Re: R8 predicted specs: Full frame at $1499
Fat Nerd wrote:
With new information on the upcoming full frame camera, what's your expectations/predictions on its specs
https://www.canonrumors.com/canon-will-soon-announce-the-canon-eos-r8-and-canon-eos-r50-along-with-two-new-kit-lenses/
Canon EOS R8
- Will be body only or kitted with the Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Pricing: $1499 Body Only (USD)
- Pricing: $1699 Canon EOS R8 with RF 24-50 IS STM (USD)
It's most direct competitor from Sony seems like the A7C/III
My guess is:
- 24mp sensor from R6II (unless they decide to develop another sensor)
- Between 7-10fps max mechanical burst rate (probably would be closer to the lower end of that range)
- 4K30p full from 6k readout, IPB only (no All-I), C-log3
- Possibly 4K60p cropped
- No IBIS
- EOS RP/R10 style control layout, no top screen, has twin dials, no joystick but has a D-pad
- LP-E6NH battery if Canon is generous
- 2.36M viewfinder
- Weight around 600-650g: this is a result of the additional bulk needed for both the housing of and the weight of the LP-E6NH battery
- None of the gimping from the RP (we get silent shutter, focusing aids, in camera manual HDR)
Basically a full frame R10 with an LP-E6NH battery and better video specs
My justifications:
- Canon doesn't mind existing R users not upgrading if only for photo features, if they want a higher megapixel sensor, they should upgrade to the R5. On the other hand, they wish to capture any R users who want to upgrade because of new video features as Canon has shown a trickle of advanced video features and 4K down to the more economical models
- The lower max mechanical fps should leave a sufficient gap between it and the R6II
- The R10/RP style controls, sufficiently functional with the touchscreen, but lacking the joystick which has always been reserved for more pro models
- Clog-3 is still in question, though it is very likely since their target market includes content creators
- 2.36M viewfinder to keep costs in check. This camera is released at $200 more than the RP, so cost should come as a consideration for some components
- No IBIS: the majority of the R system's lens have optical IS, moreover, all inexpensive RF zooms have IS. The upcoming 24-50mm RF STM IS shows their commitment to this strategy
They will probably stop production of EOS RPs (I think they stopped EOS R at this stage?).
Even if one or two of the specs I mentioned are gimped, this camera is going to sell like hot cakes. I am really excited for its launch!
If Canon can put IBIS in the body the size of the R10, that will be a win. I'd even go to the size of the RP.
IBIS has become "more critical" because some of the most attractive and affordable RF lenses do not have IS. It also helps extend the life of EF/EF-S lenses without IS. If Canon wants to bring in more entry-level users, it should more liberally encourage the use of adapted EF/EF-S lenses, and the best way to do that is to have IBIS in an entry level body.
We are getting spoiled, considering the R10 already is one heck of a camera!