It appears that 2019 was the year I went mirrorless with the EOS R, a camera that I started out not liking at all. First impressions When I first saw the EOS R I thought I’d buy one, but then I had a couple of EOS R cameras on loan to create some reviews at …
Not to be left out of the news, the EOS RP also gets firmware update to speed up autofocus and fix the PTP vulnerability. EOS RP firmware update 1.30 Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following enhancement: Enhances eye detection Auto Focus (AF) for improved face and eye recognition at greater distances. Improved Auto Focus (AF) …
EOS R firmware update 1.4.0 enhances AF performance, and addresses PTP communications vulnerability issue. Canon has issued another firmware update for the EOS R bringing in version 1.4.0. Key focus appears to be enhancing the performance of the AF system to make it faster to find faces, and improve eye recognition when the subject is …
Thank for joining one of my workshops with EOS Training Academy. Here’s a little guide to how I’ve reconfigured the buttons on my EOS R to make the camera work optimally for me. You may find your setup is different, but this guide is designed to open your eyes to the possibilities. At the moment …
Both EOS R and EOS RP cameras have a firmware update available to add support for the recently announced RF 24-240mm lens. EOS R firmware update 1.3.0 Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following enhancement: Support for the RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM lens has been added. EOS RP firmware update 1.2.0 Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the …
OH CROP! EOS R series cameras fitted with the EF-EOS R mount adapter can be used with lenses for crop sensor cameras, such as Canon’s EF-S line. If you use independent lenses you’ll need to set the crop factor by yourself. I’ve used Canon EF-S lenses on my EOS R without any concern, the camera …
EOS R battery life is a concern for many photographers, the specification says 370 shots on a single LP-E6N. If you’re changing from a DSLR using the same LP-E6N batteries that’s a big drop. In use, I’ve found my EOS R battery life to be much better than the specification. A couple of weeks ago …
Firmware update 1.2.0 adds two new capabilities to the EOS R cameras. When using Servo AF, it is now possible to use Eye Detection AF and also the smaller AF point size when using 1-point AF. Both of these capabilities have been requested since the initial EOS R press launch events way back in September …