CANON EOS R5 Mark II IS HERE

Canon announced today the release of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. It is due to be available from August 20th, 2024, and preorders have begun. The listing price on the Canon website is $4,299 US Dollars. The EOS R5 Mark II comes loaded with numerous improvements and debuts in technology, so let us go over some of the details in this article. Additionally, through the use of deep learning technology and the newly developed engine system known as “Accelerated Capture,” the EOS R5 Mk II enables high-speed analysis and high-speed shooting, which is also installed in the flagship model “EOS R1.”

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Debuts a Completely New Sensor

The 45 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor developed by Canon makes its debut in the Mk II. This sensor allows for super-fast processing, up to 30 frames in the electronic shutter, without compromising detail. The sensor inside the Canon EOS R5 Mark II also captures 8K RAW at 59.94/50.00 fps, and LOG 2.

“Neural network noise reduction” function

The newly developed full-size back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor achieves both a high resolution of approximately 45 million pixels and a high sensitivity of ISO 51200 (when shooting still images), realizing high-quality still image capture. In addition, the “neural network noise reduction” function that utilizes deep learning technology processes the captured image within the camera, reducing noise in images taken at high ISO sensitivity such as night scenes, making it possible to generate high-quality images.

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is equipped with a high-definition electronic viewfinder that uses a 0.5-inch, approximately 5.76 million dot high-definition panel with approximately twice the specific brightness of the EOS R5, providing a comfortable view.

Other shooting details in the Canon EOS R5 Mark II include:

• It achieves high-resolution (approximately 45 megapixels) and high sensitivity (maximum standard ISO 51200 when shooting still images) to capture high-quality still images.
• Equipped with a 5-axis in-body image stabilization mechanism. In addition, RF lenses equipped with an in-lens optical image stabilization mechanism support cooperative control, providing image stabilization effects of up to 8.5 stops in the center and up to 7.5 stops on the periphery. In addition, it also supports peripheral cooperative control, which suppresses blurring at the periphery of the screen, which is unique to wide-angle lenses.
• The “in-camera upscaling” function generates a maximum of 179 megapixels image from the captured image (JPEG/HEIF) in the camera without going through an application, which is useful when you want to crop it, etc. The “neural network noise reduction” function processes still images captured in RAW in the camera and generates high-quality images with reduced noise in the camera.

     

High-precision AF and high-speed continuous shooting

The combination of the new engine system “Accelerated Capture” and deep learning technology has achieved excellent tracking performance. With enhanced tracking performance to continue to follow the subject even in scenes where subjects overlap, and the “Action Priority” function that recognizes specific actions such as a soccer shot and quickly aligns the AF frame, it is possible to tenaciously track the targeted subject and continue shooting.

In addition, when using the electronic shutter, it shoots a maximum frame rate of approximately 30 frames per second, while significantly reducing rolling shutter distortion compared to the EOS R5. Furthermore, the camera is equipped with a “pre-continuous shooting” function that allows continuous shooting up to approximately 15 frames prior to the moment the shutter button is pressed, so you won’t miss any decisive moments.

High-precision AF and high-speed continuous shooting to ensure you never miss a decisive moment

• • The new engine system “Accelerated Capture” enables high-speed analysis and shooting, and the new AF system “Dual Pixel Intelligent AF” combines deep learning technology to achieve excellent tracking performance.
  • Highly accurate tracking is possible thanks to enhanced tracking performance that allows the camera to continue following the subject even in team sports where there are many scenes where subjects cross paths, “upper body detection” that can detect even small people, and “obstacle avoidance by head area estimation” that can distinguish between the subject’s head and an obstacle overlapping in front of it even in scenes where an obstacle passes in front of the subject.
  • The camera is equipped with an “Action Priority” function that automatically recognizes subjects performing specific actions, such as a soccer shot, and quickly focuses the AF frame.

Full-scale video production through “CINEMA EOS SYSTEM”

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II achieves internal recording of 8K/60P RAW video and 4K SRAW video in full-size angle of view. In addition, it is equipped with “Custom Picture” that allows you to adjust the image quality according to the application, which is also installed in the “CINEMA EOS SYSTEM”, and “Canon Log 2” that has high gradation from mid-range to dark areas, making it possible to create images that are highly compatible with the “CINEMA EOS SYSTEM”.

“CINEMA EOS SYSTEM”

• • The camera records 8K/60P RAW video, 4K/60P SRAW video, and 4K/120P MP4 video in full-frame format. It also supports still image recording during video shooting, and allows continuous shooting at up to 7.5 frames per second without stopping video shooting, which contributes to improving work efficiency by simplifying equipment.
  • It is possible to simultaneously record large volumes of editing data and lightweight proxy videos onto a CFexpress card and an SD card. Using lightweight proxy videos makes sending to a PC and editing more efficient.

Action Priority Settings

• • The “Registered Person Priority” function, which allows you to register the subject you want to target in advance and continue to track it as a priority, has improved detection performance when the face is turned at an angle compared to the “EOS R3” (released in November 2021).
  • When using the electronic shutter, the camera achieves a maximum frame rate of approximately 30 frames per second while maintaining AF/AE tracking, and can also set intermediate frame rates to 20 frames per second, 10 frames per second, etc.
  • When using the electronic shutter, the amount of rolling shutter distortion has been reduced by approximately 40% compared to the EOS R5, making it possible to capture fast-moving subjects with minimal distortion.
  • The camera is equipped with gaze-input AF, which allows AF operation to be performed by the movement of the eye looking through the viewfinder, and response has been improved by approximately doubling the detection frame rate compared to the EOS R3.The optical system has also been newly designed, which improves detection stability even when the eye position is shifted or when the user is wearing glasses.

Cinematic Functionality

• • With the “CINEMA EOS SYSTEM,” the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is equipped with “Canon Log 2,” which has high gradation in the mid- to dark areas compared to “Custom Picture” and “Canon Log 3,” which allow you to adjust the image quality according to the application
  • By adopting the same file system, XF-HEVC S/XF-AVC S, as the digital cinema camera “EOS C400” (scheduled for release in September 2024), workflows are standardized and editing work is made more efficient.
  • Equipped with a tally lamp that allows you to check the video recording status even from a distance from the camera.
  • Equipped with a “pre-recording” function that allows you to record video 3 or 5 seconds before pressing the video recording button.
  • With its 45 Megapixel sensor, 8K video up to 60 frames per second can be recorded internally, to the camera’s CFexpress card.
    • Also takes SD cards but CFExpress is required for high-range production.
  • Uses Canon RF Mount Lenses

Other Features of the EOS R5 Mk II

 

By attaching the “RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE” (released in December 2021), you can shoot 180° 3D VR footage and check the finished image within the camera.

It has the same dust-proof and water-resistant performance as the previous EOS R5, and its magnesium alloy exterior makes it highly robust.

• • This is the first EOS series to support the equivalent of the IEEE802.11ax standard, enabling not only high-speed wireless communication, but also 6GHz (infrastructure only) support, enabling the use of a wide frequency band for smooth communication.
  • By attaching the new “Battery Grip BG-R20EP” (sold separately) and “Cooling Fan CF-R20EP” (sold separately), the camera becomes compatible with the high-speed 2.5GBase-T wired LAN standard, making it possible to transmit large volumes of still images and videos in a stable connection environment.

 

• The new application “Content Transfer Professional (paid)” enables users to receive still image and video files from the camera body via a 5G/LTE-compatible smartphone, send them to an FTP server, and tag them on the smartphone.

   

Testing and Trials of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II

At PRONEWS Global, we will conduct a full test of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II in due course. Let us know on our social media pages what in particular you would like us to test out in this camera.