Well that’s an unusual move by Canon.
In order to shut down speculations, Canon has revealed more specifications for the Canon EOS R5.
- 8K video with 29.97fps (30fps)
- No-Crop on 8K video
- Dual Pixel AF available in 8K
- Internal recording
- Animal detection autofocus – tracks animal subjects (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) by detecting the body, face, or eye of the subject.
Canon press release:
Canon reveals further EOS R5 details – shutting down speculation that some specs are ‘a fantasy’
Sydney, AUSTRALIA, 13th March 2020: Canon INC has today released further development specifications for its recently announced Canon EOS R5,
the next-generation full-frame interchangeable lens camera in the
company’s EOS R System. These additional details come exactly one month
since Canon released the development announcement of the EOS R5 and shut
down speculation that some of its revolutionary specifications are ‘a
fantasy’.
Signalling a new phase of Canon 5-Series imaging and a revolution in
the mirrorless full camera category, Canon’s EOS R5 will offer every
photographer – not just professionals – access to high-quality imaging,
cutting-edge 8K movie recording, new approaches to in-body image
stabilisation, and revolutionary subject detection and tracking
performance features.
New possibilities for movie performance
Unleashing new possibilities, Canon Inc. confirms the EOS R5’s video
capabilities will exceed that of competing cameras on the market1.
With its ability to internally record 8K using the full width of the
sensor at up to 30p, the latest Canon EOS R camera is set to redefine
mirrorless with its market-leading features. In addition, in all 8K
modes the EOS R5 will support Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF.
A beast for subject detection and tracking performance for animals and people
Canon Inc. also confirms the EOS R5 supports advanced animal AF –
recognising dogs, cats and birds, relying not only on the eyes of the
animal but also the face and body for situations when the eyes are not
visible.
Jason McLean, Director – Consumer Imaging & Services, Canon Australia, said:
“Our EOS 5-Series was developed fifteen years ago to make full-frame
cameras accessible to consumers, not just professional shooters. Today,
that purpose remains steadfast as we continue achieving the ‘impossible’
to deliver the hybrid needs of content creators who are demanding
uncompromised performance to generate more still and motion visual
content than ever before.”
“With its game changing 8K movie capabilities, new approaches to
image stabilisation, revolutionary subject detection, and compatibility
with Canon’s full suite of EF2 and RF lenses, the EOS R5
represents a category revolution as opposed to product evolution in the
interchangeable-lens camera market.”
The EOS R5 specifications previously confirmed by Canon include:
• The EOS R5 offers a step-change in performance with an incredible 12fps using the mechanical shutter and the electronic shutter offering 20fps
• The EOS R5 takes Canon’s cutting-edge image stabilisation technology to the next level, by including a newly Canon-developed, in-camera image stabilisation system – which works in combination with the lens stabilisation system
• With content delivery just as important as image and video capture, the EOS R5 supports automatic transfer of image files from the device to the image.canon cloud platform3
• The highly anticipated EOS R5 will feature dual card slots
• Upon launch, the Canon EOS R5 will also be supported by Canon Australia’s 5-year warranty when purchased from an authorised local dealer4.
