Canon Unveils EOS R1 and R5 Mark II: A New Era in Professional Photography

Don't Let the Canon R1 Situation Distract You: The R5 II is Pretty Great

It's easy to think that the Canon EOS R1 is the main attraction of Canon's announcements this week. The company made a development announcement for it and it's been heavily teased. However, while relegated a bit to the shadows, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the more interesting and exciting of the two new Canon cameras. At $4,299 and equipped with a stacked 45-megapixel image sensor, Canon will sell a heck of a lot more EOS R5 II cameras than it will the $6,299 24-megapixel EOS R1. For most Canon shooters, the R5 II is not just a better value than the R1, it's the superior camera overall. Where the R1 is designed for photojournalists and sports photographers, the R5 II can do a bit of everything. It's arguably the best Canon mirrorless camera for enthusiasts and pros alike when it comes to shooting landscapes, portraits, travel, and even wildlife (although the R1 may have an argument there). The R1's swifter speeds -- 40 versus 30 frames per second -- and better autofocus pay dividends when it comes to sports, although the R5 II is fully capable. Where the R1 faces impossibly high expectations and incredible competition from the global shutter-equipped Sony a9 III, the R5 II benefits from being a surprise -- a very pleasant one, as it happens. Sure, people had expectations that a Canon EOS R5 II would eventually come, and it has been more than four years since the original R5 debuted, but the R5 II has a bit more space to breathe than the R1, and a lot less hype to live up to. However, it isn't just a relative lack of expectations that helps make the R5 II the more interesting new Canon camera; it is the R5 II's bevy of exciting features, many of which are cribbed from the EOS R1's flagship-level homework. Features such as the DIGIC co-accelerator processor, Eye Control AF, in-camera AI-powered upscaling and denoising, and new AI AF modes for specific sports are included in both the R1 and R5 II. During PetaPixel's hands-on time with the Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 II in Arizona, Chris Niccolls found himself wanting to use the R5 II more, even though it is demonstrably not as good as the R1 at photographing the sports scenarios Canon had on offer. Meanwhile, Jordan Drake noted that the R5 II is the more capable camera for video thanks to its higher resolution and additional features, like waveforms, which are weirdly missing on the R1. PetaPixel editor-in-chief Jaron Schneider, a long-time Canon shooter, has had many more positive things to say about the R5 II than the R1. It's not necessarily the case that the Canon EOS R5 II is better than its peers, but it's an exciting camera because it is, quite frankly, Canon's best high-resolution camera ever. It shoots lovely, sharp 45-megapixel photos at up to 30 frames per second, features nearly all the autofocus performance of the flagship R1, has an excellent EVF with Eye Control AF and a pleasant body design, and has many compelling video features. It's not the perfect camera, but the EOS R5 Mark II finally brings the appeal and excitement of the EOS 5D series of the DSLR era into Canon's mirrorless system. The original EOS R5 showed promise and had ambition. With the EOS R5 II, the promise of pro-level performance in an enthusiast-level package has finally been fulfilled.

The New Canon EOS R5 Mark II Aims to be Canon's Best Hybrid Camera

Although Canon fans knew that the EOS R1 flagship camera was coming, the company also dropped a pleasant surprise by revealing the EOS R5 II, the long-awaited successor to Canon's popular high-res R5 mirrorless camera. The original R5 was released in 2020 alongside the first R6, so the R5 II has been a long time coming. While the R6 got its excellent successor, the R6 Mark II, more than a year and a half ago, Canon's only high-resolution mirrorless camera has been languishing. Well, no longer, as the EOS R5 Mark II has arrived and promises significant improvements across the board. Billed as a hybrid camera for enthusiasts, professional photographers, and content creators, the R5 II incorporates a new Canon-developed back-illuminated 45-megapixel stacked full-frame image sensor and DIGIC X processor (with the same DIGIC Accelerator co-processor as the R1). Also, like the R1, the R5 II sports fancy new AI technology for upscaling, denoising, and autofocus performance. The upscaling can push the 45MP files up to 179 megapixels. No, this isn't pixel-shift -- it is AI upscaling. It's worth noting this only applies to JPEG files. The R5 II's stacked sensor promises significantly faster readout speeds and reduced rolling shutter than its predecessor; more speed is a big theme for the R5 II across the board. The camera's autofocus system is faster and more accurate, and the R5 II can shoot up to 30 frames per second (full-resolution RAW images with autofocus) using its more effective electronic shutter. The R5 II has a CFexpress Type B slot alongside a UHS-II SD card slot. The CFexpress Type B slot uses CFexpress 2.0 technology, rather than the new CFexpress 4.0 standard. The R5 II's buffer performance, while not bad (150 RAW+JPEG frames), could have been improved through CFexpress 4.0 support. The camera also borrows the R3's 5.76-million-dot electronic viewfinder (100% coverage and 0.76x magnification), which enables the R5 II to utilize Canon's Eye Control AF mode. This means photographers can control the autofocus area using their eye when shooting through the EVF. Essentially, the R5 II promises a much better autofocus system and a helpful new way to control it, especially when tracking a moving subject. By the way, the EVF also promises blackout-free shooting when using the electronic shutter. As for the rear LCD, the R5 II has a 3.2-inch tilt/swivel touchscreen with approximately 2.1 million dots. The large screen can be flipped to the side and rotated, so it can be used as a self-facing display during video recording. There are improvements to video, too. The R5 II has a waveform display, a tally lamp, DCI 8K/30p video, RAW and HDR recording, 4K/60p, and more. The R5 II has a full-size HDMI port for external recording and output, independent mic and headphone jacks, and works alongside a new optional vertical grip with an integrated cooling fan. Not only does the cooling grip help extend recording times, but the R5 II also uses Canon's LP-E6P battery, promising improved battery life compared to the original R5. While the R1 is a serious video camera, the R5 II looks like Canon's most capable and fully-featured hybrid mirrorless camera. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II will arrive in August. The body will cost $4,299, while an R5 Mark II kit with the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens will cost $5,399. Further, Canon has announced three optional grips for the R5 II. The BG-R20 ($560) is a typical vertical grip, while the BG-R20EP ($750) includes an Ethernet port for fast wired connectivity. Rounding out the trio is the CF-R20EP ($600) has a cooling fan in addition to an Ethernet port, but doesn't offer extra power -- it is not a "battery grip," like the two "BG" models. The cooling fan grip also doesn't have vertical controls, it's really just for keeping the camera cool so it can record video for longer.

Canon launches flagship EOS R1 and EOS R5 II - and they're its most exciting cameras for a long time

Canon has finally announced its first new cameras of 2024 - and the new flagship Canon EOS R1 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II are speedy beasts that appear to have been worth the wait. The Canon EOS R1 is a new flagship sports camera that's designed to take on the Sony A9 III and Nikon Z9. To do this, it pairs a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with a new Digic Accelerator processor, which works alongside the existing Digic X processor to help it hit 40fps burst shooting speeds with the electronic shutter with full autofocus tracking. While the EOS R1 is very much designed for pro sports photographers, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is a smaller and more affordable all-rounder that is a more realistic buy for most of us. Our hands-on Canon EOS R5 II review calls it a "polished upgrade" on its predecessor and "seriously impressive". Like the EOS R1, the R5 Mark II has that second Digic Accelerator processor for improved burst shooting and video record modes. Combined with its stacked 45MP full-frame sensor - which Canon claims has the fastest readout speed around - this means the R5 Mark II can hit 30fps burst shooting speeds. Both cameras also have Canon's next-gen autofocus system, called Dual Pixel Intelligent AF. Naturally, there's a hint of AI in that name, but in reality its an incremental upgrade that lets you track subjects more accurately and also register specific faces, so you can prioritize them in a crowd. Other treats on both cameras include 8.5 stops of image stabilization plus some serious video shooting chops. This includes 12-bit internal raw recording, plus the ability to shoot 8K/60p and 4K/120p video. Naturally, both of these cameras come with pretty painful price tags. The Canon EOS R1's body-only price is £6,999 / AU$10,999, while the Canon EOS R5 II launched with a body-only price of $4,499 / £4,499 / AU$6,699 (which is around a 10% bump on the EOS R5 from four years ago). You can also get the EOS R5 II with a 24-105mm f/4L lens for $5,699 / £5,799.99 / AU$8,549 and it'll be available to buy from August 2024.

Canon launches EOS R1 and R5 Mark II mirrorless cameras in India - Times of India

Canon has launched two new high-end mirrorless cameras, the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II, in global markets including India. These new models bring significant upgrades to Canon's EOS R lineup, featuring improved sensors, processors, and video capabilities. Canon EOS R1, R5 Mark II: Price, availability in India The EOS R1 is priced at Rs 6,30,995 for the body only, with various accessories available separately.It will be available for purchase in India by the end of November. The EOS R5 Mark II body is priced at Rs 4,05,995, with a kit option including the RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens available for Rs 5,05,995. The R5 Mark II will go on sale starting in August. Canon EOS R1, R5 Mark II: Specifications, features, and more The flagship EOS R1 boasts a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, while the EOS R5 Mark II comes equipped with a 45-megapixel full-frame sensor. Both cameras utilise Canon's new Digic Accelerator alongside the Digic X image processor, promising enhanced performance and image quality. In terms of video capabilities, the EOS R1 can record 6K resolution video at 60fps, while the EOS R5 Mark II takes it a step further with 8K video recording at 60fps. Both models feature advanced autofocus systems, with the R1 introducing new tracking modes such as Register People Priority and Action Priority AF. Both cameras offer high-speed continuous shooting, with the R1 capable of up to 40 fps using the electronic shutter and the R5 Mark II reaching 30fps. They also feature high-resolution electronic viewfinders and support for CFexpress Type B memory cards. Canon has also introduced several accessories for these cameras, including new battery grips and cooling fans to extend recording times for high-resolution video capture. The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India. TOI Tech Desk's news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe. Be it how-tos or the latest happenings in AI, cybersecurity, personal gadgets, platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and more; TOI Tech Desk brings the news with accuracy and authenticity.

Canon Unveils the EOS R1, a 24MP Flagship Camera Built for Pros

After a long wait, a development announcement, and an extensive teaser campaign, Canon has fully unveiled its new flagship EOS R System mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R1. The EOS 1-series legacy finally makes its mirrorless debut. Described by Canon as "ahead of the game," the Canon EOS R1 is a 24-megapixel camera aimed squarely at professional photographers in photojournalism, sports, and wildlife. At the heart of the new camera is a Canon-developed back-illuminated stacked 24.2-megapixel sensor and a new DIGIC X and DIGIC Accelerator processing pipeline. The full-frame sensor promises improved readout speed, reduced rolling shutter, and improved autofocus performance. Thanks to the more robust processing engine and the fast sensor, the R1 can read and analyze large volumes of information, which forms the core of its autofocus system. Canon says the camera can understand and differentiate between various sports, predict body movement, and deliver Canon's best autofocus performance. The sensor also has a new design with different cross-type autofocus pixels, which improves its performance when shooting vertically. Like the R3, the R1 also includes Eye Control AF, which lets the photographer move the autofocus area through the viewfinder by looking at where they want to focus. This feature now works even better, thanks to a new larger electronic viewfinder. Up from 5.76 million dots on the R3, the R1's OLED EVF has 9.44 million dots. It's also larger, going from 0.76x to 0.9x magnification. Returning to processing, Canon hopes to separate the R1 from its competition in this area. Although the R1's sensor may be just 24 megapixels, the camera can upscale images to 96 megapixels in camera, although only with JPEG files. Deep learning algorithms also drive new in-camera noise reduction features. Alongside the AI that assists autofocus performance, there's quite a bit of novel AI technology in the R1. In other ways, the R1 is a bit more traditional. It sticks with a typical image sensor, albeit a stacked one -- no global shutter sensor here. The R1 is still Canon's fastest camera, though, able to shoot at up to 40 frames per second (full-resolution RAW images with full autofocus) using the electronic shutter. The camera tops out at 12 FPS when using its mechanical shutter. The R1 promises a huge buffer (over 1,000 frames) and can shoot up to 20 frames in its half-second pre-capture burst mode. The R1 has two CFexpress Type B card slots, both of which use the CFexpress 2.0 standard rather than the new CFexpress 4.0 standard. As of yet, no camera uses CFexpress 4.0, despite the potential performance gains it offers. The camera has a full-size HDMI port and independent mic and headphone jacks. As for video, the R1 can shoot 4K/60p footage. It can also record 6K resolution video, which is tied to RAW recording, a relatively resource-intensive way to shoot video. Alongside a faster sensor readout, which means reduced rolling shutter, the R1 has a distinct advantage over the R3 for video: the ability to capture Canon C-Log2. The Canon EOS R1, first teased in and now fully unveiled today, will not, won't arrive in stores until sometime this fall. When it lands following its lengthy teaser-to-launch period, the Canon R1 will cost $6,299, putting it into the same price category as the Sony a9 III ($5,999). The Canon EOS R1 will launch for $200 less than the R3 did in 2021, although that camera is now down to $4,500 following a permanent price reduction and subsequent Canon discount.