![]() ![]() When I took the A1 to Skomer to do some wildlife shooting, the autofocus was unlike any other that I've tested, and in good light, it just did not miss. When shooting wildlife, the Sony A1 didn't miss a shot and produces incredible detail even when heavily cropped. Not only that, but its high-resolution viewfinder, 8K video capabilities and intuitive controls make for a very enjoyable shooting experience - the only thing it can't do is order you a coffee. The A1's 759 phase-detection AF points allow it to focus on even the most difficult objects, such as fast-moving action, animals or subjects with complex backgrounds. It features Sony's renowned Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking technologies, which provide unrivaled subject detection and tracking capabilities (although Canon are hot on their heels). The A1 boasts a newly developed 50.1-megapixel Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor, a powerful BIONZ XR image processor and an impressive native ISO range of 100-32,000, expandable up to an incredible ISO 50-102,400, creating the perfect recipe for images with astonishing detail, low noise, and a wide dynamic range. Memory card type: 2 x CFexpress Type A / SD cards If Canon could pack full-frame quality into an entry-level-priced body, it would open up the advantages of full-frame imaging to everyone, beginners and professionals alike.Īs Canon Rumors points out, “Even launching a new full-frame camera at $999 would be quite welcomed…If Canon could get the camera and a kit lens for under $1000 USD, they’d have themselves a winner.”Ģ022 is a long way off, and plans can fail, but let’s hope that Canon forges ahead.ISO range: 100-32000, expandable to 50-102,400 But APS-C cameras struggle to compete with their full-frame counterparts in one key area, and it’s a big one:īecause that’s what this is all about: full-frame sensors are larger, which means (all else being equal) better high-ISO performance, improved dynamic range, and the opportunity for higher resolutions. ![]() And there are reasons to pick crop-sensor models over full-frame models, as cameras like the Canon 7D/7D Mark II show. Sure, the crop-sensor models of 2021 are powerful. For plenty of beginners and even many serious enthusiasts, these price points are prohibitive, especially when factoring in the cost of full-frame lenses. And Canon’s cheapest full-frame DSLR, the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, currently goes for $1399, body only. Canon’s cheapest full-frame mirrorless model to date, the EOS RP, clocked in at $1299 when released. With few exceptions, APS-C cameras are aimed at the beginner-to-enthusiast crowd, as reflected in their prices, lens offerings, and other specifications most of Canon’s APS-C cameras, for instance, debut for less than $1000, including recent mirrorless models such as the M50 Mark II and M6 Mark II (body only).įull-frame cameras, on the other hand, start where APS-C cameras leave off. But this $799 camera tidbit comes from “a pretty solid source with a decent track record,” and CR notes that they “do believe there is something to this just by what have been shown.”Īnd if the rumor is true and Canon does succeed in creating a full-frame mirrorless camera for $799 USD? It would be a revolutionary move, pushing the boundaries of affordable, entry-level models beyond anything done before.Īt the time of writing, a significant divide exists between full-frame cameras on the one hand and APS-C cameras on the other. Of course, Canon Rumors is all about, well, rumors, and any official confirmation from Canon is many months out. ![]() As CR reported earlier this week, while Canon’s plans aren’t yet set in stone, the company “is aiming to release a full-frame, RF-mount camera for under $800 in 2022.” It sounds outlandish, but according to Canon Rumors, such a camera may not be far off. A full-frame, RF-mount camera for the price of an entry-level, crop-sensor model. ![]()
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