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- For example ruggedness. What are the drop test results with phones? We all know if you drop the phone and it hits the corner just right your screen is a bust.

- A lot of the high end phones with edge to edge glass have metal backs. This allows them to be more rigid, especially when glued together as they are. On the other hand the canon screens (the casing) are plastic. Probably chosen since it wouldn"t feel cold to the touch... weight, and other considerations too.

- And then you have the business choice. A consolidated design that can be used across multiple bodies to keep cost down. Once they have a design/product, it has a certain set product life time... canon will keep that going for as long as possible. They might make changes and tweaks, but they won"t simply launch a full redesign campaign just like that. It takes time, money, logistics, supply chain etc etc to do such a thing.

I don"t exactly disagree about wasted real-estate. But in situations like this I always have a look at other products from other manufacturers. Sony, nikon, fuji... etc. ALL OF THEM converged to a similar design regarding bezels/glass-to-screen designs. That to me is telling as an engineer. You might have initial notions of what you can achieve, but when everything is considered you might end up with a similar design considering that all of them ended up in a similar situation.

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The R has a dedicated rear LCD screen protector from GGS brand, and you can use the one that fits the M5 as well (I had one installed), but neither is compatible with the R5 and R6.

Because Canon loves to make life difficult for its users, and once again changed the frame layout. On the R, the wider strip was on the right, on the M5 it was on the left (which is why you can use the M5 rear LCD screen protector with the R because you just need to flip it over), and on the R5 and R6 this wider strip is at the bottom.

Before a dedicated to R5 rear LCD screen protector from GGS brand appears on the market, maybe try a dedicated rear LCD screen protector for the R model from JJC brand.

SmallRig Screen Protector for Canon EOS R3/R5/R5 C 3674 is designed to protect the screen from fingerprints, water spray, dust, and scratches. You can easily paste the protector on the screen via electrostatic adsorption once you align it to the edges of the screen without leaving bubbles. With a 0.4 mm ultra-thin design, which allows for natural, touch-accurate control. The screen protector has 2.5D arc-rounded edges that blend in well with the screen and allow for a more native look and feel. Besides, the package includes glass films, microfiber cloth, alcohol wipes as well as dust absorber. This screen protector offers 9H hardness and the best protection with its IK03 shockproof standard.

When I upgraded to a Canon EOS R5 last year, I knew it was going to be an excellent camera and quite a step up from my DSLR, but I was completely unprepared for just how monumental a leap forward it would be. As companies continue to push the technological boundaries and announce new mirrorless options, here are five reasons why the R5 is still king in 2022.

It’s no secret that the autofocus system in Canon’s new mirrorless cameras is one of the best on the market. But it’s hard to describe how good the system is until one experiences it firsthand. Out of the box, the autofocus is almost flawless, and after spending time some time tweaking the settings, it becomes near perfect. This holds whether using the camera in still or video mode, and it has revolutionized the way I think about autofocus and the way I shoot. As a headshot and portrait photographer, knowing that the camera will nail the focus every time, especially with the added benefit of eye-tracking, has been extremely liberating. In hindsight, I didn’t realize how much time and energy I spent worrying about focus with my older camera, and I have found my compositions are easier to accomplish and more creative because this barrier has been removed. The same principle holds whether in or out of my studio and also using video. As I use the camera more, my confidence in the autofocus grows too.

Without getting into the debate over the viability of DSLRs, let me just say that I was skeptical when the EOS R was launched a few years back, and as a life-long Canon DSLR and SLR shooter, the whole idea did not interest me. The smaller size of the camera coupled with the idea of abandoning my optical viewfinder made me wait to see what else Canon had up their sleeves. And I am glad that I waited.

The R5, within the first hour of using it, made me a believer not only in mirrorless cameras but in EVFs and LCDs. Regarding the LCD, I intuitively started to use the touchscreen for everything from menu selections, to autofocus point selection, to composition, and review. The LCD on my DSLR, on the other hand, was only a review screen, but on the R5, it’s become an important part of my process. The touch response works well, and navigating the menus and other options has become much easier.

Although the LCD is great, it"s the EVF that has impressed me the most. I initially dreaded the idea of an EVF since most of my work is done in the studio. I thought the EVF would not be as good as an optical viewfinder in a situation where I didn’t want an exposure preview, and boy, was I wrong! The EVF is so good that I forget I"m looking at a screen. Just as with the LCD screen, the EVF has not hindered me in any way and has also improved my workflow.

Having tried an EOS R about a year ago, I didn’t like the camera for several reasons, but mostly for the ergonomics and changes in the dials from Canon"s previous cameras. The omission of the multi-controller and the smaller size of the camera were the biggest turnoffs for me. I initially thought the R5 would be ergonomically similar to the EOS R, which was another reason I waited to upgrade. Once again, I was glad to be wrong. The ergonomics of the R5 are near perfect, especially if you are coming from a Canon DSLR. It’s a bit smaller than my 5D Mark III, but most of the removed bulk is where the prism would be, which means the body is about the same size. The grip and build quality are top-notch and an improvement over the 5D series cameras.

The R5"s excellent ergonomics combine with an intuitive button and menu layout to create a camera that is almost flawless in operation. Every button and dial has been thoughtfully placed in such a way that it makes using the camera easy and truly enjoyable. The high customizability of the dials and menus also add to what can only be described as a near-perfect user experience. The menus are straightforward, something Canon has been known for, and although there are a few small quirks to the menu and dial operation, as a tool for a professional, the operation of the R5 can’t be beaten.

It"s so easy for us as photographers to get lost in the weeds of tech details when discussing our favorite gear, but at the end of the day, it"s all about image quality. And, this is where the R5 truly shines.

Although I have owned the R5 for about six months, I have not purchased an R series lens as of the writing of this article. Initially, my decision was based on cost, but I quickly realized that my EF lenses work quite flawlessly on the new body. All of my impressions mentioned above regarding the autofocus have been made using older EF lenses, primarily a 50mm f/1.4, 70-200mm f/2.8 (non IS version), and 24mm f/1.4. When Canon announced a new lens mount, I was upset like many others at the thought of having to purchase an entirely new series of lenses. Initially, I felt like the EF lens adaptor would be a band-aid until people migrated to the new lenses, but again, I was wrong. My EF lenses perform much better than they did on my 5D Mark III, and although I will eventually upgrade them, I see no drawbacks to using older lenses for the foreseeable future. Plus, the fact that Canon took care to make sure legacy lenses not only work but work well on the new system impresses me on many levels.

At the end of the day, it"s all about image quality. And this is where the R5 truly shines. The 45-megapixel sensor provides a ton of detail, excellent performance at high ISOs, and accurate color rendition. Check out the straight-out-of-camera image of Brandon above taken with the R5 and a 50mm f/1.4 lens, using an LED daylight panel as fill, and two LED light sticks in a split pattern. The color transitions and skin tones look great even without editing.

There are many other reasons to love the R5, but if I listed them all this would be a very long article! I would like to add one final thought about the R5: Although I think it would be silly to say that a camera can make one a better photographer, I will say that the R5 has reduced some of the barriers that stood between me and capturing images, allowing me to concentrate on my subject and artistic vision in a greater way while making the process a lot of fun. And until it is dethroned by another Canon camera or a model from another brand, in my book, the EOS R5 is still king.

In today’s post, I’m going to provide a review of the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera from a professional travel photography viewpoint. I’m going to share my experiences using the camera in the real world, including both what I like about it and things I think could be improved.

Some background before we begin. I’m a full time professional travel photographer, and I’ve been a long time Canon user. My first ever SLR camera was a Canon, the Canon AE-1. Since then I have used a variety of Canon cameras, with my workhorses for the last few years being a pair of Canon 6Ds.

These offered everything I needed from a travel camera – good performance in a range of light conditions, a relatively low weight (for a DSLR anyway!), and an easy to use interface. It’s also worth mentioning that I think Canon users have access to some of the best lenses on the market.

I’d also add that I’m not beholden to Canon. We also have a Panasonic micro four thirds camera, as well as a Sony RX100 compact camera, and I’ve used some of the Sony a6xxx series as well. My wife has also had a Nikon DSLR.

Today though, I’m going to be talking about the Canon EOS R5, which I bought to replace one of my Canon 6Ds. So I will be comparing it with that, as well as Canon’s most recent 5 series DSLR, the 5D Mark IV, which the R5 essentially replaces.

I should also note that when Canon released the R5 they also released the Canon EOS R6, which is a similar camera at a lower price point. It shares many of the same features, so this review may also be useful for those considering that camera as well. A newer version of the R6, the R6 Mark II has also since been released.

This review is going to be purely from my perspective as a travel photographer, using the camera for still photography. Whilst this camera is reportedly fantastic for video, I don’t do much video work, so this Canon EOS R5 review won’t be covering the video-only features in any depth.

The Canon EOS R5 is a mirrorless full frame camera. If you want to know what that means, see my guide to using a mirrorless camera which covers the concepts of a mirrorless camera, and what sets it apart from other cameras on the market.

First, although the EOS R5 supports USB-C charging via a PD compatible charger, Canon doesn’t supply a compatible charger in the box. However, you can buy a Canon PD-E1 power adaptor as an additional accessory if you want to charge the LP-E6NH battery in the camera.

So I need a camera that is capable in a wide range of scenarios. It also needs to be able to stand up to the elements for outdoor shoots, and to be reasonably portable as I’m going to be traveling with it and carrying it around all day. That weight factor was one of the main reasons I had originally chose the Canon 6D over the Canon 5D series many years ago.

I’ll be honest, the autofocus system was one of the main reasons I chose to upgrade to the new Canon EOS R5 from the 6D. For daytime landscape photography this wasn’t a big deal of course as there’s not a lot of subject movement to worry about, and I’m usually shooting at a fairly wide depth of field in good light.

There are a range of autofocus options on the R5. The most impressive is the subject detection autofocus, which can automatically identify and lock onto people, animals and vehicles. It will do this in as little as 0.05 seconds. For people and animals, the system will lock onto their eyes if it can find them, otherwise it will lock onto a head or body.

As a reminder, the 6D has 11 focus points. The 5D Mark IV has 61 focus points. The R5 somewhat ups the ante, with 5,940 focus points! That’s a lot of focus choice.

Whichever focus system you use, the R5 will lock focus across most of the viewfinder at superhuman speed, and it even supports focusing with lenses that have a maximum aperture up to f/22. For comparison, the 6D autofocus system wouldn’t focus on a lens with a maximum aperture larger than f/5.6. Even the lauded 5D Mark IV tapped out at lenses up to f/8.

In terms of available light required to focus, the R5 can focus in light levels of -6EV. That means you can attain focus even in a landscape at night lit solely by half a moon, or when using high strength neutral density filters. By comparison, the 6D I was shooting with had a low light focus capability of -3EV, which was considered impressive at the time. That’s roughly the light available at night under a full moon, and the same as the 5D Mark IV which also focused down to -3EV.

Basically, if you like astrophotography, low light photography, or shooting with a neutral density filter, the R5 (and R6) autofocus system is going to work great for you.

It is worth mentioning that whilst I have raved about the subject detection autofocus system on the R5, it is not infallible. This is particularly the case when shooting subjects that the camera isn’t that familiar with. For example, shooting wildlife in East Africa, it did occasionally decide that the blade of grass in front of the rhino was the subject rather than the rhino. Or that the leopard’s spots were the eye, rather than the actual eye.

Of course, you can also assign and move the focus point manually with the focus point, or use the touchscreen to select a subject to track. Personally I’ve assigned the DOF button on the front of the camera to a centre focus point. This gives me the best of both worlds, as I use back button focusing for subject / eye tracking, and the DOF button for centre point focusing.

When you’re looking through the viewfinder, you can set up the camera so you can use your right thumb on the touchscreen to move the focus point. So if the camera selects the wrong subject, you can easily override it. This is similar to a system I used in the Panasonic GX8 which I thought was very clever, and I’m thrilled it’s made it into the EOS R5 as it is so intuitive to use.

The R5, and its sibling the Canon R6, were Canon’s first cameras to be released with a built in in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) system. For years, Canon has pushed the message that in-body image stabilisation wasn’t really required, because lens based stabilisation was good enough.

It turns out though that with pretty much every other manufacturer out there releasing cameras with in-body image stabilisation, Canon couldn’t ignore the trend any more.

Not wanting to do things by halves, the system that Canon developed for IBIS is truly spectacular. It offers up to 8 stops of stabilisation when combined with a supported lens. In theory, that means that if you can hand-hold your lens at 1/250th of a second, you should be able to get the same sharp results at 1 second!

Of course, there are a lot of variables to consider, not least of which is that you only get the full 8 stops of stabilisation on the R5 with specific RF lenses.

However, for my other Canon EF lenses which aren’t stabilised, including a 100mm f/2.8 macro and 85mm f/1.8 portrait lens, it’s fantastic to be able to shoot these at lower shutter speeds if necessary.

Definitely do not discount your EF lenses, as the R5 is capable of breathing new life into them. I’ve found I can hand hold non-stabilised EF lenses up to four stops slower than usual with the IBIS system enabled. You are also future proofed when and if you choose to buy RF glass.

The Canon 6D I am used to using has a maximum burst speed of a fairly lacklustre 4.4 frames per second. That means that when you press and hold the shutter button, the camera will take around four images every second.

The EOS R5 has a rather more impressive burst speed than my 6D and even the 5D Mark IV. It can do up to 12 frames per second with the mechanical shutter, and 20 frames per second with the electronic shutter.

If you use older batteries, batteries with a lower charge, unsupported lenses, or have features like WiFi enabled, the mechanical burst speed will be slower. The camera makes this clear to you via different colored icons. A green “H+” on the view screen means you’re going to get the 12fps. This icon changes to white and loses the “+” if higher speeds are not possible.

The EOS R5 has a mode that was new to me, known as “Fv”, or Flexible value mode. This was first introduced with the EOS R mirrorless camera, and is also on the R5 and R6.

For most professional photographers, the cost of their lens collection is usually higher than the cost of their camera bodies. Changing brands means investing in a new set of lenses, and this was one of the main reasons I have stuck with Canon for so long.

Whilst many of my peers were jumping ship and moving to brands like Sony, I continued to hold out hope that someday Canon would release a mirrorless system that would let me continue to use my existing lenses which I have grown to love, whilst also providing sufficient upgrades to make the investment worth it.

The Canon EOS R5 does use a new mount, first introduced on the Canon EOS R, the RF mount. The lens mount is what the lens attaches to on the camera, and as well as being a mechanical attachment, it’s also where the electronic communication between the lens and body happens.

So you can’t just take an EF or EF-S lens and attach it directly to an RF mount camera like the R5. You need a lens adaptor, specifically this RF mount adaptor.

Traditionally, lens adaptors have a bit of a negative reputation. This is usually because they are most commonly used to adapt lenses from one camera system onto another camera system, say from a Canon camera to a Sony camera. This usually has the downside that the lens ends up performing more slowly due to the electronics interface needing to translate from one brand to another.

I can confirm that the Canon EF-EOS R mount adaptor does not have these issues. It is really just an electronics passthrough for the EF to RF lens mount, and it is otherwise just empty air which moves the EF lenses further away from the sensor to emulate the space the mirror in a DSLR takes up.

Performance of my EF lenses on my R5 has been stellar. In fact, I’d say it’s even better than on 6D, because you get the benefits of that lightning fast autofocus system and in-body image stabilisation.

Naturally, all Canon’s EF and even EF-S lenses are supported. Note that the EF-S lenses will produce cropped images as if they were on an APS-C sensor. This means you have access to a massive library of lenses as you can use the EF lenses with the help of the adaptor as well as the RF lenses.

In addition, third party lenses from the likes of Sigma and Tamron which are designed for the EF or EF-S mount will also work. I’ve not tried these as I don’t have any third-party lenses, but I have heard from other photographers using them on the R5 and R6 with no issues.

Canon’s high-end cameras have, for a long time, not had a screen that moves. The main reason given for this has been that it is harder to weather seal a screen that flips out.

So the 6D and the 5D Mark IV both have a static rear screen. As they are primarily designed to be used with the viewfinder, this has not been a huge omission.

However, with a mirrorless camera, the experience is the same between the viewfinder and the rear-screen in terms of what you see. Both are electronic displays. As such, Canon has finally implemented a screen that flips out, which massively adds to the usability of the rear-view screen. It’s also fully touch-enabled, which makes flipping through menus a breeze (although you can keep using buttons if you prefer).

A flip out screen that rotates is wonderful for many reasons. For low-angle shots, you can flip the screen out and look down at it without having to contort your body to see what you’re doing. In crowds, you can hold the camera over your head and flip the screen so it’s pointing down as you. When you’re shooting on a tripod that isn’t quite high enough, like many travel tripods, you can flip the screen out and look down at it instead of bending over and breaking your back.

The touchscreen also adds some really useful features. As well as the aforementioned option to pick a focus point when looking through the viewfinder by dragging your thumb around the screen, you can just touch a point on the screen in normal mode to pick a focus point.

A moving touch screen is perhaps not enough of a reason to upgrade to this camera from something like the 6D, but it is definitely a very nice feature to have.

The R5 isn’t my first experience with an electronic viewfinder. I’ve used them on a variety of cameras, from a Sony NEX 6 through to mirrorless cameras from Panasonic and others.

I’m pleased to report this is absolutely not the case with the R5. The electronic viewfinder is big and bright thanks to the OLED tech powering it, and the 5.76 million dots mean that you see all the detail you need to see.

The electronic viewfinder only comes on when you hold your eye up to it, in order to save battery life. It’s worth noting that using the electronic viewfinder uses more battery life than using the rear screen, something I’ll cover later on in this review.

As noted above, battery life on the R5 isn’t exactly spectacular. However, this is offset by the fact that it is compatible with older Canon batteries. So whilst the Canon comes with a higher power LP-E6NH battery, it will still work with older LP-E6N and even LP-E6 batteries.

Personally, I have gotten through three batteries in a single day of primarily wildlife shooting, but that’s using the camera quite intensively and taking over 1,000 images as well as a lot of screen use watching wildlife. For landscape photography, the battery does last somewhat longer.

On my Canon 6D, I ran a custom third party firmware called Magic Lantern. This added a number of features, notably for me an intervalometer and a bulb timer. This saved me from having to use an external bit of hardware for these features, which was one less thing to carry around.

Thankfully, Canon has realised that things like a built-in intervalometer and a bulb timer should just be features that a camera’s software has included, and these are included in the R5. It also has support for focus stacking and HDR images (including the option to save the original files).

Canon’s solution is to have a little cover that flips down over the sensor when the camera is powered off, which you can enable or disable in the menu options. This helps stop dust getting on the sensor, and is one of those really obvious solutions that makes you wonder why other brands haven’t done the same.

One thing to be aware of if you are coming from a DSLR is that you need to get used to putting your lens cap on the lens when not in use. On a DSLR, the light from the lens is bounced out through the viewfinder. On a mirrorless camera, the light is always hitting the sensor or, in the case of the R5, the sensor cover. This is quite a delicate bit of kit, and direct sunlight focused through a powerful lens can damage it over time.

The 45MP sensor on the R5 captures RAW files that are around 45MB -50MB in size. Over time this definitely adds up, and whilst storage is cheap, that doesn’t mean I want to keep buying hard drives and paying extra for cloud storage.

Canon’s solution is a new compressed RAW format, known as CRAW. This still offers the 45MP resolution, but it compresses the image files. This is a lossy compression, so in theory some image quality is lost. The resulting files are around 22MB – 30MB.

The EOS R5 is a hugely versatile camera which works well in a range of scenarios, from landscape photography through to event, portrait, action, and wildlife photography. It’s also an incredibly capable video camera.

To start with, nearly every button on the R5 can have its function changed. So you can set up a button to trigger eye focus tracking, and one for centre point focus. You can switch dial directions for dialling in settings like aperture, ISO, and shutter speed, and you can change which dials change which setting.

Obviously I can’t wrap up my thoughts on the great things about the R5 without mentioning image quality. I find the image quality, dynamic range, and ISO performance on this camera to be fantastic. However, at this price point that should be a given rather than a positive.

For me, the main thing is that the camera produces fantastic images in a range of conditions, that the noise performance at high ISO is good thanks to the dual gain sensor, and that the files it produces have room for lots of manoeuvrability in post processing. The R5 delivers fully on all those counts based on my experience. It is a camera I can rely on to do the job of capturing the images I want

Coming from the EOS 6D, a camera which was released in 2012, you might think I would find little to fault with a camera that was released eight years later. In general you would be right, but there are definitely a few things I have found aren’t that great about the R5. Here they are.

Now, a built-in GPS obviously has downsides. It eats into the battery, and obviously it adds to the weight and cost of the camera. So I can sort of understand why Canon would leave it out as I suspect it’s a bit of a niche feature.

Another option I could try would be to pick up Canon’s external GPS tagging unit, the GP-E2. This interfaces with the camera via the flash hot shoe and would solve the problem. But it’s another thing to buy and remember to pack, charge, and turn-on.

That beautiful rear screen and electronic viewfinder are very impressive, but powering them definitely requires a significant amount of power. Add in in-body image stabilisation and the energy required to juice up that bogglingly fast autofocus system, and you are looking at a camera which eats batteries for breakfast.

The EOS R5 is rated for 490 shots if you use the rear display, and only 320 shots if you use the viewfinder. And that’s only if you are using those in power saving modes. If you ramp up the refresh rate to its full performance, which you’ll want to do for fast moving subjects, the camera will punish you by dropping to a battery life of 320 on the rear screen and only 220 if you use the viewfinder. Honestly, that is awful.

With my 6D I’d easily be able to do a day or two or photography on one battery charge. With the R5, I’m yet to finish a full day without having to swap batteries at least once, and sometimes two or three times.

The bad news is that the new battery, the LP-E6NH, is rather expensive. The good news is that the R5 is backward compatible with the previous generations of Canon batteries, including the LP-E6N and even the LP-E6. So all my 6D batteries still work.

Instead, I have to either customise existing buttons, use the touch screen interface, or get used to pressing a sequence of buttons. It didn’t take long for me to get used to it, but it certainly wasn’t a question of picking it up and being able to get the most out of it straight away.

If you purchase this camera, or any new camera really, set some time aside to practice with it before heading on an important shoot. With the R5 in particular, you will want to spend time getting used to the various autofocus modes, and learning how to override them to select a focus point if necessary.

There’s no denying it, the Canon EOS R5 is an expensive camera. The retail price of the camera is $3899 / £4299, and right now prices are pretty similar across the main online camera sellers likeAmazon.com, B&H Photo, Adorama and Wex Photo Video.

It’s also worth remembering that you’re just buying a camera body. If you want some lenses to go with that camera, you’re looking at quite a bit more expenditure. A high megapixel camera like the R5 demands high quality glass, and good quality lenses tend to be expensive as well.

Burst mode:Both cameras offer up to 12fps with the mechanical shutter. The R5 & R6 offer up to 20fps with the electronic shutter whilst the R6 Mark II offers up to 40fps with the electronic shutter. The R6 can maintain these burst speeds for longer due to the smaller file sizes

Weather Sealing and Build: Both cameras are weather sealed, with the R5 offering slightly better weather sealing than the R6. In addition, the R5 has a more rugged all magnesium body that makes it a bit tougher and slightly heavier than the R6.

Battery life: The R5 is rated for 320 shots (viewfinder) and 490 shots (rear screen). The R6 is rated for 380 shots (viewfinder) and 510 shots (rear screen). The R6 Mark II is rated for 450 shots (viewfinder) and 760 shots (rear screen)

Dual Pixel Raw:Only the Canon R5 offers dual pixel RAW, which allows the camera to capture depth information and adds some additional post processing options on images, including adjusting micro focus and relighting portraits.

To be honest, the R6 (and its successor the R6 Mark II) is a fantastic camera. Canon has been known in the past to reduce the features of their lower priced cameras in order to differentiate them, but the standout features of the R5 like image stabilization and the autofocus system are exactly the same between the cameras. In some ways (battery life, low-light autofocus, burst depth), the R6 and R6 Mark II even outperform the R5.

Traditionally, higher megapixel sensors have also tended to perform worse in low light and at higher ISOs. However I can confirm that this is definitely not the case with the R5, which performs admirably in low light. It produces perfectly usable images all the way up to 12800 ISO in my experience, and you can even push to higher ISOs if you really must.

Next, the size and weight. Many users thinking about switching to mirrorless from a DSLR system will likely have a reduced size and weight compared to a DSLR as a reason. And this can often be the case. However, whilst the EOS R5 is smaller and lighter than something like the EOS 5D Mark IV, it is by no means a small camera.

Here are some comparisons against my Canon EOS 6D, with the R5 on the left and the 6D on the right. As you can see, it’s a bit smaller, but it’s not a massive difference.

In terms of weight, the EOS R5 with card and battery comes in at 738g / 26oz. By comparison, my 6D is 770g / 27.1oz. However, as I have to use the EF-RF adaptor, which weight 110g (3.88oz), overall the R5 ends up weighing a bit more.

That said, once you add a decent lens to any full frame mirrorless camera, you’re really not going to notice a few ounces difference in body weight. Personally I love the size and feel of the R5. It doesn’t feel cramped in my hands and I can easily get to all the buttons.

I would say that if you are looking for a camera that can handle pretty much every type of photography, this is it. I waited for a long time for Canon to release a camera that was compelling enough to justify an upgrade from my 6D, and I firmly believe the R5 is it. I’d also say it’s worth the upgrade from the 5D Mark IV, although this will of course depend on what you are shooting and whether the features are worth it for you.

Even though I won’t be using the 8K video features for the most part, I still firmly believe the R5 was worth the price. The autofocus, all round performance, and compatibility with all my existing lenses means it was definitely worth it for me.

If you are just getting into photography or don’t need the higher megapixel count or 8K video, then I would suggest that the Canon EOS R6 Mark II would also be superb. This has nearly all the same features as the R5, but with a 24.1MP sensor and a slightly less weather sealed body. It even has a better battery life, improved autofocus system and faster burst rate. I’d suggest most users will be more than happy with it. It also comes at a much lower price tag!

If you’re trying to decide between the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 and wondering about the real-world difference between 45MP and 20MP, it’s not as great as you might think. Here is the same image shot from the same location with the same lens on my 6D and R5 to show you the difference.

As you can see, the 45MP sensor does give you a bit more latitude when it comes to really cropping in, and the image at the equivalent zoom is obviously sharper on the R5. Of course, this isn’t an apples to apples comparison, as I’m comparing an 8 year old sensor to something brand new.

Depending on what you are looking for in a camera, there are a few alternatives to the Canon EOS R5 on the market today. These are all full frame mirrorless cameras. The main contenders are:

If you are a Canon user with a good collection of glass, and you don’t need the higher megapixel count of the R5, then I would suggest the Canon EOS R6 Mark II would be a fantastic choice.

It has nearly all the strengths of the R5, including the spectacular autofocus system and in body image stabilisation, but at a much more reasonable price point.

You have a number of options for where to buy the Canon EOS R5. The best place and where it is available is going to depend on where you live. Supplies were limited in 2020, but it is now available in many camera shops around the world.

If you are in the UK, I’d also recommend checking out Wex Photo Video. This is where I purchased my EOS R5 body. I purchased my RF lens adapter mount on B&H as it was not available in the UK or elsewhere in Europe at the time.

Overall I’m going to give the Canon EOS R5 4.8/5. It is a fantastic camera that works well in the majority of scenarios, making it a real work horse for photographers of all genres.

But overall, this is an excellent bit of equipment that should last you for years to come. If you are a Canon user who has been waiting to make the move from a DSLR to mirrorless, this is the camera that should convince you now is the time to do so.

That just about wraps up my Canon EOS R5 review. Before you go, I wanted to share some more resources that you might find useful in your photography journey.

If you’ve tried out this camera, would love to hear your own thoughts below! If you have any questions about the Canon EOS R5 or about selecting a mirrorless camera in general, just pop them in the comments below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Protects your camera’s LCD while preserving touch screen functions. It is easily applied through static adhesion – no messy adhesives! Special multi-coatings make this shield highly resistant to water, oil, fingerprints, and nose prints. It is constructed of hardened optical shatter-proof glass for maximum damage protection.

An LCD screen protector is similar to using a protection filter on a lens. That makes a lot of sense. And with that thought in mind ProMaster has developed a new LCD screen shield by carefully examining the attributes of a great filter and the unique needs of an LCD protector. The all-new ProMaster Crystal Touch Screen Shields are so well featured, they earn ProMaster Professional status.

Crystal Touch is constructed of hardened optical glass. It is not a film or a piece of plastic. It offers maximum protection for a camera’s LCD screen. It is also one of the easiest screen protectors to apply. Following the instructions, it is easy to apply Crystal Touch with no air bubbles, dirt, or fingerprint issues. Each Crystal Touch includes an application kit for cleaning the camera’s LCD and applying the shield. It uses static adhesion to avoid messy glues, which allow the shield to be easy to apply and to remove. The 4-step instructions are easy to follow. You really need to open one up and apply it to a camera to truly appreciate how well it goes on!

Many of today’s cameras use a touch screen for camera menu operations including focus point selection. Crystal touch works with touch screens and maintains all of these functions! Not all screen shields can make this claim. Finally, all Crystal Touch Screen Shields have special optically clear coatings applied, which resist moisture, oil, and dirt. This helps to give the photographer a clear view of the LCD.

With the EOS R5, Canon"s extremely-feature-laden, high-performance 5-series has arrived in the R-series mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) lineup.

The lens makes a huge difference in the overall performance of the camera, and Canon"s RF lenses have proven very impressive, reason alone to buy into the Canon EOS R-series cameras.

At that time, a conjecture was that based on 8k DCI being 8,192 pixels wide with a 3:2 aspect ratio placing the vertical pixel dimension at 5,461 pixels, the R5"s minimum possible resolution should be 44.7 megapixels.

That number held solid, with the R5"s new Canon Dual Pixel CMOS imaging sensor resolution spec rounding off at an even 45 megapixels, a very high number.ModelFOVCFSensorPixel SizePixels/MegapixelsViewfinderDLA*

More specifically, higher resolution magnifies things you don"t want to see, including:Lens aberrations (high-quality lenses will make the best use of the resolution available, and the Canon RF lenses are R5-ready)

While Canon"s EOS 5Ds and 5Ds R retain a higher pixel count than the R5, the R5 falls not far behind those models, and the R5"s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology alone gives it a substantial advantage over these two DSLR models.

One of the big features of the R5 is its overall fast speed, with the DIGIC X processor playing a key role, aiding dramatically in AF performance and also driving big image quality improvements.

I could argue that either camera is a winner in that competition, but that an argument can be made despite the very sharp 5Ds R image having 5 MP of resolution advantage shows how impressively the R5 is performing.

When photographing still images, the R5 has ISO 100-51200 available in 1/3-stop increments with expandability down to 50 and up to ISO 102400 (ISO 100-25600 in 1/3-stop increments, expandable to 51200 when recording movies)

I immediately dismiss the highest stops as having a too-low SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio), but we were told to expect incredible image quality and dynamic range from the R5.

The Canon RAW-captured noise test images were processed in Canon Digital Photo Professional (DPP) with the Standard Picture Style and Sharpness = "1" (0-10 scale).

Not all situations accommodate ISO 100; noise increases as ISO settings go up, and the R5 delivers excellent image quality at very significantly higher settings.

The additional results were either captured in JPG or RAW format and use Canon"s default USM (Unsharp Mask) strength setting of "4" (too high) or lower settings.

All of Canon"s EOS cameras provide a wide range of noise reduction, sharpness, and other image quality setting adjustments, enabling you to dial the results into perfection.

MSNR is currently available only with JPG output (I would like to see this feature added to Canon"s Digital Photo Pro software for RAW capture processing – perhaps as another HDR preset).

In this comparison featuring similar processing, the Sony camera appears to be retaining more colors, but the Canon camera holds the light cyan color better than the Sony.

In that 2-stop-overexposed comparison, the R5"s dynamic range is clearly superior (keep in mind that the brightest color value is below RGB 255,255,255 in the base exposure).

An interesting and welcomed new EOS image quality feature arriving with the 1D X Mark III and again featured on the R5 is a clarity slider, adjusting the contrast level in mid-tone areas only.

Getting the proper color balance is one of my personal-biggest post-processing challenges, and Canon"s color science makes me look good in this regard.

Lens corrections available in the EOS R5 during image capture are peripheral illumination, chromatic aberration, distortion, and diffraction along with a DLO (Digital Lens Optimizer) feature.

While other camera brands have long included this feature in some of their camera models, Canon makes an impact out of the gate with the up-to eight stops of shake correction this full-frame system provides.

For a very long time, a high percentage of Canon lenses have included in-lens optical image stabilization, and Canon had indicated that the in-lens stabilization is superior in performance compared to in-camera correction.

When using non-IS lenses, camera settings permit IBIS to be always on, similar to Mode 1 found on all Canon image-stabilized lenses or only on for the shot, similar to Mode 3 found on some Canon lenses.

the unsupported R5 (expect the lower resolution R6 to perform well at even longer exposure durations) rendered all 1/5-second images sharp, and most 1/4-second images were sharp.

With the non-stabilized Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens (not RF, again tested on the R5) set to 50mm, the results were similar, collecting a few sharp images at 0.6 and 0.8-seconds.

At R5 introduction, most photographers do not have CFexpress cards (or readers) in their inventory, and CFexpress cards are not inexpensive at this time.

Instead of the not-full-featured small and medium RAW formats Canon formerly offered, CRAW provides full RAW file processing support along with an approximately 40% file size reduction (46% in the above ISO 100 example) over Canon"s already efficient RAW file format size.

Many other factors can affect the maximum continuous frame rate, including the lens model used (see page 452 and 896 in the owner"s manual along with the updated Canon Malaysia list here).

To obtain the best-available buffer capabilities, the EOS R5 was configured to manual mode (no AE time lag) using ISO 100, a 1/8000 shutter speed (no waiting for the shutter operation),

Even at 20 fps, the R5 can capture an impressive over 7 seconds of action when using the CFexpress card, and the 5.5 seconds of 20 fps capture with an SD card is still very good.

With an approximately 50ms shutter lag (approximately 81ms using the mechanical shutter), the R5 is responsive, and also fast is the 1/8000 max shutter speed available.

Camera sounds are recorded using a Tascam DR-07mkII Portable Digital Audio Recorder with record levels set to 50% at -12db gain and positioned 1" behind the rear LCD.

"The EOS R5 [and R6] brings subject detection to a new level – Utilizing Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology, the EOS R5 [and R6] will be capable of making Ultra-High-Speed Autofocus calculations to match its immensely powerful High-Speed Shooting capability of 20 fps.

Detection of Animals will also be possible for the first time in a Canon camera, effectively tracking the whole body, face, or eye of cats, dogs, or birds [and likely other animals] for speed and precision." [Canon USA]

The EOS R5"s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II AF system, with 1,053 AF Areas covering approx. 100% of the frame, an insane up to 5,940 individually selectable AF points covering approx. 90% x 100% of the frame,

The eye AF feature of the EOS R5 works incredibly well, tenaciously keeping eyes in focus with no significant effort on the photographer"s part, even when the subject rapidly changes position in the frame — and even through a fence.

I put the R5"s eye and face (and helmet) detection AF to one of the most challenging tests I encounter: a quarterhorse cantering/galloping toward the camera at frame-filling and closer distances with the shallowest depth of field available provided by the

With the R5 set to people eye priority and the 20 fps continuous high speed+ mode selected, the AF system accurately tracked the rider"s head (when very far away) and eye (when closer) incredibly well as it rapidly bounced up and down, using nearly the entire frame —

When the rider turned back for another pass, the R5"s head detection showed its prowess, accurately determining that a helmet was in the frame and tracking it.

Most review-time-current sensor-based AF systems do not provide cross-sensitive AF point technology, and the R5 can struggle to focus on only perfectly-horizontally-oriented lines of contrast.

With AF calculations being made directly on the imaging sensor (vs. on a separate sensor in a DSLR), AF calibration becomes a greatly-reduced issue, and EOS R5 AF accuracy is excellent, very reliably focusing precisely shot after shot.

With the EOS R5, a menu option permits the variable rate feature to be disabled, linking the focus ring sensitivity directly to the degree of rotation.

In the past, Canon has taken heat for limiting the higher bandwidth video capabilities of its cameras, and I"ve heard them specifically mention that heat was one reason for such omissions.

The EOS R5, one of the latest additions to Canon’s full-frame mirrorless camera line, offers class-leading autofocus with high-resolution and high frame rate video recording options using the maximum width of the full-frame sensor at high bit rates.

Canon has taken several steps to manage the potential for overheating, including:Magnesium alloy was used in the body to dissipate heat away from internal components

In regard to the installation of a fan: The decision not to install a fan within the body was made in order to maintain the EOS R5’s compact size, lightweight construction and weather resistance.

Before recording starts, the EOS R5 and EOS R6 display an estimate of the recordable time based on the current camera temperature and the set recording mode.

Canon has published and included below the approximate recording and estimated recovery times for 23°C / 73°F environments and ensure that the camera will warn users when it is getting too hot.

How can you reduce heat buildup in the EOS R5?Set Overheat Control function to "ON" (default). When the overheat control function is enabled, the movie size and frame rate are automatically changed while the camera is in standby mode to suppress the rise of the internal temperature

Additional reports are indicating that Canon"s numbers are proving at least close to accurate with ambient temperature yielding only minor differences, and my experience is similar.

Those considering the R5 for professional video use must be aware of the serious time limitations heat imposes on the highest-quality recording options.

Canon provided an updated heat recovery chart for the firmware 1.6.0 Auto Power Off Temp. High setting.Resolution and Frame RateWaiting period (minutes)(23°C / 73°F)Approximate maximum recording time after waiting period (minutes)

Made possible by the fast processor and imaging sensor, less rolling shutter effect was promised for the R5 movies, including at 8K, than previous EOS cameras.

EOS R5 metering modes include Evaluative metering (AF point-linked), Partial metering (approx. 5.8% of the area at the center of the screen), Spot metering (approx. 2.9% of the area at the center of the screen), and Center-weighted average metering.

Our Comparing Electronic Viewfinders to Optical Viewfinders page discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each design, but the EOS R5 has two very high-performing LCDs.

The R had a slight amount of that pause, just enough to make fast-moving side-to-side subject tracking a bit challenging, and I was anxious to test the R5 in this regard.

I know that the rear LCD described next is articulating, but it would sometimes be nice to be able to rotate the EVF upward, similar to using an angle finder on a DSLR.

The Vari-angle feature of this LCD permits rotation of nearly 180° horizontally and 270° vertically, making hard-to-get shots and unique perspectives (including selfies) easy to capture.

Canon"s touchscreens make changing camera settings easy, including via the always excellent menu structure and the handy "Q" button (showing the Quick Control screen).

We are next going to take a tour of the R5 referencing the functionality from a default settings point of view, but keep in mind that this camera is extremely customizable via the Custom Controls menu option.

The Canon EOS standard location for the menu button has been on the top-left of the camera"s back, and when two buttons were available in this location, the info button was the one to the right.

Moving to the right, we find a large, slightly reconfigured (non-removable) eyecup that extends nicely behind the LCD screen, along with the eye-detection sensor.

The top-right three buttons, AF-ON, Exposure lock, and AF point selection, are once again featured, but they are now horizontally aligned, similar to Canon"s other 5-series models, clearing space for the larger dual slot memory card door.

That was not my favorite design, and the R5 gets a 5-series-like rear control dial surrounding the dedicated Set button, the latter made possible by the addition of a dedicated "Q" button just above.

Toward the top of the right side are the shutter release and top dial, features very similar in function and orientation as Canon"s other EOS DSLRs and MILCs.

With the additional Quick Control dial on the R5 and R6, the top Quick Control dial adjusts the ISO setting by default, without a button press required, a nice improvement.

That requires waiting for the metering timer to expire, pressing M-Fn and setting ISO (if ISO is included in your M-Fn configuration), touching the ISO setting on the LCD, diving into the menus for the ISO settings option, or my favorite, pressing "Q" twice.

In this implementation case, assuming the R5 shares the R"s design, a short press of the button toggles the top LCD information display, and a longer press reverses the display from white on black to black on white, making it backlit and readable in the dark.

Missing on the R5 are the beginner creative modes (such as Portrait, Group, Landscape, Sports, Kids, Panning, Close-up, Food, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, and Silent).

The EOS R5 and R6 have an enhanced grip geometry, featuring a larger shelf above the fingers on the front and a thicker grip base, both making the newer models noticeably easier to hold onto.

Consistent with Canon EOS designs are the rounded edges of this camera, making it very comfortable to handle and providing a modern, sleek appearance.

Combined with an RF lens, or any other weather-sealed EF/EF-S lens, the EOS R5 camera proves to be a reliable partner in virtually any climate." [Canon USA]

Discerning the individual model"s level of sealing can be more challenging, and Canon indicated to us that the R5"s weather sealing is comparable to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,

Canon helps to avoid this issue with the R-series cameras by closing the shutter (which also helps keep the sensor clean) and by stopping down the lens aperture very tightly when the camera is powered off.

However, with a standard hot shoe available and an external flash control menu, the EOS R5 is fully compatible with Canon"s extensive range of flashes.

Note that, at least initially, the R5 LCD turns off in a short duration when using some third-party flash triggers such as the Godox XPro-C 2.4GHz Transmitter (Flashpoint R2 Pro).

Canon"s EF-M lenses are not compatible with the RF mount, even with the adapter, and because of their shorter flange back distance, it is unlikely that we will see a Canon option to support this combination.

Keeping a review of the incredibly-feature-laden Canon EOS R5 concise but complete is a difficult balance to find, and this review is not a complete description of every feature available.

Canon has published an intimidatingly-huge, but well-designed owner"s manual (a link to the manual is provided at the beginning of this review) that highlights all of the features found on this camera, explaining their use.

Owning a Canon product gives you access to Canon support, and the support provided by Canon"s USA division is excellent (sorry, I have no experience with the other Canon divisions).

One of the Canon EOS R5 cameras used for this review was loaned from Canon USA, and the other two were online retail acquired, becoming part of my permanent kit.

With the incredibly feature-filled EOS R5, Canon appears to have held nothing back, and many thousands of frames later, I"m certain that this is the camera I"ve been waiting for.

Those interested in movie recording will find the R5"s feature set to be very impressive, including many of the benefits realized with still shooting.

However, heat and especially the slow cool-down times will be found limiting for application of the R5"s highest-end movie resolution and frame rates.

Pentax K-3 III has a 26.0MP APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features PRIME V processor. On the other hand, Canon R5 has a 45.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic X processor.

Canon R5"s sensor provides 19MP more than Pentax K-3 III"s sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.

As seen above, Canon R5 has a 2.4x Larger sensor area than Pentax K-3 III. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.