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    Canon EOS R5 Mark II user feedback and discussion

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    The Canon EOS R5 Mark II has officially launched today and the camera is in a lot of peoples hands. We think it's a good idea to get user feedback in one place in real time.

    We don't believe any “full review” that is currently circulating can possibly be truly accurate, as we all find different things in a camera and there needs to be a certain amount of time spent with a camera to get a full breakdown of what's good, what's bad and whatever else we find.

    We see that there is currently stock of pretty much everything in relation to the EOS R5 Mark II, including batteries and grip accessories. This isn't consistent with the rest of the planet as stock levels are low for various items in the EU and more so in the UK.

    If you're in the USA, the EOS R5 Mark II is in stock at B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon US (via PROCAM). Batteries and grips are also in stock at B&H Photo and Adorama.

    We look forward to all of the feedback and discussion about the EOS R5 Mark II and hopefully the right eyes are looking at the feedback you folks give. Feel free to post images and questions as well. We will set up an EOS R5 Mark II image thread on the forum in the near future.

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    1. In video modes heavily dependent on the new battery which are currently hard to get.

      Makes sense, and it looks like all the batteries were sent to B&H.

      The eye control af doesn’t seem to work vertically at all and horizontal not even close as it was working on R3 with my eye. Actually I used it successfully on the R3 even through polarized glasses.

      Hopefully that's a firmware thing, but I have seen other mentions of this.

      8k50 raw with RF 24-70 /2.8 has this aura visible with all the lens corrections turned on in camera. It is not visible in 4K raw modes.

      Interesting, but definitely can be fixed in firmware or a software update

      lso the rubber hot shoe cap does not fit well on the original R5.

      Assuming you mean "as well"?

      4k raw has some moire in some patterns, you can tell it is line skipped but it is nice and sharp. I would say it feels a bit artificially sharpen.

      Thanks for that input.

      Thanks for some real input, maybe we should have a thread for instant sort of feedback of what people notice. Good, bad or otherwise. Way too many people have "full reviews" out already, which is completely disingenuous.
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    2. Got the R5mk2 yesterday. My shop got 10 units so I would say Croatia got 20 units all together.
      First impressions:
      In video modes heavily dependent on the new battery which are currently hard to get. [...]
      The store where I bought mine (Cameranu in the Netherlands) added a complimentary LP-E6P to my order, but noted that while the R5II shipped yesterday, the extra battery will take a while to show up.
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    3. Got the R5mk2 yesterday. My shop got 10 units so I would say Croatia got 20 units all together.
      First impressions:
      [...]
      8k50 raw with RF 24-70 /2.8 has this aura visible with all the lens corrections turned on in camera. It is not visible in 4K raw modes.
      [...]
      That is interesting, I was planning to do a test with the RF16mm to see how the footage would look when imported into FCP directly. I wasn't sure if the lens corrections would be done by the camera, the external RAW converter tool or the editor.
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    4. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II has officially launched today and the camera is in a lot of peoples hands. We think it's a good idea to get user feedback in one place in real time. We don't believe any “full review” that is currently circulating can possibly be truly accurate, as we all find different things in a camera and there needs to be a certain amount of time spent with a camera to get a full breakdown of what's good, what's bad and whatever else we find. We see that there is currently stock of pretty much everything

      See full article...
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    5. Here is a link for the new DPP4 version 4.19.10.0. With this version you can also open the RAW files in DDP. Does anyone have an idea where I can get the new Eos utility? I need the USB driver. The image transfer via the Windows 11 app works - but it is not convenient.

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    6. […]. Does anyone have an idea where I can get the new Eos utility? […]
      The support section on the Canon Asia website accepts the R5 mark II as model and will show all the downloads, EOS Utility is in there as well.
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    8. Topaz Photo AI, DeNoise AI and Shapen AI need an update for the RAW files. The few CR3 raw files I've tried get a nice pink color all over the picture.
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    9. How long does it usually take for adobe to add a new camera once it’s out? How long do you think it will before we can use the R5 MArkII in lightroom? Or capture one?
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    10. Ok I did test all lens correction and the one that was causing the Halo in 8K raw was Peripheral illum Core when set to ON.
      It happens with all canon RF lenses it seams.
      Unfortunately I had back spinal surgery 3 weeks ago so I can't test it as I would wish to.
      Also:
      Assuming you mean "as well"?

      That is right:)
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    13. Just got my R5 MarkII, I can confirm that third party battery doesn't work at all, and with the old canon battery you can only use 29.97 fps from 4k all the way down to FHD there's is no 24fps. I hope canon will at least correct this issue with a firmware!
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    14. Just got my R5 MarkII, I can confirm that third party battery doesn't work at all, and with the old canon battery you can only use 29.97 fps from 4k all the way down to FHD there's is no 24fps. I hope canon will at least correct this issue with a firmware!
      This “issue” will not be corrected in firmware. The R5 Mk II needs more power for a.o. 8k video, pre-shot buffering etc. than the older batteries can deliver. See this post: https://www.canonrumors.com/the-canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-will-not-function-with-third-party-batteries/

      Check the manual for the features that will not work with an old battery type.
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    15. ...with the old canon battery you can only use 29.97 fps from 4k all the way down to FHD there's is no 24fps. I hope canon will at least correct this issue with a firmware!
      Canon states the new battery delivers, "...higher continuous power and two-times the amperage," and TDP states, "While the LP-E6NH (2130 mAh) and LP-E6N (1865 mAh) will power the R5 II, certain features, including the fastest drive speed, pre-continuous shooting, and most advanced video features will not be available."

      I doubt a firmware update will magically allow more power delivery from older batteries. YMMV.
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    16. This “issue” will not be corrected in firmware. The R5 Mk II needs more power for a.o. 8k video, pre-shot buffering etc. than the older batteries can deliver. See this post: https://www.canonrumors.com/the-canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-will-not-function-with-third-party-batteries/

      Check the manual for the features that will not work with an old battery type.
      I doubt that it would need more power for 24 fps vs. 30 fps. I can understand not getting the 60 fps because of the power. But if it can do 30 fps theoretically it should do 24 fps, I think it’s canon who choose not to offer it so we buy more batteries! correct me if I’m wrong!!!
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    18. …I think it’s canon who choose not to offer it so we buy more batteries! correct me if I’m wrong!!!
      I suppose that’s possible. We will probably never know. If you’re correct, what makes you think Canon would correct that in firmware as you suggested? If it’s a technical issue, there’s a possibility they can fix it…if it’s a marketing decision that makes them money, why would they? This is a case where if you’re right, you almost certainly aren’t getting what you want.

      But more likely, it’s a technical issue. Far too many people on this forum seem to wear tinfoil hats.
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    19. Not owning a R5 II, but can still share this:
      - Wish the body/size/ergonomics were more in line with the 5D series. Those cameras were really nice in that regard

      - Wish it had a built-in GPS: those who don't need it could have turned it off and save battery life if that's an issue for them. But for travel photography, especially in remote places where a smartphone is useless anyways, it's great. And even in non-remote places, I don't need/want to have a smartphone with me all the time (and bluetooth pairing is not always working well).

      Just my opinion.
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