MELVILLE, N.Y., July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With
anticipation at a fever pitch, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging
solutions, is excited to introduce the company's next generation of
full-frame mirrorless cameras – the EOS R5 and EOS R6. These
groundbreaking cameras are the result of many years of collecting
and listening to feedback from Canon users and are sure to meet the
needs and demands of a variety of creators. The EOS R5 is a camera
designed for professional applications featuring a new 45-megapixel
full-frame CMOS sensor and uncropped 8K video recording up to 29.97 fps. The EOS R6 is
geared towards advanced amateurs featuring a 20.1-megapixel
full-frame CMOS sensor and 4K video
recording up to 59.94 fps. The addition of the EOS R5 and the EOS
R6 cameras within the EOS R series lineup further solidifies
Canon's commitment to providing the equipment needed for users to
bring their content to the next level.
Canon is also introducing four RF lenses and two RF lens
extenders: The Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM, Canon RF600mm
F11 IS STM, Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM, and RF85mm F2 MACRO IS STM
lenses. All four new lenses were designed to meet the
ever-expanding demands of the skilled creatives who capture amazing
imagery using EOS R series cameras, including the new EOS R5 and
EOS R6. In addition to the lenses, there are two new RF lens
extenders, a 1.4x and a 2x model, allowing for users to take their
compatible RF lens focal lengths even farther, and a 13-inch
professional printer, the imagePROGRAF PRO-300, to bring photos to
life through the power of print.
"For all of the Canon research and development team members who
worked tirelessly on the production of these new products, today
marks the culmination of a long journey. For those people looking
for the next great tools to work with to expand their creative
possibilities, the door is now wide open," said Tatsuro "Tony"
Kano, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Canon
U.S.A.'s Imaging Technologies
& Communications Group. "The industry has asked for new
products that can push their levels of creativity to new heights,
and we are confident that the EOS R5 and EOS R6, alongside the new
lenses, lens extenders, and the pro printer, will fulfill those
needs and more."
Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6
Both the EOS R5 and EOS R6
cameras have the ability to capture the action of a variety of
fast-moving subjects with impressive accuracy and speed. When using
the mechanical shutter, each can shoot up to 12 fps and up to 20
fps when using the completely silent shutter. Both cameras are the
first to be outfitted with Canon's advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
which utilizes up to approximately100 percent coverage of the AF
area and EOS iTR AF X incorporating AF tracking algorithms using
deep learning technology and enhanced readout speed of the CMOS
sensor and processing speed thanks to the DIGIC X image processor.
The 1,053 automatically selected AF Zones are made even more potent
by the ability to detect the human eye, face or head as well as the
eye, face or body of animals such as dogs, cats and even
birdsi. Adding to the feature set is the 5-axis
In-Body Image Stabilizer, having coordinated control with Optical
Image Stabilizer in IS equipped RF lenses. This provides up to 8
stopsii of shake correction, a feature that many
creators have long asked for from Canon. Both the EOS R5 and R6
cameras come with a new LP-E6NH battery with a higher capacity than
the previous model.
As the new flagship model in the EOS R series lineup, the EOS R5
camera has features that pack a punch for a variety of users who
create both still and video content. It has a powerful 45-megapixel
full-frame CMOS sensor and is driven by the speedy DIGIC X image
processor, giving wide dynamic range as well as boasting an ISO
range of 100-51,200 that is expandable up to 102,400iii.
In a camera full of eye-popping features, one that really
stands out is the ability to record uncropped 8K RAW internal video recording up to 29.97 fps
and 8K internal video recording up to
29.97 fps in 4:2:2 10-bit Canon Log (H.265)/4:2:2 10-bit HDR PQ
(H.265). The camera can also record 4K internal video recording up to 119.88 fps in
4:2:2 10-bit Canon Log (H.265)/4:2:2 10-bit HDR PQ (H.265).
External recording in 4K is also
available up to 59.94 fps. When in DCI modes, the 8K and 4K video
recording is uncropped and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II is available in
all 8K and 4K recording modes. Additional features of the
EOS R5 camera include:
- Dual-card slots: 1x CFexpressiv and 1x SD
UHS-IIv
- Built-in 0.5-inch OLED EVF with approximately 5.76 million dots
and a 119.88 fps refresh ratevi
- 3.2-inch 2.1 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen
- 5GHz/2.4GHz Built-in Wi-Fi®vii and
Bluetoothviii Technology with the ability to utilize the
image.canon application, as well as optional WFT-R10A wireless file
transmitter with Ethernet support
- Enhanced operating controls such as rear-dial,
multi-controller
- The ability to voice tag photos and videos
- Weather, drip and dust sealing on par with the EOS 5D
series
The EOS R6 camera is well-equipped with a host of new features
to push the limits of creativity for imaging enthusiasts. The
combination of the EOS-1D X Mark III based 20.1-megapixel
full-frame CMOS sensor and the DIGIC X image processor produces an
ISO range of 100-102,400 and is expandable to 204,800. Internal
video recording at 4K is capable up
to 59.94 fps or 1080p up to 119.88 fps in 10 bit 4:2:2 Canon
Log(H.265) or HDR PQ(H.265). The camera also features a built-in
0.5-inch OLED EVF with approximately 3.69 million dots and a
119.88 fps refresh ratevi. Additional features of the
EOS R6 camera include:
- Dual UHS-II SD card slots
- 3-inch 1.62 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen
- 2.4GHz Built-in Wi-Fi®vii and Bluetooth
Technologyviii with the ability to utilize the
image.canon application
- Enhanced operating controls such as rear-dial,
multi-controller
- Weather, drip and dust sealing on par with the EOS 6D
series
Battery Accessory
The optional BG-R10 battery grip
accessory will be available for both the EOS R5 and EOS R6
full-frame mirrorless cameras. The BG-R10 accommodates up to two
batteries and is compatible with the new LP-E6NH, LP-E6N and LP-E6
batteries. The convenient BG-R10 grip accessory can also improve
handling for users while capturing portrait photography.
Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
The Canon
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM is a high-performance and versatile
super-telephoto zoom lens that will find its way into the bags of
many photographers. The compact and lightweight lens features
optical image stabilization of up to five stops* of shake
correction with three different IS modes, including standard,
panning and during exposure only. Two Nano USM motors are at the
heart of this lens and provide users with high-speed, smooth and
quiet auto focus with a minimum focusing distance of three feet.
Additional features of the Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
include:
- Rotation-Type zoom ring and torque adjustment allows for
precision control and feel
- Customizable control ring that enables photographers to adjust
exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
- 12-pin Communication System
- Canon L-Series grade dust and weather-resistant construction
with a fluorine coating
- Lens hood with side window allows specialty filters to be
adjusted even while Lens Hood is attached
- Compatible with the new 1.4x and 2x RF lens extenders (from 300
to 500mm focal length)
Canon RF600mm and 800mm F11 IS STM
The Canon RF600mm
and RF800mm F11 IS STM lenses are the first fixed focal length
super-telephoto RF lenses and are incredibly compact and
lightweight. The portability of the new lenses is made even greater
due to the ability for the lens barrel to retract and lock in place
when the lenses are stowed away and not in use. Diffractive Optics
technology helps to reduce the necessary number of lenses and
greatly diminish the cost of the lenses, making them affordable for
a broader group of photographers. Additional features of the Canon
RF600mm and RF800mm F11 IS STM lenses include:
- Lightweight - the RF600mm weighs approximately 2.05lb and the
RF800mm weighs approximately 2.78lb, respectively
- Compact size, RF600mm measures approximately 7.85inch and
RF800mm with measures approximately 11.09inch when retracted,
respectively
- Fixed f/11 aperture
- Optical image stabilization of five stops* for the RF600mm and
four stops* for the RF800mm of Shake Correction
- Lead screw-type STM enables smooth auto focusing for
still-image and video shooting
- Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust
exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
- 12-pin Communication System
- Compatible with the new 1.4x and 2x RF lens extenders
Canon RF85mm F2 MACRO IS STM
The third RF85mm lens in
the RF lineup, the Canon RF85mm F2 MACRO IS STM is compact and
lightweight, featuring a bright f/2 aperture helping to capture
images that have exceptional bokeh. The lens features a maximum
magnification of 0.5x and a minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet,
providing users with macro-photography capability. Additional
features of the Canon RF85mm F2 MACRO IS STM include:
- Optical Image Stabilization with up to five stops* of Shake
Correction
- Hybrid IS compensates for angular and shift camera shake during
macro photography
- Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes.
- 12-pin Communication System
- Nine blade Circular Aperture
RF Lens Extenders
Lens extenders have long been a
practical and useful tool for a variety of photographers. That
story continues with the introduction of the Extender RF 1.4x and
Extender RF 2x. The new lens extenders inherit the same high image
quality, precision AF and reliability, such as being drip and
dustproof, of EF lens extenders. When used in combination with the
newly-released compatible lenses, the capturing range can be
dramatically increased, providing consumers with additional use
cases for their existing RF lenses.
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300
Completing the lineup of
professional printer options from 13 inches through 60 inches,
Canon also unveiled today the new 13-inch Canon imagePROGRAF
PRO-300 Inkjet Printer along with a new Premium Fine Art Rough
paper. Providing an improved workflow and high-quality output
within a smaller footprint compared to previous models, this new
printer excels at professional printing performance. Combined with
the new Premium Fine Art Rough paper that features a textured
surface to express the depth of an image, the printer along with
the paper and new EOS R5 or EOS R6 camera introduces a new
powerhouse professional imaging trio that meets creators'
demands.
Pricing and Availability
The EOS R5 full-frame
mirrorless camera is scheduled to be available at the end of July
for an estimated retail price of $3899.00 for the body only and $4999.00 for the R5 and RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
lens kit**.
The EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless camera is scheduled to be
available at the end of August for an estimated retail price of
$2499.00 for the body only,
$2.899.00 for the R6 and RF 24-105
F4-7.1 IS STM lens kit or $3,599.00
for the R6 and RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM lens kit**.
The BG-R10 battery grip accessory and WFT-R10A are both
scheduled to be available at the end of July for an estimated
retail price of $349.99 and
$999.99**, respectively.
The RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens is scheduled to be
available in September 2020 for an
estimated retail price of $2,699.00.
The RF600mm F11 IS STM and RF800mm F11 IS STM lenses are scheduled
to be available at the end of July
2020 for an estimated retail price of $699.99 and $899.99, respectively. The RF85mm F2 MACRO IS STM
lens is scheduled to be available in October
2020 for an estimated retail price of $599.99 **.
The RF Extender 1.4x and 2x are scheduled to be available at the
end of July for an estimated retail price of $499.99 and $599.99** each.
The imagePROGRAF PRO-300 Printer will be available later in July
for a suggested retail price of $899.99. Premium Fine Art Rough paper will also
be available later in July for a suggested retail price of
$44.99 for Letter size, $109.99 for 13" x 19" inches and $169.99, 17" x 22" inches**.
For more information please visit,
www.usa.canon.com/virtualproductlaunch
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
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is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately
$33 billion in global revenue, its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2019† and is one of Fortune
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** Specifications, availability and prices are
subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by
individual dealers and may vary.
i Effectiveness varies depending on the
subject. In some cases, dogs, cats or birds may not be detected,
while some animals other than dogs, cats or birds may be
detected
ii Based on CIPA (Camera &
Imaging Products Association) standards. Combined with RF 24-105mm
F4 L IS USM lens at a focal distance of 105mm. IS equipped RF
lenses available prior to July
9th, 2020 will require a lens firmware update to
utilize coordinated IS control. Please check the Canon website for
the latest firmware
updates.
iii For still
images
iv Type B
compatible
v There is a disclaimer
that goes with this claim: Some types of data cannot be saved on
the SD memory card
vi Display may
be grainier
vii Compatible with
iOS® versions 9.3/10.3/11.2-11.4/12.4/13.2, Android™ smartphone and
tablet versions 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1/9.0/10. Data charges
may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app.
This app helps enable you to upload images to social media
services. Please note that image files may contain personally
identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon
disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images.
Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any
information included in such images through this
app
viii Compatible with select
smartphone and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and
the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3rd gen. or
later, iPod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth®
Version 4.1 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 2.5.10. This application is not guaranteed to
operate on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are
met
*Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association)
standards
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