Introduction
The Canon EOS RP is the item-level body in Canon`s full frame range of mirrorless cameras. Its launch price of $1299 is the lowest of any digital full frame camera, a whole $400 below the initial cost of the first Sony a7.
It`s overtly aimed at upgraders from smaller-sensor cameras and first-time buyers of ILCs. To this end, the camera has the approachable user interface from Canon`s recent Rebel and EOS M models, but also offers two well-placed control dials for quick operation as you grow into the camera.
Body
The EOS RP is essentially a smaller, more conventional-looking variant of the EOS R. It`s made of polycarbonate, rather than the more durable-feeling magnesium alloy of its bigger brother. It still fits well in the hand but there`s an optional add-on riser that bolts onto the base of the camera if you find your little finger extending beyond the bottom of the grip. This riser also helps the camera sit more stably on flat surfaces if you`ve got one of the system`s larger lenses mounted.
The two dials are well positioned if you have your hand in the shooting position, with the rear dial sitting under the top of your thumb and the front dial placed just above and behind the shutter button. The rear shoulder dial might be unfamiliar for anyone coming from high-end Canons but it`ll be familiar to anyone arriving from other systems, and will be a welcome addition for most Rebel users, who`re used to a single dial.
In addition, all of Canon`s RF lenses have a customizable control dial around them, meaning you can easily access up to three exposure parameters, if you wish.
Ports/Battery
The EOS RP has both headphone and mic sockets, along with a mini HDMI connector. It also has a USB-C socket which can be used for both data transfer and charging. Disappointingly, it`s only a USB type 2.0 interface, so don`t expect blazing data transfer rates.
The battery is the same LP-E12 unit used on Canon`s small ...
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