Canon EOS R5 Official Announcement
Updated 21/04/2020:
The EOS R5 is currently in development by Canon Inc. This full frame mirrorless camera will offer professional photographers and videographers a host of game changing new features including a blistering 12fps using the mechanical shutter and the electronic shutter offering 20fps.
Record in 8K
Internally record 8K RAW, uncropped at up to 30p. In addition, in all 8K modes the EOS R5 supports Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Slow things down with 4K uncropped video at up to 120p with Dual Pixel CMOS AF. 4:2:2 10bit Canon Log (H.265), 4:2:2 10bit HDR PQ (H.265)
Head And Eye Detect
EOS R5 supports advanced autofocus – recognising not only people, but also dogs, cats and birds. The camera has the ability to focus on the eyes, face and body of the animal with pin-sharp detail.
In-Body IS
A Canon first, the EOS R5 contains a 5 axis in-camera image stabilisation system which will work in combination with lens stabilisation in Canon RF lenses and EF lenses (via an adapter).
Refined 5 Series Design
Paying homage to the much loved 5 Series features and design, the EOS R5 features dual card slots (1x CFexpress and 1x SD UHS-II), a rear control wheel and an AF joystick.
Much More Than Cloud Connect
Shoot, transfer and share images and video while you're on the move with the EOS R5 built-in Wi-Fi, which can link to Canon’s brand new image.canon service. Auto Image Transfer is also included, allowing you to shoot and edit on the go, or download to your home computer.
With the previous EOS R announcements, Canon unveiled a new path for the EOS name, and today we have a hint on what can be found a little further on down this path; its name is the EOS R5.
Since it was announced as being in development, Canon have teased us with specifications and features that hint at a camera that is sure to please plenty of enthusiast photographers out there.
The first wave of Canon EOS R5 announcements showed us that the camera will feature 8K resolution video, as well as built-in Image Stabilisation. The top shooting speed was stated as 20 frames per second using the electronic shutter, while dual card slots have been added to the body in order to help users handle these larger files with ease. The feature-set was already enough to have us perking up our ears.
Most recently it has been revealed that the EOS R5 will really shine on the video front. 8K RAW 30P recording is offered both internally and externally, using the full sensor. Canon's proven dual pixel AF will be at your service in 4:2:2 10-bit recording, while slow-motion videos may never be the same - the EOS R5 can record 4K in 120p internally and 4K 60p externally.
The built-in IS that we already knew of has now been revealed to function in unison with the OIS of compatible lenses, which will equate to next-level stabilisation results. More too has been revealed of the camera's file handling abilities, with the dual memory card configuration being one SD UHS-II slot and one CFexpress, and automatic transfer of files to Canon's own cloud service being supported.
Showing that Canon has no plans to slow down the growth of the EOS R line, Canon has also announced the development of 9 RF lenses which will also be arriving in the coming year. This includes the RF 24-105mm IS STM lens which a portable everyday zoom lens and the RF 100-500mm L IS USM telephoto zoom lens.
Whether you are already invested in the EOS R system or if you are interested in joining the ranks sometime soon, there is plenty to look forward to.
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