Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update To Be Released Soon (new recording limits?)

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A Canon EOS R5 firmware update might get announced soon, a new rumor suggests.

The Canon EOS R5 firmware update could bring…:

  • Addition of Cinema RAW light option to 8K recording
  • Addition of CLog 3
  • Increased record time limits (how much is the question)
  • Various bug fixes

There might be more features than those listed above. No date so far but we guess it’s safe to assume it will be released soon.

Source: Canon Rumors

Canon EOS R6 Review (in-depth, for still photography not for video)

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So good that we start to see some Canon EOS R6 review that examine it for stills photography and not just video. Reviews on the true purpose of this camera.

Gordon Laing finished his in-depth Canon EOS R6 review, and here it is for your viewing pleasure.

Canon EOS R6 review stuff is listed here, for the EOS R5 see here.

Canon EOS R6 body and kits preorder links: [shoplist 62745]

Canon EOS R6 key features:

  • 20MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC X Image Processor
  • 4K60p and FHD 120p 10-Bit Internal Video
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
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This Guy Tore Down The Canon EOS R5 And Made Some Modifications

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Someone wanted to see how the Canon EOS R5 looks on the inside and so he tore it down.

A Chinese guy (an engineer?) tore down the Canon EOS R5. He applied thermal paste on the CPU in order to dissipate more heath. It’s not clear from the video if this solution works but it is cool to see how the R5 looks inside.

The EOS R5 seems to be a remarkable and highly regarded stills camera. In particular, the autofocus system is a huge leap forwards. More Canon EOS R5 review stuff is listed here, for the EOS R6 see here. User manual are available for download for the EOS R5 and the EOS R6.

Canon EOS R5 body and kits preorder links: [shoplist 62744]

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Are The Canon RF 600mm f/11 and RF 800mm f/11 The Best Wildlife Lenses?

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Are Canon’s new RF 600mm f/11 and RF 800mm f/11, two relatively affordable lenses for the EOS R system, the best wildlife lenses you might get?

Tony & Chelsea Northrup take a closer look to these lenses, and try to answer some questions. They tested the lenses on an EOS R5.

Table of contents:

  • 0:00 Shameless plug
  • 0:57 Introduction
  • 1:38 Canon 600mm f/11 Overview
  • 2:05 Canon 800mm f/11 Overview
  • 2:47 NOT FOR DSLRs
  • 3:01 Hand-holding
  • 3:49 Sharpness
  • 4:42 Background Blur
  • 5:16 Low-light
  • 6:05 Carry-ability
  • 6:38 Stabilization
  • 7:37 Price
  • 8:03 Lag (electronic viewfinder)
  • 9:01 Autofocus
  • 9:47 Minimum focus distance
  • 10:52 Frames per second (FPS)
  • 11:20 Mechanical vs electronic shutter
  • 11:36 Silent shutter
  • 11:46 Summary

Canon RF 600mm f/11 [shoplist 62748]

Canon RF 800mm f/11 [shoplist 62749]

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Canon EOS R5 Review – Comparing To Sony A7R IV For Stills Photography

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Here is another Canon EOS R5 review, not pushing the overheating hysteria but comparing the R5 to the Sony a7R IV for still photography.

Matt Granger compares a production unit of the Canon EOS R5 with the Sony a7R IV. How do the two alpha dogs compare? See for yourself.

Sample photos from Matt Granger’s review can be downloaded from here (690Mb).

The EOS R5 seems to be a remarkable and highly regarded stills camera. In particular, the autofocus system is a huge leap forwards. More Canon EOS R5 review stuff is listed here, for the EOS R6 see here. User manual are available for download for the EOS R5 and the EOS R6.

Canon EOS R5 body and kits preorder links: [shoplist 62744]

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