Explore the Exceptional Features of the Canon EOS R1 :
The Ultimate Full-Frame Flagship with the Slogan "EOS R1: Be One with Mastery"
Packed with features that exceed professional photographers’ expectations through unmatched precision and speed
- EOS R1: The flagship full-frame mirrorless camera in the EOS R system with unparalleled image processing and autofocus precision
- 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
- Continuous shooting at up to 40 fps with no blackout or rolling shutter
- In-camera upscaling to 96 million pixels
- Intelligent Action Priority AF system optimized for sports like football, featuring the latest Eye Control AF and the industry’s first Cross-type Sensor focus system
- Enhanced speed and performance powered by DIGIC Accelerator and DIGIC X image processor
- 6K 60p RAW and 4K 120p video recording with Canon Log 2 and 3
Canon, a global leader in digital imaging technology, hosted an exclusive workshop showcasing its full range of cameras and super telephoto lenses. Participants had the opportunity to extensively test the EOS R1’s advanced features, specifically designed to meet the technical demands of sports photography. Attendees also enjoyed the thrilling 2024-25 Thai League 1 football match between “The King Tigers” Nakhon Pathom United and “The Beetles” Singha Chiangrai United at the Nakhon Pathom Municipality Sports School Stadium on 7 December.
Key Features of EOS R1, the Flagship Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera in the EOS R System
Master-Level Speed: Featuring Blazing-Fast Image Processing
The EOS R1 is equipped with a 24.2-megapixel back-illuminated (BSI) sensor, featuring in-camera upscaling technology capable of reaching up to 96 megapixels. This advanced sensor enhances light reception and accelerates image data readout, establishing the EOS R1 as a revolutionary flagship camera.
The EOS R1 introduces Canon’s first-ever new generation of Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system. Its Accelerated Capture image processing system, powered by the latest DIGIC Accelerator and DIGIC X processor, boosts image processing speed and performance. Deep learning algorithms enhance autofocus and subject detection, enabling detailed scene analysis. Additionally, advanced features like Neural Network Noise Reduction ensure high-quality images that are ready for immediate use by editorial or news agencies.
Capture Every Moment with Intelligent Subject Detection and Tracking
The EOS R1 features a revolutionary Action Priority AF mode, designed to detect dynamic movements like shooting, passing, and heading in sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball. Powered by deep learning, it analyzes key details like ball position, player poses, and group dynamics. When critical actions are detected, the autofocus frame seamlessly shifts to lock onto the primary subject, ensuring no crucial moment is missed, even during matches.
EOS R1 users will enjoy enhanced autofocus and subject tracking in portrait, animal, and vehicle modes. The Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system, combined with the cross-type AF system, ensures precise detection of small subjects and those with intricate patterns or horizontal lines—such as players in striped uniforms or scenes captured through nets or fences.
The EOS R1 is equipped with a 5-axis In-Body IS system featuring a newly designed mechanism and advanced algorithms that surpass the performance of the EOS R3. When paired with RF mount lenses with lens-based IS, users can achieve up to 8.5 stops of image stabilization, enabling sharp, steady shots even when shooting handheld without a tripod.
Never Miss a Split Second of Action
The EOS R1 captures continuous shots at up to 40 fps with the silent electronic shutter and up to 12 fps with the mechanical and electronic front-curtain shutters, ensuring every moment is perfectly captured, even in fast-paced scenes. Additionally, enhanced sensor data readout reduces rolling shutter distortion, delivering crisp images and smooth videos, even during high-speed action.
The EOS R1 features a Pre-Continuous Shooting function, capturing up to 20 frames before the shutter button is fully pressed. This works seamlessly with the Action Priority AF or Register People Priority autofocus systems for unmatched precision. Additionally, it can record video up to 5 seconds before the movie recording button is pressed, ensuring critical moments are never missed.
Advanced Features for Seamless On-the-Go Work
The EOS R1 is built for adaptability and precision in any scenario. Its Eye Control AF feature, enhanced with advanced line-of-sight optics and subject-detection algorithms, delivers faster, more accurate focus tracking through eye movement. The 9.44 million-dot, 0.9x magnification electronic viewfinder (EVF) offers an intuitive shooting experience.
The EOS R1 introduces a refined design and interface, featuring an additional shortcut button for instantly recalling saved AF settings, enabling quick adjustments to suit various shooting scenarios. Key features include:
- Pre-Focus Function: Previously exclusive to super-telephoto lenses, any button can be assigned to set focus to a pre-defined position, enabling instant focus on the desired spot
- Two-Step AF-On Button: Configurable to adjust settings with half-press and full-press actions
- Custom AF Settings: Save and recall autofocus settings tailored for different activities and shooting situations
The EOS R1 is equipped with 2 CFexpress Type-B memory card slots, supporting high-speed recording of large files. One card can be used for still images and proxy video files, ensuring efficient simultaneous recording.
The Dual Shooting function enables recording Full HD 60p video and 17.8MP JPEG still images in a 16:9 aspect ratio, ideal for breaking news or interviews requiring both formats.
Built with a lightweight yet durable magnesium alloy body, the EOS R1 features shock-resistant construction and dust- and water-resistant seals, ensuring reliability in challenging weather conditions.
Intelligent Systems Designed for Rapid Reporting
The EOS R1 is the first EOS system to support Wi-Fi 6/6E wireless protocols alongside the existing 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands, enabling faster file transfers to smartphones, computers, or FTP/FTPS/SFTP servers. It also features the new 2.5G Base-T high-speed wired LAN protocol, offering high-speed data transmission for quickly transferring large volumes of still images and videos—critical for fast-paced news reporting to editorial teams.
Additional Features Supporting Professional Media Work :
- Blur/Out of Focus Detection : This feature analyzes JPEG/HEIF images with human faces that may be blurred or out of focus due to the electronic shutter, enabling photographers to review and select the best shots for faster uploads quickly.
- Comprehensive Video Recording Options : In addition to 6K 60p RAW video recording, the EOS R1 includes advanced video features like Canon Log 2 and 3, false color monitoring, proxy recording.
- Enhanced Speedlite Compatibility : Faster sensor readout allows continuous shooting with the electronic shutter and offers the fastest flash sync speed in the EOS R series at 1/400 sec.