Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R Samples By George Lepp

Canon Rumors · Mar 12, 2015

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<p>George Lepp and 3 other Canon Explorers of Light had the opportunity to head into the Nevada landscape and test out the brand new Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R camera bodies while at the WPPI show in Las Vegas. The cameras were also mated with Canon’s latest EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II and EF 11-24mm f/4L lenses.</p>
<p>George’s first take on the camera:</p>
<blockquote><p>My response to the new camera was that it will be very important to those that can use the technology that is available. If you don’t need a camera with tremendous resolution for large prints or exceptionally high data for cropping, then this will be too much camera for you. It will tax your computer with 300 MB 16bit files. Even the 8bit files are 150 MB when open. The RAW files are approximately 60 MB in size. The dynamic range when working on the files in Canon’s DPP and Photoshop CC 2014 was quite good and pretty much matches my EOS 7D MKII.</p></blockquote>
<p>The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R are not yet available for preorder and won’t be shipping until June 29, 2015.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.georgeleppimages.com/new-page-2">View the sample images at GeorgeLepp.com</a></strong></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Canon EOS 5DS: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/results/canonnewfeb"><span class="s2">Adorama</span></a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119026-REG/canon_0581c002_eos_5ds_dslr_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296"><span class="s2">B&H</span></a> | <span class="s2"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3ERPT8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T3ERPT8&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=C3LAZKJCU4IRBJUF">Amazon</a> | </span></span>Canon EOS 5DS R: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/results/canonnewfeb"><span class="s2">Adorama</span></a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119027-REG/canon_0582c002_eos_5ds_r_dslr.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296"><span class="s2">B&H</span></a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3ERPT8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T3ERPT8&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=X7P2IPISEXTZFLQ7"><span class="s2">Amazon</span></a></p>

RLPhoto · Mar 12, 2015

Re: Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R Samples By George Lepp

This would make a great Stock photography camera.

digital noise · Mar 12, 2015

Re: Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R Samples By George Lepp

Pretty much matching the 7d2 in DR is not really a bragging point though, right?

jeanluc · Mar 12, 2015

Re: Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R Samples By George Lepp

Interesting on the file size, no surprises there.

I was really hoping the DR would be at least a little better than the 5D3 (which honestly to me is not a huge issue anyway), but sounds like maybe not. If it had been (and I guess we'll have to see a lot more reviews before we can judge) then I would be tempted despite the file size. If the IQ is a wash with the 5D3, probably not.

As mainly a landscape guy, I really want to want this camera, but I think it may just make sense to stick to my 5D3 and see what happens with the 5D4.

Some more resolution (say 24-35 or so) would be great, but my largest prints ever have been 30 x 45 with my 5d3 and honestly they look pretty good to me. Don't know if the huge file size will be worth it for the most part, that's is a lot of storage eaten up very fast.

So its looking like the main use of this camera will be exactly what it seems, very large prints.

Light_Pilgrim · Mar 12, 2015

Re: Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R Samples By George Lepp

I openly admit, it is an overkill. I am looking forward to see what will come to replace my 5D MKIII, but for what I do...it is an absolute overkill. I think it will be better to wait till autumn and see what most photographers say and how they use it. Maybe Canon will show the MKIV by the time to make the decision easier.

privatebydesign · Mar 12, 2015

Re: Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R Samples By George Lepp

Predictably underwhelming IMHO.

mackguyver · Mar 12, 2015

Re: Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R Samples By George Lepp

All shot in good light and only a few of them without any compositing, so it's hard to tell much, but saying it's as good as a crop sensor doesn't get me too excited. I remember ditching my 7D for the 5DII because the files were so much better, even though I shoot mostly wildlife.

CaptureWhatYouSee · Mar 12, 2015

Re: Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R Samples By George Lepp

I am wondering how many people are like-minded to me. I want the 5DsR because I am a landscape photog primarily and I like to review my photos from years past. So, in 10/20 years there will likely be a 8K/12K huge monitor or projector that I can display on a wall (that costs < $1000). Therefore, the 8K files will be useful/necessary. Probably actually need a 100MP sensor for a 12K display.

privatebydesign · Mar 12, 2015