According to reports from Canon Rumors, one of the least popular elements of their mirrorless Canon EOS R offering may not make it through to be included in the next “lower end” offering.

While Canon’s foray into the full-frame mirrorless market has been largely received with mixed results, the lack of IBIS, a single SD card slot and the 4K crop being the biggest culprits, the Canon EOS R’s odd touch bar. (If you are interested, check out this video breakdown of how the Canon EOS R stacks up with its main mirrorless competitors.)

Here’s a good video review summing up its functionality (and frustrations).

Now, if this news is indeed confirmed, it might not mean that the touch bar is dead. It very well could be included (and possibly updated to work better) in more Canon cameras moving forward. However if it is omitted from the new “lower end” EOS R versions, Canon would be smart to monitor feedback on whatever they use in lieu of it.

More information will be forthcoming on this new “lower end” EOS R as well as a highly anticipated firmware update for the current EOS R coming from Canon soon. Stay tuned for more information and Camera Rumors!

Source: Canon Rumors

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