In an interview with Imaging Resource and Canon Exec, Yoshiyuki Mizoguchi revealed some interesting details about the future of the Canon EOS R and where the series may be heading. And according to Mizoguchi, that direction will be heavily influenced by video.
The interview, once again, confirmed Canon’s commitment to continuing development of their DSLRs and EF mount lenses. He also spoke about their intentions when designing the EOS R system.
There have been several rumours about how many and what type of EOS R bodies Canon will be announcing this year. Two new EOS R bodies have been rumoured for 2019. One is supposed to be a super high “more than 75-megapixel” resolution, and at least one is expected to have 5-axis IBIS. But how is video influencing the course of the EOS R lineup’s future? Quite heavily, apparently. And they’re even thinking about video now with RF lens design. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YUOUB96YBk Of course, a camera being on the roadmap doesn’t give any indication as to when that camera may come. It could be during 2019, or it could be five years from now. But, it is coming eventually, so they say. Mizoguchi also categorically denied any conspiracies that Canon was intentionally holding back features in order to not dent sales of their Cinema EOS line of cameras. After being asked quite bluntly, he responded… Well, let’s hope they figure out that first one, soon. The whole interview is quite insightful and very interesting. Head on over to Imaging Resource to read the full thing. [via Canon Rumors]
