Canon has once again set the bar high with the unveiling of the EOS R1, its first flagship EOS R system camera.
This full-frame mirrorless camera boasts a powerful new image processing system and groundbreaking autofocus capabilities, redefining speed and performance in the digital era.
David Yeo, Senior Marketing Manager of Consumer Business at Canon Singapore, said: “The EOS R1, as the pinnacle of our EOS lineup, inherits the excellence of our 1 series. It’s designed to empower professionals and craftsmen with unparalleled control and performance, providing that extra edge in their production processes and workflows.”
The EOS R1 features a 24-megapixel back-illuminated (BSI) stacked CMOS sensor, capable of delivering 96-megapixel images through its unique In-Camera Upscaling technology.
Canon’s new Accelerated Capture image processing system, incorporating the DIGIC Accelerator and DIGIC X, with deep learning algorithms enables detailed scene analysis.
With features like In-Camera Upscaling and Neural Network Noise Reduction, the EOS R1 supports fast-paced workflows, ensuring high-quality images are swiftly delivered to editors or press offices.
The EOS R1 also introduces the next-generation Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system, leveraging the Accelerated Capture image processing system’s speed and power. This advanced AF system surpasses the capabilities of the EOS R3, and this mode uses deep learning to detect crucial actions in sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
For event photographers, the Register People Priority feature allows the camera to prioritise up to 10 preregistered individuals, maintaining focus on them even when they turn their faces away. Impressive!
Canon’s new In-Camera Upscaling function uses deep learning algorithms to quadruple pixel count, creating images akin to those taken with a 96-megapixel camera.
Neural Network Noise Reduction further enhances image quality by reducing high-fidelity noise on RAW images, producing clean high ISO JPEGs straight out of the camera.
With the ability to shoot high-speed bursts at up to 40 fps with the electronic shutter and 12 fps with the mechanical shutter, the EOS R1’s faster sensor readout minimises rolling shutter distortion, making the electronic shutter a viable option even for high-speed action.
Built with a strong magnesium alloy exterior, the EOS R1 is 23% lighter and 11% smaller than the EOS-1D X Mark III, yet maintains its impact-resistant build and weather-sealing.
Dual CFexpress Type-B slots support high-speed recording of data-intensive files, while the dual shooting function allows simultaneous recording of Full HD 60p videos and 17.8-megapixel stills.
The camera even supports the latest Wi-Fi 6/6E wireless protocol, enabling faster wireless file transmission. It also features a high-speed 2.5GBase-T wired LAN protocol for swift transmission of large files.
Other features enhancing professional workflows include precise deep learning-based metering, blurred/out-of-focus image detection, and powerful industry-standard video options.
The Canon EOS R1 will be available in November 2024 at a recommended retail price of $9599 through Canon-authorised dealers.
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