CANON R1 SPECS LEAKED!! Sorry, Sony :(

NOTE THESE SPECS COULD BE WRONG BUT I'M INCLINED TO BELIEVE THEM!!
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Via Petapixel (petapixel.com), Tony Northrup brings you the leaked specs of the Canon R1, including 30 megapixel stacked sensor with a flash sync speed of 1/1250. It supports 120 FPS, just like the Sony a9 III, but will also do a burst of 240 FPS.
Tony compares the new R1 specs to the current Canon R3, the Sony a9 III (with its global shutter), the Sony a1, and the Nikon Z9... and ultimately the Canon R1 brings some new capabilities that beat both Sony & Nikon!

[@dusty3913]

Remember when 10 FPS was a big deal… Honestly, anything above 30 is more than I’d ever care about, and perhaps more trouble than it’s worth.

[@tonygreenmike]

8fps on a Nikon F5 was such a BIG deal back then ...

[@benoittissier58]

I use the A7iv for sports at 6 FPS because AF is not able to deliver at higher frame rates. I'd love 15 FPS, not sure to use 20 if available.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Yes, except for the extremely rare situations. A baseball player is at 599 home runs, for example, and having the image of the 600th home run ball on the bat. But for other sports, like tennis, the ball is in contact with the racket long enough for 1/30 to get the job done.

[@tylerdoestech]

Honestly, I still feel great shooting a 1DX series camera (I've shot both original and Mark II) with 12 and 14 fps. I have never missed a shot that I wanted having those numbers.

[@bngr_bngr]

Sports Illustrated used Hulcher cameras for high speed film cameras. I can see using a high frame rate for Track & Field, and Skiing. Even soccer and football can become a high speed sport.

[@dfj555]

Adorama took this info from Canon Rumors, this info isn't official Canon Specs. That's why Adorama removed the info from their web page.

[@cy9nvs]

Like the guy in the highlighted comment said, I feel like this should be the R3 II instead of the R1. The R3 already is a fast stacked "low megapixel" camera, I feel like the R1 is basically the same, just improved. Was expecting the R1 to be a fast, high MP camera.

[@Stondiexd]

I heard the R3 was supposed to be the R1 but after Sony dropped their flagship they went back to the drawing board

[@OhhhBugger]

Same. Not sure how it could be the "master of all", when it has a lot less MP than Sony's A1.

[@ProfessorStone]

@@OhhhBugger totally agreed, master of nothing frankly. The high DR is good, but the MP is disappointing, matches my Canon from 2016... sad.

[@Reportageandart]

Yeah agreed… but the specs are not confirmed… it’s just rumours for now.

[@OhhhBugger]

@@Reportageandart Not so sure about that....

[@richardcleaver272]

These specs that Adorama posted are straight out of a canon rumors article back in Jan. 2024

[@jhenry248]

And it was listed the R1 having a APC-S senor on the Adorama site, that was the hint for me it was invalid information. Adorama already taken it down. So I'm not putting any value on what's being leaked.😅

[@bngr_bngr]

@@jhenry248Who made them take it down?

[@jhenry248]

@@bngr_bngr I have no idea

[@richardcleaver272]

@@bngr_bngr Probably Canon because specs have not been released by them yet. I'm sure that put them on Canons bad side for a while.

[@theumpire]

I thought Tony said at 1m 14s that the specs were leaked by Petapixel, why are you saying Adorama? Do they own Petapixel?

[@alphajam1]

I never ran into a flash sync speed being 1/60th for the Z9 (in the real world) unless the timing of the flash is out of sync with a trigger. You can adjust the latency of the trigger so it can sync at 1/250th. It's similar to the affect of a the audio latency is off from the video. With flicker you can't stop led cycles especially if they are focused light like screens and projectors and led readouts.

[@JG-sn1zz]

Thanks for the update. Sounds like a great cameras for sports, wildlife, etc, not worried about flash speed. Hope its available to purchase this year. I've shot with the Z8 and Z9 , see no issue with the electronic shutter.

[@StevenBriggs]

I would be surprised if these are the actual specs. These were leaked months ago and never confirmed.

[@krane15]

I suspect they're accurate. Particularly since I suspected a minor advancement over current cameras.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

The camera was not imported from a different more advanced planet, but for an Earth-built camera that needs to have a competitive price and generate enough earnings to pay for the R&D and the development of the next camera in the next 3 to 4 years, it looks fantastic. On paper is competitive or better than the equivalent cameras.

[@sophietucker1255]

Many times it really feels like the cameras aren’t designed for real world usage but rather for the pixel peeping spec sheet masturbators. So many of these new overhyped cameras on closer inspection for the real world are just incremental changes rather than real steps forward. Maybe we’ve gone as far as the technology we now have will go and we really need something other than the cards and sensors we now have

[@krane15]

Not even close.

[@KrishnenduKes]

True. But this is an Olympic games year. And the manufacturers want top of the line cameras for the Summer games and they usually bring out bodies that are designed for the Olympic games.

[@Vighnesh.M.Productions]

Tony, why is the audio/video quality of this video so low, even at 4K? What camera did you use to film this? By the way, did you know you can turn off or dim the green LED on the DJI TX? :-) Thanks for this video, looking forward to your review when the R1 is out, warm regards to Chelsea.

[@franciscojose8577]

Translate: The problem is not the camera, the problem is that the famous Tony thinks he knows about photography, lighting, and video. But he is just a smoke seller.

[@khalifaalammari58yt]

Hi, is it ok to store the camera with a small (24-120) lens attached to it? Thanks

[@pixelpaddy98]

Who's ready to get a R3 for $800 bucks? 😏

[@987dcm]

😂

[@nidheesh.k.b6105]

😂😂

[@mattoneagos5952]

😂😂😂

[@sn4rl277]

Doubt it will be $800 anytime soon. They (Canon, Sony, and Nikon) are good at not cannibalizing their product line up. The R1 will be $6,500 easy and the R3 may see a $500 drop overall. There is enough separation in price right now to warrant $3500 for a used R3.

[@Jb00007]

@@sn4rl277 I saw last week a r3 on eBay in a mint condition for £2,900

[@victordelacruz8440]

How do you batch watermark images in Lightroom iPad and Desktop Lr and Bridge?

[@iMaxPatten]

What camera is this filmed on? I don't think anything is in focus.

[@johnhann1852]

Totally agree, marginal improvement on the edge cases is not what people are looking for: rapid file transfer with cloud integration, security, gps and “find my” ability, cellular connection with lockout features. Please bring 5-10 year old phone tech to new cameras!

[@krane15]

That's more of what I was expecting. SLR fight back against the cell phone cameras. Doesn't' look like we got any of that.

[@crshoveride]

Yep. Hit the nail on the head. We're getting to the point that phones are at now. I would've been fine with a Z9 or A1 copy which looks like that's what the r5ii is. I could buy this camera, and I don't even want it because I don't need 240fps. I already had a r3 and 30fps was plenty. I'd rather have improvements like what you mentioned. We're basically plateauing in tech right now to the point of "yeah these are cool spec bumps, but nobody actually needs this speed" like I don't even think bird photographers or sports photographers need 120 or 240fps lol.

[@7moodcamq8]

what is pre-release? if you mean 1 second before pressing the shutter button the a9 iii already have that ? and you are saying that the a9 iii doesn't have it ? confused???

[@mtmccornack]

This cracks me up... I never turn off mechanical shutter, not because of rolling shutter issues, but rather i often choose Mechanical shutter. For the feel I VERY much like that haptic feedback. It was literally the reason i bought my first semi real digital camera over 200 bucks many many years ago. (Sony nex5n and yes i still have it and use it even though i also own an fx3 and a7cii)

[@houserhythm]

About ending the fps war: 120fps definitely has its uses, both in some sports and for shooting birds in flight. I don't do sports, but for BiF I'd certainly give up resolution for the 120fps, if I could afford an A9 III as my 2nd camera (I'm just a hobbyist). Also for BiF more than sports, it matters if you can shoot 120fps raw, or just jpeg. Canon also needs to fix their pre-release feature. The way they implemented it so far, makes it about as useless as the burst mode. You need to be able to fine-tune the time captured before pressing the shutter and more importantly, you need to be able to keep shooting if you want to follow the subject. OM and Sony got it right. Having to deal with that special file with all the pre-release shots in it, instead of just getting normal raws also doesn't help.

[@mattbrown9920]

R3 also does not have pre-release! R6 mark II and maybe R8? But youre right, the Canon system is very clunky

[@AustinRoss]

I think the biggest takeaway from this sensor is going to be able to use contrast lines that not only go vertically, but also Horizontally and diagonally. That's going to be a game changer by itself. HDR is neither here or there. The R3 already has some incredible HDR so it'll have to be ARRI levels of DR in order to be impressive. Being able to expose a flame, AND the surrounding area... that would be impressive.

[@LukeChristopherPhoto]

R3 pre-release? I can't find that option on mine and I have the most current firmware. I'd love to know more.

[@Deak787]

That caught my eye as well... would love to see pre-release capture added to my R3!

[@FireImageFM1]

Stack sensor staxy mouse stack memory card stack. Whatever is the resolution? Is not percent up at the end of the day? I did my comparisons between that and my camera and like I say my resolution is still hired and at whether it's full frame or not.

[@krane15]

There is nothing revolutionary here. Simply a mere step to the nest level.

[@matthewesunderland]

Where is the 80, 90, or even 100 MP camera that 2 or 3 years ago rumors were talking about CANON making and blowing SONY out of the water? I personally would rather have MP than FPS, guess that is why I shoot R5.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

They may have decided that 80-100 mp sensors are poorly suited for full-frame, so those are left to the 'medium format' sensors in the Fuji GFX and Hasselblad X series cameras.

[@hautehussey]

They went this route to maintain their pro sports photographers, who were already jumping ship to other brands. Which is also why they put out this announcement so much earlier than they normally would I think.

[@petertheis7889]

Uh. Fuji 100s

[@bngr_bngr]

@@hautehusseyI doubt most professionals are going to dump all their lenses and cameras then take a financial loss to try out a new system.

[@FireImageFM1]

The R5 is not better the the 90D you resolution is like the 80D 6000x4000. The 90D has more battery life and does 4k clean -1.6 crop, which can be worked with. I shoot with two batteries so I know your R5 gone to die first lol. Rip r5

[@user-qz9hi3wm7l]

You know, with a 24 mp camera I did a 13x19 print out of a vertical crop from a horizontal photo and it looked amazing..

[@renestaempfli1071]

Yes you can even go higher and use up scaling on a 12Mpx camera. I do that often on my Canon Pro 1000.

[@krane15]

Not the point bub. This camera was suppose to be revolutionary. Besides, one good print out of 100 doesn't make for anything to write home about.

[@codebunnies]

Best to wait for the real or at least real leaked specs for the R1. These are on an months old post on Canon Rumours which might as well be a wish list.

[@livejames9374]

Correction. Z9 currently has the fastest sensor readout speed (excluding global shutter) on the market. Flash sync speed is a different thing.

[@TRobBrownPhotography]

NOTE: Nikon Z9/Z8 flash sync is 1/200 unless they improved that with a firmware update that I don't recall. Flash synch doesn't matter to me as a photojournalist, I shoot all available light, so low-light sensor capabilities are more important, as well as the dynamic range. I don't use flash for sports; not a fan of how it looks. I prefer a more natural look. UPDATE: I guess that was a firmware 3.00 improvement.

[@kuau714]

I have gotten somewhat accustomed to giving up FPS for more pixels for the one reason for cropping I am a winter sorts photographer and been shooting 2 Z9’s for 3 seasons now. I’m hoping Nikon refreshes the Z9 and the two lens Nikon is missing is an100-300/2.8 ala Canon and and a 180-400/4TC in Z mount.

[@Scott_Bishell]

End of the road for the R3? Can't see there being any room for an R3 II that will fit between the R1 and R5 II. What I would however love to see is the R3 II with identical specs/form factor as the current R3, but with an APS-C sensor of 20-24MP.

[@schimor]

Interesting take. (I'm not an r3 user nor making a living from photography)

[@ryanharty973]

it’s interesting to see everyone not be excited for the R1 but i work as a science and weapons test photographer and we’re looking at upgrading from nikon D6s and 120fps stills without loosing time for the mirror to flip is going to be amazing for our use case, although it’s a very specialized high speed use like you said.

[@Augnos]

What I want in a camera along with the ridiculously high FPS is a way to cull the chaff and only keep the best photo of a burst, and a way to do that in-camera effortlessly and comfortably. I’ll take that over any 240fps camera, I don’t need all the extra photos bloating my cards and hard drives.

[@sosomelodies659]

Sports photography won't be done at base ISO....ever! So A9 III base ISO is a non-issue and the R1 lower base ISO is no advantage. Better dynamic range is a plus but in sports photography, using top tier cameras, it's not discernable.

[@Hman_69]

Perhaps these leaked and now removed specs on Adorama were for a Canon R6 mk iii?

[@HR-wd6cw]

Speaking of camera specs for high-end cameras, one thing I would like to start seeing in cameras is non-volatile internal memory, maybe 32GB or 64GB. Partially so that they could increase buffer clearing times for long bursts (I mean 64GB isn't much with some of these cameras that can shoot 30 fps with RAW files being 50-60MB each). But I feel that internal memory that can be used like permanent storage (like a memory card) would be a nice touch. Maybe you can enable it for over-run (if you run out of card space and you only have one card), or to act as a second buffer so that you can kep shooting while the camera keeps writing files, thus allowing the camera to keep writing whiel you keep shooting and have plenty of space. This is something I think that could be added really to all future cameras and they can charge a bit extra for it (or maybe make it a paid mod for example; you send the camera back and they solder a memory chip onto it for say $200 more).

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

Ok, can a properly exposed 5dmk4 photo be as good as a print from this new camera?

[@arvidjohansson3120]

Don't let common sens and logic get in the way of marketing.

[@redauwg911]

The 5D mk4 would actually be better. AF points not on the sensor.

[@photophilsteingard8374]

I loved my 5Dmk4 the only down side, I have a lot of fast primes. It was so hard to shoot at 1.2 and be perfectly focused. I shoot quickly and I find the R5 and R3 plus being mirrorless is a game changer for me. All depends on what you are photographing. But if you have the 5Dmk4 Its still a great camera.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

The advantage of the R1 over the 5D cameras would be the RF lenses.

[@DavidPavlich]

I moved to the R5 from the 5DIV specifically because 1, the autofocus is much better and 2, the added pixels are wonderful because it seems that birds never want to be close enough to fill the frame, even at 600mm. So cropping is much better with the R5. As far as prints go, all things being equal, there will be little difference. I used to print my stuff at home and sell them. The largest I printed were a couple of 17X35 (odd size requested by the customer using an Epson P800) but most of my prints were 16X24 and the two camera results in print form were pretty much indistinguishable.

[@Noam_Kinrot]

Thanks Tony. Long time subscriber. As a Sony user, I would appreciate something which might have bothered only me.. -BUT here goes.. - How about a 2-stage shooting button, close to what is utilized for years in handguns (two concentric stages - the first is for focus holding/grabbing, the second - with a slight "resistance", is shallower, and used to complete the shooting movement, where you can "squeeze" the trigger, instead of concentrating on NOT shooting and holding the half-trigger for focus.

[@johnrussell7214]

I doubt the specs are real. Has the same 0.8 usec readout typo we say a few months abo on Canon Rumors. Could be that the actual readout is 0.8 milliseconds which would also be 1/1250. Even though it could be true, this is probably not from Canon since they would not make that mistake I’m thinking.

[@deliciousdale9981]

I had a feeling that the specs weren't going to be impressive because they didn't want to tell us. If the specs were going to blow us out of the water, they would've posted them yesterday.

[@mbismbismb]

Why would canon want to spill the tea to the competitors? Hahaha the a9iii dont even spill it until the release date but anyway that camera is lousy ... lousy DR, low light performance hahaha

[@deliciousdale9981]

@@mbismbismb They're the last ones to the show. What are they hiding from? Regardless, Specs are deceptive because if it doesnt work well they mean nothing anyway. Hope it does because more competition is always better for us.

[@waltermairo6258]

I love you guys. I have leant a lot from you guys!

[@nicksmall428]

Not spelling though

[@krane15]

@@nicksmall428 Says who?

[@Original_Old_Farmer]

I like your comparisons. Good video. I don't know why with these cameras offered today that if you need a high frame rate. Why don't you just shoot video. Granted, there should be one or two cameras in the whole industry that has extremely high frame rates for such things scientists would need. But for the rest of us if sixty frames per second in video won't be enough, there may be something wrong with your photography. I scrub through video frames all the time for the perfect still shot. Even at family reunions I shoot video for the family photo and then pull the best frame. I do the same for humming birds. It adds too much to the cost of the camera to have these high frame rates. Just to put the facts into the real world, if a car was traveling sixty miles per hour the distance traveled in one sixtieth is just over a quarter inch. It's bad enough the gouge camera companies are adding. Call it the gouge tax. If they want to sell more cameras, reduce the price to a fair profit and don't expect to recoup development costs after selling five cameras. I need a fully articulating screen for photos because often I have my camera above my head and shoot with a remote. If too many people squawk offer the camera both ways with and without an articulating screen. I would agree with security on a camera. But for GPS, let the camera grab it from your phone or other device. The number of people who actually care about location are a weak minority, so drop a bone and let the camera talk to your phone for extra data. GPS may be the most expensive component on the camera, after liability insurance for the camera company. Again, good video. Be safe.

[@IMDABROWN]

I like how Canon will give you high burst rates at lower mpx. Wish Sony did that, sometimes I don't want a ton of full res .jpg or raw files.

[@mbismbismb]

Right? Hahaha i want a beautiful picture... not like sony a9iii lousy picture output due to lousy DR and low light

[@IMDABROWN]

The A9iii takes beautiful pictures for me. I have no complaints about the image quality @@mbismbismb

[@a3hindawi]

Thanks

[@DavidPavlich]

The best part of this video was that there was no mention of video stuff. Thanks, Tony!

[@swistedfilms]

I noticed that too. Maybe those specs didn't leak?

[@krane15]

All cameras today are hybrids (or should be). You can run, but you cannot hide.

[@celticken1968]

After all the waiting I was expecting something special this time. However, I am seriously underwhelmed and will certainly NOT be parting with my hard earned cash. I hope the R5ii will excite me tho. Heres hoping.

[@crshoveride]

yeah R5ii is looking like the more interesting camera for a lot of people even some working professionals I know. All the professionals I know are all saying the same thing "I don't need 120fps I need more resolution" lol

[@Michael_Relevant]

I feel like you guys let it get to you when people give you negative comments but who cares you guys are obviously one of the top camera channels and you obviously know what you’re doing.

[@brandonwilliams957]

My R8 produces amazing images. I paired it with some good lenses.

[@07wrxtr1]

I am looking for an "R" replacement over the next 6 months... problem is that the R8 has horrible reviews for battery life. I regularly do night time lapse work - so we're talking colder temps and 2 hours/600 shots... Is the R8 realistically going to be reliable for such work? I have looked at solutions such as off brand battery grips that hold 2 batteries = hit/miss... Thoughts?

[@brandonwilliams957]

@@07wrxtr1 It definitely goes through batteriies. I have an SL3 so I have 5 batteries and it uses the same ones. I use the Artman brand for non-Canon brands. The R8 can also work with a PD with USB-C.

[@schimor]

​@@07wrxtr1just put a dummy and use a Sony npf type or a gold/v mount type battery..

[@duncangroenewald]

Dude these were 'leaked' or 'made up' in January by Canon Rumours !! The text is verbatim from that site.

[@boostedmaniac]

I’m pretty happy with 10 FPS on my Z9. It can go faster but I’ve found I can usually get one I want. And shooting more FPS also means going through many more photos when you get home and using more space on your memory card.

[@greggeis918]

That flash sync was my exact hope was 1/1000, especially combined with a low base ISO. 1/400 is still too slow for any action portraits forcing HSS. 1/2000 would be ideal but 1/1000 legitimately freezes most important parts of an action shot. I would much rather have that than the trade offs of global shutter. But I’m Sony so will be hoping the A1 II has a more well rounded upgrade than the A9 iii.

[@renestaempfli1071]

Have you tried the SONY A9III together with the SONY HVL-F60RM2 flashes. You can shoot at up to 120fps (Hi+), 1/16000, f/1.8, ISO 250 without any problem. Perfect timing, perfect focus and WB. You can freeze any action. It is currently the cheapest high speed, high fps flash combo on the market. I use 3 flashes, all wireless controlled. And best of all, you can do it now.

[@JaredRibic]

8:04 "They both support pre-release..." I'm not sure that the R3 supports this (yet). Even with the latest firmware (as of 2024-05) I can't do pre-recording with my R3.

[@smurgy99]

Yes, I noticed this and was wondering if I'd missed something on my R3's. Must be an error.

[@JaredRibic]

@@smurgy99 - Pretty common mistake, to be expected in videos where they don't actually own or use the cameras they're talking about. I really hope Canon does a firmware update for the R3 to enable this though. Sad that the R6 Mk2 has it, but not the R3.

[@poikatiikeri]

1/1250 flash sync sounds good but 30mp not enough for pro portrait work. we are talking billboards etc

[@rumporridge1]

Lol you can certainly do billboards with 30mp my friend.

[@krane15]

@@rumporridge1 When you put it that way you can do it with 20mp. Thing is, retro specs is not the point.

[@crshoveride]

@@krane15 finally someone that's smart. I dont' know why these people defend mp standards of the pass with technological improvements. Yeah you could go make a billboard with 5mp. Doesn't mean it's going to look good though lol.

[@paulanthony1689]

You didn't mention the improved auto focus (subject tracking even when momentarily lost, Eye AF) which will be huge

[@fictionfactory7164]

I've been in to photography since 2009 and every year we are constantly told that we need the next best thing as it's lighter, faster and comes with the next gen bells and whistles. How many people in the real world need so many fps or a billion pixels?

[@TyMcNary2]

I saw the specs on Adorama and was like this was a big utt oh moment no doubt! Insane specs in my opinion

[@987dcm]

I saw that too and then watched all the KZbin videos saying we don’t have any specs and I was really confused 😅

[@TyMcNary2]

@@987dcm I’m pretty sure someone on Adoramas team made a mistake and didn’t mean to post them

[@pavelavietor1]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOU PRESENTATION, I SAVED MY MONEY FOR THE CANON R 1, BUT I USED THE MONEY ON MY DENTAL HEALTH , $ 13.8 K , SO NO CAMERA AND NO VACATION FOR COUPLE OF YEARS . SALUDOS

[@natureredux1957]

My Current DREAM Wildlife kit. The upcoming R1 with the recently released Sigma 500mm f/5.6 alongside the FUJIFILM GFX 100S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera and their Brand New FUJIFILM FUJINON GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens.

[@christophercarlimages9003]

You do realize that the R5 frame rate drops when the tiny battery is below 60 percent and in a number of other circumstances listed in the owners manual. As a wildlife photographer, you think that's acceptable? Along with second rate autofocus compared to the R3 or R5?

[@DavidPavlich]

That's why I use a grip. Yea, it adds weight, but that's no concern for me.

[@christophercarl8039]

@@DavidPavlich the frame rate still drops when the grip batteries fall below 60%.....

[@swistedfilms]

I didn't know that. Mostly because my son always takes my R5 when we go shooting, leaving me with the R7. But now that I've gotten him his own R5 C I'll be able to test it!

[@DavidPavlich]

@@christophercarl8039 Maybe so, but I've never had that happen, so for me, there is no 60% problem. Further, I've been in the woods shooting wildlife in -20C weather and the frame rate was fine. YMMV.

[@user-pg4zh2tk2w]

Maybe the R5 Mk2 will not have this 60% limitation. We shall see in the next 2-3 weeks. I also expect the R5 Mk2 AF to be as good as if not better than the R3 because it is a faster stacked sensor than the R3.

[@bladerunner6662]

When the Canon 5D MK2 came out it was considered revolutionary. As a working professional I considered this camera a game changer, as did most of my peers. Fast forward to now, the specs these cameras have just blow my mind. AI assisted autofocus??! I have never had the need to use 30fps, let along 120. If you find these specs are not good enough, then you need to start questioning the user, not the tool.

[@ProfessorStone]

That camera was a game changer because it leap-frogged MP... 12 to 20. The 1 series kept it close with around 18mp so at least they were similar. Now the 5 series is still the high MP, but the 1 series is so far behind it's embarrassing. I'm an art photographer and let me tell you, I DO need the high MP. I'm printing 30" x 40" or larger prints and 30mp shows vs 60 or 100 or even 45. If you crop even a little bit you're loosing a HUGE amount of detail as well. On top of that the higher ISO kills sharpness so the higher MP can make up for that. They used to have a 1 and a 1s where the s was a higher MP. They need to bring that back, I want the vertical grip, higher weather sealing and durability of the 1 series, but with high MP for my printing. I'm so disappointed in these specs... total bummer. I'm already switching, the other camera manufactures figured it out 2+ years ago with better specs, embarrassing for Canon.

[@bladerunner6662]

@@ProfessorStone The R1, and all the pro body 1D camera is, and were designed for photojournalists and sports photographers, not "art photograpers" or individuals who require high MP files.

[@user-rh5fw2bq4t]

Is it better than global shutter tho😅

[@verbhal]

Can't say how happy I have been shooting the Sony A1 since the day it came out. I don't feel like I will be at a disadvantage at all with my 3+ year old camera.

[@Rustee_Blade_Paul]

Like the low pixel count I remember the 1DX mk1 flagship with 20 mpix that was the best low light camera I’ve ever owned and nearly went back to it it was just newer cameras had other advantages that sort of out weighed going back to

[@AzarathGirl123]

R1 with these specs is a great competition against A9iii, not the A1 or Z9, it should have been called R3ii. No wildlife or landscape photographer would want to have 30mpx instead of 45+mpx if they could help it. This was supposed to the jack of all trades and master of everything, specs like these doesnt live up to this description. At this rate the R5ii will look more like a flagship instead of the R1 Thats where the problem lies

[@truthseeker6804]

sports is where canon targets, as these are highly professional field and they dont need ton of megapixel. wildlife and landscape photographers are mostly doing for themselves. 30fps is NOT good for me in this era. usable but not great.

[@Rascallucci]

Agreed. I am a birder and is clear in my mind now that this is probably a good time to migrate away from Canon. They just don't have the goods. I would argue for birding Sony has the best body with the A1 while Nikon has the best selection of reasonably priced lenses.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

I can think of only a few situations where the A1 or Z9 struggle, including professional sports.

[@renestaempfli1071]

Yes, I agree. I have both, the A9III and A1. Except for the higher resolution, and DR below ISO 1000, the A9III is the better camera. Above ISO 1000, they are on and even slightly better than the Z8/Z9. In practice, it is irrelevant. There is simply no media to show more than 10 stops of DR.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

@@renestaempfli1071 The most important sentence: "In practice, it is irrelevant." Thank you!

[@photophilsteingard8374]

For me I would purchase the R1 because of the 1/1250th sync speed. I've been waiting for that since my films days using Hasselblad at 1/500 Hoping for a lower ISO the better DR and will have an AI focusing system. Tony I agree with you on the FPS do we need anything faster. It's a pride issue now for the camera companies. I would like to see the internal hard drive like the new Hasselblad.

[@rcc3338]

Totally agree

[@studiyophoto]

What is pre release?

[@rolandrick]

The R6II has also “raw burst mode / pre-shooting” but only half a second and no stacked sensor, meaning it is unusable because if rolling shutter. The R3 deliberately gets no firmware upgrade adding that to the R3, Canon’s only camera yet having a stacked sensor and for that the only model it would make sense. You should by an R1. - The best system for sport and action is still the Olympus OM-1. It has a brilliant stacked BSI sensor with 20.8 megapixel (that’s an almost identical pixel pitch like on the a1), a jaw dropping good AF system, excellent lenses. The first iteration of the OM-1 comes with ProCaptureSH2 mode, 50 frames per second raw buffered, maintaining all AF and tracking functionality, 70 frames max. in buffer, that makes whopping 1.4 secs pre buffered and for that outperforms all competitors. It’s unfortunately all gear reviewing photography channels like this here (also all similar others like Jared’s etc.) dooming MFT with that for sports and action totally irrelevant full frame hype. The OM-1 is without any doubt the best system I ever had for wildlife, sports and action (I had also the ED 150-400 F4.5 TCx1.25) photography and I regret I ditched it, being tempted by the R3. Hoping Canon comes soon with a firmware upgraded adding something like a ProCaptureSH2 to the R3. What a disappointment. The OM-1 (new under 2k) and OM-1 Mk2 is available, the system is fool proof, I never had a crash (the R3 crashes permanently when GPS is on), totally weather sealed, offers in body features like internal ND filter up to 6 stops, and so much more. It’s small and you carry only ⅓ of the weight. And it is available and not only a development announcement.

[@lowerleftside]

You forgot to say thanks Adorama for spilling specs.

[@MrDan1509]

The specs they posted are wrong tho!

[@astrangel00p3]

All I really want from canon is a canon Rp or an R8 inside of a Ae-1 film style body. I don’t need crazy specs I want a sexy body with decent tech and a solid Japanese shooting experience and in exchange I’ll give 1400 dollars

[@ForrestWest]

As a bird and Wildlife shooter with the R7 and R8 I don't see anything that seems essential or important for me to try and upgrade to the R1. I already have pre capture and focus bracketing and 40 frames per second

[@brenthaugen1270]

You beat everyone on KZbin with the R1 specs. Well done.

[@MrDan1509]

Wrong Specs tho...

[@kaneophoto3224]

Does anyone else just want a 24mp medium format sensor that has the new era autofocus and no more than 20fps? Id prefer to have less noise and less chance of camera shake for sports without lens stability on. Tbh who actually uses photos for anything but small print and social media these days.

[@olemwold]

Actually, the a1 is FENOMENAL for sports. We crop it to death. Which also kills the "too big files" argument.. :p (Yes I also have a93)

[@muhammaddng8232]

As a filmmaker, it would be very useful to use unlimited shooting using raw format. We can process one frame as an image and then overlay it on the rest of the frames, just like we do in time lapse. I don't know if this is easy or possible with this camera.

[@sarbelv1lo]

Its already possible with the last 1d, r3 and r5, so will definitely be possible with the R1

[@LatinPerspective.]

Product Placement : Is marketing or advertising that involves putting a specific product (a brand (Sony)) in a scene.

[@swistedfilms]

These are more or less in line with what I figured they would be. 30MP is fine for most applications, even wildlife. After all, I've shot wildlife on my R7 and it's 32.5MP. I can see getting this if you're a wedding photographer. The flash sync speed and better dynamic range are always a plus, and plenty of weddings have been shot on the 30MP 5D Mark IV. I've got no reason to get one since I've already got an R5. But I only say that because I'm not a full time professional or a dentist.

[@rumporridge1]

There must be a million dentist out there to prop up an entire industry.

[@maggnet4829]

The dynamic range likely isn't better at 120fps since you lose a lot due to the jpg file format.

[@IvanBoden]

I shoot collegiate sports and I agree with Tony! The attention given to increased FPS and Read Out speeds are far greater then what I actually use. My 1DXII speed has been great. Although I like the R3 speed, it generally gives me too many unusable frames that waste valuable time and storage space. I wish for a security system, built in to cameras and lenses! Camera manufacturers, are you listening?

[@classic.cameras]

Around 30mp is the sweet spot for photography. I have been using it since my 5D MKIV, the EOS R and now Sony A7 IV.

[@krane15]

As it was a decade ago.

[@sn4rl277]

@@krane15 What's wrong with a decade old camera?

[@crshoveride]

@@sn4rl277 it's a fine camera, but it's decade old specs. People that talk about "megapixel sweet spots" are the reason why Canon doesn't bother trying to match or give something similar to the Z9 and A1. Literally nobody was asking for 120 or 240fps. People just wanted a Z9 or A1 copy from Canon. It's so strange to me seeing these comments from people who are like "well the 1 line was always about speed and low megapixels" and you know what also was speed and low megapixels? The Sony A9 which was 24mp and the Nikon D6 which was 20mp. The Sony A1 replaced the Z9 and proved it was possible to have resolution and speed, and Nikon buys their sensors from Sony so they also have resolution and speed. Canon's marketing has also contradicted themselves too saying that "professionals don't want more resolution" meanwhile every working professional and wildlife photographer is jumping systems or complaining to Canon that they have to use a R5 for it, but want the R3 speed. People just wanted a 50mp 30-40 fps flagship from Canon and they were gonna be happy. The workflow for 120-240fps is going to be disastrous lol. It doesnt' even make sense. Canon said that they wanted the lower megapixels so they could publish photos quickly... but then are going to give them even more photos than is already a pain to go through. Like it doesn't even make sense from a workflow perspective. Like I was saying originally though like 20mp was fine a decade ago but seeing people defend and say "you can get good photos on 20mp because national geographic was using 1dx's to take the photos" is true, but also why purposely handicap your creativity by old specs? It doesn't make sense. You can have speed and resolution now why handicap yourself with bad specs.

[@heynow2880]

The 16 stops of dynamic range to me is the best feature. This thing better have Clog2

[@hautehussey]

Where does it say 16 stops?

[@heynow2880]

@@hautehussey It was in the first announcement. DGO 16 stops.

[@ThePinoyAggie]

What, the Z8 and Z9 should have a mechanical shutter?

[@valentinbusuioc4054]

lack of focus on security in general is pretty much an industry standard, unfortunately. I think we can trace it back to 2008 when everyone decided to cut the budget of security, products could run without it. The market pressure is so high, that there are always half baked products in terms of software... I miss the good old times when companies took their time to test properly before launching. Now they do just smoke testing, the rest is coming from real world users :(

[@germanpoweractivated]

Still waiting on lower base ISO. Imagine a good sensor with a base ISO of 1 or 10.

[@hautehussey]

For taking landscape photos of an atomic blast test!

[@germanpoweractivated]

@@hautehussey for example: )

[@janwilson9485]

Great balanced video - not the usual camera 'Top Trumps' review - thanks

[@stephendoggett190]

No cute doggie (and cute lady) in the background? Please reshoot the video Tony!

[@natureredux1957]

Having the maximum amount of FPS possible isn't about using it daily, it's the ability to have it when you do NEED it. Same for the best possible AF. Those that don't need it, need not apply.

[@quite1enough]

If my calculations is right, the usual mechanical shutter is 3ms, which is 0.003 sec If we take into consideration flash sync then readout speed of R1 is 0.0008 sec which is bananas, and suddenly you don't need global shutter that much, but I really wonder how this camera performs in different situations and compares with A9 III

[@mikol.douglas]

Push “clear” on your microwave. I seldom use any options above 20 fps. Too many pics to go through and maybe just luck, but I tend to get “the shot” in the 12-20 fps modes.

[@CocoKoi321]

but what can it do that a first gen sony a7 with a modern G Master lens cant do? its not about camera bodies its the lens thats doing the work

[@masterprintmaker]

I am only interested how it handles LED lights in e shutter silent mode - that's the BIG ONE

[@TVe200]

Whether 120 fps is in RAW or jpeg makes a huge difference. Maybe sport photographers only use jpeg?

[@Herkulez1981]

If the specs are real and what canon themself said about if it will be a beast, for those that want a higher mp camera the r5 ii is coming . Will be canons competitors to Sony a9ii and a1, one extremely fast lower mp camera and one very fast higher mp one

[@tonyw3250]

FPS is not a big deal to me, around 30 is a sweet spot for me. less files to go though too. I just want a great pre-capture feature and great AF

[@Tech_Stuff_and_Other_Stuff]

So Sony doesn't have a reason to release an A1 mk ii 😅

[@Keyboardwarrior42]

They could instead tidy up their messy menusystem. It's total garbage

[@Camera64video]

At this point, cameras have reached their ceiling. Dynamic range will be the only thing left to improve.

[@Tech_Stuff_and_Other_Stuff]

@@Camera64video the Japanese mentality has its advantages and disadvantages... They are beating on a fine horse, but they are stuck in the 2000s...

[@renestaempfli1071]

@@Keyboardwarrior42 No it's not. Only for the clueless.

[@user-ft8kd2vg7t]

What about more color depth ?

[@TheBrancos]

Canon R3 has pre-release?

[@darrenbarber323]

I don’t think so or did I miss something

[@Deak787]

I wish it did...

[@SightsandSounds_PH]

Having the R5 now, if a buy between a9iii vs R1, I would go for the a9iii, the global shutter is just revolutionary. Super high FPS electronic is not that exciting to me. I found 20fps is more than enough for me. ISO and DR would be negligible in real world use.

[@alanhansen6096]

Adorama is garage and my last resort for camera gear! I don't know how, but they have the slowest shipping in world. For some reason it takes a week to get from their warehouse in TN to VA and that is after is takes 24 hours to process your order. As compared to B&H, 90% of the time they processes your order the same day and it gets to me the next day, not week later like Adorama.

[@MartinV.]

Great Video! !

[@VDDDRex]

I'm with Sony but if there was a Sony camera with those specs (and i had the money^^) I would choose this over the A1/A9iii. I dont need huge files and i also expect it to perform better in low light then the A9iii(likely better then A1 too). And for wildlife: lots of people seem happy with the A9iii and i dont see why this wouldnt be as great for that. It has fast fps, precapture and i think the banding on this sensor is negectable for most of users. the only thing that turns me off is the integrated battery grip and of course the price ^^ tl;dr i think global shutter is overrated and not worth its drawbacks at least for pesants like me😅

[@yedijafotografer]

we are at the moment of we dont need better fps, DR, or anything. Thats just all about better processor. we are at the "peak" of photos quality right now, any more small increment is welcome but only for niche market. better ergonomic, better AI, better communication, better durability, and better support is much more needed

[@NildoScoop]

With that specs the R1 will be a beast of a camera for those who need speed.

[@bastian.michel]

There is something wrong with the colors in this video. Is that shot on a phone?