Photo Plus - UK (2020-01)

The Canon Magazine 115

PRO/TOP SPEC

What we love
The top-spec mirrorless EOS R has an
almost identical megapixel count as the
5D Mk IV DSLR, at 30.3MP. Specifications
are also a significant step up than in the
EOS RP, with a greater number of
phase-detection autofocus points, a faster
maximum shutter speed and continuous
drive rate, and a much higher resolution
for both the electronic viewfinder and the
larger LCD around the back. A secondary
info panel is added to the top panel of the
EOS R and it has a longer battery life in
general. It’s an altogether more lovable
mirrorless camera that just seems to
impress us endlessly.

What’s missing?
There’s no secondary memory card slot,
nor is there any in-body image
stabilization as with other most current
mirrorless full-frame cameras.

Why upgrade?
Upgrade if you want the best mirrorless
camera on the market right now, that can
still make use of your prized DSLR lenses.

Cokin Nuances Extreme

ND Z-Pro

Price £120/$200

Tested 152

What we love

Available in 6-stop and 10-stop options, these

filters are ideal for capturing long exposures in

broad daylight. What we particularly like about

the Nuances Extreme ND filters is their lack of

colour cast and uniformity across the surface.

They’re also available in standard (P), Z-Pro (L)

and X-Pro (XL) sizes, with quality holders.

What’s missing?

The genuine holder is pricey in larger sizes, but a

range of compatible alternatives is available.

Why upgrade?

Excellent quality circular polarizing filters that

you simply can’t replicate in post.

Manfrotto Pro Light

Reloader Switch 55

Price £249/$390 Tested 154

What we love

The winner of our

recent Mini Test of

roller bags, this

Manfrotto literally

takes a weight off and is

wheelie useful for all kinds of travel, especially

as it adheres to most airline cabin luggage

restrictions. There’s also pull-out straps for

when you need to sling it over your shoulders.

What’s missing?

It’s not really missing anything at all, although

it’s more expensive than many competing

roller bags.

Why upgrade?

If you need to transport a lot of heavy-duty kit

and don’t want to put your back out in the

process, this roller bag is ideal.

It’s an altogether

more lovable mirrorless

camera that just seems

to impress us

BEST ND

FILTER KIT

WINNER

BEST

ROLLER-BAG

WINNER

MIRRORLESS

CAMERA

WINNER

Canon EOS R

Price £2149/$1799 Tested 156