Ignite your creativity with up to 8K 60p RAW video, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, Neural Network Noise Reduction and a host of powerful functionalities
Canon has announced the EOS R5 Mark II, a new full-frame mirrorless camera that surpasses its predecessor, the EOS R5, with cutting-edge features including a high-performance 45-megapixel back-illuminated (BSI) stacked CMOS sensor and the Accelerated Capture image processor system. The camera introduces enhancements such as Eye Control AF and Cinema EOS features, advancing Canon’s renowned “5 series” into the next generation.
“The ‘5 series’ is celebrated for its high performance and versatility, empowering videographers, content creators, and hybrid shooters. The EOS R5 Mark II builds on the success of the EOS R5, incorporating innovative features that elevate its capabilities. We believe the EOS R5 Mark II will inspire creativity and advance content creation,” said Ichinomiya Takashi, Director of Regional ICB Sales & Marketing Division, Canon Singapore.
A Power-Packed Core for Unprecedented Performance
The new 45-megapixel back-illuminated (BSI) stacked CMOS sensor leads a host of feature upgrades. The Accelerated Capture System, featuring the DIGIC Accelerator and DIGIC X image processor, enables unprecedented data processing speeds, introducing powerful new features and setting new benchmarks for autofocus performance.
Dual Pixel Intelligent AF for Enhanced Subject Tracking
Like the EOS R1, the EOS R5 Mark II features the Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system, which utilizes the Accelerated Capture system and deep learning to improve subject detection and tracking during both video and stills. This advanced system provides accurate tracking even in challenging scenarios, such as when subjects cross paths or obstruct the main focus.
Event and concert photographers will benefit from the Register People Priority function, which prioritizes preregistered individuals for subject detection and tracking, even in crowded settings with faces turned sideways. The new Action Priority AF mode automatically adjusts the focus to dynamic subjects, aiding sports photographers in capturing key moments in fast-paced sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
Intuitive and Responsive AF Control
For the first time in a “5 series” camera, Eye Control AF allows users to shift the AF frame simply by looking at the new subject. Enhanced optics and a refined line-of-sight detection algorithm double the detection frame rate compared to the EOS R3, resulting in faster and more precise eye movement detection.
Photographers and videographers can also use the focus preset function to store and recall specific focus positions, previously available only on super telephoto lenses. Up to six different AF settings can be registered, providing quicker responses to various shooting scenarios.
Cinema Industry Standards for Advanced Video Production
In addition to its internal 8K DCI 60p RAW video recording support, the EOS R5 Mark II offers numerous industry-standard recording modes. Professional Cinema EOS features are included to meet filmmaking and video production needs.
The new 4K DCI 60p SRAW recording option uses the camera’s full horizontal angle of view and offers a less resource-intensive alternative for projects requiring RAW footage. Users can record smaller 2K or Full HD proxy files to the SD card slot while capturing 8K or 4K main files on the CFexpress Type B slot, allowing for more efficient editing. The EOS R5 Mark II also produces stunning 4K videos with oversampled 8K sensor output and 2K/FHD videos from oversampled 4K. Additionally, it can create beautiful slow-motion scenes in 4K (up to 5x slower) or Full HD (up to 10x slower) with 4K 120p or Full HD 240p recording.
Elevate Your Visual Storytelling
The EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1 are the first EOS system cameras to offer 10-bit Canon Log 2, providing vibrant color reproduction and a wider dynamic range (16+ stops) for better shadow detail preservation. Canon Log 2 expands post-production possibilities, meeting ambitious artistic visions.
In addition to existing Picture Style color profiles, the EOS R5 Mark II includes Cinema EOS system’s Custom Pictures, allowing users to apply LUTs (lookup tables), including custom 3D LUTs, while recording in Canon Log 2/Log 3 or HDR formats. This feature helps users visualize their video output during shooting.
Seamless Integration with Cinema EOS
The EOS R5 Mark II employs the new XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S file system, which aligns with Cinema EOS specifications. This system facilitates workflows that are incompatible with the traditional MP4 format and streamlines multi-camera project editing where Cinema EOS cameras are used.
Cinema EOS tools such as the waveform monitor, false colors, and zebra display have been incorporated, allowing for precise exposure adjustments on set and improved efficiency for matching exposures across multiple cameras.
Capture Every Moment
The pre-recording feature, inherited from Cinema EOS cameras, is designed to capture crucial moments by recording up to 5 seconds before pressing the record button. This feature can be controlled remotely via the Camera Connect mobile app, minimizing the need for continuous recording and reducing file sizes, ultimately saving time during footage review.
Other significant video features:
- Reduced rolling shutter distortion: The new BSI stacked sensor’s faster readout reduces rolling shutter distortion by approximately 40% compared to the EOS R5. This provides seamless action footage and fast camera movement without wobbly artifacts.
- Apple ProRes RAW external recording up to 8K 30p: This feature is supported through an HDMI Type-A output terminal. Users can simultaneously record 2K DCI proxy files to the CFexpress card.
- Linear PCM 24-bit 4-channel input support: This provides high-quality audio and flexibility for multi-microphone setups that are suitable for interviews and simultaneous ambient noise recording.
- Heat dissipating structure: The camera adopts a structure that dissipates heat buildup, allowing reliable recording even at the highest resolutions.
- Optional cooling fan for longer high-resolution recording: A cooling fan, Cooling Fan CF-R20EP (sold separately) extends 8K recording times, allowing up to 120 or more minutes of 8K 30p video to be recorded. It also enables limitless 4K 60p video recording with no overheating restrictions.
- Support for the latest wireless/wired communication protocols (Wi-Fi 6/6E and 2.5G Base-T wired LAN): These allow high-speed transmission of large photo and video files to a PC or FTP/FTPS/SFTP server, which is suitable for news reporting and editorial work especially with time constraints.
In-Camera Image Enhancements
The EOS R5 Mark II enhances workflow efficiency and image quality with advanced in-camera noise reduction and image upscaling powered by deep learning technology.
Neural Network Noise Reduction minimizes noise in high-ISO RAW images while preserving detail and resolution.
The In-camera Upscaling function increases image resolution up to 179 megapixels by quadrupling the number of pixels, with minimal impact on image quality.
When combined, these features produce cleaner, high-quality extreme crops that maintain stunning clarity and detail, empowering users to fully unleash their creativity.
Other significant still image features:
- Blurred/Out-of-focus image detection: This function is applicable to JPEG and HEIF images shot with the electronic shutter. It detects and rates images with faces that are blurred or out of focus. Users will also find it easier to choose the best shots from the many captured via improved high-speed continuous shooting performance with the electronic shutter.
- Dual Shooting Users can simultaneously record 16:9, approx. 33.2-megapixel JPEG still images while recording Full HD 30p videos. This improves work efficiency for users who require still photos and videos of the same event when time is limited.
Delightful and reliable to shoot with
Engineered for reliable performance on demanding shoots, the EOS R5 Mark II maintains the robust dust- and drip-resistant weather sealing of the EOS R5, making it well-suited for challenging weather conditions. For additional protection, users can pair it with the new Shoe Cover ER-SC3. The Rain Cover ERC-R5S / ERC-R5L is also available for extended use in rainy conditions. The blackout-free EVF is twice as bright as that of the EOS R5 and features enhanced anti-fog performance, ensuring a clearer view of the scene even in unpredictable weather. Adding the Eyecup ER-KE can further improve the EVF experience by blocking stray light, enhancing visibility, and achieving more accurate Eye Control AF.
The EOS R5 Mark II includes a 5-axis In-Body IS (Image Stabiliser) with a newly designed mechanism and improved algorithms, offering increased effectiveness compared to the EOS R3. When paired with a compatible RF lens with in-lens stabilisation, users can expect up to 8.5 stops of equivalent image stabilisation [Based on the CIPA 2024 standard. In yaw, pitch, and roll image stabilization performance when using RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z (f=105mm)], ensuring sharper handheld images even when a tripod is not available.
To accommodate higher power needs, the EOS R5 Mark II is powered by the new Battery Pack LP-E6P, which offers higher current discharge while maintaining the same form as other LP-E6 series batteries and can be charged with the LC-E6 charger. The USB Power Adapter PD-E2 (sold separately) can also charge the battery inside the camera and provides more power than the USB Power Adapter PD-E1.
For continuous power during long shoots, such as events or time-lapse recordings, the USB Power Adapter PD-E2 can be used with the new DC Coupler DR-E6P, which supplies power directly to the camera. For enhanced vertical shooting support, users can combine the EOS R5 Mark II with:
- Battery Grip BG-R20: A battery grip with weight balance, buttons, and multi-controller position optimised for vertical shooting. It is compatible with the EOS R5/ R6 Mark II/ R6.
- Battery Grip BG-R20EP: A battery grip with the same features as BG-R20, with an additional 2.5G Base-T Ethernet port to support high-speed wired communication. This meets the needs of professional users who require wired network compatibility and better support for vertical shooting.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
| Camera Model | EOS R5 Mark II |
| Image Processor | DIGIC Accelerator & DIGIC X |
| Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels | Effective sensor size: Full-Frame CMOSCamera effective pixels: Max approx. 45.0 megapixels |
| Metering System | Based on image sensor output signalsStills:6,144-zone (96 × 64) metering Movie:DCI: 4,800-zone (96 x 50) meteringUHD: 5,184-zone (96 x 54) metering |
| Autofocus Method | Spot AF, 1-point AF, Expand AF area (above / below / left / right or around), Flexible Zone AF 1 / 2 / 3, Whole area AF |
| Image Stabilizer (IS) System | In-body 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation (Still/Movie) |
| Effective ISO | Stills:100–51,200 (L: 50, H: 102,400) Movie:Custom Picture (Off): 100–25,600 (H: 32,000-51,200)Canon 709 / PQ / HLG: 400–25,600 (L: 100-320, H: 32,000-51,200)Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3: 800–25,600 (L: 100-640, H: 32,000-51,200)BT.709 Standard: 160–25,600 (L: 100-125, H: 32,000-51,200) |
| Continuous Shooting | Mechanical shutter & Electronic 1st curtain: 12 fpsElectronic shutter: 30 fps |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/32,000 sec. (Electronic Shutter) |
| Viewfinder | 0.5inch OLED, approx. 5.76 million dots59.94/119.88 fps Refresh Rate |
Movie | 8K RAW (8,192 x 4,320)59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)50.00 fps / 25.00 fps / 24.00 fps (PAL) 4K SRAW (4,096 x 2,160)59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)50.00 fps / 25.00 fps / 24.00 fps (PAL) 8K DCI (8,192 x 4,320)29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)25.00 fps / 24.00 fps (PAL) 8K UHD (7,680 x 4,320)29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)25.00 fps (PAL) 4K DCI (4,096 x 2,160)119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)100.00 fps / 50.00 fps / 25.00 fps / 24.00 fps (PAL) 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160)119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)100.00 fps / 50.00 fps / 25.00 fps (PAL) 2K DCI (2,048 x 1,080)239.76 fps / 119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)200.00 fps / 100.00 fps / 50.00 fps / 25.00 fps / 24.00 fps (PAL) Full HD (1,920 X 1,080)239.76 fps / 119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)200.00 fps / 100.00 fps / 50.00 fps / 25.00 fps (PAL) |
| Maximum movie recording time | 6 hr. 00 min. 00 sec. (Normal movie)1 hr. 30 min. 00 sec. (High Frame Rate Movie) |
| Recording Media | Supports 2 memory cards:• 1x CFexpress memory card (Type B compatible)• 1x SDXC/SDHC/SD (UHS-II supported) *CFexpress 2.0 and VPG400 supported*Up to 2 TB capacity supported (CFexpress card exceeding 2TB capacity is handled as 2 TB) |
| Power Supply | LP-E6P / LP-E6NH* / LP-E6N**Limited Functionality |
| USB charging / Optional Power | Supports charging via USB Power Adapter PD-E1 / PD-E2 AC Power (USB Power Adapter PD-E2 and DC Coupler DR-E6P) |
| Size | Approx. 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 746 g (incl. battery and memory cards; excl. body cap, eyecup or shoe cover) |
| Network | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/axBluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Ver 5.3 |
| C2PA | Supported in 2025 or later (firmware update is required) |
