Canon’s Beloved EOS RP Earns Its RIP After Years of Glory

Canon’s reign has been quite an impressive one. The company is the most sought-after in the market, with many young and professional photographers swearing by their cameras. While the DSLR range is more or less discontinued, it appears the same fate has fallen on the initial mirrorless series devices. Here’s a look at the Canon camera we have to bid adieu to.

First reported by Asobinet, Canon Japan has now discontinued the popular EOS RP. The camera is officially gone from Canon Japan’s website, which means the same fate will follow soon around the world.

While the RP is available on Canon USA’s website, we aren’t sure how long that will be the case before it is taken off from there as well. For now, Canon USA is giving a rebate on the model, and if you are keen on buying it, then you can get it for almost 30% off the original price tag.

The Canon RP features a 26MP sensor, which is the same as the 6D Mk II. It also has the same build as the DSLR, and it has an AF that works down to -5EV. The model has tracking Servo, along with 4K video at 23.98fps. The model has a nice ergonomic design, with dials at the top and at the back. As for the build quality, you get a weather-resistant body, which works wonders with the L-series lens.

For $1200, the autofocus is reliable in most situations, and is best for the documentary genre, as well as portraits. In addition, the image quality is stunning, especially the JPEG. As we added in our review:

Photographers who care only for these and don’t really care at all about editing on their computers with software that could be too intimidating will be very happy to see the JPEG results. In fact, I was honestly quite happy to see them too. I’d probably recommend this camera to someone that wants to genuinely grow as a photographer; and so Canon has something in the mirrorless world finally to do so.

For many young photographers, the Canon RP is the best in the under $1200 category. Pair it with a nice lens and you get the best results. With the RP gone, the other options are the Canon R8 and the R6 II, both of which are 24MP full-frame cameras. This leaves room to desire for more. If Canon does introduce the R8 II, they must cater to users with a similar price range. If not, it will certainly upset many young users.

Until any new announcements, it remains to be seen what the company has in store. We do hope they do not remove their budget offering in the near future.