Review

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/canon-eos-r/canon-eos-r-conclusion.htm

We’re told that a major functionality firmware update for the Canon EOS R should arrive sometime in the first quarter of 2019.

Seems like Canon is little bothered with Nikon.

@chopnshoot

Not possible I guess. Canon, which are the only one not using Sony sensors, seriously need to increase their sensor read out speed.

EOS R New Firmware Version 1.1.0

• Continuous shooting now works in "silent shutter" mode
• Fixed a phenomenon that an error may occur when there are a large number of specific files at the used card
• Fixed a phenomenon that an error might occur during silent shooting.
• Fixed a phenomenon that lateral noise may occur with combination of specific lens and image quality setting.
• Fixed a phenomenon that information displayed in viewfinder might become wrong.

https://www.canon-europe.com/support/consumer_products/products/cameras/digital_slr/eos-r.aspx?type=firmware

DXOMark test

https://www.dxomark.com/canon-eos-r-sensor-review/

Upcoming firmware

The new firmware for EOS R (version 1.2.0) will be available on Canon website from the middle of April 2019.

Firmware version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes.

Enhancements:

• Eye-detection AF
  • Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
  • Now available when shooting movies regardless of "Movie Servo AF" setting.
• Small AF Frame Size
  • Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
  • Now available when shooting movies regardless of "Movie Servo AF" setting.

Fixes:

1. Under certain conditions, the electronic level displayed in the electronic viewfinder did not display properly.
2. Under certain conditions information displayed in the electronic viewfinder was not properly rotated.
3. Under certain conditions updating the firmware for the wireless file transmitter, WFT-E7 was not possible.

Firmware Version 1.2.0 released:

Eye-detection AF

• Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
• Now available when shooting movies regardless of "Movie Servo AF" setting.

Small AF Frame Size

• Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
• Now available when shooting movies regardless of "Movie Servo AF" setting.

Bug Fixes

• Under certain conditions the electronic level displayed in the electronic viewfinder did not display properly.
• Under certain conditions information displayed in the electronic viewfinder was not properly rotated.
• Under certain conditions updating the firmware for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E7 was not possible.

This firmware update is for cameras equipped with firmware up to Version 1.1.0. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.2.0, this update is unnecessary. When updating the firmware of your camera, please first review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

https://canoncanada.custhelp.com/app/browse/a_status/published/categoryRecordID/RN_CATEGORY_319/channelRecordID/DRIVERS_AND_SOFTWARE/currentSelectedID/RN_CATEGORY_319/isCategorySelected/true/pageSize/10/productCategoryAnsList/RN_PRODUCT_1328%3ARN_CATEGORY_319%3ARN_CATEGORY_2652/productRecordID/RN_PRODUCT_1328/truncate/200/type/browse

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Digital Camera, $1849

https://www.ebay.com/itm/142989475401

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit (official supply)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1445207-REG/canon_eos_r_mirrorless_digital.html

CANON EOS R for $1705

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173592020524