Flagship Canon EOS R Camera Could Be in the Works for Early 2019

Last Updated on 10/15/2018 by Mark Beckenbach

We may learn more about the speculated flagship Canon EOS R ahead of the CP+ 2019 camera and photo imaging show.

There’s only a couple of weeks left before the Canon EOS R is officially released, but there are already speculations about the next step for Canon’s first Full Frame mirrorless camera. According to a report by Canon Rumors, a “full-blown” version will be coming out sometime in February 2019, before next year’s CP+ camera and photo imaging show opening on February 28.

In an update, however, Canon Rumors mentioned that the flagship “Canon EOS R Pro” would have a development announcement in January 2019, with an official launch slated for a later date. So, it could still make an appearance at the CP+ before it gets officially released.

While it’s certainly too early to expect any specifications to leak out this far ahead, sources have also told Canon Rumors that a new EOS R camera would be out by the first quarter of 2019.

Some have also speculated that this flagship version will be a mirrorless 1D style model, or a high Megapixel 5DS R equivalent. It would also most likely compete directly with the Nikon Z7.

While we’re on the subject of speculations, the folks of Digital Camera World are keen on seeing the next EOS R system camera to be a high-speed mirrorless equivalent of the EOS 1D they dubbed the “EOS Rx.” But, rather than putting together some speculations and specifications based on guesswork, they analyzed Canon’s camera technologies, camera market approach, and information from past camera launches to envision a camera that could at least match what the “EOS Rx” could be. Their predicted specs include a 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor focused on high-speed readout, high dynamic range, and low noise instead of high resolution, dual DIGIC 8 processors, continuous shooting speeds of 20fps and above, and ISO range of ISO 100-204,800 in standard mode and 50-1,640,000 in expanded mode.

While these make sense in some ways when you consider the 1D series of cameras, it would make a whole lot of sense for them to add dual SD card slots and some improvements to the magic touch bar. Additionally, the camera series desperately needs a joystick.

For now, we stay tuned for updates.

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05/01/2019 7:26 pm

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How are you getting on with the EOS R after spending some time with it, and what would you go back to if you gave it up?
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05/01/2019 7:26 pm

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It doesn’t need a joystick. At all.

Enable the touch screen for autofocus selection when using the viewfinder. With 5665 or whatever focusing points, that joystick would be an exercise in frustration without modifying how it is used, which would require a similar learning curve.

I have a the EOS R. I had a 1Dx. Needed something lighter to deal with tennis elbow and since I’m not a professional, just an advanced enthusiast, I sold the 1Dx for this. I miss the raw (not RAW) of 12 fps and the ultra satisfying shutter click. Image quality is already better on the R and I don’t do video. I don’s miss the weight and once I learned how to turn on the touchscreen for autofocus, I don’t miss the joystick at all. Might be nicer on a bigger body so my hands aren’t all cramped up using the screen but I wanted lighter weight and full frame and Canon, so here I am.
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If its for the true flagship pro high fps market, it need to fit EF lenses without the use of a converter, be it DSLR or mirrorless. Making it mirrorless without allowing for EF lenses will be an auto-no-go for high end sports or otherwise pro shooters. These shooters are not about to exchange their entire lineup from the best lenses on the market, just to use a new body, and they don’t use converters.
Dual cards would also be a basic.
Without these two, sport pros will simply give it a pass and keep their 1Dxll’s

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