Spotlight on: Canon Test Drive

Since transitioning from mirror to mirrorless over the last few years, Canon has been gradually fleshing out its range of cameras and lenses. Its RF lens system brought tremendous innovation and visual clarity, but with such a rich history with its EF system, converting all comers was always going to be a gradual process.

To Canon's immense credit, the mount adapters it has created for the use of EF glass on RF mounts are mind-bogglingly effective, easing in a user base who have invested significantly over the years to a new system and a new way of thinking.

 

Canon EOS R1

Having spent the last couple of years fleshing out its arsenal, Canon released its brand new flagship full-frame mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R1.

It was a long time coming, but the Canon EOS R1 is finally out in the wild. One of the quickest cameras ever made, it provides all the speed you need to capture those split-second moments. Canon has a rich pedigree of providing cameras with the pace to catch the action, putting the perfect tools in the hands of sports, news and action photographers for decades. However, with this flagship, Canon really has spoiled us.

The ridiculous statistics

24.2 megapixel back-illuminated stacked sensor: Superb resolution and speed

DIGIC Accelerator: Working with a DIGIC X processor for extraordinary performance

Up to 40 fps continuous shooting speed: To capture decisive moments

6K RAW video up to 60p: Using film-industry standards

All new Eye control AF: Select a subject by looking at it

Action-priority mode: Makes shooting selected sports easy

Cross-type AF: Greater precision and more accuracy

Advanced 9.44m-dot EVF: With adjustable magnification and dioptre

The Canon EOS R1 is live right now on the Canon Test Drive website, sign up now and be amongst the very first to take it for a spin. Booking is quick and easy, trials and shipping are free, and whilst there's no obligation to purchase at the end, there are great incentives should you decide to.

The only tricky bit, is giving it back! Sign Up Now

 

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

The follow-up to one of the most beloved cameras of the last decade was always going to be more than just an upgrade, and Canon have not dissapointed here.

The ultimate all-rounder, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II gracefully treads a tightrope between speed and fidelity, photography and video, perfectly balanced to satisfy a huge cross-section of shooters. Its 45-megapixel back-illuminated sensor offers not only sumptous photographs, but also 8K 60p video shooting, RAW no less. A new sensor system serves up lightning-fast speeds, and a 60% reduction in rolling shutter. 

Deep learning built-in, offering superior noise reduction and upscaling, 8,5 stops of image stabilisation and 12 bit RAW internal video recording, these are all pretty incredible, but with a camera like this it's really about how it feels. With that in mind, head over to the Canon Test Drive site now and sign up to take the EOS R5 Mark II for a spin. You're unlikely to regret it.

 

Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

Really showing off what Canon's RF system can do in comparison with what came before, the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L is a serious lens for serious shooters. 

The Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM was one of the most popular lenses on the planet, and one of the most used for pros. It was a tough act to follow, but Canon was clearly up to the challenge - the RF 70-200mm is an absolute monster! Alongside superior image quality to its EF predecessors, the RF 70-200mm somehow manages to be over 400g lighter at the same time.

If you'd like to see the sort of image quality this lens can produce, pop over to Canon's official page and see for yourself, but be sure to come back here because you're going to want to sign up and take it for a Test Drive.

And remember, 48hr trials are absolutely free of charge, and deposits are fully refundable - even the delivery is free straight to your door, or you can take advantage of our many click and collect locations.