EOS R1 Body

Ahead of the Game

The Canon EOS R1 is our top-of-the-line full-frame professional camera that is a powerhouse for professionals working in fast action situations, carrying on the legacy of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III digital SLR camera. The 1-series has a long tradition of providing excellent AF performance, speed, durability and reliability, all areas the EOS R1 excels in, but there is so much more including new faster processing, state-of-the-art video features, and networking options that really make this 1-series camera the ONE everyone has been waiting for.

New Back-Illuminated Stacked Sensor

The sensor design of the EOS R1 is all new, and all Canon. This new 24.2MP back-illuminated, stacked CMOS image sensor is the heart of the EOS R1. Balancing the needs of high-speed shooting and high-image quality imagery, this sensor provides enough pixels for poster sized prints, while also providing incredibly fast sensor read-out speeds, and enhancing low-light performance.  

Cross Type AF 

The CMOS image sensor in the EOS R1 is Canon’s first to support cross-type line detection autofocus. Unique to the EOS R1’s Dual Pixel Intelligent AF image sensor, a portion of the photodiode has been rotated at 90 degrees, which when combined with the traditional array of photodiodes provides cross-type AF for extremely accurate horizontal and vertical line detection focusing which works even during tracking with up to 100% area coverage. This new support improves subject discrimination accuracy enabling the camera to tenaciously autofocus on the desired subject even when there are many horizontal lines. Detection is improved when focusing on small size subjects, in situations when there are objects close and far away from focus within the AF frame, or when the subject is low contrast. This provides reliable subject distance measurement performance by reducing the influence of patterns and obstructions. 

Get Accelerated

The DIGIC Accelerator is a completely new image processor, developed by Canon to supplement the powerful DIGIC X image processor. The DIGIC Accelerator handles the processing that makes many of the new features of the EOS R1 camera possible, allowing the DIGIC X image processor to focus solely on image processing. Together they combine for high-precision focusing, with incredible speed at high-image quality.  

Faster Readout Speed 

The faster readout speed of the back illuminated and stacked full-frame CMOS image sensor in the EOS R1 has reduced the rolling shutter distortion substantially. This level of rolling shutter distortion performance is nearly equivalent to the mechanical shutter of the EOS-1D X Mark III camera. The sensor read-out is so fast that it has virtually eliminated Electronic shutter rolling shutter distortion issues. 

Dual Pixel Intelligent AF 

Autofocus is on a whole new level with the EOS R1. New Dual Pixel Intelligent AF subject tracking allows you to maintain focus on a moving subject even when they are obscured briefly while shooting. And, for even faster positioning of your active AF Area, the EOS R1 adds Canon’s Eye Control AF — which is improved compared to the Eye Control AF system in the EOS R3 camera. Once you calibrate the viewfinder to your eye, just look where you want to focus, and the AF Area will move there when you press the AF activation button. This new system is even robust enough for many users to work when the photographer is wearing glasses. Many users will find that this is the fastest and most effortless way to move your autofocus point. 

Electronic Shutter 

Incredible power is at your fingertips in Electronic Shutter mode. With it, imagemakers can capture imagery at up to 40fps in RAW, JPEG or HEIF and you can freeze the fastest action with shutter speeds up to 1/64,000sec, and with the blackout-free viewfinder setting you are never in the dark when taking photos of fast-moving action. Additionally, with the ability to shoot flash photos with Electronic Shutter mode photojournalists and event photographers now have even more versatility available to them. 

Powerful continuous and Pre-Continuous Shooting

EOS R1 features up to 40fps continuous shooting speed supporting JPEG, RAW, and HEIF image formats and when Pre-Continuous Shooting is enabled, pressing the shutter button halfway will start the pre-shooting process, when you fully depress the shutter, the previous 1/2 -second of images will be written to the memory card (so up to 20 if you are shooting at 40 fps), and will continue capturing images until you release the shutter button. 

Back-Illuminated Stacked Technology 

The EOS R1 features an all-new 24.2 Megapixel back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, ensuring blazing fast readout speeds and enhanced low-light performance. This powerhouse sensor delivers stunning image quality, virtually eliminating rolling shutter distortion and is perfect for high-speed shooting.

Experience next-level autofocus with the EOS R1. Our new subject tracking technology allows you to maintain focus on a subject even when they are obscured briefly while shooting. 

Cross-Type AF 

In a first for Canon, the CMOS sensor itself now has cross-type AF support, where a portion of the photodiode has been rotated 90 degrees to provide more stable focusing performance and better subject discrimination capability by being able to perform both vertical line detection, and also horizontal line detection. 

Precision Subject Detection and Autofocus 

The EOS R1 features an extensive range of detectable subjects for a variety of different situations. With People Detection, the eyes, face, head, upper torso, or full body can all be detected whether it be a portrait of a bride at a wedding, or a soccer player running directly at the goal. When Subject to detect is set to Animal Detection, the eyes, face, or the entire body of cats, dogs, birds, and horses can all be effortlessly tracked so wildlife photography and videography of unpredictable wildlife or pets can be easier.  When Vehicle is set in the subject to detect menu, motorsports cars and motorcycles, trains and aircraft can all be detected and an additional spot focusing mode allows the helmet of open race cars, or motorcycle riders to be focused on for additional precision.  

Register People Priority

With Register People priority enabled, simply by taking a photo of a person, the photographer or videographer can prioritize them as registered subject when more than one face is detected in a scene. The camera then will tenaciously track these subjects across the scene regardless of when other subjects may be in the frame or even obscuring the subject. Whether you’re photographing your next wedding or doing a video shoot on a gimbal stabilizer for a small business client, with Register People priority the camera will diligently work to prioritize focus on the subjects you want in focus. 

The Action is Your Priority 

Action priority setting is powered by the Accelerated Capture system. It is a new autofocus setting where in select sports, the camera can analyze and understand more information about the subject movements of players, and automatically move the AF point to a player performing a specific action based on their motion and body movements – such as taking a shot, passing a ball, and so on. With information such as face, head, eye, torso, and joint information of the main subject, and additionally other subjects within the scene at the same time, as well as the ball position information, the camera can tenaciously track the ball carrier, or subjects that are temporarily hidden as they move within the scene or when they make an important action such as shooting the ball. Additionally, the camera can better predict their actions and can recognize where to place the focus to capture moments that were not possible before to help ensure you get the action shot you want when the action is moving incredibly fast in front of you. Soccer, volleyball, and basketball are all supported currently. 

Keep Your Eye on the Moment

For even faster positioning of your active AF Area, the EOS R1 adds Canon’s Eye Control AF – which is now even more advanced than the Eye Control AF system found in the EOS R3 camera. Once you calibrate the viewfinder to your eye, simply look where you want to focus, and the AF Area will move there when you press the AF activation button. This new system is even robust enough to work when the user is wearing glasses  

DIGIC Accelerator

The DIGIC Accelerator is a completely new image processor, developed by Canon to supplement the powerful DIGIC X image processor. The DIGIC Accelerator handles the processing that makes many of the new features of this camera possible, allowing the DIGIC X processor to focus solely on image processing, together they create high-precision focusing, with incredible speed with high-image quality. The DIGIC Accelerator is tasked with analyzing enormous volumes of data instantly, and directly from the image sensor. The characteristics and movements of the subject, and the information of subjects other than the main subject are all analyzed within a scene allowing for high precision AF that follows movements that conventional tracking systems cannot. With information such as face, head, eye, torso, joint information, subjects other than the main subject, time series information, and in sporting events the ball position information, the camera can tenaciously track subjects that are temporarily hidden and better predict their actions and where to place focus to capture moments that were not possible before. 

Incredible Processing Speed

Processes large volumes of data directly from the image sensor for actions like AF detection to exposure metering calculations that enable eye-control focus, subject identification, and tracking. 

In-Camera Upscaling

The DIGIC Accelerator chip also has a useful in-camera upscaling feature that uses deep learning to double the horizontal and vertical size of a JPEG on your card (leaving the original image untouched) in about 10 seconds. That means you can upscale a 24 Megapixel image to 96 Megapixel right in the camera. 

Neural Network Noise Reduction

In the in-camera RAW processing menu of the EOS R1 the new Neural Network Noise Reduction is now possible allowing for clearer imagery with detail to be produced with greater noise reduction capability to increase your image quality – without the need for a computer, or special software. 

Our Best EVF 

The new electronic viewfinder is now Canon’s best ever featuring a 9.44 million dot resolution in an OLED display, a 0.9x magnification, and its maximum brightness is the highest yet in an EOS R-Series camera. Additionally, some of the EVF lenses inside the body are sealed in an airtight structure making it less likely that the viewfinder will fog up.

Improved Image Stabilization*1 *3 *4 

The EOS R1 is equipped with In-Body Image Stabilizer providing impressive image stabilization during handheld operation. The in-body image stabilization is even more powerful when paired with a compatible RF or RF-S lens with image stabilization for coordinated IS, where the lens and camera work together to maximize the stabilization effect. IS Coordinated Control can deliver up to 8.5 stops of shake correction at the center of an image, and 7.5 stops of shake correction at the periphery.*3 *4 

Dual Card Slot Flexibility

Create with the speed, and reliability that you need for demanding high-speed photography and video projects. The Dual CFexpress Type B Card Slots cards allow high-speed operation when shooting, and extremely fast downloads when you return to your computer. Protected by a locking memory card door, the two card slots, allow videographers to record their main high resolution video file to card slot 1, and a smaller-resolution proxy file to be written to slot 2. 

Proven Professional-Level Durability  

The Canon 1-series has built a reputation for durability and reliability wherever the action takes you. The EOS R1 offers the same dust and water-resistant performance as the EOS-1D X series and is designed with a highly impact resistant magnesium alloy chassis with outstanding electromagnetic shielding properties, and robust dust- and water-resistance that you can rely on. The design prioritizes heat dissipation, so that heat generated inside the camera during movie shooting can be transferred to the magnesium body. The camera even employs contactless detection mechanisms on all dials to improve reliability by reducing parts that cause wear out. Though the camera is equipped with an impressive Image sensor with outstanding rolling shutter performance in Electronic Shutter mode, those professionals desiring the use of a mechanical shutter will be comforted by the ability to shoot up to 12 fps in Mechanical, or First Curtain Electronic shutter modes, and additionally, the shutter is rated up to 500,000 actuations.  

Blur / Out-of-Focus Image Detection 

Thanks to the new image sensor, and the addition of the new Accelerated Capture system, the EOS R1 can capture up to 40 fps of RAW, JPEG, or HEIF (HDR-PQ) images using Electronic Shutter. With the combination of a high-speed drive frame rate, and the impressive autofocus system in EOS R1, the amount of keeper images will be sure to rise. So, when taking JPEG photos of people in Electronic Shutter mode, when the Blur / Out-of-Focus image detection function is enabled, the camera is able to evaluate and calculate the degree of blur in the detection frame of the main subject, and it adds the result to the EXIF information of the image file. A detection frame and Blur / Out-of-Focus icon is then be displayed during playback to judge the files for the user to speed up culling. It's also possible to customize the playback controls for image jump using the main dial to only see these images "with less blur". This filtering functionality is additionally available in Digital Photo Professional allowing users to cull on their computer. 

Never Forget a Location with Built-In GPS

Built for professionals, the EOS R1 is equipped with a built-in GPS providing longitude, latitude, elevation, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) position data. The EOS R1 is also able to auto update timing of it, and other cameras over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. 

Wireless Connectivity for the Everyday

Though the EOS R1 is built with extensive networking capability for the most demanding professional photojournalist and networking specialists. Most photographers however aren’t networking engineers, so for these customers the EOS R1 provides powerful connectivity that is made simple and convenient including the ability to connect to a smartphone or tablet to download photos and videos, or to control the camera through the Canon Camera Connect App. Tethered shooting support is additionally available to transfer files into a computer through the EOS Utility application. There is even the ability to upload to photos and videos to image.canon cloud service for auto forward support of Adobe Creative Cloud for Photoshop, Lightroom, and Frame.io users, as well as Flickr, Google Photos and even Google Drive accounts.

Wireless for the Professional Imagemaker

The EOS R1 is purpose built for the professional imagemaker needing to deliver imagery to the reader as fast and as reliably as possible. It provides extensive networking speed and functionality including the support of 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4GHz bands, as well as MIMO technology (Multiple-input and multiple-output) to improve communication quality by incorporating multiple antennas, which is the first time it has been implemented as a built-in Wi-Fi function in a Canon camera. 

Going Beyond Gigabit Speed with Ethernet Connectivity 

Since many professionals work in wired network environments, the EOS R1 is built to achieve faster communication speed than was previously possible with previous cameras equipped with 1000BASE-T interfaces (1Gbps maximum theoretical value). The new 2.5BASE-T IEEE802.3bz wired LAN interface supports communication at up to 2.5Gbps (maximum theoretical value) using a UTP RJ45 cable such as CAT5e or CAT6 cable. 

Pro Wireless Functions and Security Support

Today's professional cameras need to evolve with the capabilities of the network environment around the photographer, these imagemakers are often running around arenas, and stadiums and require high-speed and reliable connections, so the EOS R1 now supports automatic switching of access points when the SSID of the same name, password, authentication and encryption in another location has a stronger radio signal than the camera is already connected to during FTP transfer. The camera supports FTP Multi-thread for two FTP connections established from the camera to an FTP server allowing for multiple files to be simultaneously transferred using each of the connections. The EOS R1 also will automatically switch to wireless LAN if the wired LAN cable is disconnected during use, and it will switch to wired LAN automatically if a wired LAN cable is connected during wireless use. The camera supports higher level security including WPA-3-Enterprise 192-bit encryption algorithm strength, Enhanced Open by using the Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) encryption method.

Video Where You Need It

The EOS R1 also provides versatile cinema integration, with a range of high-performance video features, including 6K, RAW recording in-camera at up to 59.94p, 4K MP4 recording up to 119.8p (with audio), and 2K or Full HD recording to 239.8p. The EOS R1 even has a built-in tally lamp, aspect markers, false color and is capable of recording 4-channel audio.

6K

RAW or Light RAW

Recording in-camera at

up to 60 fps camera is 

4K
XF-HEVC S YCC422 10bit MP4 (H.265)
XF-HEVC S YCC420 10bit MP4 (H.265)
XF-AVC S YCC422 10bit MP4 (H.264)
Recording up to 120 fps (with audio) 

2K or Full HD
XF-HEVC S YCC422 10bit MP4 (H.265)
XF-HEVC S YCC420 10bit MP4 (H.265)
XF-AVC S YCC422 10bit MP4 (H.264)
Recording up to 240 fps 

Powerful Custom Picture Color Control

The EOS R1 features the Custom Picture menu, unlocking powerful color control including Canon Log 2 and Canon Log 3 profiles for professionals looking for extensive editing flexibility. Canon Log 2 provides up to 16+ stops of exposure latitude for scenes where maximizing dynamic range is a priority. Additional profiles are available for HLG, HDR PQ, Canon 709, and BT.709 Standard for versatility when the imagery needs to be delivered immediately. With all CP files, extensive control over the image is possible including the ability to apply a .cube format LUT in camera, unique to Custom Picture menu it's also possible to configure knee, black gamma, detailed color and contrast, and other settings when doing the BT.709 Standard settings.

Exposure Aids

Extensive color and dynamic range are only useful when it is exposed properly, so the EOS R1 features both Zebra display and False Color exposure monitors which provide zebra stripes or color overlays to indicate the exposure of the scene. Zebra display supports control of 2 separate IRE values to display stripes for, and False color supports 6 different colors referencing from Black clipping, 18% gray, all the way to White clipping.

Pre-Recording for Video

Similar to Pre-continuous shooting in photo mode, EOS R1 provides Pre-recording in video. With this enabled the camera will record either 3-seconds, or 5-seconds before the [REC] button is pressed. This is an ideal safety net for situations where the camera operator absolutely cannot miss the action of the moment.

Proven Interfaces

Featuring a Full-size HDMI-A port, the EOS R1 is equipped with a professional interface for those that want to use external recorders, capture cards, and even reference displays on their productions. The camera is also equipped with the Canon multi-function shoe – allowing connection to a variety of Canon accessories, a USB-C port which supports UVC and UAC for video calls and livestreaming over social media. Additionally, Ethernet RJ45, 3.5mm Mic, 3.5mm Headphone, PC Sync, and Canon N3 remote port are all available.

Dual Shooting

When the moment requires both photo and video recording, photojournalists can now use the Dual Shooting function in the EOS R1. Using the Dual CFexpress Type B card slots 17 Megapixel JPEG images can be capture to slot 2 while recording Full-HD video at up-to 59.94p to the main card with no interruption to the video.

Longer Recording Times

The EOS R1 is purpose built as a professional level body that is dust and water resistant for the professional who needs to work in challenging environments. However, today's hybrid professionals may demand to use the camera in more demanding situations while recording video, where temperature build up can become a concern. So, the EOS R1 was designed with a magnesium alloy chassis that transfers heat to the magnesium body, and a heat-dissipating structure using graphite to move heat away from the sensor and card slots. Additionally, there is a setting for control over the Auto power off temperature setting. Allowing the camera operator to choose a higher temperature tolerance where they may want additional recording time but will be directed to use a tripod to prevent discomfort from the high temperature of the body.

Improved Image Stabilization*1 *3

The EOS R1 has three stabilization methods (In-body, optical, and movie digital IS) for spectacular stabilization performance, especially when recording video, where it can help suppress blur in the peripheral areas. It's even possible to use the In-body stabilizer to level your image.