Canon EOS R1: F1 Photographer's FIRST Impressions!

Canon has just announced their flagship camera, the EOS R1 and in this video I’ll tell you what it will mean to me, an F1 photographer. I’ve had a brief play with one and I liked a number of its features, features that might well please you too. If you’re interested in how the Canon R1 will work in an F1 atmosphere feast your eyes on this.

[smith]

It’s nice to hear opinions about this camera from a working professional instead of an influencer.

Thanks Kym!

[maribou]

I find it how easy it is to pick out the youtube posers from the actual working photographers. In the first two minutes, Kym has pointed out 3 of my 4 biggest issues with my R3 bodies and how Canon has eliminated the problems. Bravo to a true professional!

[bernisart]

Ngl this channel is the definition of perfection in my humble opinion. F1 and camera content, simply good.

[Mark.Brindle]

R3 user here. The R3 has had Register People to Prioritize for over a year. You can register up to 10 and give each a priority. I'm a Surfing sports photographer. I'm using two R3's. I'm not blown away, it seems to be an R3 upgrade. The preshoot buffer could be added to the R3, and fixed at 0.5 seconds needs to be adjustable. I don't really want another 20 images every time I hit the shutter. The only saving grace I can see of it is the AF. I'll wait until I see more real live stories.

[Klovar]

battery backward compatible very cool. also gentlemen's agreement to not talk about it too early: fine form, sir. <3

[RossBarton]

Tip for Kym regarding panning subjects that are emerging from behind an obstacle... Use your ears to follow the sound of the car/bike and then pan with the sound (not always possible in extremely noisy environments, F1 may be such an environment). Prior to shooting, prefocus to the part of the track where the car/bike will be emerging (i.e. roughly where you want to shoot it). Then when panning with the sound, don't use back button autofocus while panning with the sound until the car/bike emerges, but shoot frames from just before it emerges.
A similar situation occurs at turn 9 at Phillip Island (shooting from the inside of this left hand corner) as the cars/bikes emerge from behind an embankment and Marshall station and crest the hill before diving down into turn 10. You can pan with the sound of the vehicle approaching, start shooting frames just as they emerge and then engage autofocus as they come into view. Hope that helps! Cheers, Ross

[dominiqueschenck]

Kym - your voice really matters! Great comments with your usual upbeat and positive Aussie twist! You are a very very good professional! This is hard work but we love what you do and how you do it!

[edwardekman]

I am a Nikon shooter, but love new camera tech. Seen some channels saying it's great and others saying it's no good. Glad I watched this one and get a perspective of someone who might actually use this camera. Great job! I wonder where we will be in ten years from now?

[jeremychurch]

I'm hearing people are more excited about the R5 Mark 2. I've had the R5 since launch and I absolutely love it, what a great time to be a photographer!

[ed]

It’s so cool that you get to shoot with your son, maybe you can do a video about that working relationship ??

[alman-world]

Thanks Kym. Really enjoy your insights - race, photo and tech

[cynvs]

I just kind of feel like there was a change of plan at some point. The way it is now, there's no space in the line-up for an updated R3, because that's basically what the R1 is.
In terms of concept and target audience, this is basically identical to the R3. Maybe the R1 was supposed to get a global shutter, but Canon either couldn't make it work or wasn't happy with the compromises that come with it .

[nathanjayrogers]

Great videos Kym! Also, it's nice to see someone nail very good 1080p video rather than bang average 4k!

[RobbertsTravelGuides]

Kym is the reason why i love Photography, absolute legend of the job/hobby

[SpudicusMaximus]

IT nerd here, the network plug receptacle is an RJ45 port. Or often referred to as an Ethernet port. Though there are actually different types of connectors that have been used in Ethernet networking.

[supermario]

Thanks for the review Kym ! there should be a whole heap of the R1 at the olympics, Usual Canon MO to release a new body just before a major event.

[zarkomarkic]

Hello Kim 😊
Long time sub, but newest member of your channel!
Im also a semi photographer and hoping some day I will bump into you in the paddock 😂😂
Keep up this work cant wait for your next vid!

[thekorky]

First time tuning into your channel. Fantastic and practical explanations. You have a real knack for this! Well done!

[aabbssaarrpthn]

A very informative video for the people who shoot sports

[TheBionicScoop]

Great overview! Look forward to seeing you in Vegas roaming around.