SteveC, do you dream about video shooters? You seem really bothered by some "video shooter'" criticisms on the latest R5? You know you can have a groundbreaking camera that is still reasonably criticized, right? For instance and obviously, a lot of people complained about the heat limitations for video... Which is valid and something I am sure Canon will get better at as they're still in their mirror-less infancy. I'd also like to see better dynamic range on these small hybrids in the future too. Perhaps a less messy release. Doesn't mean its not an amazing camera, because it is, truly. I ordered initially thinking I'd use it a lot more for video but I am keeping it to have one powerful photography first camera & to use as a B or C camera if I ever need it. They have and also seem to have other products in pipeline that will better fulfill video shooters' need - according to this thread.
Here's the problems, as I - and others - see it.
Yes, you can have a groundbreaking camera that is still reasonably criticized. Only, that's NOT the case here. It performs pretty much exactly as Canon tells us. So, I would consider that UNreasonable criticism. And unlike all the other brands, that also have the same overheating issues, Canon was up front and provided specific information regarding the overheating limits. Better to lie about it, deny it, or just ignore it as other brands do, apparently in the minds of many.
Is it complaining valid? Is it because Canon is in the infancy of mirrorless? No, of course not. It has to do with Physics. Full Frame cameras have had issues with overheating since video was introduced. Has nothing to do with mirrorless. Has to do with physics. And has a lot lot do with what the camera is designed for. As a series 5 camera, it is designed primarily for the stills shooter. No surprise there. It is designed to have weather sealing as a priority. No surprise there. It is designed to be within certain parameters of size, so no room for a cooling fan, such as Panasonic's huge FF camera. Also, want a faster card to be able to capture that ever increasing resolution video? Oh, didn't know that would also be hotter? Physics.
The reality is, video shooters thought they might be getting a camera with the specs of something that costs a lot more. They found out that there is no free lunch, so to speak. It all comes down to money, as it normally does. And it is easier to blame Canon than admit that they were hoping that they could get expensive video camera performance from a mainly stills/hybrid camera for a lot less money.
And let's not forget that a lot of the anti-Canon overheating hysteria is almost certainly fueled by the usually well organized Sony crowd. Almost every Canon release is met with a flurry of Anti-Canon "This camera Sucks" videos and posts on forums. They've latched onto the overheating issue since Canon now has IBIS that is better and DR that is equal to their beloved Sonys.
So, yes, many of us are annoyed. Sorry if that annoys you.