Teardown: The Canon EOS R5 gets an autopsy

Craig Blair
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Here we have our first teardown of the Canon EOS R5, and it will give you some idea in how Canon has chosen to control heat. There are a few design choices that I find interesting.

  1. The thermal pads on the CPU don't cover the full CPU
  2. Aluminum was used instead of copper, though there is added cost and complexity of working with copper.
  3. There is definitely no venting for heat to escape
  4. Is there an issue with the CFExpress slot being so close to the processor?

As pointed out by EOSHD,  why does not of this matter when recording externally? I and others think it's probably some kind of software limit.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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