NEW!!! Canon launch the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II
EOS R1 Body Only: £6999, available November | Pre-order now>>
EOS R5 Mark II Body Only: £4499, available August | Pre-Order Now >>
EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-105mm f4L lens: £5699, available August | Pre-order now>>
Canon has finally made the dreams of many of its users a reality! Today, they’ve launched the incredible EOS R1 flagship mirrorless camera, along with their premium hybrid model, the R5 Mark II. Two cameras that bring new levels of performance to the R-mount system, the ultimate cameras for any professional photographer.
What are the key features of the Canon EOS R1 & R5 Mark II?
Sporting the latest technologies from Canon, these two cameras share some features whilst also having some significant differences. The shared specs between the two cameras are as follows:
Accelerated Capture
The EOS R1 and R5 Mark II both include Canon’s most powerful processor to date, the DIGIC X alongside an all-new DIGIC Accelerator processor found in both cameras that delivers data processing speeds previously unheard of.
The results? Never-before-seen advancements in Auto Focus, enhanced image quality, massively reduced roller shutter, and much more.Action Priority Function
This newly developed AF functionality will give the R1 and R5 Mark II the ability to persistently track subjects in sports scenarios, even when they’re momentarily hidden from view. Not only that but the R1 and R5 Mark II will also automatically detect the main subject performing a specific action (such as shooting a ball) and instantly move the AF frame through deep learning technology, allowing photographers to capture key moments. It is so intelligent it can even recognise different limb positions and joint movements to predict the action.
Deep Learning Technology
Thanks to the processing powerhouse at the heart of these two cameras, new Deep Learning Technologies can be employed after taking your shot to improve image quality. Without any loss of quality to the original image, you can scale the final outputted image four times to create massive files full of detail. You can also run Neural Network Noise Reduction which will analyse your image and reduce noise by up to two stops.
Eye Auto Focus
First seen on the EOS R3, Eye AF has been improved with a larger eye detection area and x2 faster processing. This is included on both the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II.
People Priority
Assign 10 faces to the memory of your EOS R1 or R5 Mark II that the camera will look for and focus on in priority order. Not only that, but you can load 10 more sets of 10 faces on your memory card and have access to 100 extra faces. A very useful tool for sports photographers, wedding photographers, event photographers and more.
So, what are the differences between the two cameras? Let’s look at each model in detail.
Canon EOS R1 – Ahead of the Game
Continuing the legacy of the 1D series cameras, the R1 is an all-out speed machine, dedicated to shooting fast moving subjects.
The R1 sports an all new 24.2-megapixel back-illuminated, stacked full-frame sensor with a lightning-fast readout that enables still shooting of up to 40 frames per second, 6K 60P RAW 4K 60P Oversampled from 6K and Full HD Oversampled @240 frames per second video with up to 16+ stops of dynamic range using C LOG 3.
With regards to the design of the body, being a Canon flagship model, it is made from the very highest quality, tough magnesium alloy. It offers the best weather sealing, comparable with an EOS 1DX mark III. Like the R3 it now features a tally lamp on the front of body to let your subject know when the camera is recording vide. The rear viewfinder eyecup is large, not only to house the Eye AF technology but it also due to an all-new ultra-high resolution EVF which now has 9.44 MP viewfinder that is very bright and sharp. It also has 3 levels of magnification.
The R1 also has up to 8.5 stops of in-built image stabilisation with its in-camera 5-axis system working with RF lenses that have IS to prevent camera shake. It also works well with lenses with no in-built IS. Memory card wise, the EOS R1 has x2 CF Express card slots.
Networking and communication has also been thoroughly spec’d with latest 6G support, WIFI 6 E & 2.5 base & Ethernet. FTP multi-threading to upload multiple files simultaneously, auto access point reconnection, wire/wireless auto switching and Camera Control API.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II – Master the Moment / Unleash the Creativity
Like the EOS R5, the EOS R5 Mark II is a pure, no-excuses hybrid shooter ultimate professional tool.
Thanks to its accelerated processing technology shared with the R1, and an all-new 45-megapixel back-illuminated, stacked full-frame sensor you can go from capturing rich, detailed, still images that can be printed billboard size to shooting broadcast quality video in 8K 60p RAW in an instant.
It shares all the AF technology the R1 has, so sports, wildlife, and action are not a problem at all for the EOS R5 Mark II. Continuous stills shooting of up to an incredible 30 frames per second is possible, with rolling shutter reduced to almost 1DX mark III levels.
Like its still shooting performance, the EOS R5 Mark II’s video performance is simply stunning. 8K 60p in-camera RAW .MP4, using the on-board battery! 4K RAW at 120fps and full HD/2K at 240fps is also available, as is Pro Res RAW via HDMI. It is also VR-ready, allowing you to review VR footage in-camera.
There are also 3 new grip options with the R5 Mark II.
- A traditional vertical shooting battery grip
- The same grip but with Ethernet network connectivity
- A video-specific cooling fan grip. Note: This grip doesn’t have any vertical shooting controls
Come and give them a go at our In-store touch-and-try day on Wednesday 7th August! Richard from Canon will be in our Bournemouth store to show us these brand-new cameras and answer any questions you may have.
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Posted by Graham Fry
17th July 2024
