Canon EOS 5Ds R hands-on video and sample pictures

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Canon EOS 5Ds R at a glance:

• 50.6 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with ISO 100-6400 (Lo: 50 and H1: 12,800) sensitivity range.
• Low-pass cancellation filter for maximum sensor resolution.
• Dual DIGIC 6 Processors for outstanding image processing speed and camera responsiveness.
• 5 frames per second (fps) with selectable burst speeds and silent shutter mode.
• 61-point wide area AF with 41 cross-type sensors with iTR, AI Servo AF III and AF Configuration tool.
• 150k pixel RGB+IR metering sensor.
• 100% magnification Intelligent Viewfinder II with electronic overlay.
• 1.3x, 1.6x and 1:1 ratio crop modes with masked viewfinder display.
• Mirror Vibration Control System to reduce mirror vibration blur.
• Fine Detail Picture Style.
• CF + SD (UHS-I) dual memory card slots.
• Peripheral Illumination and Chromatic Aberration Lens Correction in camera.
• Multiple Exposure and HDR mode.
• Customisable Quick Control screen.
• Built-in timer functionality – bulb timer and interval shooting timer.
• Time-lapse Movie function.
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for high-speed tethering and image/movie transfer.
• 150,000 shutter cycle life.

While working on his review, photographer and reviewer Dustin Abbott posted a 12 minutes hands-on video where he analyzes design, features and specifications of Canon’s full-frame resolution champion, the 50MP EOS 5Ds R. Dustin also posted a sample image gallery here.