Canon EOS R1 Mirrorless Camera Body

Built for photojournalists, sports photographers, wildlife shooters, and other image-makers who demand speed, precision, and reliability, the Canon EOS R1 is the flagship of the EOS R line. Equipped with a full-frame 24MP BSI stacked sensor, DIGIC Accelerator processing, and next-gen Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, this mirrorless camera boasts a professional workhorse design.

• 24MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X Processing
• Dual Pixel AF with Action Priority
• Improved Eye Control AF
• 6K 60 Raw & 4K 120 10-Bit Internal Video
• Up to 40 fps, Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
• 9.44m-Dot 0.9x EVF, OVF Sim. View Assist
• 3.0" 2.1m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
• Vertical Grip, 2x CFexpress Type B Slots
• Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G Base-T Wired Ethernet

The R1 camera boasts a fast, newly designed 24.2MP full-frame back-illuminated stacked sensor, enabling a top continuous shooting rate of 40 fps with an electronic shutter and providing blackout-free viewing and reduced rolling shutter distortion. Additionally, the back-illuminated design and DIGIC Accelerator processing contribute to producing high clarity and sharpness, a native ISO sensitivity up to 102400, and Neural Network Noise Reduction for clean files in low-light situations.

Continuous and Pre-Continuous Shooting

For continuous shooting applications, the 40 fps shooting rate can be used in conjunction with Pre-Continuous Shooting, which allows the camera to continuously pre-buffer 20 frames over a 0.5-second period while half-pressing the shutter, prior to fully pressing the shutter—helping to ensure you never miss the critical moment of action. The EOS R1 also has a mechanical shutter, which supports a top continuous shooting rate of 12 fps.

In-Camera Upscaling

For instances when 24MP isn't enough, DIGIC Accelerator processing now enables In-Camera Upscaling, which uses deep learning to double the number of pixels both horizontally and vertically in order to produce a separate 96MP image in about 10 seconds. This upscaling can be done after the original image is shot and can also be performed at the time of cropping images in camera, saving time compared to generating a 96MP image and then cropping it afterward.

DIGIC Accelerator and DIGIC X Processing

One of the critical pieces that enables the EOS R1 to do everything is can do is the newly developed DIGIC Accelerator front-engine processor, which complements a proven DIGIC X processor. The DIGIC Accelerator is responsible for many of the continuous shooting, subject detection and tracking, and autofocus capabilities, allowing the DIGIC X to serve fully as an image processor. The combination of these two distinct processors enables the camera to better process huge volumes of data, perform simultaneous tasks at high speeds, and contributes to the quality and accuracy of deep learning features, like In-Camera Upscaling and Neural network Noise Reduction.

• Auto-Exposure and Auto White Balance Modes use Deep Learning
• 6144-zone exposure metering for high accuracy in various lighting conditions
• Coordinated Image Stabilization pairs IBIS with Lens-Based IS
• Supports Anti-Flicker and High-Frequency Anti-Flicker shooting

Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization

Helping keep both photos and video sharp and stable, the EOS R1 uses a well-rounded image stabilization system using three distinct methods: in-body sensor-shift, optical, and an independent Movie Digital IS system purpose-built for video.

• The camera body's 5-axis sensor-shift system is compatible with all lenses and helps to lessen the effects of camera shake in a general sense, for sharper handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds.
• When paired with an RF lens with image stabilization, Coordinated Control IS can deliver even more powerful stabilization, up to 8.5 stops of correction in the center of the frame and 7.5 stops of correction at the periphery.
• For video shooters, Movie Digital IS is an electronic stabilization system that helps suppress blur in peripheral areas to better enable recording video handheld.

Dual Pixel Intelligent AF

Beyond speed, autofocus performance is the main calling card of a flagship camera. The R1's AF capabilities have been optimized to detect, track, and maintain critical focus on moving subjects, even when they are briefly obscured while shooting. This Dual Pixel system has been fine-tuned with numerous tracking features and usability assets to make it the most intelligent and intuitive focusing system in an EOS yet.

• The sensor incorporates cross-type Dual Pixel AF for more responsive and accurate focusing performance, especially in scenes with an abundance of linear details, like with window blinds, brick or wooden plank walls, or other patterned backgrounds.
• Focusing is possible down to -7.5 EV for photo and -5.5 EV for video for working in truly low-light conditions.
• The 4897-point phase-detection system can automatically recognize People, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Horses), and Vehicles. This system also has Eye Detection, with the ability to prioritize the left or right eye.

Action Priority + Subject Detection and Tracking

One of the main benefits of the DIGIC Accelerator is a new focusing mode built specifically for photographing sports and action: Action Priority. This intelligent AF mode recognizes specific subjects movements and automatically moves the AF area to the player performing a detected motion, such as taking a shot, making a pass, jumping, and more.

It currently recognizes Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball activities and can analyze Ball, Joint, Torso, Action, and Head information for tracking. The mode can recognize specific subjects and uses this information in conjunction with recognized movements to determine where to focus in the scene while the action is unfolding.

• Action Priority can be assigned to a custom function button for quick on/off toggling.
• Pre-Registered Person Priority allows you to register up to 10 different people in-camera prior to photographing an event; this information is stored and used to prioritize who to focus on while the game or match is being played.
• Intelligent subject recognition also helps to maintain sharp focus on the intended subject even when it's obscured or crossed by a secondary subject in the frame.
• Can be used in conjunction with Pre-Continuous Shooting mode.

Eye Control AF

Taken from the EOS R3, the R1 also inherits the unique Eye Control AF method, which allows you to simply look where you want to focus and then have the AF Area automatically move there when you press the AF activation button. The R1 improves upon this tool, though, with 2x faster detection and a revised line-of-sight detection algorithm, as well as greater tolerances for different eyelid thicknesses, eyelash length, how the camera is held, and even if you wear eyeglasses.

9.44m-Dot OLED EVF and Rear LCD

Deemed the best viewfinder yet in an EOS R-series camera, the R1 sports an impressive 9.44m-dot OLED EVF with a massive 0.9x magnification for comfortable, clear, and bright eye-level viewing. The resolution and magnification suit a wide array of viewing conditions, and are ideal for glasses-wearing users, and the finder's optical design has also been upgraded for improved clarity. Additionally, some of the EVF optics are sealed within an airtight structure, helping to prevent fog in case of working in extreme temperature or humidity conditions.

• EVF features a 9.44m-dot OLED panel that is 3x brighter than the EVF of the EOS R3
• OVF Simulation View Assist function mimics the rendering and brightness of an optical finder, helping to better asses scene brightness in mixed lighting conditions.
• In addition to the viewfinder, there is also a rear 3.0" 2.1m-dot touchscreen LCD that features a vari-angle design to better support working from high and low angles.