for example, via the venue network or directly to your own device in a room with many other users.

The battery type has changed to the efficient LP-E19. The promised shooting numbers are 700 images through the EVF and 1300 images through the rear screen. These figures are in accordance with the CIPA standard, meaning that with so-called correct use, a clearly larger number of images is achieved, for example, several thousand images have been obtained with the same battery type on a single charge.

Made in Japan

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Canon RF lenses
• Sensor 24.2 megapixels, sensitivity 100-102400 (expanded 50-409600)
• Digic X processor and DIGIC Accelerator
• Internal 5-axis image stabilization, max. power in the center of the image 8.5 stops and on the sides 7.5 stops
• Electronic viewfinder, resolution 9.44 million dots
• Anti Flicker and High Frequency Anti-Flicker shooting modes for shooting under artificial light
• 8CM swivel touch screen, resolution 2.1 million dots
• Dual Pixel Intelligent AF: animal, human, vehicle detection, action priority function and focusing on desired subjects
• Supports C2PA image authentication standard
• Shutter speeds: max 1/64000 with electronic and 1/8000 with mechanical
• 1/320 flash sync with electronic shutter, 1/200 with mechanical
• 6K Raw 12bit 60/50P video recording, 4K 120P, FullHD 240FPS
• Canon Log 2 and 3, as well as HDR PQ and Canon 709 recording
• 12FPS burst shooting with mechanical shutter, 40FPS with electronic (adjustable from 40 to 1FPS)
• Pre-save 20 images before shooting. Cache holds 350 JPGs or 180 Raw images
• HDMI Type A connector
  
• SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C port
• 2 CFExpress Type B memory card slots (maximum 2TB card)
• Wifi 802.11 ax 2x2MIO 6GHz, 5GHz & 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3, RJ45 Ethernet GBASE-T connection
• Battery type: LP-E19
• 3.5mm microphone jack, headphone jack
• N3 remote release terminal and Flash Sync terminal
• Size: 157.6 x 149 x 87.3mm
• Weight: 1115g (without battery and cards 920g)