New cameras show the potential of Canon’s mirrorless, full-frame system.

A Canon R6 with a battery grip, That’s my kind of camera, even if it’s not in my price range. Photo: Canon USA

Canon announced two new interchangeable lens, mirrorless cameras this week — the EOS R5 and the EOS R6. Both use their newer RF mount for lenses. And both look like amazing, pro-level cameras. (The R5 sports a 45 megapixel sensor and also shoots 8K video!)

I’ve been wanting to buy a mirrorless camera for a while. Both of the new cameras are out of my price range* — especially when you consider how expensive the new lenses are — but I’m now convinced that this is the future of Canon cameras. They may support the EF and M lens mounts for a while longer, but all of the awesome new technology is going to be centered about the newer R-series. If I’m going to invest in a camera system, it’s going to be a Canon EOS R of some sort.

Now if they just update their entry level camera, the RP, with some of the new technology from the R5 and R6 and add a RF 50mm 1.8, I’d have a perfect setup.

Want to read more about Canon’s newest mirrorless cameras? DP Review has some first impressions on the R5, the R6 and innovative new lenses.

* Also, can you imagine how much storage space you would need for all of the 45 megapixel images and 8K footage that you shoot.

Bob Wertz writes about design, technology and pop culture at Sketchbook B. Bob is a Columbia, South Carolina-based designer, researcher, college instructor, husband and dad. He’s particularly obsessed with typography, the creative process and the tools we use to create. And he wears a mask to protect his community.