Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Jack Of All Trades According To PetaPixel

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The new Canon EOS R5 Mark II is getting plenty of positive reviews. Here is one more.

EOS R5 Mark II at a glance:

  • 45MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC Accelerator Processing
  • Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, Eye Control
  • 8K 60 Raw/4K 60 SRAW/4K 120 10-Bit Video
  • Up to 30 fps, Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
  • 5.76m-Dot EVF with OVF Sim. View Assist
  • 3.2″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • In-Camera Upscaling to 179MP
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 6 Support

PetaPixel reviewed the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II, and their impression is very positive. From their conclusion:

[…] it is clear that Canon has made a versatile camera that keeps the pressure on the Nikon Z8 and is also Canon’s best hybrid video and stills capture device. I still feel like the form factor and handling of the Z8 are excellent and I prefer the layout to the R5 Mark II. However, there is no denying that the Z8 still gives a similar stills shooting experience and some video improvements, all at a lower price.

What the Canon R5 Mark II represents is Canon’s most capable all-round camera to date and it is easy to see why it has overshadowed even the EOS R1. I think many Canon shooters will opt to go with the R5 Mark II as a preferred tool for shooting sports, action, and wildlife, even though the R1 and R3 are more specialized tools in this regard. The fact is, Canon has given the R5 Mark II a capable sensor with good electronic shutter characteristics and a far more versatile megapixel count […]

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Canon EOS R5 Mark II:

America: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

Canon EOS R5 Mark II coverage is listed here.

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Canon EOS R5 Mark II: Dynamic Range vs ISO Settings (little changed since original EOS R)

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Photons to Photo has published their dynamic range settings for the brand new Canon EOS R5 Mark II (preorder here).

EOS R5 Mark II at a glance:

  • 45MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC Accelerator Processing
  • Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, Eye Control
  • 8K 60 Raw/4K 60 SRAW/4K 120 10-Bit Video
  • Up to 30 fps, Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
  • 5.76m-Dot EVF with OVF Sim. View Assist
  • 3.2″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • In-Camera Upscaling to 179MP
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 6 Support

As you can see in the chart below, dynamic range has changed little since the original EOS R, and it’s basically the same as the EOS R3. So, forget about this pixel peepers stuff, take the camera you have, and go out snapping pics.

Canon EOS R5 Mark II preorder:

America: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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Canon EOS R1 And EOS R5 Mark II Announced

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Canon announced the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II. The Canon EOS R1 camera is expected to be available in the Fall of 2024, for an estimated retail price of $6,299.00*. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera is expected to be available in August 2024, for an estimated retail price of $4,299.00* for the camera body only. The EOS R5 Mark II camera kit, which will include the RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM lens, will have an estimated retail price of $5,399.00*.

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Canon Officially Launches the New EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 17, 2024 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today launched two new professional full-frame mirrorless cameras, the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II. The EOS R1 camera is designed for both professional still photographers and video creators in a wide range of fields including sports, news reporting and high-end video production. The EOS R5 Mark II camera features improved video focused features for the advanced creators and real-time multi recognition tracking system for those who focus on still photography.

Canon EOS R1 Camera is “Ahead of the Game”

Canon’s EOS 1-series legacy continues with the unveiling of the flagship EOS R1 camera. This high-performance, reliable, and weather-resistance camera is designed for professionals in the photojournalism, sports and wildlife fields. Key features of the EOS R1 camera include:

  • Back-illuminated stacked 24.2 megapixel full-frame sensor and new processing system for extremely fast reading
  • Increased read-out speed, reducing “rolling shutter” distortions
  • Still-image shooting speeds up to 40fps
  • “Cross-type AF” imaging sensor for more positive focus on subjects with linear detail
  • Strong video capabilities, up to 4K (also 6K RAW video options)

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Camera helps users “Master the Moment”

For the professional who demands high-quality still and video output, the EOS R5 Mark II camera is ready to deliver. Designed with performance and image quality at its core, the EOS R5 Mark II camera offers the fundamental elements in one package for sports/wildlife photographers, journalists/producers, video producers and visual creators. Key features of the EOS R5 Mark II camera include:

  • Back-illuminated stacked 45 megapixel full-frame sensor and new processing system for extremely fast reading
  • When compared to previous EOS R camera models, more advanced and powerful AF system including Eye Control AF and new subject tracking technologies
  • Cinema EOS video features such as:
    • Custom Picture color profile including Canon Log 2
    • False Color Wave Form Monitor
    • 4CH Audio with 24bit LPCM
    • Pre-recording up to 5 seconds

Accessories for the EOS R5 Mark II camera were designed thoughtfully with the end-user in mind. There is a new, more powerful battery. The LP-E6P battery, when compared to previous battery versions, features higher continuous power and two-times the amperage. Optional battery grips were also thoughtfully designed, and there are three options:

  • BG-R20– For vertical operability
  • BG-R20EP with Ethernet – Port enables high-speed wired communication
  • CF-R20E
  • P with Cooling Fan and Ethernet – Cooling fan helps maximize movie performance
  • Both cameras feature the new DIGIC Accelerator, which is an addition to the DIGIC X processor. The DIGIC Accelerator assists with deep learning processing which helps to quickly analyze large volumes of data and supports the next-gen AF system, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF. Dual Pixel Intelligent AF is based on Accelerated Capture and deep learning, allowing end-users to experience tracking advancements, such as body, joint and head area estimation and focus on people other than the main subject.

Artificial Intelligence Coming To The Canon EOS R5 Mark II?

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A well known rumors mill came up with an interesting rumor. AI coming to be featured on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. But is it reliable?

The long rumored Canon EOS R5 Mark II is now said to feature artificial intelligence (AI). While there are no suggestions about what AI might do on the EOS R5 Mark II, it is likely it will regard autofocus. AI could be helpful in tracking faces and/or people, even specific faces or people. But it might also be used for in-camera processing, scene settings. If the AI rumor is true, you might expect it to be featured on the EOS R1 too.

The EOS R5 Mark II is now rumored to have 45MP (60MP in the past). Moreover, both the EOS R5 Mark II and “white unicorn”-EOS R1 are said to be announced around May 2024.

Please be aware that rumors are nothing but rumors, and that there is people relying on them to pay the bills at month’s end. So, do not take anything too serious. Even better, forget rumors and go out to snap pictures.

Stay tuned for more, if you want.

Source: Canon Rumors

What To Expect From Canon In 2024 (EOS R1, R5 Mark II, Lenses)

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What will Canon release in 2024, what can we expect?

A new rumor suggests what Canon might have on their radar for 2024.

  • Canon EOS R5 Mark II might be released within the next months, say around April 2024, and it will be announced before the Canon EOS R1
  • A development announcement of the Canon EOS R1 might happen at the same time as the EOS R5 Mark II announcement
  • Still at the same time, Canon might announce the RF 28mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 and the Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L
  • The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z might be announced around July 2024, might have internal zoom and “power zoom” functionality
  • Both the C300 and C500 series of cameras might get an update before IBC in September 2024

Some of the gear in the list above is rumored since long, since years, indeed. The EOS R1 was rumored sine the EOS R system came into existence, and the same can be said for the RF 35mm f/1.2L. This is gear that Canon will (or might) announce sooner or later, so the rumors will end to be reliable, sooner or later.

Forget rumors, go out and snap pics.

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A Few Days After The Quad Pixel AF Patent, The Same Surfaces As A Rumor

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Still having doubts about how shitty the rumor industry is?

A few days ago, a Canon patent for Quad Pixel Autofocus was spotted. Today, it became a rumor.

After the patent, now there is “a strong likelihood of Quad Pixel Autofocus being featured in the EOS R5 Mark II“, although “confirmation on this aspect is not as concrete at the moment“. Of course it is not.

If you want to see for yourself what and how much bs has been spilled so far about the EOS R5 Mark II, have a look here. Believe me, no one knows anything and before the few, reliable Japanese sites post something, no one will know anything. They are just pretending.

Forget rumor bs, use your brain and your camera for photography.

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