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It took some getting used to the redesigned controls and the entirely new to me, a mirrorless system. I'm coming from a 6d perspective.
Looking into an viewfinder is strange at first. You don't get that crystal clear optical view of the environment's light. Instead, you get this virtual reality view interpreted through a tiny magnified screen where you can see the subtle flickering of electrons on the screen. I can't say it's my favorite thing. I like the optical view better, but this is simply the drawback of ALL mirrorless cameras until they come up with some kind of way to get light directly to your eye through the lens, and I can't imagine how that could be done. Although I bet someone will eventually figure it out. What is GOOD about the electronic view finder though, is the fact you are seeing a live representation of what the image will look like, so nailing exposure is no longer a problem like it was in a traditional viewfinder. I'm no longer having to chimp my screen and readjust my exposure. I simply look and turn my control ring to bring the exposure up or down in real time. VERY nice benefit. To me this is an even trade for not having an optical viewfinder. I loose a little bit of information as it happens in action, as the viewfinder refreshes the screen can jump and delay sometimes, so it does take a tiny bit away but not much when you get used to it.
The LCD screen on the back is nice and clear, brighter than the image in the viewfinder, and a pure representation of what you're going to see. I like the back screen quite a bit. The tilt the touch the sensitivity are all very good.
The feel of the camera is excellent and just feels like a military-grade shooter in the hand. The trimmed-down shape and the added buttons, the dials...all have a very precise and solid feel to them that gives me a feeling of confidence this rig will put up with some serious use. I will say however that the fold-out LCD, when folded out does not give me that same confident and strong feeling, as I feel like if the camera fell off a table with the screen swung open I can see it possibly getting snapped off if it landed the right way. The back of the LCD screen housing feels slightly hollow when tapped with a finger, revealing a less than 5-star ruggedness that the rest of the camera has. I don't think this is so much a flaw with this particular camera as it is probably inherent of all fold-out screens. A solution is to simply keep it folded into the back of the camera where it's secure and out of the way.
I haven't yet actually uploaded any images that I've shot but I can tell from the camera already that the colors from this thing are absolutely outstanding and beautifully captured of what my eye actually sees. This is the first thing that popped out to me when snapping images of my daughter with a sky blue shirt on. The images have a "dreamy" feel to them, Canon delivers yet again on their expert color capture. Side note: I'm shooting with the older EF 24-105 4L here.
Autofocus:
This is a big one and one I initially was back and forth with. It took me some serious playing around with the settings and practicing with the various modes of autofocus this thing has to feel confident with this part of the camera. The advanced servo tracking works very well to capture portraits of my kids jumping and playing around. The eye tracker works very well in well-lit scenes and when within about 15 or 20 ft maximum. Don't expect to track an Eagle eye soaring overhead your house..lol. The entire AF system on this is a huge step up from my 6D. I find the frame per second burst rate somewhat slow but very decent at 5 fps while in tracking servo. It does seem to slow down closer to 3 or 4 frames per second at times though when in full-screen tracking mode. If you set the servo to a fixed AF zone then it will fire all 8fps like a machinegun no problem, just not in full-screen AF. I particularly like the wide horizontal AF zone mode, as it picks up and tracks subjects very quickly. I'm capturing shots with this camera my 6d would simply snooze through while I attempt a lock and recompose, missing shots in the process.
The low light performance seems to be a step up from my 6d from what I can tell so far. I'm getting very useable and vivid shots at 6400iso. You will lose some detail at that iso but for portraits ...soft is ok for me. I have yet to really feel the need to use a flash even inside shooting my kids in ambient light. I couldn't do that with my 6d and feel like I could nail shots. With this, I can. I feel another level of confidence in capturing my kid's birthday parties this year. Combine this with the fact you can customize all of these new buttons, a control ring [if you purchased it or an RF lens] just makes me feel I have truly leveled up with this camera. It allows me to be that much faster and able to respond and capture what's going on around me.
I recommend this camera for the price but I would say, know what you're compromising and what you're gaining with this camera. If you shoot specifically wild life action or NFL football as a niche I would say the 5 fps in servo mode would be a bit slow for you. The 5DMkiv may be your better choice here. For everyone else, go with the R and save some money.
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The full-frame mirrorless EOS R camera is the first in Canon’s new EOS R system. With a new mount, a variety of dedicated lenses, full compatibility with EF/EF-S lenses* and significant achievements in handling and performance, the EOS R leads a new chapter in Canon’s legacy of imaging excellence.
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Large 54mm Diameter and Short Back Focus Distance
The EOS R system has a large 54mm diameter and decreased distance between the rear lens element and sensor, which enable a compelling combination of image quality, performance and compact lens design.
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12 pin Connection
The 12 pin connection means faster, higher volume communication between the EOS R camera and each of the RF lenses. This enables lightning-fast AF, high image stabilization and image optimization.
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Beyond Full Compatibility with EF/EF-S Lenses
Use any EF/EF-S lens with the EOS R camera thanks to three optional mount adapters. One even has a customizable control ring, and another lets you drop in a circular polarizing or variable ND filter.
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Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
The compact Mount Adapter EF-EOS R expands the list of lenses compatible with the EOS R system, allowing use with your new or existing EF and EF-S lenses without compromising quality or performance.
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Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
The Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R lets you use EF and EF-S lenses with the EOS R camera, but with an added control ring like those found on RF lenses for increased control and customization.
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Drop-in Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
The Drop-in Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R features drop-in filter capability, which lets you utilize either a circular polarizing filter or variable ND filter with your EF and EF-S lenses.
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Customers praise this camera's picture quality, with one noting its excellent 1080p performance, and appreciate its quick autofocus capabilities, with one highlighting its advanced servo tracking. The camera works perfectly as advertised, and customers find it easy to use with convenient menus. They like the color accuracy and customization options, with one mentioning the ability to customize all new buttons. The touch sensitivity receives mixed feedback.
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51 customers mention camera quality, 47 positive, 4 negative
Great camera I’ve been using it for 2 months now and there are no flaws, I recommend it for any professional run and gun photographer....Read more
...The EOS R is a amazing camera!Read more
...Overall, I'm very pleased with the R. It's the best camera I've owned....Read more
The EOS R is an excellent camera and, with the latest firmware, the eye tracking is quick and accurate....Read more
35 customers mention picture quality, 29 positive, 6 negative
...The picture quality, as expected, is great! The colors are lovely, and the photos are sharp!...Read more
...The LCD screen on the back is nice and clear, brighter than the image in the viewfinder, and a pure representation of what you're going to see....Read more
...Easy to use but don’t let that fool you, it’s a canon. It shoots great photos.Read more
...So much so that I haven't even had to open up the manual. * Eye AF and auto focus accuracy - wow!...Read more
22 customers mention autofocus capability, 16 positive, 6 negative
...Autofocus is quick, but it still just looks and feels like a consumer-grade camera, and the one card slot is killing me. Returned.Read more
...I’ll update this review with some samples. Auto focus is quick and accurate, images are incredibly sharp and clear....Read more
...The EOS R works fine for me because I only do photo. No image stabilization is no bid deal because my main shooter is a Leica rangefinder with no...Read more
...This camera works wonderfully. Pictures are crystal clear, autofocus is amazing, and stabilization is perfection....Read more
22 customers mention functionality, 17 positive, 5 negative
...I am extremely happy with the size, weight, and performance of the camera, and the quality of the images and videos that it produces....Read more
...This camera works wonderfully. Pictures are crystal clear, autofocus is amazing, and stabilization is perfection....Read more
...Overall it’s a big bump in functionality compared to what I had, a small learning curve to learn the new controls, this is really different from...Read more
...After installing battery, ef adapter and ef lens, camera would not turn on. I initiated refund through Amazon today and will mail tomorrow....Read more
20 customers mention ease of use, 14 positive, 6 negative
...Image quality is equal to the 5D4 which was $3,500 new. Easy to use, watch some You Tube tutorials to get up to speed.Read more
...This EOS R is my favorite of all time. The ease of use of this camera is the biggest reason I like it. Can’t wait to see what the R5 brings.Read more
...He loves it but says there has been a steep learning curve. He’s in the process of mastering it but enjoying the process.Read more
...But this is reliable canon engineering. Sturdy, easy menus, the great sensor from the 5DIV.Read more
17 customers mention customization options, 14 positive, 3 negative
Great Camera I would highly recommend, it's got amazing features and quality!Read more
It’s canon with awesome image quality and features. Really loved it. I used L lenses and sigma 85 1.4 and it worked great.Read more
...My favorite thing about the camera is it's customization, you can turn any button into any setting you want and that's pretty awesome....Read more
...The trimmed-down shape and the added buttons, the dials...all have a very precise and solid feel to them that gives me a feeling of confidence this...Read more
8 customers mention color accuracy, 7 positive, 1 negative
Camera quality was decent on the EOS R from PORTABLE GUY. Great Canon colors and fantastic ergonomics, obviously if you're opting for this camera...Read more
...- The color science is amazing out of the box. The camera performs amazingly. Added photo is just a random picture after unboxing with no edits.Read more
...say, when using my L lenses, these are some of the sharpest and true to color photos I've seen in a bit....Read more
...but I can tell from the camera already that the colors from this thing are absolutely outstanding and beautifully captured of what my eye actually...Read more
9 customers mention touch sensitivity, 5 positive, 4 negative
Significant improvement to my 5D mark III. Like the touch screen focus and face recognition. Enjoy the sharp images.Read more
...The only complaint I have is about the stupid touch dial they have on it but I can't really complain too much as I never have to use it....Read more
...I like the back screen quite a bit. The tilt the touch the sensitivity are all very good....Read more
...was a joystick at least for the vertical grip as it is hard to use the touch and drag system when vertical with the grip.Read more
Better than anticipated
There are ton's of reviews out there. But here is a list I made that I found after I purchased this. Things I didn't realize before I bought the R. 1. No lens or camera micro adjustments! Saved so much time! 2. With eye detect, my keepers are close to 100%. That tiny difference with no mirror makes my life much happier. 3. I don't miss the 6-7 fps in servo. I would mash the trigger and spray and pray for birds in flight. I managed to keep many shots and became much more skilled with my DSLR's. I was sad to enable servo and hear the slowness. But to my surprise, I somehow ended up with more in-focus keepers and sharp ones at that. Not much different with fps, but many more keeps. Maybe a 7dmkII, 1DXIII, or new 90D and M6mkII (curious about this new one as to the unrealized gains mentioned above.) 4. Digital zoom when focusing on something very far away? I never knew this existed...but my focus point is a rather large box compared to my 80D and 6DmkII. Still learning the new features. Hoping I find a smaller selection. (Found how to make it smaller) :) 5. I actually like the touch bar. I never hit it, and I have it set to the 2sec delay thingy. I also reprogrammed it to do stuff that won't mess up a photo if I were to accidentally hit it. 6. EOS R to EF Adapter with the ring. I love the ring! Super useful. Currently set to ISO. 7. The manual focus assist. Holy crap do I love this. The stuff outlined in red is amazing. 8. Wireless tethering. Not super fast here, but very easy. 9. No GPS, but it uses my phone easily. Wish I didn't need to start the Canon app before I go out to shoot, but I'm getting used to it. 10. The LCD is much better than my 80D and 6DmkII. To include moving the focus point with my nose or finger is really useful. 11. DOF and exposure previews. I know what I'm gonna get with an 85mm 1.4, but it's nice to see it. Sometimes when I need everyone's eyes in a group photo in focus and just want to spin the aperture and see it first. Nice.
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- Mike ChampagneReviewed in Canada on July 26, 2023
The best camera I have ever owned!
