The new Canon EOS R5 Mark II features a 45MP BSI full-frame sensor with Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, eye control AF, faster readout speeds and a variety of smart features based on Deep Learning. For filmmakers, the camera offers 8K up to 60fps 12-bit raw video internally, as well as 4K 120fps with sound, 4-channel audio, IBIS, better integration with Canon Cinema EOS formats, Canon Log 2, a new cooling grip for longer recording times, and more. The EOS R5 Mark II will be available in August 2024 for €5,149.99. Today, the Japanese camera manufacturer Canon announced two new flagship mirrorless cameras: the Canon EOS R1 and the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. In my article, I will focus on the high-resolution 8K model, the R5 Mark II. If you want to know more about the EOS R1, make sure to check our other article dedicated to the camera. Now, let’s take a look at what the new EOS R5 Mark II offers. Canon EOS R5 Mark II – 45MP fast readout sensor The camera features a newly developed 45MP full-frame back-illuminated stacked (BSI) Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor. To faster process all the data from the sensor, the camera utilizes Canon’s DIGIC accelerator and DIGIC X image processor. Canon claims the readout speed of the sensor is 60% faster (compared to R5) resulting in a better controlled rolling shutter, up to 1/64000 shutter speed, and up to 30fps continuous shooting speed. The sensor, of course, features an IBIS with...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 17 July