Canon EOS R5 Mark II

The ultimate hybrid powerhouse for professionals

Canon EOS R5 Mark II
85/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 17
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 6424C002

Key Features

SENSOR 45MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC Accelerator and DIGIC X dual processor system
AUTOFOCUS Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with Eye Control AF
PHASE DETECTION 100% coverage with advanced subject tracking
VIDEO 8K 60p RAW and 4K 120p internal recording
STABILIZATION In-Body Image Stabilization up to 8.5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 30 fps electronic and 12 fps mechanical
VIEWFINDER 5.76m-dot OLED EVF with 0.76x magnification
DISPLAY 3.2-inch 2.1m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI Type A
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with extensive weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 630 shots per charge (LP-E6P)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via control dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via control dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS R5 Mark II

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Canon EOS R5 Mark II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS R5 Mark II

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Resolution 45 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-51200 (Exp. 50-102400)
Autofocus Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 30 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical
Video 8K 60p / 4K 120p
Stabilization IBIS up to 8.5 stops
Viewfinder 0.5-inch OLED EVF, 5.76m dots
LCD 3.2-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen
Memory Card CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI
Battery Life 630 shots (CIPA)
Weight 656g (body only)
Dimensions 138.5 x 101.2 x 93.5 mm