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    Multiple RAW image resolutions coming to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?

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    We continue to receive bits and pieces of information regarding the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of contradicting information, so we are sitting on a lot of it for the moment.

    We have repeatedly been told that the Canon EOS R5 Mark II will get a resolution bump up to 60mp. Which isn't ideal for 8K video, unless Canon plans to implement some kind of pixel binning to create raw 8K footage that uses the entire sensor. We don't think many people would want to see a crop return outside of the super fast frame rates. This is definitely possible, as Magic Lantern has made such a thing work on a Canon camera in the past.

    Now for RAW stills shooters, this would likely be a welcomed feature.

    We have been told by a couple of people that the Canon EOS R5 Mark II will offer some kind of pixel-binning to offer various resolutions for RAW stills shooting. This is something that we have seen recently in some Leica cameras. Their latest cameras offer 60mp, 36mp or 18mp RAW stills shooting using the entire sensor. If you don't want to shoot at 60mp, you don't have to.

    This is different than the RAW and CRAW options in the current Canon EOS R5.

    We hope to hear more about this and other information in regards to what will surely be the biggest Canon camera launch in 2024 (apologies to the EOS R1).

    We do not have [CR3] level confirmation on the 60mp rumors, so please keep that in mind.

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    3. That could be helpful. 36mp and 60mp options make it great for sports/high speed shooting and portraits and landscapes where the resolution is not a hinderance to speed or processing times.

      I'm also hoping for a big improvement in rolling shutter. Might be the last camera I ever need if the rolling shutter is practically gone for sports use.

      -Brian
    5. > We hope to hear more about this and other information in regards to what will surely be the biggest Canon camera launch in 2024 (apologies to the EOS R1).

      You probably know better than I do but I am positive the R1 will be earth-shattering in several ways that makes us forget all about the R5 Mk II. This site shared a patent 3-4 years ago detailing a new sensor that would have "global shutter", electronic ND, and double-dynamic range modes, for instance. Combine that with eye-controlled focus that works yet better and perhaps AI tuned to work for all Olympic sports, and no-one's going to be talking about the R5MkII.
    8. >
      We do not have [CR3] level confirmation on the 60mp rumors, so please keep that in mind.

      Anyone remember what "[CR3] level confirmation" means? Anyone know why he doesn't just switch to English and say what this spy-talk actually means?
      CR3 can be considered to be on the level of a pre-announcement "scoop". It is very certain to happen, if not a 100% official "lock".

      CR1 is generally some level of plausibility (because of what it is, or the source) but nothing corroborated.

      CR2 is somewhere in the middle.

      This really isn't that hard if you just pay attention.
    9. This reads like the return of MRAW and SRAW of the old days where you could shoot in RAW with reduced resolution, e.g for the 1D Mark 4:
      • Raw 16M 4,896 x 3,264
      • MRaw 9.0M 3,672 x 2,448
      • SRaw 4.0M 2,448 x 1,632
    10. I just appreciate that info is trickling out which means the camera must be moving forward reasonably well toward a release date.

      Having multiple resolutions would be a treat for a lot of people I think. I just pray that it doesn’t become the new “oh no I was shooting jpg the whole time?!”
    11. One of my biggest complaints with the R5 is the inability to have to make smaller RAW files. Here certain photo agencies have you transmit RAW images live from events and between the file size and the strain on the cellular networks at events it can be soo slow to transmit. Would be a welcome addition.
    12. It works pretty well with the Leica M11 (sensor by Sony, sorry!). Many pictures don't need 60MP. Mine is usually set on 36,5 MP, but in ideal conditions, (landscapes, best lens, best diaphragm, high shutter speed and stable hands!) : 60MP.
      It's so good to have the choice!
    13. I just appreciate that info is trickling out which means the camera must be moving forward reasonably well toward a release date.

      Having multiple resolutions would be a treat for a lot of people I think. I just pray that it doesn’t become the new “oh no I was shooting jpg the whole time?!”
      Understand!
      But even if you shoot at, say, 18MP, results will be more than acceptable.
    14. A silly question: at 60 MP, pixelpitch is approximately 3,76 microns. If you set the camera on 36 MP, this pixel size shouldn't change. Right? I know of course that pixel-size cannot change. So, does it mean several pixels will be "united" to form a larger one, otherwise there might be a gap between the "used"pixels.
      This also could mean the camera should be used like a 60 MP when selecting the shutter speed, in order to prevent shake. Correct?
      PS: I warned you this would be a silly question!
    15. > We hope to hear more about this and other information in regards to what will surely be the biggest Canon camera launch in 2024 (apologies to the EOS R1).

      You probably know better than I do but I am positive the R1 will be earth-shattering in several ways that makes us forget all about the R5 Mk II. This site shared a patent 3-4 years ago detailing a new sensor that would have "global shutter", electronic ND, and double-dynamic range modes, for instance. Combine that with eye-controlled focus that works yet better and perhaps AI tuned to work for all Olympic sports, and no-one's going to be talking about the R5MkII.
      Hard to tell. In the past the 5 series was the more discussed series over the 1 series. Simply because some things speak to more people:
      - about half the price.
      - about half the sice and weight
      - about twice the resolution

      The 1 series is certainly the more impressive product line, but usualy its bought and discussed way less. At least in the past...
      Even some massive upgrades like a global shutter is likely to not make the R1 a better seller than the R5, given the (to be expected) big price difference to a R5 body...
    16. This reads like the return of MRAW and SRAW of the old days where you could shoot in RAW with reduced resolution, e.g for the 1D Mark 4:
      • Raw 16M 4,896 x 3,264
      • MRaw 9.0M 3,672 x 2,448
      • SRaw 4.0M 2,448 x 1,632
      The results were pretty ugly though. The 5DsR images had various colour casts when comparing like for like mRaw sizes for the same settings and scene. Hopefully it'll be true pixel binning and not in camera manipulation affecting the bit depth.
    17. Hard to tell. In the past the 5 series was the more discussed series over the 1 series. Simply because some things speak to more people:
      - about half the price.
      - about half the sice and weight
      - about twice the resolution

      The 1 series is certainly the more impressive product line, but usualy its bought and discussed way less. At least in the past...
      Even some massive upgrades like a global shutter is likely to not make the R1 a better seller than the R5, given the (to be expected) big price difference to a R5 body...
      Correct. If you go to the EOS R and EOS DSLR forum pages and sort by number of replies, 5-series threads top the lists. Certainly 5-series bodies outsell 1-series bodies (and the R3) by a wide margin. most likely that's primarily about cost.
    18. Understand!
      But even if you shoot at, say, 18MP, results will be more than acceptable.
      I think that very much depends on use case - my biggest need from a new body is more resolution so if I was shooting at 18 I'd be pretty upset with myself. I could see myself using a lower resolution for family stuff or timelapses, but for the bulk of what I usually shoot, more resolution is better.
    19. One of my biggest complaints with the R5 is the inability to have to make smaller RAW files. Here certain photo agencies have you transmit RAW images live from events and between the file size and the strain on the cellular networks at events it can be soo slow to transmit. Would be a welcome addition.
      C-raw

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