While hot takes and reviews of the just announced new Canon cameras (the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II) are sure to roll in throughout the summer before each camera’s respective releases later this year, we’re getting some more tidbits that make these latest offerings more and more exciting.Regardless of your camera brand loyalty, these new Canon cameras (in particular the new flagship EOS R1) really should push the camera market to new heights in terms of performance, as well as price setting as they're sure to lower prices as the technology quickly advances.One area we’re still learning more about is the improved autofocus performance. Let’s take a look at how both the R1 and R5 Mark II will have Canon’s latest eye-controlled autofocus and other AF features.Canon’s Autofocus ImprovementsAccording to reports from The Verge, both of Canon’s just-announced new cameras will have better autofocus performance than their competitors. These AF features will be enhanced with computations powered by a new Digic X processor that includes a Digic Accelerator and a new Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system which is set to be capable of body, joint, and head area estimation—as well as the ability to focus on people other than just the subject you’re shooting. Both cameras are also set to receive some other notable upgrades from previous Canon models including backside illuminated sensors with quicker readouts as well as Canon’s eye-controlled autofocus (which we’ve only previously seen in the Canon EOS R3 camera). As for video-specific features, it’s hard...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 19 July