Jan Wegener has released a few rumored specifications for the upcoming Canon EOS R5 Mark II. Some of it has already been reported, but a few bits of information may be new to you.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II Specifications (Rumored)
- 45mp Stacked Sensor (Faster readout than the EOS R3)
- A preburst feature superior to that found in the EOS R6 Mark II.
- Both Mechanical and Electronic Shutter
- 30fps (Mechanical)
- Certain ergonomic design features from the Canon EOS R6 Mark II are expected to be incorporated into the EOS R5 Mark II, with the video/stills toggle being a notable and obvious inclusion.
- All signs point to the EOS R5 Mark II incorporating the Smart Controller from the EOS R3
- New flippy screen mechanism to allow more viewing options.
- Eye AF II will also be added to the EOS R5 Mark II.
- Advancements in heat dissipation technology have led to enhanced performance in video recording and high-frame-rate photography.
When is it coming?
The latest we have been told is that the official announcement will happen after the Memorial/Victoria Day holidays, which are at the end of May.
We do know that there are training events planned for Canon employees in New York in early July, likely after the July 4 holiday in the United States. Those tend to happen before a major product begins shipping, not ahead of a product announcement. We’re jumping to the conclusion that our original reports of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II shipping in July may hold water.
Source: Jan Wegener
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Now this sounds VERY INTERESTING! The Nikon Z8 offers 8.6K 60p 12-bit RAW and oversampled full sensor readout 4K60p.
I\'d expect Canon to at least match this. Oversampled (4KHQ) 4K120p would be pretty exiting for really detailed slow-mo shots! I hope Canon delivers with the R5ii!
The biggest feature for me is support for flash when using ES, it would make a big difference for my macro shots and focus stacks.
I've frequently been critical of Canon's lackluster upgrades (along with their slowness in catching up to Sony sensor technology). However, these specs check just about all my boxes. The stacked sensor (I'm absolutely giddy over the "faster readout than the EOS R3" claim), improved AF and improved ergonomics (finally, some audible feedback when shooting in ES mode?). This camera could very well become my go everywhere body.
I\'d love to be able to leave my Garmin GPS tracker at home if the R5ii can geotag all my photos with built-in GPS!
I believe the 30 FPS mechanical shutter is a bit of an exaggeration. It'll will have 30 FPS in electronic shutter only, the mechanical shutter won't get anywhere near 30 FPS.
The rest of the feature set predictions sound reasonable, easily guessed/predicted and within reach of a camera manufacturer of Canon's stature given the current state of available tech and the fact they had 4 years to upgrade the original R5. Just look at what state of the art cell phones can do nowadays and where AI is headed.
Without the bracket, the screen is great. I wonder if the new one will somehow incorporate a way to get the screen up above the hotshoe rather than just to the side.
If I ever need more resolution I know where to go :)
With that said, I stuck with he 5Div, so I’m still laying belly down in the mud to shoot low and wide, like an animal! Worst of both worlds!
I’d be pretty excited if this got addressed!
I am likely to preorder, wait for early reviews, and then cancel unless something that really adds to my photography comes about.
I have nitpicks with the R5, but that is really about it. Absolutely amazing camera.
Definitely my next camera!
Wonderful news for me, I'll place an order as soon as I can.
I am happy happy happy!
(And happy).
Anyway, for me, the news of the decade!
Exactly what I've been looking for.