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Canon Announces R50, R8, Two RF Lenses Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

9 February 2023

Canon has announced the entry-level R50 mirrorless camera, the compact hybrid R8 and two new RF lenses, including the RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STMM and the Canon RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM. All of these products are expected to be available in this spring.

CANON R50

The compact and lightweight R50 features an APS-C sensor with 4K video, uncropped 4K capture at all frame rates and Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology.

Whole area tracking, subject detection and movie-prerecording are paire with a 24.2-million-pixel, APS-C sized image sensor. In addition, the R50 is equipped with an eye-level electronic viewfinder for bright sunlight conditions.

The R50 will also be available later in 2023 as part of a Content Creator Kit, packaged with a microphone, lens and grip.

Highlights

Highlights of the R50 include:

  • 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC X image processor
  • UHD 4K 30p video recording
  • Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus II with 651 points
  • 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0-inch 1.62m-dot Vari-Angle touchscreen
  • 15 fps electronic shutter
  • Movie for close-up demos mode
  • Vertical movie mode
  • RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens

Specifications

Specifications for the R50 include:

CANON R50 SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
1.6x crop factor
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Lens Mount Canon RF
File Formats Raw, JPEG, C-RAW, HEIF
Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Viewfinder Built-in 0.39" OLED with 2,360,000 dots
22mm eye point
100 percent coverage
96x magnification
-3 to +1 diopter adjustment
Monitor 3.0-inch 1,062,000-dot articulating LCD touchscreen
Shutter Electronic: 1/8000 Up to 30 seconds Electronic First Curtain: 1/4000 Up to 30 seconds
Frame Rate Up to 15 fps for up to 7 Raws or 28 JPEGs
Up to 12 fps for up to 7 Raws or 42 JPEGs
ISO 100 to 32,000
Extended: 51,200
Autofocus Yes
Live View Yes
Image Stabilization No
Flash Built-in, eTTL, intelligent hot shoe
Maximum Sync Speed: 1/250 second
Movie H.264/H.265/MPEG-4:
- UHD 4K at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
Stereo mic
Connectivity Bluetooth 4.2
Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm stereo mic input, USB-C
Power LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh
Dimensions 4.6 x 3.4 x 2.7 inches
Weight 13.2 oz.

RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM KIT LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Canon RF
Focal Length 18mm to 45mm (29mm to 72mm 35mm equivalent)
Aperture Maximum Aperture: f4.5 to f6.3
Minimum Aperture: f32
7 rounded diaphragm blades
Angle of View 74°20' to 33°40'
Minimum Focus 7.9 inches
Magnification 0.16x
Optical Design 7 elements in 7 groups
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread 49mm
Dimensions 2.7 x 1.7 inches
Weight 4.6 oz.

Price, Availability

Canon said the R8 camera body will be available in the spring for $1,499. With the RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens, the R8 will be $1,699. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

CANON R8

The R8 is a full-frame mirrorless camera designed for the up-and-coming video or photo enthusiast, Canon said. It features class-leading autofocus while still extremely capable for everyday and general photography use.

Equipped with a 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor and DIGIC X image processor, the R8 is engineered for full-frame RF lenses, allowing enhanced wide-angle field of views when compared to APS-C sensor cameras.

Extremely lightweight and compact, the R8 shoots up to 6-fps with a first-curtain electronic shutter and up to 40-fps with full electronic.

Highlights

Highlights of the R8 include:

  • 4.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
  • 4K60p 10-bit internal video with Canon Log 3
  • 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0-inch 1.62m-dot vari-angle touchscreen
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 40 fps electronic shutter
  • Movie digital IS
  • Vertical movie mode
  • Microphone Input, Headphone Output
  • Multi-function shoe
  • WiFi and Bluetoothv
Specifications

Specifications for the new camera include:

CANON R8 SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor 24.2-megapixel Full-Frame CMOS sensor
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Lens Mount Canon RF
File Formats Raw, JPEG, C-RAW, HEIF
Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Viewfinder Built-in 0.39" OLED with 2,360,000 dots
22mm eye point
100 percent coverage
70x magnification
-4 to +1 diopter adjustment
Monitor 3.0-inch 1,062,000-dot articulating LCD touchscreen
Shutter Electronic:
- 1/16000 Up to 30 aeconds in Manual mode
- 1/16000 Up to 30 seconds in Time mode
- 1/8000 Up to 30 seconds
Electronic First Curtain:
- 1/4000 Up to 30 seconds
Frame Rate Up to 40 fps for up to 56 Raws or 120 JPEGs
Up to 6 fps for up to 1,000 Raws or 1,000 JPEGs
ISO 100 to 102,400
Extended: 50 to 204,800
Autofocus Yes
Live View Yes
Image Stabilization No
Flash eTTL, intelligent hot shoe, no built-in
Maximum Sync Speed: 1/200 second
Movie H.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit:
- UHD 4K up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps - 1920 x 1080 up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/150/180 fps
Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ

Up to 30 minutes in4K or 1080p HFR
Stereo mic
Connectivity WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2
Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm stereo mic input, USB-C
Power LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh
Dimensions 5.22 x 3.39 x 2.76 inches
Weight 1.0 lb.

Price, Availability

Canon said the R50 camera body will be $679.99. With the RF-S18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens, it will be $799.99. With the RF-S18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM lenses, it will be $1,029. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders. All of these options will be available in the spring.

CANON TELEPHOTO ZOOM

The RF-S lens line, optimized for the smaller APS-C sensor size, has been expanded with the lightweight and compact Canon RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM lens.

The telephoto zoom, with a coverage equivalent to an 88-336mm lens on a full-frame camera, features 4.5 stops optical image stabilization and close-focusing that can fill the frame with a subject roughly 2x3 inches in size.

Highlights

Highlights of the lens include:

  • APS-C format
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • 88-336mm 35mm equivalent
  • STM stepping autofocus motor
  • Optical image stabilizer
  • Two Ultra-Low Dispersion elements
  • Super Spectra coating
  • Rounded 9-blade diaphragm

Specifications

Specifications for the new telephoto include:

RF-S 55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Canon RF
Focal Length 55mm to 210mm (88mm to 336mm 35mm equivalent)
Aperture Maximum Aperture: f5 to f7.1
9 rounded diaphragm blades
Angle of View 27°50' to 7°25'
Minimum Focus 2.3 inches
Magnification 0.28x
Optical Design 11 elements in 8 groups
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread 55mm
Dimensions 2.7 x 3.7 inches
Weight 9.5 oz.

Price, Availability

Canon said the RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will ship this spring for $299.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

CANON STANDARD ZOOM

The Canon RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM is a new, compact standard zoom lens for full-frame R-series cameras. Ranging from wide-angle to traditional standard lens coverage at 50mm, the lens features a travel friendly design with a compact exterior.

The RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is just over two inches long when fully retracted and under 3.5 inches when extended, weighing less than half a pound. Optical Image Stabilization, with 4.5 stops of shake-correction, further enhances its appeal for video and still-image shooting.

It's also useable on an APS-C sensor Canon camera, where its effective coverage is equivalent to what a 38-80mm would deliver on a full-frame camera.

Highlights

Highlights of the new zoom include:

  • Full-frame
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • STM stepping autofocis Motor
  • Optical image stabilizer
  • Focus control ring
  • Two aspherical elements
  • Super Spectra coating
  • 7-blade diaphragm

Specifications

Specifications for the lens include:

RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Canon RF
Focal Length 24mm to 50mm
Aperture Maximum Aperture: f4.5 to f6.3
7 rounded diaphragm blades
Angle of View 84° to 46°
Minimum Focus 11.8 inches
Magnification 0.11x at 24mm
0.19x at 50mm
Optical Design 8 elements in 8 groups
2 aspheric lenses
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread 58mm
Dimensions 2.7 x 3.7 inches
Weight 7.4 oz.

Price, Availability

Canon said the RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM lens will ship this spring for $349.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

Canon Adds EOS R50 and EOS R8 to the Growing EOS R Mirrorless Camera System

Plus, Image Story Telling Through R-Mount Lenses Is Ramped Up With Additions of the New RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM and RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lenses

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc. has announced the launch of the new EOS R50 camera body, ideal for entry level users and the EOS R8, an extremely compact, full-frame camera aimed at advanced amateur photo and video enthusiasts looking for budget-friendly options that don't sacrifice performance. Additionally, two new RF-Mount lenses are being introduced to the ever-growing R-mount lens lineup.

EOS R50

Compact, lightweight and ideal for those looking to step up their video quality, the EOS R50 provides an impressive movie-shooting experience thanks to the APS-C sensor, with 4K video, uncropped 4K capture (at all frame rates) and outstanding Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. With the addition of whole area tracking, subject detection and movie-prerecording, difficult photo and movie opportunities can be easier to capture with a 24.2-million-pixel, APS-C sized image sensor. In addition, the EOS R50 is equipped with an eye-level electronic viewfinder to help achieve shot steadiness and ease viewing in bright sunlight conditions. A great camera for those who are looking to lean into interchangeable lenses, the EOS R50 camera can capture travel adventures, family portraits, sports, wildlife and even help a small business with marketing imagery. For those who are budding content creators, the EOS R50 will be available later in 2023 as part of a Content Creator Kit -- packaged with a microphone, lens and grip. Overall, the EOS R50 is truly a jack of all content creation trades.

EOS R8

The EOS R8 -- affordable and functional -- is a full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at the up-and-coming video or photo enthusiast. This camera comes with class-leading autofocus while still extremely capable for everyday and general photography use. Equipped with a 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor and DIGIC X image processor, the EOS R8 is optimal for full-frame RF lenses -- allowing enhanced wide-angle field of views when compared to APS-C sensor cameras. Extremely lightweight and compact, the EOS R8 shoots up to 6-fps with 1st-curtain Electronic shutter and up to 40-fps with full electronic. For users who've already explored interchangeable lens cameras but haven't yet broken into mirrorless, the EOS R8 should be the camera that takes them over the threshold to capture events, weddings, still life, travel and pets.

Additional product specs include:

Video performance

  • Uncropped 4K video to 59.94p (29.97p with EOS R50) (with 6k oversampling)
  • Full-HD to 59.94 fps and High Frame Rate to 119.8 fps (Full HD 180p with the EOS R8)
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF, with subject detection for people, animals and vehicles
  • Up to 2 hours of continuous recording (one hour with EOS R50); no 30 min limit
  • Focus breathing correction

Enhanced usability for video correction

  • Vertical Video Metadata
  • Movie Self Timer
  • Audio Noise Reduction (only in EOS R8)
  • UVC/UAC Support, for USB livestreaming
  • Recording Emphasis
  • Aspect Markers

Connectivity

  • Easy wireless connection from camera to compatible smartphone
  • Camera Connect with USB connection to compatible smartphone
  • USB streaming direct to computer via Zoom, Teams or Skype
  • MFI Certified (Apple); WPA3-Personal protected access
  • Convenient firmware updates via compatible smartphone
  • Cloud Raw processing

Lenses

Alongside the camera bodies, Canon will release two new lenses. The RF-S lens line, optimized for the smaller APS-C sensor size, expands with the Canon RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM lens. This is a telephoto zoom, giving coverage equivalent to an 88 -- 336mm lens on a full-frame camera. The lens opens the door to telephoto photography and videography, with 4.5 stops optical image stabilization and close-focusing that can fill the frame with a subject roughly 2x3 inches in size (at its 210mm zoom setting and minimum focus distance). And it does all this in an incredibly lightweight and compact package.

The Canon RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM is a new, compact standard zoom lens for full-frame EOS R-series cameras. Ranging from true wide-angle to traditional "standard lens" coverage at 50mm, the lens is a travel friendly design with an extremely compact exterior. The RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is just over 2 inches long when fully retracted and under 3.5 inches when extended -- weighing less than half a pound. Optical Image Stabilization, with 4.5 stops of shake-correction, further enhances its appeal for video and still-image shooting. It's also useable on an APS-C sensor Canon camera, where the lens' effective coverage is equivalent to what a 38 -- 80mm would deliver on a full-frame camera.

​​​Price & Availability

​​​​​​​The Canon EOS R8 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price of $1,499. The Canon RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens with the EOS R8 will have an estimated retail price of $1,699. The Canon EOS R50 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price $679.99. The EOS R50 with the RF-S18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price of $799.99. The EOS R50 with the RF-S18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM lenses will be available for an estimated retail price of $1,029. The RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price $299.99 while the RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM lens will have an estimated retail price of $349.99. All products are currently scheduled to be available in Spring 2023.


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