Last Updated on July 13, 2020
Canon always made headlines with the launch of its cameras, and this year is no different. The Canon EOS R5 is now the most anticipated camera of 2020, especially with the company dropping hints about its powerhouse features. Think 8K video capability, 45MP CMOS sensor, twin card slots and in-camera image stabilization. Even hard-to-please photographers would get excited, that’s for sure.
Features
- Canon In-Body Image Stabilization.
- 8K at 30/25/24fps.
- 4K at 120/60/50/30/25/24fps HD 120fps.
- Dual cards – 1x CF Exp, 1x SD (UHS-II).
- R5: 45 MP with Up to 20fps Silent Shutter.
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF.
- Up to 12fps Mechanical Shutter.
- Large 5.76 million dots viewfinder
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Canon Inc. has been in the business of cameras since 1984 and it has launched some of the best digital cameras the world has ever seen starting with the RC-701. Over the years, Canon pioneered camera technology with the PowerShot, Digital IXUS and now the EOS series. The latest in its roster is the EOS R5 and it could be the company’s most powerful offering yet.
Design & Features
Viewing, Handling, & Controls
When it comes to appearance, first real-world shots of the EOS R5 suggest that it will look almost exactly like the original EOS R with only a few differences. Some say that a more traditional scroll wheel will replace the multi-function bar on the back of the camera. The EOS R5 is also believed to have a good grip, which is beneficial for shooting with longer lenses like the Canon RF 100-500mm. It also has the same top-plate controls as the EOS R.
Image & Video
Canon is still yet to talk about the exact sensor and processor of the EOS R5. But hints suggest that it will be a powerful 45MP and one that will utilize a “newly designed CMOS sensor” that Canon already confirmed they’d be doing with this model. What photographers are especially excited about is the 8K video capture capability, which also means that a sensor with 7680x5120 pixels would be required for the camera. The EOS R5 will be the first consumer-level camera to feature 8K video.
According to Canon, this capability will allow users to “extract high-resolution still images from video footage.” When the camera is released in summer 2020, it will top the Panasonic Lumix S1H, which has 6k video capability.
Reports suggest that the EOS R5 will shoot 8K at 30 fps and 4K at 120 fps. When asked about how the R5 will handle heat issues when shooting in 8K, Canon’s Product Marketing Specialist David Parry explained: “We’ve been doing this for a while now and we’ve learnt a lot of techniques to dissipate heat on other products that we have in our lineup.
For example, being able to move components around, and being able to have them further away from each other.” If that’s not enough, Canon also announced that it will be using in-body image stabilization (IBIS) to the R5 that “will work in combination with the lens stabilization system.”
Storage, Extras & Connectivity
Canon hasn’t disclosed any minute details about the R5 yet but it will surely have both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities as with almost every modern camera today. Rumors also suggest that the camera will support 5GHz Wi-Fi for improved transfer speeds.
In terms of Bluetooth, Canon announced that users of the R5 will be able to upload their images in original resolution directly to Canon’s new Image.Canon, a cloud platform that will be available to consumers beginning April 2020. The EOS R5 will also have dual card slots, but there are no confirmed details on whether it will support high-speed SD cards or CFExpress similar to the EOS 1D x Mark III.
Pros & Cons
PROS
Since Canon is still yet to release the full specifications of the EOS R5, there’s still a lot to learn about the pros and cons of investing in this new camera. One thing’s for sure, it’s a power-packed camera that has almost all the features that every professional photographer looks for and even dreams of. [/one-half-first]
CONS
As for the price tag, consumers an expect that the EOS R5 will be within the range of the 45.7MP Nikon Z7 or even the 61MP Sony Alpha A7R IV. In that case, this new camera could cost around $3,500 or more.
Final Thoughts
Whether you really need 8K video capability or not depends on your exact needs. Some could live with 4k videos and some are already struggling with the power and storage demand that comes with having such high quality videos. But with the evolution of cameras, 8K will soon be the norm for professional cameras and Canon is pioneering the trend this year.
Test Footage
Credit Andrew K
Specification
Digital single-lens non-reflex AF/AE camera
Recording Media
- Type B: Card slot
- SD card speed class-compatible
- Compatible with UHS-II
- Eye-Fi cards and Multimedia cards (MMC) are not supported.
Compatible Lenses
When using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R: Canon EF or EF-S lenses (excluding EF-M lenses)
Lens Mount
Type
Effective pixels
Pixel Unit
Total Pixels
Aspect Ratio
Color Filter System
Low Pass Filter
Recording Format
*Supports time difference information in Exif 2.31.
File Size
Large/RAW/C-RAW: 8192 x 5464
Medium: 5808 x 3872
Small 1: 4176 x 2784
Small 1: 2976 x 1984
Small 2: 2400 x 1600
1.6x (Crop)*
Large/RAW/C-RAW: 5088 x 3392
Small 2: 2400 x 1600
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Large: 7280 x 5464
Medium: 5152 x 3872
Small 1: 3712 x 2784
Small 2: 2112 x 1600
RAW/C-RAW: 8192 x 5464
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Large: 8192 x 4608
Medium: 5808 x 3264
Small 1: 4176 x 2344
Small 2: 2400 x 1344
RAW/C-RAW: 8192 x 5464
1:1 Aspect Ratio
Large: 5456 x 5456
Medium: 3872 x 3872
Small 1: 2784 x 2784
Small 2: 1600 x 1600
RAW/C-RAW: 8192 x 5464
Interface
USB Terminal
Equivalent to Hi-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
- For PC communication
- Terminal type: USB Type-C
- Shared with terminal for in-camera charging with USB Power Adapter PD-E1.
- In-camera Charging: Equivalent to USB type-C (5 V/1.5 A), but use should be restricted to USB Power Adapter PD-E1.
Video Out Terminal
HDMI micro OUT terminal Type D (Resolution switches automatically) / CEC not compatible
- Images can be displayed through the HDMI output and on screen at the same time.
- Images will not be displayed unless [NTSC] or [PAL] is properly set according to the video system of the TV set.
Microphone Input Terminal
Headphone Terminal
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- Based on CIPA standards.
Weight
Approx. 1.43 lbs. / 650g (body only; without battery, card or body cap)
Metering Modes
- Evaluative metering (AF point-linked)
- Partial metering (approx. 6.1% of the area at the center of the screen)
- Spot metering (approx. 3.1% of the area at the center of the screen)
- Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
Exposure Control Modes
- Scene Intelligent Auto
- Flexible-priority AE (Fv)
- Program AE (P)
- Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible) (Tv)
- Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible) (Av)
- Manual exposure (M)
- Bulb
- Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3
ISO Speed Range
Available ISO speeds; user-set
| Normal | ISO 100-51200 (1/3- or 1-stop increments) |
| Expanded | L: equivalent to ISO 50, H: 102400 |
- For [Highlight tone priority], the minimum ISO speed limit will be ISO 200 to 51200.
- Expanded ISO cannot be set for HDR mode or during HDR PQ shooting.
User-defined ISO range – still photo shooting
| ISO Speed Range | ISO Speed |
| Minimum | L (50)–51200 (in 1-stop increments) |
| Maximum | ISO 100–H (102400) (in 1-stop increments) |
* Expanded ISO speeds are noted as being “equivalent” to these speeds.
User-defined Auto ISO range – still photo shooting
| Auto Range | ISO Speed |
| Minimum | ISO 100–25600 (in 1-stop increments) |
| Maximum | ISO 200–51200 (in 1-stop increments) |
ISO Auto details in still photo shooting
| Shooting Mode | No Flash | Using Flash |
| Auto | ISO 100-12800 | ISO 100-1600*3 |
| P | ISO 100*1*2-51200*2 | ISO 100*1*2-6400*24 |
| TV | ||
| AV | ||
| M | ||
| B | ISO 4003 | |
*1 ISO 200 when [Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable] or [Enhanced].
*2 Varies depending on [Maximum] and [Minimum] of [Auto range].
*3 If outside the setting range, changed to the value most close to ISO 400.
*4ISO 1600 when using a lens that is not compatible with Variable control of maximum ISO Auto limit for E-TTL.
Exposure Compensation
| Manual | ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AEB | ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
AE Lock
- Auto AE lock
- The metering mode for AE lock after focus can be customized.
- User-applied AE lock
- In the Fv, P, Tv, Av and M modes, ena
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