Canon EOS R1

The Canon EOS R1 is a full-frame mirrorless camera released in 2024. In-body stabilisation counteracts camera shake, helping handheld shooting across many kinds of subject.

Weather sealing and dual card slots point it at photographers who work in conditions they cannot control. Built-in WiFi is on board too, so the body carries a wireless connection option.

At 1115 grams, this is a substantial body to carry, so plan how you transport it. The Canon RF mount shapes your lens choices from the day you buy.

The headline recording mode is 6K Raw at up to 60fps, captured in a 1.89:1 aspect ratio. Raw recording keeps plenty of information for grading later, and the wide 1.89:1 frame sits beyond standard 16:9, so footage needs cropping for conventional delivery.

In 4K there are two routes. UHD runs up to 120fps, enough frame rate that motion unfolds slowly when played back at normal speed, while the DCI option records up to 59.94fps.

For really slow motion, 2K and Full HD both reach 239.76fps. That trade of resolution for frame rate suits detail shots and inserts rather than wide establishing work, so plan which clips need it before you commit to the lower resolution.

The full-frame sensor anchors the stills experience. That format works with lens choice to shape how much of a scene sits in focus, which matters for portraits and wide scenes. At 24.2 megapixels, files stay a practical size while still allowing moderate crops.

In-body stabilisation shifts the sensor to counteract camera shake. In practice that keeps slower handheld shutter speeds usable and smooths handheld footage. It works on your movement, though, so a moving subject still needs a fast shutter of its own.

The electronic viewfinder reads directly from the sensor. Exposure, colour and focus render as they will be recorded, so you can judge a frame before committing to it.

Lens choice runs through the Canon RF mount. That determines which glass attaches natively and shapes the cost of building a kit over time, so it pays to price the lenses you want alongside the body.

The EOS R1 carries two memory card slots in the body, so both cards can live in the camera at once. That keeps a spare inside the body rather than loose in a pocket, simplifying what you carry on a working day.

For a long event, that means fewer interruptions at busy moments, because the second card is already in the body rather than in a bag across the room.

Load both slots before you leave and card management largely takes care of itself through the day. How the pair can be configured, and which card types they accept, are details to confirm before you rely on them.

Weather sealing lets you keep working when conditions turn dusty or damp. It is protection rather than a waterproof guarantee, so sustained heavy rain still calls for care.

Built-in WiFi gives the camera a wireless link. What that link can carry, from files to remote control, depends on the apps and settings involved, so plan around what your own kit supports.

The 1115 gram body is a chunk of weight on a strap or in a bag. In return, that mass can help the camera sit steady during handheld work.

Taken together, the sealed body and built-in WiFi suit a camera that lives outdoors: shoot through what the day brings, with connectivity on hand afterwards.