Last Tuesday, Canon announced the launch of two new R-series cameras, the EOS R7 and R10. Both APS-C cropped sensor cameras will share many similar features with Canon’s full-frame R-series cameras, such as autofocus technology and the ability to shoot 4K at 60fps, with 120fps available in Full HD. The R7 and R10 will come with Canon’s fully articulating flip-up touchscreen which gives users extra flexibility when filming or taking photos.
We’re very excited to see what these mirrorless APS-C cameras are capable of. For now, let’s take a closer look at the differences between these two new cameras from Canon. Plus, a look at what Black Magic might have up its sleeve.
Canon EOS R7
The Canon EOS R7 is a 32.5 megapixel APS-C mirrorless camera with RF mount from Canon. It’s the big brother of the EOS R10, with which it shares a launch date. The R7 is aimed at photography enthusiasts who want something between entry-level and pro-level capabilities. It appears to be the replacement for the EOS 90D DSLR with its sibling, the R10, replacing the EOS M6 II.
The EOS R7 and R10 share the same autofocus system, which includes area tracking to easily track people, animals and vehicles. With area tracking, you can use any of the AF tracking areas and have the focus tracking system on said area selected. The R7 can shoot continuously at up to 30 fps using its electronic shutter and 15 fps using a mechanical one. Once we get our hands on a review unit, we’ll have more details as we present it through its pages.
The EOS R7 will cost $1,499 for the body only, or $1,899 with the new 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM zoom lens. You can pre-order a Canon EOS R7 at B&H Photo now (opens in a new tab).
Canon EOS R10
The R10 is the entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera in the RF mount range and features a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor, and looks a lot like its sibling, the EOS R7. It shares the same autofocus system with its sibling and is capable of shooting 4K video at 60 fps. The R10’s autofocus system is derived from the Canon EOS R3 and uses AF area tracking technology. The R10 comes with the hugely popular fully articulating three-inch LCD touchscreen, which gives users great flexibility when shooting photos or filming. We’ll have more details once we receive our review unit and take it out for a few weeks of testing.
The EOS R10 will be available, body-only, for $979. Kit options include a set with the compact, foldable 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM for $1,099 or with the 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM for around $1,379. You can pre-order the Canon EOS R10 now at B&H Photography (opens in a new tab).
Canon Rumors
Photo Rumors recently speculated about what might come next from Canon following this week’s R7 and R10 launch. The report states that Canon may release a new full-frame RF system camera, the EOS R1 (2023), and a 100+ megapixel EOS RF camera in the first half of 2023. Although 100 megapixels sounds ridiculous, we have already seen smartphones with the same, such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
There’s been speculation that the Mark II version of the Canon EOS R and EOS RP might be in the works, but isn’t that what we just got in the R7 and R10? We may see a Mark II version of the Canon EOS C70, which I believe will go up to at least 6K, along with other improvements such as CFexpress slots and the ability to record to an external drive. We’re looking forward to what Canon will launch in 2023. Keep in mind that shipping delays have already been announced for the R7 and R10.
Whispers of black magic
Many have speculated that Black magic will release an 18K box-style cinema camera sometime in 2022, which is entirely possible, but since it didn’t happen at NAB 2022 as many predicted, some lost faith. This writer thinks there could be two new cameras, and maybe even three, before the end of 2022.
My first prediction is that we’ll see a 6K or 8K Blackmagic Studio Camera with an EF mount and specs very similar to the BMPCC 6K or 6K Pro. The 6K Pro Studio Camera could be very similar to current studio cameras in every way except with a brighter LCD display, fitting into the now familiar box-style form factor of the current Studio camera line.
The second camera I predict we might see is a Blackmagic 6K Pro Plus Pocket Cinema Camera, which will feature a dual-pixel autofocus system with subject tracking. Blackmagic cameras currently have a rudimentary autofocus (focus assist) system that helps you set focus, and I’m not complaining about that; I find it super useful. We can also get two USB-C ports and an improved battery.
Blackmagic could also throw us a curve ball and release an 8K pocket cinema camera with autofocus and subject tracking and up to 240 fps for super serious slow motion filming. Also, it would be nice if it came with RF support. As anyone will tell you Canon’s RF glass is excellent and having recently shot a Canon C70 with RF lenses I have to say the images were stunning.
We don’t know what Blackmagic has up its sleeve, but we’re excited to see what the company has to offer.
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