New: Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II – Two new mirrorless cameras are coming soon from Canon. Read more to learn about the new Canon EOS R1, Canon’s flagship EOS R Series Camera, and the 45MP EOS R5 Mark II, offering video up to 8K 60p/4K 120p, and still images with 30 fps continuous shooting.
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New: Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II
Ahead of the Game – Introducing the EOS R1
The Canon EOS R1 is our top-of-the-line full-frame professional camera. It is a powerhouse for professionals working in fast action situations. The EOS R1 is carrying on the legacy of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III digital SLR camera. The 1-series has a long tradition of providing excellent AF performance, speed, durability and reliability. These are all areas the EOS R1 excels in – but there is so much more including new faster processing, state-of-the-art video features, and networking options that really make this 1-series camera the ONE everyone has been waiting for.
Sensor design
The sensor design on this camara is all new, and all Canon. This new 24.2MP back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor is the heart of the EOS R1. Balancing the needs of speed and quality, this sensor provides enough pixels for a two-page magazine spread (without enlargement of the file). All while also providing incredibly fast sensor read-out speeds, and enhancing low-light performance. The sensor read-out is so fast that it has virtually eliminated Electronic shutter rolling shutter distortion issues.
Thanks to this new sensor, and the addition of the new DIGIC Accelerator front-engine processor, the R1 is capable of capturing up to 40 fps of RAW, JPEG, or HEIF (HDR-PQ) images using Electronic Shutter. The DIGIC Accelerator chip also has a useful In-camera Upscaling feature. It uses deep learning to double the horizontal and vertical size of a JPEG on your card (leaving the original image alone) in about 10 seconds. That means you can upscale a 24MP image to 96MP right in the camera. The EOS R1 maintains a full Mechanical shutter, and First Curtain Electronic shutter, both capable of continuous shooting at up to 12 fps. Additionally, all continuous shooting speeds with electronic shutter can be user-customized to meet your continuous shooting needs.
DIGIC Accelerator
The DIGIC Accelerator processor is a completely new front-engine processor. The DIGIC Accelerator processor was developed by Canon to supplement the power of the proven DIGIC X processor. It handles the processing that makes so many of the new features of this camera possible. It allows the DIGIC X chip to focus solely on image processing, again contributing to incredible speed. The DIGIC Accelerator processes enormous volumes of data directly from the image sensor. For actions like AF detection to exposure metering calculations that enable eye-control focus, subject identification and tracking, and even deep learning with features like In-camera Upscaling and Neural Network Noise Reduction.
Time to focus
Autofocus is on a whole new level with the EOS R1. New subject tracking allows you to maintain focus on a moving subject even when they are obscured briefly while shooting. For even faster positioning of your active AF Area, the R1 adds Canon’s Eye Control AF. It is even more advanced than the Eye Control in the EOS R3 camera.
Once you calibrate the viewfinder to your eye, just look where you want to focus. The AF Area will move there when you press the AF activation button. This new system is even robust enough for many users to work when the photographer is wearing glasses. The R1 features another first for Canon — the CMOS sensor itself now has cross-type Dual Pixel AF on its imaging sensor. Giving a more positive focus response to scenes that have a lot of linear detail like window blinds or planks on a boardwalk.
Action priority
Thanks to the increased camera processing power of the DIGIC Accelerator chip, we have developed a new AF mode called Action priority. This new focusing technology recognizes specific subject movements in selected sports. It automatically moves AF points to a player performing that motion — taking a shot, passing a ball, and so on. According to movement and other factors, it simplifies finding and keeping an active AF Area upon a subject about to perform a critical action. It can really help getting great sports pictures!
This feature works with three sports at the moment, soccer, volleyball, and basketball. With Action priority the camera can recognize and track specific people. It takes into account ball tracking, movement evaluation, and even multiple subjects in a scene at the same time. Action priority will help ensure you get the action shot you want. This Action Priority mode takes on even more power when you pair it with pre-continuous shooting. When enabled, pressing the shutter button halfway will start the pre-recording process. When you fully depress the shutter, the previous 1/2 -second of images will be written to the memory card (up to 20 if the R1 is shooting at 40 fps). It will continue capturing images until you release the shutter button.
Our best EVF
The new Electronic viewfinder is now Canon’s best ever. It features a 9.44 million dot resolution in an OLED display, a 0.9x magnification for a large view, and its maximum brightness is the highest yet in an EOS R-Series camera. Additionally, some of the EVF optics inside the body are sealed in an airtight structure, making it less likely that the viewfinder will fog up.
If you are coming from a DSLR , using this EVF will feel very natural to you. But, you will have access to much more information than you ever could have had in a DSLR. And, low-light viewing is a big improvement over previous optical viewfinders, as well.
Reliability
Like every 1-series camera before it, the EOS R1 features robust dust- and weather-resistance. The camera also features a magnesium alloy exterior body. Reliability means more than just weather resistance at Canon. Every component of the R1 is put through more rigorous testing than any of our other models. From button presses, to dial turns, this camera is ready for real life photo and video capture and all of what that entails.
Dual Card Slots for CFexpress** Type B
Dual slots for CFexpress cards give you the speed and storage you need for demanding projects. This also allows for cool abilities, like the ability to record smaller-sized proxy movies to slot 2 while simultaneously capturing high-res footage on the main card in slot 1. Using the Dual Shooting (still & movie) setting, the dual slots also allow you to capture 17MP JPEG still images to slot 2, while recording 30 fps Full HD video on the main card with no interruption to the video.
- ** The camera can accept CFexpress cards over 2TB in capacity. With these cards, the camera can write to the first 2TB (only) of total card capacity.
Video where you need it
The EOS R1 also provides versatile cinema integration. With a range of high-performance video features, including 6K, RAW recording in-camera at up to 60 frames per second, 4K MP4 recording up to 120 frames per second (with audio), and 2K or Full HD recording to 240 frames per second. The R1 even has a built-in tally lamp, and is capable of recording 4-channel audio.
Improved Image Stabilization*1*2
The EOS R1 has three stabilization methods (in-body, optical, and independently-activated movie digital IS) for spectacular stabilization performance. Especially when recording video, where it can help suppress blur in the peripheral area. IS (Coordinated Control) can deliver up to 8.5 stops at center and 7.5 stops at the periphery.*3*4 The in-body image stabilization is even more powerful when paired with a compatible RF or RF-S lens with image stabilization for coordinated IS, where the lens and camera work together to maximize the stabilization effect.
- *1: For compatible lenses, refer to Supplemental Information for EOS R1 on the website cam.start.canon.
- *2 When using Movie digital IS, the field of view is reduced.
- *3: Based on the CIPA 2024 standard. Yaw/Pitch/Roll image stabilization performance, when using RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z (f=105mm)
- *4: For supported lenses, please see “Supplemental Information” for EOS R1 on the website “cam.start.canon”.
Master the Moment – EOS R5 Mark II
The EOS R5 Mark II is a worthy successor to the incredibly versatile EOS R5. Bringing a host of new features that make this the most powerful EOS 5 series camera ever. It starts with a brand-new 45MP sensor. It is back illuminated and stacked for blazingly fast read-out speeds that allow for a 30 fps electronic shutter, then builds on that with major focus improvements, increased video capabilities, and so much more.
DIGIC Accelerator
The DIGIC Accelerator chip is a completely new front-end processor. It was developed by Canon to supplement the power of the proven DIGIC X processor. It handles the processing that makes so many of the new features of this camera possible. This allows the DIGIC X chip to focus solely on image processing, again contributing to incredible speed. The DIGIC Accelerator processes large volumes of data directly from the image sensor. For actions like AF detection to exposure metering calculations that enable eye-control focus, subject identification and tracking, and even deep learning with features like neural upscaling and noise reduction.
Totally new Sensor
Even though the pixel count is the same as the EOS R5, this is a completely new 45MP sensor design. This new full-frame sensor is stacked and back-illuminated. This allows for incredible electronic shutter performance of 30 fps RAW or full-resolution JPEG still images. Sensor read-out speeds are dramatically increased, significantly reducing rolling shutter distortion. Pre-continuous shooting is now possible in electronic shutter mode. When the shutter is pressed halfway the camera begins capturing images. When fully pressed, the previous ½-second of images are written to the memory card.
Time to focus
Autofocus has been significantly updated on the EOS R5 Mark II. With features like subject tracking, which it shares with the new flagship EOS R1. Subject tracking allows you to maintain focus on a subject even when they are obscured briefly while shooting. And, for even faster positioning of your active AF Area, the R5 Mark II adds Canon’s Eye Control AF – even more advanced than the Eye Control in the EOS R3 camera. Once you calibrate the viewfinder to your eye, just look where you want to focus, and the AF Area will move there when you press the AF activation button.
Action priority
Thanks again to the increased camera processing power of the DIGIC Accelerator chip, we have developed a new AF mode called Action priority. This new focusing technology selects subjects according to movement and other factors so you always get a great action shot! This feature works with three sports at the moment, soccer, volleyball, and basketball. With Action priority the camera can recognize and track specific people, and takes into account ball tracking, movement tracking, eye-control AF and more to help ensure you get the action shot you want when everything is moving so fast.
Get Cinematic
With its 45MP sensor, 8K video up to 60 frames per second can be recorded internally, to the camera’s CFexpress card (sold separately). A new menu now includes Cinema EOS terminology, making it even easier for users to access and understand the video features of this camera, and be easily integrated into video productions where Cinema EOS cameras may be used like the EOS C70 or EOS C400.
RAW video can be recorded at 8K resolution, and there’s now an S-RAW setting for 4K RAW video recording. RAW video is now 14-bit recording, for even greater range of tonalities. For users who don’t need RAW video, MP4-type video can be recorded in a multitude of possible file types and resolutions, from Full HD (at up to 240 frames per second), 4K at up to 120 frames per second with sound and 8K. Any of the “Fine” options record oversampled video, for even greater sharpness and detail. Canon Log 2 and C-Log 3 are available. And, the R5 Mark II adds features like a full-size HDMI port on the camera, Waveform monitors, and up to 24-bit, 4-channel audio recording.
More power
With all of the enhancements to the new EOS R5 Mark II, it requires a little more power than the previous EOS Mirrorless cameras, and therefore ships with a new, higher amperage battery, the LP-E6P. This battery is the same size and shape of previous LP batteries, but is easily distinguished from older models by featuring a white stripe and white Canon logo. This new battery can be used in older Canon mirrorless and even DSLR cameras, but will require a camera firmware update to do so.
* Canon LP-E6N and LP-E6NH battery packs can be used in the R5 Mark II camera, but with some significant limitations – – especially Wi-Fi connection, and for video recording. Also, continuous Drive speeds with mechanical or first-curtain electronic shutter will be reduced. This applies to any battery in any of the optional battery grips as well.
Bright and clear EVF
A new Electronic viewfinder is now the same 0.5-inch 5.76 million dot OLED EVF you would find in the EOS R3 with approx. 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, and an eyepoint of approx. 24mm. Some of the EVF lenses inside the body are sealed in an airtight structure making it difficult for the viewfinder to fog up.
Weather resistance
The EOS R5 Mark II is dust- and weather-resistant, with the same performance as the EOS R5, even when using one of the new optional grips.
Dual Card Slots for CFexpress** and UHS-II SD Memory Cards***
Whether you are shooting photos every day, or are recording 8K videos, the EOS R5 Mark II camera can capture an incredible amount of images through its super high-speed CFexpress dual card slots. Plus a UHS-II SD*** card slot is also provided at your disposal. The two card slots can be utilized for separate recording of still photos and movies, main and proxy recording of movies, and recording to multiple cards.
- ** Type B compatible. With firmware v.2.0.0 and above, camera can accept CFexpress cards over 2TB in capacity. With these cards, the camera can write to the first 2TB (only) of total card capacity.
- *** Some types of data cannot be saved on the SD memory card.
Improved Image Stabilization
The EOS R5 Mark II has the same 5-axis in-body stabilization as the original R5 that provides optimal image stabilization, and uses coordinated IS in conjunction with RF lenses that have built-in IS. Roll operation range is now approx. 2xthat of the EOS R3, and when a compatible lens is used*3, the CMOS sensor suppresses blurring at the periphery of the image, and even at the center. Additionally, the IS algorithm has been updated and a new mechanical design now allows for 8.5 stops of coordinated correction at the center, and 7.5 stops at the periphery*1*2*3
- *1: Based on the CIPA 2024 standard. In yaw, pitch, and roll directions.
- *2: Excluding Cinema lenses.
- *3: For compatible lenses, please refer to Supplemental Information for EOS R5 Mark II on the website cam.start.canon.
Optional Grips
The EOS R5 Mark II has three optional grips that provide additional battery power and exciting new functionality:
- Battery grip BG-R20: Allows for 2 LP batteries and provides controls for vertical shooting, including an improved multi-controller position.
- Battery grip BG-R20EP: Allows for 2 LP batteries and provides controls for vertical shooting. Includes a 2.5G Base-T high-speed ethernet port for fast-paced tethered shooting.
- Cooling fan CF-R20EP: Allows for 2 LP batteries. Provides a multi-speed fan to help keep the camera cool in challenging video production situations.