Canon EOS R (and Ra)

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The EOS R is the first generation of Canon's full frame mirrorless cameras, and uses the RF mount. The Ra is a version of the same camera that has a filtration layer that lets through h-Alpha wavelengths (~656nm, which is in the near infrared) and has an improved enhanced magnification capability for focusing on night skies.

  • Sensor
    • 30.3mp CMOS sensor
    • 36x24mm (full frame)
    • Bayer color filtration
    • AA filter
  • ISP: DIGIC 8
  • Mount: Canon RF
  • Image Size/Type: 
    • 6720 x 4480 pixel JPEG
    • 14-bit CR2, CR2+DPR
    • C-RAW raw (smaller size)
  • File Size: 
    • 30mp JPEG Large Fine 8.5MB
    • 30mp RAW 31.3MB
    • 30mp RAW+DPR 55.2MB
  • Continuous Shooting: 
    • 8 fps max w/o tracking
    • 5 fps in silent shooting
    • 3 fps w/ full AF-C
  • Buffer: 
    • 100 frame JPEG
    • 47 frame max raw buffer
  • Aspect ratio support: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
  • Internal Video:  
    • 4K/30 at max 480Mbps (with 1.74x crop)
    • 1080P/60/50/30/25/24 max 180Mbps
    • 720P/120/60/50 at max 160Mbps
    • H.264 in MP4 format
    • 8-bit 4:2:0 recorded internally
    • AAC or PCM stereo sound
    • 5-axis electronic image stabilization
  • External Video: 10-bit 4:2:2 4K output on HDMI port 
  • Shutter: 
    • mechanical 30 sec to 1/8,000 sec, bulb
    • tested to 150k cycles
    • 50ms release lag time
  • Exposure: 
    • matrix, center-weighted, spot metering
    • -3 to +3EV exposure compensation
    • 6 white balance settings (plus Auto, Custom)
    • ISO 100-40,000 (+50, 52100, 102400, AutoISO)
  • Focus: 
    • 5655-point, 384 zone hybrid dual pixel phase detect/contrast detect (143 when set automatically by camera)
    • single area, multi-area, face tracking, manual focus override
    • -6 to 18 EV focusing
    • minimum 80% vertical, 80% horizontal focus coverage (maximum is 100%/88%)
  • Rear Display: 3.2” 2.1m dot articulating touch-screen LCD
  • Viewfinder
    • 3.69m dot EVF 
    • .76x magnification
    • 23mm eyepoint
    • -4 to +2 diopter
    • ?fps refresh)
    • supports 5x/10x view
  • Flash:  
    • hot shoe
    • 1/200 flash sync
    •  will work with other Canon E-TTL Speedlites
  • Remote: 
    • RC series remotes (RC-60E3)
    • wireless Bluetooth remotes (BR-E1)
    • operation via smartphone
  • Other Notable Features: 
    • Bluetooth 4.1 with NFC
    • Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n
    • optional EF mount adapters
    • optional GP-E2 GPS receiver
    • USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity
    • HDMI type C connector
  • Cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
  • Battery: 
    • LP-E6N
    • 350 shots CIPA (finder w/o power saving)
    • USB charging
  • Size and Weight: 
    • 5.4 x 3.9 x 3.3” (135.8 x 98.3 x 84.4mm) wide, tall, deep
    • 23.3 ounces (660g, including battery card)
  • Colors: Black
  • Price: 
    • R US$2299 body
    • R US$3399 with 24-105mm f/4 lens
    • Ra US$2499 body
  • Announced: September 5, 2018
  • Current Firmware: version 1.8.0 (Nov 2020) 

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