The Canon EOS R Was Such a Weird Camera

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A Canon EOS R mirrorless camera is displayed against a bold red and black abstract patterned background. The camera’s lens mount is exposed, and the Canon logo is visible on top.

Between writing the polarizing opinion that Canon should revisit the EOS R's much-maligned Touch Bar and reviewing the excellent Canon EOS R6 III in recent weeks, it has become even clearer just how bizarre the original Canon EOS R actually was when it arrived in 2018.

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  1. KeilaNovember 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM

    Great post — I really enjoyed your take on how Canon’s EOS R pushed boundaries and experimented with form. It’s important to reflect on these “weird” but pioneering models that helped shape mirrorless design.

    I run BeatColor https://beatcolor.com/, a company that specializes in real-estate photo and video editing — and we often work with content from creators who shoot on cameras like the EOS R. Your insights totally resonate with our team.

    Thanks for sharing this thoughtful dive!

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