The EOS R5 is Canon’s flagship mirrorless camera, and there’s a lot to like. We put it to the test for both stills and video and also address the overheating issues you may have heard about.
Canon’s EOS R5 mirrorless camera is the second-highest megapixel camera body the company has released, and now that we have a final model in our offices, we’ve set it up in front of our test scene to see what it can do. As soon as we got our hands on a production Canon EOS R5, we set off to visit some of our favorite photo spots around Washington State to see what it can do. Canon Japan says pre-orders have ‘exceeded expectations’ and suggests the EOS R5, EOS R6 and accessories could ship later than expected. Canon’s EOS R5 and R6 are essentially mirrorless versions of the hugely popular EOS 5D and EOS 6D DSLRs. So what do you gain by opting for the R5, and what do you give up if you choose the R6? We’ve got a detailed breakdown of the differences. Canon’s mirrorless EOS R5 comes with a ton of features and capability stemming from its design inside and out. Come along with us on a guided tour of Canon’s new high-end, high-megapixel camera and check it out for yourself. The Sony a7S III is a 12MP full-frame camera primarily designed with video in mind.