Canon EOS R5 Mark II Specifications

[Deleted member 383640]

45mp is more than enough. I just hope it has a top dial like R6II instead of a screen like the current R5. It makes it so much easier to use c1, c2, and c3 with the top dial.

I far prefer the electronic mode selection. I have that assigned to the M.Fn button that's right next to the shutter release, and I have the modes restricted to M and C1-3 so I can cycle through them very quickly.

On my R5, I set the M-Fn button for instant switching from photo to video mode (and vice versa). Also, in photo mode I can be (eg) in Av, and as soon as I press the M-Fn button I'm switched to video mode in (eg) M setting. This makes switching from photo to video much faster and easier than on the R6II where I have to use my left hand to switch, and even after that switch I'm in the same mode I was in when taking photos - most of the time I don't want that. This can be partially solved by saving the usual photo settings in one of the (photo) C modes, and saving the usual video settings in the same (video) C mode, but the need for the other hand still remains... For this reason, but also for some other reasons, I hope that future R5s will still have an electronic selection of mods, and not a physical dial.

 

[sanj]

On my R5, I set the M-Fn button for instant switching from photo to video mode (and vice versa). Also, in photo mode I can be (eg) in Av, and as soon as I press the M-Fn button I'm switched to video mode in (eg) M setting. This makes switching from photo to video much faster and easier than on the R6II where I have to use my left hand to switch, and even after that switch I'm in the same mode I was in when taking photos - most of the time I don't want that. This can be partially solved by saving the usual photo settings in one of the (photo) C modes, and saving the usual video settings in the same (video) C mode, but the need for the other hand still remains... For this reason, but also for some other reasons, I hope that future R5s will still have an electronic selection of mods, and not a physical dial.

The physical dial on the R5c does not bother me at all.

 

[sanj]

Well, I have a personal photography project, where I photograph cyclists at a specific junction, and next to many good and technically challenging photos that I have taken with my R5, I have lost so many good shots just because my R5 tends to focus on the light poles as soon as the cyclists get close to them. As a result my main concern in framing is always the focus point, which is not great really. Of course I have tried different settings and have found my ways to mitigate the problem, but I do hope R5 mk II improves significantly on AF, and that alone may convince me to upgrade, since for such projects, I would need both high MP and capable AF. I have heard that the problem with focusing on horizontal elements will be best addressed by quad sensors (any thoughts on this?), but I keep my fingers crossed for R5 Mk II AF, no matter what exact sensor it uses. Below, a sample of shots with good focus, just so it is clear what I am talking about.

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Good luck with your project. Looks interesting!

 

[Deleted member 383640]

The physical dial on the R5c does not bother me at all.

I understand you and I'm glad you're satisfied. It all depends on the use case... I wrote what turned out to be good for me - maybe it will be useful to someone else.

 

[Mike9129]

All looks good. Is there a killer feature coming as well that we\'re not being told about? I dont see much of a reason to go from an R5 to and R5 ii otherwise.

Tho it is nice to have the option in case something breaks that theres newer technology available.

Personally I was hoping we\'d see more smartphone features arriving in these cameras.
- Fingerprint readers for the shutter release button
- Easier and faster wireless transfer to phones/tablets/laptops
- Smarter \"intelligent\" modes (for things like astro photography or general image stacking for DoF or long exposure)
- Haptic feedback for shutter release
- Better wireless options for live shooting while connected to a PC/Mac for studio work (currently need 3rd party devices wrelessly connect to lightroom and catalog your shots, I think sony for example can do it natively)

Im sure there are plenty of other examples of these types of things, but this is the first lot I could think of off the top of my head - Security and ease of wireless connections.

 

[Loswr]

- Haptic feedback for shutter release

My microscopes sit on massive steel platforms floating on cushions of air to reduce vibration. My cameras sit on tripods and heads costing >$1K to reduce vibration. Canon further developed lens-based IS systems specifically to reduce shutter vibrations.

And you want a feature to add that vibration back…on purpose?!?

 

[blackcoffee17]

I hope you're wrong! But fear you could be right.
I need eye-control AF. If the R5 II lacks it, my next camera will certainly be either an R5 or an R3/R1.
Eye AF is for me the main reason why I'd get an R5II. As a landscaper, 45 MP are all I want, and fps or AF speed matter far less for me than for most forum members.
So, Canon, please, gimme Eye-control AF.

Why you need eye control if you shoot mainly landscapes and you don't care much about AF speed ?

 

[P-visie]

My microscopes sit on massive steel platforms floating on cushions of air to reduce vibration. My cameras sit on tripods and heads costing >$1K to reduce vibration. Canon further developed lens-based IS systems specifically to reduce shutter vibrations.

And you want a feature to add that vibration back…on purpose?!?

Probably something like this patent application (link).

 

[Praveen]

With this new upgrade, canon might handle the heat issue without making it bulkier

 

[definedphotography]

Personally I was hoping we\'d see more smartphone features arriving in these cameras.

Not sure if you've noticed, but the specs haven't been released yet. I wouldn't be getting my panties in a bunch until the specs do actually get announced by Canon

 

[sanj]

I am surprised at the lack of faith in Canon. R5 is one of their premium cameras that is used in dusty environments on a regular basis. I am sure they will provide a way to safeguard the sensor from dust.

 

[AccidentalShawarma]

If we got rid of the mechanical shutter then I do wish Canon would still implement some physical protection for the sensor. I'm one of the few (by the sounds of it) that actually uses my camera in rain/sand/dusty harsh environments of the Aussie outback so being able to not worry about this when changing lenses would be fantastic.

 

[Loswr]

Canon is surely developing a photo-centric camera of some sorts not to get left behind by Nikon, Fuji and Hasselblad who realised that there are millions of photographers (myself included) who couldn't care less for video specs.

Surely? Why should Canon follow in the footsteps of an ultra-niche brand, a niche brand, and a brand that was their close second but then hemorrhaged market share to the point they’re now a distant third?

Pro tip: your views don’t represent those of ‘millions of photographers’, they represent those of one photographer only.

 

[David - Sydney]

If we got rid of the mechanical shutter then I do wish Canon would still implement some physical protection for the sensor. I'm one of the few (by the sounds of it) that actually uses my camera in rain/sand/dusty harsh environments of the Aussie outback so being able to not worry about this when changing lenses would be fantastic.

From where do you define the start of the outback?

 

[tron]

As far as I remember (I write this just by memory) All 5 series cameras were at my opinion worthy upgrades. The 5DMkII was the more revolutionary due to video and the massive increase in mpixels but 5DMkIII introduced a much much better AF area and (in my opinion less noise at high ISO) and 5DMkIV an increase in mpixels, a sensor that was better in the shadows, *** and wifi.

Similarly if they improve the sensor the focusing, the speed and the response in the R5MkII they will make a much desirable model. Just my opinion. Regarding mpixels the 5 series is a multipurpose camera. I find 45mpixel enough for most purposes even for birding although I would welcome a R7MkII (as I have mentioned before).

 

[esglord]

Should be a stacked sensor if they’re eliminating the mechanical shutter. This will also allow full 14 bit in e-shutter of course.

Guessing they’ll reduce/eliminate over heating issues that impacted the R5.

Definitely going to lift the 30 minute internal record limit as they’ve done on all releases since the R5/R6 came out.

Add some of the ergonomic benefits (like adding the stills/movie switch). Rendering the R5C all but obsolete (any need for a II version anymore?)

Auto subject detect and other AF improvements.

Just a few things I’d expect off the top of my head. Too rich for my blood and way outside my use case. R6II is still perfect for me. Probably under utilized.

I agree with you. My guess is they want to make those updates to maintain the price premium over the R6ii as well as fend off other would-be hybrid competition as opposed to convincing existing happy R5 users to upgrade.

 

[Sporgon]

There was an incremental upgrade from 5Diii to 5Div which was relatively poorly received by the media.... but as a total, it was definitely worth upgrading.

Absolutely ! ‘Everyone’ criticised the iii for its ‘poor’ dynamic range with it’s off sensor ADC. So Canon fixed this in the iv and people criticised it for lacking enough upgrade features.

 

[john1970]

Not sure if you've noticed, but the specs haven't been released yet. I wouldn't be getting my panties in a bunch until the specs do actually get announced by Canon

A very good point. These specs remind me of the rumored R1 specs from several weeks ago. I am considering a Canon R5 Mk2, but as always will wait to hear the "real" specifications from Canon, which I anticipate in the next 4-8 weeks.

 

[MSH411]

With this new upgrade, canon might handle the heat issue without making it bulkier

As well as the error 70 that still continues to be a problem to this day. Almost pulled the trigger this week on one but read a bunch of recent posts from people running the current firmware and still having significant challenges with errors.

 

[David - Sydney]

As well as the error 70 that still continues to be a problem to this day. Almost pulled the trigger this week on one but read a bunch of recent posts from people running the current firmware and still having significant challenges with errors.

I've never experienced a Error 70 before in the last nearly 4 years. Yes, it is disappointing that it happens to a few people but I would suggest that they are anecdotal rather than the norm (as most forums are).