Canon R1 Rumours on new R1 (2 Viewers)

[The BulbMogul]

The rumor mills are predicting the new Flagship Canon to be the R1. This new unit would sure find a place in the lineup for sure.

 

[The BulbMogul]

any others on the waiting list for the new r1 that is coming..?

 

[Robert_Scanlon]

No because the specs haven't been announced and I don't just collect stuff for the sake of it.

 

[Frank van Drogen]

It's not the specs that I worry about -- pretty sure those will be amazing.

It's rather the price at which it will be sold. I assume 6 or 7k?


Edit to add: in US $

 

[Robert_Scanlon]

That is hard to justify for an amateur like myself, but there's also the weight of the thing. I much prefer the ones without the built in vertical shutter grip to keep the weight down as what little photography I do these days usually involves walking, and those extra grams all add up!

 

[Jos Stratford]

That is hard to justify for an amateur like myself, but there's also the weight of the thing.

Hopefully, if it is priced at 6000-7000 euro/dollar, then it will come with a porter as a supplied accessory

 

[amgc36]

I like the idea of the R1. I used a 1D body (1D II, 1DS II then went to the 5D series then to Nikon and now back to Canon) and still love it's ergonomics in both landscape and portrait mode. But I prefer smaller and lighter. With My R6 II I haven't added the battery grip. Also, if thr R1 competes with the new Sony A9 and replaces the 1DX III I expect that it's use case won't fit my needs (amateur, landscapes, occasional birds, animals). Not to mention the likely acquisition cost.

 

[Bafty]

Anyone seen this from Jarred Polin, supposed to be "breaking news" that Canon have announce spec's on the R1 and Sony on the A1 2...just saying !

 

[Frank van Drogen]

Anyone seen this from Jarred Polin, supposed to be "breaking news" that Canon have announce spec's on the R1 and Sony on the A1 2...just saying !

April 1st.....

 

[Barred Wobbler]

Has the box design been announced?

Anyone got a box pic yet?