Canon has announced a new addition in its second addition to its EOS R range of full frame interchangeable-lens mirrorless cameras in India. The all-new EOS RP Full-Frame mirrorless camera is built upon Canon’s proprietary technology, DIGIC 8 image processor with Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus.
The new camera is targeted at photography enthusiasts across genres, the imaging marvel aims to enable users to experience the benefits of a full frame mirrorless camera. The announcement is intended at making full-frame mirrorless cameras in India as inclusive as possible, empowering photographers to rethink and reimagine the art of clicking pictures.
In line with their EOS philosophy, the imaging leader offers a variety of lenses, designed to complement and expand the creative horizons of its users. The new RF lenses are a step towards the future, providing extremely high image quality never seen before. The EOS RP can be coupled with RF mount adapter, allowing users full access to Canon’s existing range of more than 70 EF and EF-S lenses. 
Powered by Canon’s EOS R System, the EOS RP is equipped with the RF lens mount with a short flange focal distance of 20mm and was designed with the intention to allow more possibilities in lens design and innovation. Existing EOS users would be able to utilize their existing collection of EF and EF-S lenses using the optional mount adapter. The camera is driven by Canon’s advanced DIGIC 8 image processor to deliver excellent image quality in any situation. Its Auto Lighting Optimizer feature balances the brightest and darkest point to accentuate the details of the images to deliver a well-exposed image, even in backlit conditions. The 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor captures vivid images with crisp details. Its native ISO range of 100-40,000, which can be expanded to ISO range of 50-102,400, produces low-noise images with rich details, even in low light conditions.
Further, it is equipped with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF that provides a smooth and fast autofocus speed up to 0.05 seconds, Eye Detection AF works in Servo AF mode will detect and ensure that the subject’s eye is always in focus even at wide open aperture, especially useful when the subject is moving. Finally, on the connectivity front, it packs in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for easy transfer of photos and videos. Users can perform any network-related functions by utilizing Canon Camera Connect app designed for mobile devices. When paired, the automatic data transfer function can send photos to users’ smartphone simultaneously while they are still taking photos. 
Canon EOS RP Specifications
- Dimensions 132.5 x 85.3 x 70.0mm (approx.)
- Weight: 485g
- Image sensor: 26.2 megapixels full-frame CMOS sensor
- Imaging processor: DIGIC 8
- ISO speed: 100-40000 expandable to 50-102400
- Continuous shooting speed: Max 5fps (One-Shot AF), 4fps (Servo AF)
- Maximum video quality: 4K at 24fps
- AF: 4779 available AF point positions; 143 AF area divisions for auto AF mode
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Display: 3-inch LCD display (approx. 1.04 million dots) Vari-angle touch panel
- Battery: LP-E17
Pricing and Availability
The EOS RP will be available in India at the below-listed price from 27th February 2019.
- EOS RP Body: INR 110,495.00
- EOS RP kit (with RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens): INR 199,490.00/U
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