Canon finally has the mirrorless version of its flagship. We talk about the new EOS R1, a camera designed for professionals that debuts a series of incredible technologies with which you will not lose focus at practically any time thanks to the help of new processors and artificial intelligence. In addition, this release is accompanied by the new version of the EOS-R5, Mark ii, which inherits many things from the R1 to continue being the most complete camera for photo and video.
EOS R1: The total camera
It comes with a large number of advanced functions very focused on sports professionals and photojournalists, since with the help of the new DIGIC Accelerator processor, the camera is capable of processing the entire torrent of information that comes through the powerful focusing system and shooting capacity.
One of the great novelties is in its eye tracking system which, although it was already present in the EOS R3, this time it comes with a renewed system of 11 infrared sensors that double the performance of the R3. The result is a system that allows you to focus before shooting just by looking at the subject or object you want to highlight.
A new Action Priority mode has been included that is capable of automatically identifying the usual poses of football, basketball and volleyball players (the only activities that are controlled for now). As for video, it is capable of record 6K RAW video at a speed of 60 images per second, and can also capture 4K video at 120 fps with sound and 2K video at 240 fps.
EOS R5 Mark II, improving the impossible
When the EOS R5 hit the market, it revolutionized with its features and incredible potential. Well, the new version inherits a lot of functions from the R1, allowing you to enjoy the function of focus with eye, as well as having the same image processors. This is an amazing cover letter that takes it to a new level, being able to record video 8K at 60 FPS and 4K RAW 12-bit video.
The EOS R5 Mark II includes a 5-axis stabilization system that, combined with an IS lens, gives life to a stabilization system in continuous communication with great results. With 45 effective megapixels, it is capable of reaching sensitivities of up to 51200 ISO, and the eye-focusing system allows you to focus with spectacular precision and speed.
The electronic viewfinder is twice as bright as the one found on the original R5, and the shooting speed reaches 30 shots per second if we shoot with an electronic shutter. Like the R1, internal camera processing is capable of reducing noise thanks to Deep Learning technology, while there is also the option of rescaling by increasing the number of image pixels up to 4 times.
Pricing
And now it remains to know the official prices of these incredible devices. For its part, the Canon EOS R1 will continue to be placed at a level only designed for professionals, since with its 7.519,99 Euros It will be available to very few. A little further down you will find the EOS R5 Mark II, although it will not be easy to get hold of it either. Following in the wake of its predecessor, the new version hits stores for 4.779,99 Euros, somewhat more expensive than the original R5, but at the same level. Who could!