Canon has published one Official development announcement for EOS R1. This news comes ahead of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, which will almost certainly become a testing ground for flagship RF mount cameras in pre-production form. Canon didn’t reveal much information before the launch EOS R3and it’s a similar story with the EOS R1, but the press release does provide some interesting details.
First of all, there is confirmation that this is indeed the “flagship” in the R system and is a camera designed for sports as well as for journalism and video: “This camera will significantly improve performance of both stills and video, while meeting the high standards required of frontline professionals across a range of industries including sports, news reporting and video production.”
Second, in addition to the new sensor, the EOS R1 will use a newly developed processor called DIGIC Accelerator along with the existing DIGIC X. “The new image processing system, including these processors and the new CMOS sensor, enables the capture of large volumes of data that need to be processed at high speed and delivers unprecedented improvements,” Canon said. seen in Auto Focus (AF) and other functions.”
The EOS R1 will likely be available around September or October, which is almost exactly three years since the EOS R3 hit shelves. With competition like Sony a1 And a9 III and Nikon Z8 And Z9Canon’s long-awaited full-frame flagship is going to be something very special indeed.
PRESS RELEASE
COMING SOON! EOS R1
TOKYO, May 15, 2024—Today Canon Inc. announced that it is currently developing the EOS R1, a full-frame mirrorless camera, as the first flagship model for the EOS R SYSTEM equipped with an RF mount and plans to launch in 2024.
The EOS R1 is a mirrorless camera aimed at professionals, bringing together advanced Canon technology and combining class-leading performance with the high durability and reliability sought in a flagship model. This camera will significantly improve* the performance of both still images and video, and meet the high demands of frontline professionals across a variety of fields, including sports, news reporting, and production video.
The camera uses the newly developed DIGIC Accelerator image processor in addition to the existing DIGIC Process large volumes of data at high speeds and deliver greater efficiency. Never-before-seen improvements in Autofocus (AF) and other functions.
By combining a new image processing system and advanced deep learning technology, Canon has achieved object recognition with high speed and accuracy. For example, the accuracy of object tracking has been improved so that in team sporting events with multiple intersecting objects, the target object can be continuously tracked even when another player passed right in front of them. In addition, the “Action Priority” AF function recognizes subject movement by quickly analyzing the subject’s status. In those moments during a sports match where it is difficult to predict what will happen next, this function automatically identifies the player performing a certain action, such as shooting a ball, as the main object and instantly switch the AF frame, thereby helping to capture decisive moments. moment of the game.
The combination of a new image processing system and deep learning technology will help improve image quality. Canon implements the image noise reduction function, which was previously developed and enhanced as software for PC, as a camera function to further improve image quality and contribute to High user creativity.
Canon is conducting real-life tests of this camera and will help capture clear and impressive moments at international sporting events to be held in the future.
Going forward, Canon will continue to expand the EOS R SYSTEM’s attractive line of RF cameras and lenses, thereby continuing to meet the needs of many users and contributing to the development of photography and video culture.
* Comparison with EOS R3 (launched November 2021)
