Canon EOS R5 C [R5C] Mirrorless Cinema Camera
Ready for Anything For all the wedding videographers, drone camera operators, and multimedia journalists who have professional photo still and cinema video production needs, get ready for a new type of shooting experience with the EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera from Canon. With a simple switch, the R5 C is a full featured still photo camera with all the settings of the R5 EOS mirrorless camera. When switched in the other direction, it becomes a full-frame 8K60 Cinema EOS camera that internally records 12-bit Cinema RAW Light footage. There's no more need to carry a second camera with you to your production when stills and video are available within a single compact design. The R5 C enhances a number of features in comparison to its siblings the R5 and C70, including 4K120 recording, HDMI RAW output, Canon Log 3 HLG/PQ support, unlimited recording time, a timecode port, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with eye detection, an active cooling system, a high-power LP-E6NH battery, 13 reassignable buttons, and a multi-function shoe for XLR adapters. The camera also retains the reliable features of those cameras such as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, footage compatibility with DaVinci Resolve and Canon apps, an electronic RF mount, CFexpress/SD card slots, a similar button layout, and more. The EOS R5 C is also moisture and dustproof to the same level as its cinema cousin, the EOS C70. And all this is packed into a tiny 1.7 lb body that is just asking to become your go-to drone camera.
Ready for Anything For all the wedding videographers, drone camera operators, and multimedia journalists who have professional photo still and cinema video production needs, get ready for a new type of shooting experience with the EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera from Canon. With a simple switch, the R5 C is a full featured still photo camera with all the settings of the R5 EOS mirrorless camera. When switched in the other direction, it becomes a full-frame 8K60 Cinema EOS camera that internally records 12-bit Cinema RAW Light footage. There's no more need to carry a second camera with you to your production when stills and video are available within a single compact design. The R5 C enhances a number of features in comparison to its siblings the R5 and C70, including 4K120 recording, HDMI RAW output, Canon Log 3 HLG/PQ support, unlimited recording time, a timecode port, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with eye detection, an active cooling system, a high-power LP-E6NH battery, 13 reassignable buttons, and a multi-function shoe for XLR adapters. The camera also retains the reliable features of those cameras such as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, footage compatibility with DaVinci Resolve and Canon apps, an electronic RF mount, CFexpress/SD card slots, a similar button layout, and more. The EOS R5 C is also moisture and dustproof to the same level as its cinema cousin, the EOS C70. And all this is packed into a tiny 1.7 lb body that is just asking to become your go-to drone camera.
Ready for Anything For all the wedding videographers, drone camera operators, and multimedia journalists who have professional photo still and cinema video production needs, get ready for a new type of shooting experience with the EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera from Canon. With a simple switch, the R5 C is a full featured still photo camera with all the settings of the R5 EOS mirrorless camera. When switched in the other direction, it becomes a full-frame 8K60 Cinema EOS camera that internally records 12-bit Cinema RAW Light footage. There's no more need to carry a second camera with you to your production when stills and video are available within a single compact design. The R5 C enhances a number of features in comparison to its siblings the R5 and C70, including 4K120 recording, HDMI RAW output, Canon Log 3 HLG/PQ support, unlimited recording time, a timecode port, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with eye detection, an active cooling system, a high-power LP-E6NH battery, 13 reassignable buttons, and a multi-function shoe for XLR adapters. The camera also retains the reliable features of those cameras such as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, footage compatibility with DaVinci Resolve and Canon apps, an electronic RF mount, CFexpress/SD card slots, a similar button layout, and more. The EOS R5 C is also moisture and dustproof to the same level as its cinema cousin, the EOS C70. And all this is packed into a tiny 1.7 lb body that is just asking to become your go-to drone camera.
Ready for Anything For all the wedding videographers, drone camera operators, and multimedia journalists who have professional photo still and cinema video production needs, get ready for a new type of shooting experience with the EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera from Canon. With a simple switch, the R5 C is a full featured still photo camera with all the settings of the R5 EOS mirrorless camera. When switched in the other direction, it becomes a full-frame 8K60 Cinema EOS camera that internally records 12-bit Cinema RAW Light footage. There's no more need to carry a second camera with you to your production when stills and video are available within a single compact design. The R5 C enhances a number of features in comparison to its siblings the R5 and C70, including 4K120 recording, HDMI RAW output, Canon Log 3 HLG/PQ support, unlimited recording time, a timecode port, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with eye detection, an active cooling system, a high-power LP-E6NH battery, 13 reassignable buttons, and a multi-function shoe for XLR adapters. The camera also retains the reliable features of those cameras such as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, footage compatibility with DaVinci Resolve and Canon apps, an electronic RF mount, CFexpress/SD card slots, a similar button layout, and more. The EOS R5 C is also moisture and dustproof to the same level as its cinema cousin, the EOS C70. And all this is packed into a tiny 1.7 lb body that is just asking to become your go-to drone camera.
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The Canon EOS R5 is an outstanding camera. Firmware 1.6 fixed issues with video recording that made users very happy.Photo quality is very very good. I would like to congradulate Canon for their firmwares that improve the stability and bring exciting new features. This body is not perfect but I believe that you get your hard saved money a very good camera for the price BUT their is still 1 major flaw left (beside the 29:59 video limit).From time to time, the camera freezes. Using the 1.52 firmware I got absolutely no freezing but as soon as I updated with version 1.6 the camera started to freeze.So please Canon, can you solve the freezing issues with the camera ? I missed opportunities with this issue. When you're in wildlife and the camera locks up you can't ... MoreThe Canon EOS R5 is an outstanding camera. Firmware 1.6 fixed issues with video recording that made users very happy.Photo quality is very very good. I would like to congradulate Canon for their firmwares that improve the stability and bring exciting new features. This body is not perfect but I believe that you get your hard saved money a very good camera for the price BUT their is still 1 major flaw left (beside the 29:59 video limit).From time to time, the camera freezes. Using the 1.52 firmware I got absolutely no freezing but as soon as I updated with version 1.6 the camera started to freeze.So please Canon, can you solve the freezing issues with the camera ? I missed opportunities with this issue. When you're in wildlife and the camera locks up you can't get the shots you were there for. With all your experience and knowledge I am confident that you can correct this problem definitively. You bring firmwares on a regular schedule. This remind me how much you care for users and each firmware tells me that I have zero reason to switch brand. I have been a faithful customer for many years and I plan to continue. Please continue to improve our experience and satisfaction with the R5 with upcoming firmwares. I am a very satisfied customer.
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I was using a Canon 5DSr for portraits and video but I wanted better autofocus and 4K capabilities. I initially reviewed the Canon R5 but the overheating issues and recording limitations turned me off at this price-point. Thankfully, the R5C was announced. I have been shooting with this camera for 8 months now and absolutely love it! It retains a high-image quality for photos (slightly better than the 5DSr) and has incredible video capabilities. In fact, I would say that the video quality is far better than the photo quality. I was initially challenged by the cinema operating system but now I can't imagine going back to using the old video menus native to canon photo cameras. The only thing that bothers me is the color noise in the video footage in areas that are ... MoreI was using a Canon 5DSr for portraits and video but I wanted better autofocus and 4K capabilities. I initially reviewed the Canon R5 but the overheating issues and recording limitations turned me off at this price-point. Thankfully, the R5C was announced. I have been shooting with this camera for 8 months now and absolutely love it! It retains a high-image quality for photos (slightly better than the 5DSr) and has incredible video capabilities. In fact, I would say that the video quality is far better than the photo quality. I was initially challenged by the cinema operating system but now I can't imagine going back to using the old video menus native to canon photo cameras. The only thing that bothers me is the color noise in the video footage in areas that are intentionally underexposed for dramatic effect. It's not bad but I expected more out of this camera when using C-Log. For those shooting video and concerned about the lack of IBIS (I know I was), the trick is to practice shooting without stabilization to get better at filming. I've had a steep learning curve in figuring out how to brace the camera and move properly. Ironically, I now feel more comfortable hand-holding the camera as opposed to trying to use a tripod or gimbal even with my RF 85mm lens. I never thought that would happen. I know a lot of people like to complain about the battery life; I have 3 LP-E6NH batteries and have never had to stop videoing because I ran out of power. Mind you, I shoot short clips on location like Tough Mudders or at a gym; and in between getting footage, I turn the camera off. I would say this kind of sporadic shooting will give you about 1/2 day with 3 batteries. Anything longer you will likely need an external battery under these conditions shooting at 4k. If you need high-quality photos and video footage, in my humble opinion, this is the best option out there currently.
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I love this camera, it's truly a spectacle! Being able to take high-quality photo AND video with same camera is just so practical. This has already become my main camera on shoots. The lens that comes with this combo may not be the fastest, but it does give you full functionality with camera. At F/4 this is still a fantastic lens. I will eventually invest in something faster, but for now it does the job well. So now for the BUT. As many have already mentioned, you must have a power solution to pair with this camera. The BG-R10 battery grip is not enough in my opinion. The battery life only lasts about 75min with the grip. Do your research and find something that will work for your setup. I ended up getting the BG-R10 grip AND the recommended omni portable power ... MoreI love this camera, it's truly a spectacle! Being able to take high-quality photo AND video with same camera is just so practical. This has already become my main camera on shoots. The lens that comes with this combo may not be the fastest, but it does give you full functionality with camera. At F/4 this is still a fantastic lens. I will eventually invest in something faster, but for now it does the job well. So now for the BUT. As many have already mentioned, you must have a power solution to pair with this camera. The BG-R10 battery grip is not enough in my opinion. The battery life only lasts about 75min with the grip. Do your research and find something that will work for your setup. I ended up getting the BG-R10 grip AND the recommended omni portable power bank. The last thing I want to worry about on a shoot is if my camera is going to last the entire time. As long as you have a reliable power solution this camera will do it all for you and that's why I gave it five stars. The power problems aren't serious enough for me when I take into account just how powerful this little camera is.
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The Canon EOS R5 is an outstanding camera. Firmware 1.6 fixed issues with video recording that made users very happy.Photo quality is very very good. I would like to congradulate Canon for their firmwares that improve the stability and bring exciting new features. This body is not perfect but I believe that you get your hard saved money a very good camera for the price BUT their is still 1 major flaw left (beside the 29:59 video limit).From time to time, the camera freezes. Using the 1.52 firmware I got absolutely no freezing but as soon as I updated with version 1.6 the camera started to freeze.So please Canon, can you solve the freezing issues with the camera ? I missed opportunities with this issue. When you're in wildlife and the camera locks up you can't ... MoreThe Canon EOS R5 is an outstanding camera. Firmware 1.6 fixed issues with video recording that made users very happy.Photo quality is very very good. I would like to congradulate Canon for their firmwares that improve the stability and bring exciting new features. This body is not perfect but I believe that you get your hard saved money a very good camera for the price BUT their is still 1 major flaw left (beside the 29:59 video limit).From time to time, the camera freezes. Using the 1.52 firmware I got absolutely no freezing but as soon as I updated with version 1.6 the camera started to freeze.So please Canon, can you solve the freezing issues with the camera ? I missed opportunities with this issue. When you're in wildlife and the camera locks up you can't get the shots you were there for. With all your experience and knowledge I am confident that you can correct this problem definitively. You bring firmwares on a regular schedule. This remind me how much you care for users and each firmware tells me that I have zero reason to switch brand. I have been a faithful customer for many years and I plan to continue. Please continue to improve our experience and satisfaction with the R5 with upcoming firmwares. I am a very satisfied customer.
I was using a Canon 5DSr for portraits and video but I wanted better autofocus and 4K capabilities. I initially reviewed the Canon R5 but the overheating issues and recording limitations turned me off at this price-point. Thankfully, the R5C was announced. I have been shooting with this camera for 8 months now and absolutely love it! It retains a high-image quality for photos (slightly better than the 5DSr) and has incredible video capabilities. In fact, I would say that the video quality is far better than the photo quality. I was initially challenged by the cinema operating system but now I can't imagine going back to using the old video menus native to canon photo cameras. The only thing that bothers me is the color noise in the video footage in areas that are ... MoreI was using a Canon 5DSr for portraits and video but I wanted better autofocus and 4K capabilities. I initially reviewed the Canon R5 but the overheating issues and recording limitations turned me off at this price-point. Thankfully, the R5C was announced. I have been shooting with this camera for 8 months now and absolutely love it! It retains a high-image quality for photos (slightly better than the 5DSr) and has incredible video capabilities. In fact, I would say that the video quality is far better than the photo quality. I was initially challenged by the cinema operating system but now I can't imagine going back to using the old video menus native to canon photo cameras. The only thing that bothers me is the color noise in the video footage in areas that are intentionally underexposed for dramatic effect. It's not bad but I expected more out of this camera when using C-Log. For those shooting video and concerned about the lack of IBIS (I know I was), the trick is to practice shooting without stabilization to get better at filming. I've had a steep learning curve in figuring out how to brace the camera and move properly. Ironically, I now feel more comfortable hand-holding the camera as opposed to trying to use a tripod or gimbal even with my RF 85mm lens. I never thought that would happen. I know a lot of people like to complain about the battery life; I have 3 LP-E6NH batteries and have never had to stop videoing because I ran out of power. Mind you, I shoot short clips on location like Tough Mudders or at a gym; and in between getting footage, I turn the camera off. I would say this kind of sporadic shooting will give you about 1/2 day with 3 batteries. Anything longer you will likely need an external battery under these conditions shooting at 4k. If you need high-quality photos and video footage, in my humble opinion, this is the best option out there currently.
I love this camera, it's truly a spectacle! Being able to take high-quality photo AND video with same camera is just so practical. This has already become my main camera on shoots. The lens that comes with this combo may not be the fastest, but it does give you full functionality with camera. At F/4 this is still a fantastic lens. I will eventually invest in something faster, but for now it does the job well. So now for the BUT. As many have already mentioned, you must have a power solution to pair with this camera. The BG-R10 battery grip is not enough in my opinion. The battery life only lasts about 75min with the grip. Do your research and find something that will work for your setup. I ended up getting the BG-R10 grip AND the recommended omni portable power ... MoreI love this camera, it's truly a spectacle! Being able to take high-quality photo AND video with same camera is just so practical. This has already become my main camera on shoots. The lens that comes with this combo may not be the fastest, but it does give you full functionality with camera. At F/4 this is still a fantastic lens. I will eventually invest in something faster, but for now it does the job well. So now for the BUT. As many have already mentioned, you must have a power solution to pair with this camera. The BG-R10 battery grip is not enough in my opinion. The battery life only lasts about 75min with the grip. Do your research and find something that will work for your setup. I ended up getting the BG-R10 grip AND the recommended omni portable power bank. The last thing I want to worry about on a shoot is if my camera is going to last the entire time. As long as you have a reliable power solution this camera will do it all for you and that's why I gave it five stars. The power problems aren't serious enough for me when I take into account just how powerful this little camera is.
We were for sure going to get the R5C to finally get a light and compact 35mm-equivalent EF-Full Frame camera as aperfect supplement for our two C200s (shooting Super35 4K RAW Light).However we now realize that Canon 'forgot' this valuable and quite vital working-codec: There's a monstrous 8K 12-bit RAW LT/RS (not HQ) which despite it's power- and memory extinguishing behavior will be handy sometimes. Occasionally, but not as an everyday codec for sure.And here's the disappointment: Only cropped RAW codecs from there (super 35/super 16 in HQ and less). Bummer!Then there's a non-RAW XF-AVC 4K 10-bit FF which is also great formany purposes. But not so much an exiting supplement in conjunction w. C200 4K RAW-Light as uncropped FF certainly would have been. By ... MoreWe were for sure going to get the R5C to finally get a light and compact 35mm-equivalent EF-Full Frame camera as aperfect supplement for our two C200s (shooting Super35 4K RAW Light).However we now realize that Canon 'forgot' this valuable and quite vital working-codec: There's a monstrous 8K 12-bit RAW LT/RS (not HQ) which despite it's power- and memory extinguishing behavior will be handy sometimes. Occasionally, but not as an everyday codec for sure.And here's the disappointment: Only cropped RAW codecs from there (super 35/super 16 in HQ and less). Bummer!Then there's a non-RAW XF-AVC 4K 10-bit FF which is also great formany purposes. But not so much an exiting supplement in conjunction w. C200 4K RAW-Light as uncropped FF certainly would have been. By far ... Soooo sad!Why is something around 4K FF RAW-HQ left out, we wonder (or even 2.8 K FF RAW HQ etc.)?We wonder whether if 4K Full Frame RAW HQ will possibly be added by update (or is it a hardware feature)?Otherwise we will forget about the R5C and move on.
I've spent a few weeks with this camera so far and generally I'm impressed - it's been a solid purchase. To shoot the highest codecs in video you'll need external power for the camera (dummy battery, adapter p-tap cable, & v-mount is the route I went). The build quality and buttons are fantastic! It's large for a Mirrorless but it's incredibly small and lightweight compared to any comparable cinema camera (C70, etc). A big let down for me is not being able to input your own preview LUT in log without baking it into the recording - sure you can use external monitors with preview LUTs still. The saving grace is there is a default LUT you can activate called View Assist in the Monitoring menu to get a r709 preview. The Panasonic S1H is still my cinema workhorse - but ... MoreI've spent a few weeks with this camera so far and generally I'm impressed - it's been a solid purchase. To shoot the highest codecs in video you'll need external power for the camera (dummy battery, adapter p-tap cable, & v-mount is the route I went). The build quality and buttons are fantastic! It's large for a Mirrorless but it's incredibly small and lightweight compared to any comparable cinema camera (C70, etc). A big let down for me is not being able to input your own preview LUT in log without baking it into the recording - sure you can use external monitors with preview LUTs still. The saving grace is there is a default LUT you can activate called View Assist in the Monitoring menu to get a r709 preview. The Panasonic S1H is still my cinema workhorse - but doesn't have great autofocus or 8k. So between the two cameras I can sort of make things work. R5C on the gimbal with autofocus and it definitely serves as my primary photo camera but hoping to see some added functionality in a future firmware update @Canon
An amazing upgrade from my Canon 90D!!Absolutely top quality typical Canon.My photos are noticeably sharper shooting with the RF 24-105 lens. Honestly the menu options for those of you familiar with Canon’s DSLR menu is roughly the same but way way more intense. There are so many setting and sub settings in this thing that I’ll be honest for the first couple hours setting it up and using it I felt like I had never touched a camera before. With all the added features that my 90D doesn’t have left me wondering if I was even setting up the AF, Settings, menus correctly. First few photos ended up soft, flat, and some even out of focus. Strangely this was using the exact same basic ISO, Shutter speed, and aperture as my 90D that took rock solid, tack sharp images. ... MoreAn amazing upgrade from my Canon 90D!!Absolutely top quality typical Canon.My photos are noticeably sharper shooting with the RF 24-105 lens. Honestly the menu options for those of you familiar with Canon’s DSLR menu is roughly the same but way way more intense. There are so many setting and sub settings in this thing that I’ll be honest for the first couple hours setting it up and using it I felt like I had never touched a camera before. With all the added features that my 90D doesn’t have left me wondering if I was even setting up the AF, Settings, menus correctly. First few photos ended up soft, flat, and some even out of focus. Strangely this was using the exact same basic ISO, Shutter speed, and aperture as my 90D that took rock solid, tack sharp images. Thing with the R5 is the settings while perfect for the 90D are not perfect for the R5. Most importantly where ISO is concerned. I have found that for instance 1/500 at F4 (the RF lens I used lowest aperture) at ISO 800 indoors for photos of my kiddo running around ended up dark and completely underexposed. I allowed the camera to choose Setting the ISO to auto meant it was setting it to 25600. This was showing perfect exposure. Now on my 90D 25600 equals ungodly noise in the photos. On the R5 it equaled slight noise akin to ISO 1600 on the 90D. So I have found that strangely the camera tends to want to shoot at much higher ISO values than the 90D. I’m not sure if this is purely environmental (lighting, ambience, etc) or if the ISO levels are somehow programmed to need to run high to expose the same as a non mirrorless DSLR would. I tried this same thought out by using my Tamron 35mm 1.4F prime EF lens on the R5 with the EF/RF adapter. I took a couple shots with the R5/Tamron and 90D/Tamron. Same lighting conditions, same Manual settings. The 90D consistently allowed a much lower ISO setting than the R5 before being severely under exposed. So I found that strange and interesting. Outside in cloudy/overcast conditions the R5 shoots sharp, perfectly focused, and clean with any EF or RF lens I have tried. Even at 1/30, F8, ISO 100. The photos are sharp without any blur from hand holding at that shutter speed. On the 90D with same settings the photos suffer from hand shake blur at that Shutter speed. But just changing the shutter to a hand operated friendly speed on the 90D churned out under exposed images unless I dropped the F down to F4 or lower and upped the shutter speed to 1/250 or higher leaving the ISO below 800. So in short I have no idea what the R5 is programmed to do differently that would cause the ISO to need to be higher than a non mirrorless camera but regardless it’s one of those things you just have to learn the quirks of and adjust your pre programmed brain to adapt to. Those of you that know exactly what settings to choose based on environment will possibly be a little challenged at first. Once you adopt the R5 like learning photography for the first time and ignoring what you may know would be the perfect setup on a mirror DLSR you will adapt to it quickly. Overall this is an amazing camera very much worthy of the price tag attached to it. I wouldn’t go back to a mirror DSLR now that I have seen what this near flagship mirrorless camera can do. But it does make me miss the “simplicity” of the 90D as far as speed of use on the fly changing settings to suit a changing/unexpected lighting condition. If you have an R6 and are considering upgrading I don’t think the gains are worth the price tag. But if you have a 90D or similar crop sensor or 5D full frame I definitely think this is a very worthy upgrade. But then again some of the best photos I have ever taken have been on the likes of the 80D and 90D bodies. It isn’t always the camera that makes the photos pop and leaves the viewer in awe. I guarantee that the older bodies are capable of absolutely flawless and perfect photos. In the hands of someone who knows how to shoot in manual and choose every setting you would do just as well with an older camera. The difference here is most noticeable in wildlife photography and action shots. None of my landscape photography is so far advanced compared to a high end DSLR. If you only shoot urban, architecture, street, landscapes and don’t use the AF face or eye detection you could be happy with any high end Canon from the last 8 years. But if you shoot birds, sports, wildlife the R5 is by far the superior camera. Would I buy it again? Absolutely. Will I sell or stick the 90D on a shelf to collect dust? No. I’ll still use it for certain purposes. Because truly it’s better at some things the R5 simply isn’t made for. If you are on the fence about upgrading from DSLR or from a lower mirrorless body take the leap and buy the R5. Just don’t expect to still be the pro you think you are in the first 100 photos.
I have owned Nikon and Canon camera gear for a very long time, while starting out on a Pentax MX, the manual workhorse that was a joy to run film through. My first digital was a Nikon D70, which I still own and use. But... then I decided to retire from my other life as a designer and marketer and focus on photography as a career. After a lot of investigation and testing, and reading, I chose the R5. This is a beast of a camera that can do pretty much everything. I shoot it mainly manual, but occasionally mount it to a gimbal, where the cameras excellent auto focus really shines. I also shoot frequently with remote operation, which this does easily and without fuss. I also do a fair amount of bracketing, which the R5 does with just one shutter release press. The ... MoreI have owned Nikon and Canon camera gear for a very long time, while starting out on a Pentax MX, the manual workhorse that was a joy to run film through. My first digital was a Nikon D70, which I still own and use. But... then I decided to retire from my other life as a designer and marketer and focus on photography as a career. After a lot of investigation and testing, and reading, I chose the R5. This is a beast of a camera that can do pretty much everything. I shoot it mainly manual, but occasionally mount it to a gimbal, where the cameras excellent auto focus really shines. I also shoot frequently with remote operation, which this does easily and without fuss. I also do a fair amount of bracketing, which the R5 does with just one shutter release press. The viewfinder display and rear display are excellent, with a loupe magnification feature that makes manual focus a pleasure. I also love the ability to use the cameras auto-focus reference in the manual focus mode, as it provide a very quick initial focus, that needs but minor touch up, mainly to control hyperfocal distance. Being able to move the focus point anywhere makes this a very easy process as well. Overall, this is by far the best, most enjoyable camera I have owned, and has allowed me to produce quality work, painlessly. My only one jab at this camera is the RF lens mount. There are not enough available lenses in this format, and I am not wild about adapters to run EF lenses. As it is, the RF lenses in the L quality range are just too expensive, and the availability of lenses for RF mounts is way behind the EF - in both affordability as well as available options. I believe this will improve over time.
I replaced my Canon R with a Canon R6 which was generally excellent. However I returned the R6 and purchased the R5. The primary driver for this was the ability to shoot bird and wildlife photos and crop in while retaining excellent detail. Both the R5 and R6 have superb eye autofocus for animals making it possible to achieve stunning wildlife photos. Personally I often can not get that close to a bird or animal and the ability to crop-in with sufficient detail is the difference between a great photo and one that is not usable. Another advantage of the R5 is the ability to store and retain your preferred video settings. The Canon R6 will default back to 1080 video every time you switch back to photos which is a problem if you want to shift rapidly between 4K video ... MoreI replaced my Canon R with a Canon R6 which was generally excellent. However I returned the R6 and purchased the R5. The primary driver for this was the ability to shoot bird and wildlife photos and crop in while retaining excellent detail. Both the R5 and R6 have superb eye autofocus for animals making it possible to achieve stunning wildlife photos. Personally I often can not get that close to a bird or animal and the ability to crop-in with sufficient detail is the difference between a great photo and one that is not usable. Another advantage of the R5 is the ability to store and retain your preferred video settings. The Canon R6 will default back to 1080 video every time you switch back to photos which is a problem if you want to shift rapidly between 4K video and photo modes. I believe the R6 Mk 2 has added custom modes for video and fixed this issue. Finally the R5's viewfinder and back screen have more resolution than the R6 which was noticeable and helpful to me. I used to keep cameras about 6 years and hope to retain the R5 that long. I felt the R5 offered the features and longevity of use that I was looking for. I'll close with my personal view on cameras which I have been using over 50 years. All major camera manufacturers are making superb cameras these days. There is really no need switch systems these days. If you have quality legacy Canon, Sony, Nikon, etc lens, I would select a camera based on your useable lens inventory. Canon has a massive legacy of professional used EF class which provides a low cost alternative to cheaper 3rd party glass. There new RF glass is extremely good as well.
I have been using Canon cameras for 35 years. The R6 is the best technologically equipped camera I have ever used. It takes the best photographs I have ever taken. Paired with an RF lens, it's next-level photography, nothing else is better equipped to do what this camera does. The problem? Canon shrunk the body size of this camera so much that it causes carpal tunnel in my right wrist. On the MKIV, my entire hand fit perfectly on the camera, without a grip added. On the R6, the camera is so much smaller that my pinky doesn't fit on the grip. I have to buy a $360 battery grip and $120 smallrig cage to make it fit my hand properly, to the point where it doesn't injure my wrist, causing carpal tunnel. Canon's whole premise of reducing the camera size was to make it ... MoreI have been using Canon cameras for 35 years. The R6 is the best technologically equipped camera I have ever used. It takes the best photographs I have ever taken. Paired with an RF lens, it's next-level photography, nothing else is better equipped to do what this camera does. The problem? Canon shrunk the body size of this camera so much that it causes carpal tunnel in my right wrist. On the MKIV, my entire hand fit perfectly on the camera, without a grip added. On the R6, the camera is so much smaller that my pinky doesn't fit on the grip. I have to buy a $360 battery grip and $120 smallrig cage to make it fit my hand properly, to the point where it doesn't injure my wrist, causing carpal tunnel. Canon's whole premise of reducing the camera size was to make it more portable and more lightweight, mission accomplished, but they made it so small that it causes injury in the user (this was designed for smaller-framed asian hands, not larger hands), and you need to add a battery grip and cage to not get injured, and this makes the camera larger and heavier than it would have been if they had just left it the same size at the MKIV. With the grip, it barely fits in my camera bags or pelican cases. Canon doesn't really care too much about this either, they offered me $36 off a battery grip to make up for this, which they don't even have in stock (everyone else has it in stock). So why am i using a canon mirrorless camera? To get injured? No thanks. I'm looking for another camera manufacturer after 35 years of being in love with canon.
I switched to filming with DSLRs in 2010 with the Canon EOS 7D. Given how much we've put that camera and its cousins through their paces in the years since, it's easy to forget what an exhilarating time that was. Sure the cameras had their shortcomings: limited features, poor compression, wanting codecs... But that was largely offset by huge gains in freedom and room to experiment.All these years later, working with Canon C cameras, I do miss the excitement (and discrete profile) of shooting with those older cameras. I have watched Canon play around with Mirrorless to interesting results with the R line, and finally they unveiled this.It's been a while since I've felt excited or free holding a camera, but it certainly has been the case with this one ever since I ... MoreI switched to filming with DSLRs in 2010 with the Canon EOS 7D. Given how much we've put that camera and its cousins through their paces in the years since, it's easy to forget what an exhilarating time that was. Sure the cameras had their shortcomings: limited features, poor compression, wanting codecs... But that was largely offset by huge gains in freedom and room to experiment.All these years later, working with Canon C cameras, I do miss the excitement (and discrete profile) of shooting with those older cameras. I have watched Canon play around with Mirrorless to interesting results with the R line, and finally they unveiled this.It's been a while since I've felt excited or free holding a camera, but it certainly has been the case with this one ever since I took it out of the box. The form factor is phenomenal, overheating issues with its brethren have been dealt with, and it is a highly intuitive piece of machinery that yields magnificent images.The dual OS makes it the best of both worlds in my case. No compromise in either field - save for a lag time to switch between modes that is more than worth the options. The cinema mode is exactly what anyone used to that line of cameras should expect, and it means you can customize up to 13 buttons differently depending on your operating mode. I have seen a few reviewers lament the supposed schizophrenic nature of this camera, but I applaud for separating modes, because it assumes - rightly one would hope at this price point - that the owner is serious about the respective modes, and not just a casual video shooter.As all reviewers have pointed out, the electronic EVF and high specs mean it chews through batteries twice as fast as the likes of a 5DmkII in photo mode, and eats them up in video mode. RAW 8K - which looks sumptuous - will eat up your batteries, something I see many users have found practical ways of circumventing through external power sources.The video performance is breathtaking. Not only do the XAVC formats continue the robust tradition of the camera's forebears, with very usable 4K 120fps to boot, but the RAW opens worlds of possibilities. You can either go 8K in full frame, 6K in super35 mode, or a stunning 3K in super16, opening up interesting options to use C-mount glass for Bolexes with stunning image quality and color depth. I hope to see more filmmakers playing around with this mode. The only black mark on this one is the HDMI port, the hated micro-HDMI that all A7S series users have come to loathe. Nothing the smart use of a cage can't protect you against but an annoyance nonetheless.So stock up on batteries and join the party. This camera might just be THE ONE!
