INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
announcements confirm that the R5 will break new ground for mirrorless cameras.Last month, Canon batted away suggestions that the EOS R5's
video powers would be compromised in a similar way to previous models like the EOS R, by confirming that it will shoot 8K video internally
One of the most interesting is that the EOS R5 will be able to shoot 4K video at up to 120fps, making it a potentially great option for
shooting high-quality slo-mo footage
That mode has only previously been available on professional Cinema EOS cameras like the C200.Even better, Canon has confirmed that when
shooting video on the EOS R5 "Dual Pixel AF is available in all video modes at all resolutions and frame rates"
either Raw or 60p modes.What else is new?Another bit of interesting news is the confirmation of the Canon EOS R5 video codecs
When shooting uncropped 8K and 4K, it'll shoot 4:2:2 10-bit in Canon Log (H.265) or 4:2:2 10-bit HDR PQ (H.265)
As we knew from a previous announcement, you'll also be able to shoot 8K Raw video internally at up to 29.97fps.There's no official news
on 8-bit options for smaller file sizes, but the confirmed 10-bit recording and those codecs is welcome news for pros who fancy using the
EOS R5 as a second camera alongside their main Cinema workhorse
Shooting in 10-bit 4:2:2, an option that first arrived on mirrorless cameras with the Panasonic GH5, provides more color data and depth for
colorists to work with in post-production, compared to alternatives like 8-bit 4:2:0.Canon says this means the EOS R5 will be "an ideal
support filming camera" that will "shoot comfortably on high-end production sets", and from the specs released so far it's hard to
That said, there are still many details we don't know about, including recording limits and how exactly the EOS R5 will avoid heating
Unlike the 1DX Mark III, which has dual CFexpress slots, this shows the EOS R5 has one eye on attracting semi-pros and well-heeled amateurs
been a favorite of aspiring Werner Herzogs for a while now, and brought features like internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording to wider audience back
in 2017.But from the specs so far, the EOS R5 is going to raise that video bar for mirrorless cameras again
For a start it's a full-frame camera, so has a far bigger sensor than the Micro Four Thirds GH5
Despite that large sensor, it promises features like uncropped 8K, the ability to shoot 4K at 120fps and, perhaps best of all, Dual Pixel
autofocus in every video mode
Canon)On paper, it's hugely impressive stuff and promises to fix all of the strange video limitations we've seen on recent Canon cameras
Features that have previously been reserved for Cinema EOS cameras are getting shoehorned into a run-and-gun, mirrorless body
more powerful features than any other camera in its weight category
Unless the Sony A7S III arrives soon to steal its thunder.Naturally, this all comes with the caveat that there are still many unknowns about
For example, we don't yet know anything about video recording limits, or how it will handle heat
And until we've been able to take one for a spin, we also won't know how well it handles potential issues like rolling shutter, which was a
problem on the Canon EOS RP.But from the confirmed specs so far, the Canon EOS R5 is undoubtedly the most exciting camera of the year,
whether you're a stills shooter or filmmaker
We'll bring you more official news as get it
