Canon EOS R5 Review
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Our editorial take on the Canon EOS R5
The Canon EOS R5 arrived as a flagship mirrorless powerhouse and has proven its staying power years after launch. Reviewers consistently highlight its exceptional combination of high-resolution stills and professional video capabilities. The 45MP full-frame sensor delivers superb image quality, while the Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system with over 1000 selectable points and subject tracking earns widespread praise for speed and accuracy. The 5-axis in-body stabilization works effectively for both stills and video, and continuous shooting at 12 fps mechanical or 20 fps electronic suits fast action. Build quality is excellent, with magnesium alloy construction and proper weather sealing.
The video specs remain impressive even by current standards. Internal 8K RAW recording and 4K at 120p provide serious creative headroom, and Canon Log profiles give colorists the latitude they expect. However, the overheating limitations draw consistent criticism. Recording times can be cut short in warmer conditions or with longer 8K sessions, forcing workarounds that frustrate professional shooters. Ergonomics are generally well-regarded, though the dual card slot configuration (CFexpress and SD UHS-II) splits opinion. The vari-angle touchscreen and high-resolution EVF make for a comfortable shooting experience.
As a hybrid camera, the R5 balances photo and video work better than most, though those prioritizing extended video runs should weigh the thermal constraints carefully. The RF lens ecosystem has matured considerably, and image quality lives up to the price tag.
- Outstanding 45MP image quality with excellent dynamic range and detail
- Fast and accurate Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with deep learning subject tracking
- Impressive video specs including internal 8K RAW and 4K 120p
- Effective 5-axis in-body stabilization for both stills and video
- Robust weather-sealed magnesium alloy body with excellent ergonomics
- Overheating limits recording times, especially in 8K and warm conditions
- Mixed card slot setup (CFexpress and SD UHS-II) rather than dual CFexpress
- High price point puts it out of reach for budget-conscious creators
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I’ve finally had a chance to test out the new hybrid powerhouse from Canon, the R5 Mark II. The camera comes with much-improved autofocus powered by the new Digic X processor, new eye-controlled autofocus, a backside illuminated sensor capable of faster readout and better low-light performance, and stunning video specs like recording in 8K internally with Canon Log 2 color profile.
Canon's new $4,300, 45-megapixel EOS R5 II offers advanced features like eye-tracking autofocus (AF) that can't be found on any recent Sony model.
My overall Field Test here will therefore focus primarily on the R5 as a stills camera, as I consider myself a photographer first and videographer second. However, I will explore the R5’s video features to a degree in my second Field Test. In this Field Test Part I, I will cover the design and handling characteristics and general user experience as well as overall image quality performance from a stills perspective. So, does the new Canon R5 live up to its spectacularly-sounding spec list? Let’s dive in…
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We thoroughly review the Canon EOS R5, a high-performance mirrorless camera.
This new Canon EOS R5 C camera is one of the best hybrid cameras I ever tested, and it completely blends the line between small “mirrorless style” filming devices and large dedicated cameras. The camera left me with a feeling of wanting to do much more with it, to the point of me wanting to purchase the EOS R5 C myself.
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Like a thief in the night, the mantle for the most exciting Canon camera of 2024 was stolen by the R5 Mark II, and for very good reason.
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Specs
- Battery
- 1x LP-E6NH Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
- Weight Grams
- 650 g (Body Only), 738 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
- Dimensions Mm
- 138 x 97.5 x 88 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium Alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Durable, weather-sealed body design
- Bit Depth
- 12-Bit (RAW), 10-Bit (H.265 4:2:2)
- Raw Video
- Internal (8K RAW), External (ProResRAW)
- Log Profiles
- Canon Log, Canon Log 3
- Internal Codecs
- H.264, H.265, MP4
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/59.94p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 2600 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- 29 min. 59 sec
- Max Video Resolution
- DCI 8K
- Microphone
- Built-in: Monaural; External: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- Compatible Lenses
- Canon RF lens group, Canon EF or EF-S lenses (with mount adapter EF-EOS R)
- Time Lapse Movies
- 8K, 4K, Full HD
- Viewfinder Coverage
- Approx. 100%
- Rear Screen Coverage
- Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally
- Image Recording Format
- Compliant to Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.31
- Movie Recording Format
- MP4, RAW
- Image Type And Extension
- JPEG, HEIF, RAW (CR3), Dual Pixel RAW, C-RAW
- Ibis High Resolution Files
- Firmware 1.8.1 or later creates 400 megapixel (approx.) files in-camera
- Firmware Update 8k Raw Output
- Firmware update 1.4.0 adds the ability to output 8K30, 10-bit video for ProRes raw recording to Atomos Ninja V+
- Selectable Af Point Positions Movies
- Max. 4500 positions (90x50)
- Selectable Af Point Positions Stills
- Max. 5940 positions (90x66)
- Autofocus Zones Automatic Selection Movies
- Max. 819 zones (39x21)
- Autofocus Zones Automatic Selection Stills
- Max. 1053 zones (39x27)
- Sensor Size
- Full-Frame
- Sensor Type
- CMOS sensor
- Image Processor
- DIGIC X Image Processor
- Effective Megapixels
- 45.0 megapixels
- Launch Price Usd
- 2,999.00
- Iso Range Video
- Native: 100 to 25,600 (100 to 51,200 Extended)
- Iso Range Stills
- Native: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 102,400 Extended)
- Continuous Shooting
- 12 fps with a mechanical shutter, 20 fps with an electronic shutter
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/8000 to 1/2 Second
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 30 Seconds
- Viewfinder
- OLED electronic viewfinder, 5,760,000 dots, 0.76x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.2 inch TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor, 2,100,000 dots, vari-angle
- Touchscreen
- Capacitive sensing
- Lens Mount
- Canon RF mount
- Crop Factor
- 1x
- Usb
- USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
- Hdmi
- HDMI micro OUT terminal (Type D)
- Audio Io
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output, 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0
- Card Slots
- 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
- Ibis
- 5-axis
- Af Points
- Phase Detection: 1053
- Af System
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- Af Low Light
- EV -6 to 20
- Subject Detection
- people and animal subjects (eye, face, head detection)
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