Members Martin Vronsky Posted February 9, 2023 Members Share Posted February 9, 2023 Press release: Canon ADDS EOS R50 and EOS R8 TO THE GROWING EOS R MIRRORLESS Camera SYSTEM Plus, Image Story Telling Through R-Mount Lenses Is Ramped Up With Additions of the New RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM and RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lenses MELVILLE, NY, February 7, 2023 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the launch of the new EOS R50 camera body, ideal for entry level users, and the EOS R8, an extremely compact, full-frame camera aimed at advanced amateur photo and video enthusiasts looking for budget-friendly options that don't sacrifice performance. Additionally, two new RF-Mount lenses are being introduced to the ever-growing R-mount lens lineup. EOS R50 Compact, lightweight and ideal for those looking to step up their video quality, the EOS R50 provides an impressive movie-shooting experience thanks to the APS-C sensor, with 4K video, uncropped 4K capture (at all frame rates), and outstanding Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. With the addition of whole area tracking, subject detection, and movie-prerecording, difficult photo and movie opportunities can be easier to capture with a 24.2-million-pixel, APS-C sized image sensor. In addition, the EOS R50 is equipped with an eye-level electronic viewfinder to help achieve shot steadiness and ease viewing in bright sunlight conditions. A great camera for those who are looking to lean into interchangeable lenses, the EOS R50 camera can capture travel adventures, family portraits, sports, wildlife and even help a small business with marketing imagery. For those who are budding content creators, the EOS R50 will be available later in 2023 as part of a Content Creator Kit – packaged with a microphone, lens and grip. Overall, the EOS R50 is truly a jack of all content creation trades. “The first time I picked up the EOS R50, I noticed how light it was. When I saw the footage, I wondered how the quality can be so good when it’s this lightweight in my hand. My mind was blown!” Bianca Matisse Taylor – Content creator and blogger EOS R8 The EOS R8 — affordable and functional — is a full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at the up-and-coming video or photo enthusiast. This camera comes with class-leading autofocus while still extremely capable for everyday and general photography use. Equipped with a 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor and DIGIC X image processor, the EOS R8 is optimal for full-frame RF lenses — allowing enhanced wide-angle field of views when compared to APS-C sensor cameras. Extremely lightweight and compact, the EOS R8 shoots up to 6-fps with 1st-curtain Electronic shutter, and up to 40-fps with full electronic. For users who've already explored interchangeable lens cameras but haven't yet broken into mirrorless, the EOS R8 should be the camera that takes them over the threshold to capture events, weddings, still life, travel and pets. “My work is a lot about movement and not missing a beat with the fast shutter on the EOS R8 is so important to me as an artist.” Jasper Soloff – Photographer and Director Additional product specs include: Video performance Uncropped 4K video to 59.94p (29.97p with EOS R50) (with 6k oversampling) Full-HD to 59.94 fps, and High Frame Rate to 119.8 fps (Full HD 180p EOS R8) Dual Pixel CMOS AF, with subject detection for people, animals and vehicles Up to 2 hours of continuous recording (one hour with EOS R50); no 30 min limit Focus breathing correction Enhanced usability for video correction Vertical Video Metadata Movie Self Timer Audio Noise Reduction (only in EOS R8) UVC/UAC Support, for USB livestreaming Recording Emphasis Aspect Markers Connectivity Easy wireless connection from camera to compatible smartphone Camera Connect with USB connection to compatible smartphone USB streaming direct to computer via Zoom™, Teams™, or Skype™ MFI Certified (Apple); WPA3-Personal protected access Convenient firmware updates via compatible smartphone Cloud RAW processing Alongside the camera bodies, Canon will release two new lenses. The RF-S lens line, optimized for the smaller APS-C sensor size, expands with the Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens. This is a telephoto zoom, giving coverage equivalent to an 88–336mm lens on a full-frame camera. The lens opens the door to telephoto photography and videography, with 4.5 stops optical image stabilization, and close-focusing that can fill the frame with a subject roughly 2x3 inches in size (at its 210mm zoom setting, and minimum focus distance). And it does all this in an incredibly lightweight and compact package. The Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a new, compact standard zoom lens for full-frame EOS R-series cameras. Ranging from true wide-angle to traditional “standard lens” coverage at 50mm, the lens is a travel friendly design with an extremely compact exterior. The RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is just over 2 inches long when fully retracted, and under 3.5 inches when extended — weighing less than half a pound. Optical Image Stabilization, with 4.5 stops of shake-correction, further enhances its appeal for video and still-image shooting. It’s also useable on an APS-C sensor Canon camera, where the lens' effective coverage is equivalent to what a 38–80mm would deliver on a full-frame camera. Price & Availability The Canon EOS R8 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price of $1,499.00*. The Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens with the EOS R8 will have an estimated retail price of $1,699.00*. The Canon EOS R50 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price $679.99*. The EOS R50 with the RF-S18-45mm 4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price of $799.99.* The EOS R50 with the RF-S18-45mm 4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lenses will be available for an estimated retail price of $1,029.00* The RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price $299.99* while the RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens will have an estimated retail price of $349.99*. All products are currently scheduled to be available in Spring 2023. For more information, please visit usa.canon.com. * Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted February 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2023 Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Specs: Lens type - Zoom lens Max Format size - 35mm FF Focal length - 24–50 mm Image stabilization - Yes (4.5 stops correction, 7.0 stops when coordinated with in-camera IS) Lens mount - Canon RF Aperture Maximum aperture - F4.5–6.3 Minimum aperture - F22–32 Aperture ring - No Number of diaphragm blades - 7 Optics Elements - 8 Groups - 8 Special elements / coatings: Two aspheric lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating. Focus Minimum focus - 0.30 m (11.81″) Maximum magnification - 0.11× Autofocus - Yes Motor type - Stepper motor Full time manual - Yes Focus method - Internal Focus notes: Supports both ONE SHOT AF and SERVO AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras. Distance scale - Yes DoF scale - No Physical Weight - 270 g (0.60 lb) Diameter - 70 mm (2.76″) Length - 58 mm (2.28″) Sealing - No Colour Black Zoom method - Rotary (extending) Power zoom - No Zoom lock - No Filter thread - 58 mm Hood supplied - Yes Hood product code - EW-63C Tripod collar - No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted February 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2023 Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM Specs: Lens type - Zoom lens Max Format size - 35mm FF Focal length - 55–210 mm Image stabilization: Yes (4.5 stops in-lens, 7.0 stops with in-body coordinated IS) Lens mount - Canon RF Aperture Maximum aperture - F5–7.1 Minimum aperture - F22–32 Aperture ring - No Number of diaphragm blades - 7 Optics Elements - 11 Groups - 8 Special elements / coatings: Two UD lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating. Focus Minimum focus - 0.70 m (27.56″) Maximum magnification - 0.28× Autofocus - Yes Motor type - Stepper motor Full time manual - Yes Focus method - Internal Focus notes: Supports both ONE SHOT AF and SERVO AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras. Distance scale - No DoF scale - No Physical Weight - 270 g (0.60 lb) Diameter - 69 mm (2.72″) Length - 94 mm (3.7″) Sealing - No Colour - Black Zoom method - Rotary (extending) Power zoom - No Zoom lock - No Filter thread - 55 mm Hood supplied - No Hood product code - ET-60B Tripod collar - No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Martin Vronsky Posted May 2, 2023 Author Members Share Posted May 2, 2023 Quote A new handy little telephoto zoom lens for Canon's APS-C RF mount mirrorless cameras. This lens will /not/ work on digital SLR cameras, or Canon EOS M cameras - only Canon EOS R system cameras, and it only gives a smaller, APS-C image circle. All sample pictures taken by me on a Canon EOS R7 camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted June 27, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2023 Quote Canon have been busy recently filling out their lower-budget camera and lens offerings - can this rather limited kit lens offer much to those who get it with their camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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