Canon EOS R1

Canon's ultimate flagship for professional speed

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92/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 19
Performance 20
Durability 20
Price 14
Usability 19
Brand Canon
Model 6569C002

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC Accelerator and DIGIC X dual processor system
AUTOFOCUS Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with Action Priority and Eye Control AF
PHASE DETECTION 100% coverage with advanced deep learning subject tracking
VIDEO 6K 60p RAW and 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
STABILIZATION In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) up to 8.5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 40 fps electronic shutter, 12 fps mechanical
VIEWFINDER 9.44m-dot OLED EVF with 0.90x magnification
DISPLAY 3.2-inch 2.1m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI Type A
MEMORY CARD Dual CFexpress Type B card slots
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body with professional-grade dust and moisture resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 700 shots (CIPA) using LP-E19 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS R1

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ~ Limited Accessed via Mode button
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS R1

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Canon EOS R1 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS R1

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Resolution 24.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-102400 (exp. to 204800)
Autofocus Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
Shutter Speed 1/64000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 40 fps (electronic)
Video 6K 60p, 4K 120p
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS, up to 8.5 stops
Viewfinder 9.44m-dot OLED
LCD 3.2-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen
Memory Card Dual CFexpress Type B
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E, Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI
Battery Life 700 shots
Weight 1115g
Dimensions 157.6 x 149.5 x 87.3 mm