Canon EOS R5

High-resolution powerhouse for stills and video

Canon EOS R5
85/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 17
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 4147C002

Key Features

SENSOR 45MP Full-frame CMOS sensor with high-speed readout
PROCESSOR DIGIC X processor for rapid image processing
AUTOFOCUS Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1,053 zones and deep learning subject tracking
PHASE DETECTION 100% coverage with high-speed phase detection AF
VIDEO 8K RAW up to 30p and 4K up to 120p
STABILIZATION In-body image stabilization (IBIS) up to 8 stops
BURST RATE 12 fps mechanical, 20 fps electronic shutter
VIEWFINDER 0.5-inch OLED EVF with 5.76 million dots
DISPLAY 3.15-inch fully articulating touchscreen LCD, 2.1M dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI micro, mic/headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with high-grade weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 320 shots (EVF) / 490 shots (LCD) with LP-E6NH

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS R5

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses Mode button + dial
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Controlled via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Controlled via command 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

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Canon EOS R5 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

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame CMOS
Resolution 45 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-51,200 (expandable to 102,400)
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 20 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical
Video 8K DCI 30p, 4K 120p
Stabilization 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization
Viewfinder 0.5-inch 5.76m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.15-inch fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Card CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB 3.1 Gen 2, HDMI D, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 320-490 shots
Weight 738g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 138.5 x 97.5 x 88 mm