Designed with performance and image quality at its core, the new EOS R5 Mark II is introduced by Canon as the camera to help users “Master the Moment”, the ideal tool for sports/wildlife photographers, journalists/producers, video producers and visual creators. Key features of the EOS R5 Mark II camera include:
- Back-illuminated stacked 45 megapixel full-frame sensor and new processing system for extremely fast reading
- When compared to previous EOS R camera models, more advanced and powerful AF system including Eye Control AF and new subject tracking technologies
- Cinema EOS video features such as:
- Custom Picture color profile including Canon Log 2
- False Color Wave Form Monitor o 4CH Audio with 24bit LPCM
- Pre-recording up to 5 seconds
Canon says that for the professional who demands high-quality still and video output, the EOS R5 Mark II camera is ready to deliver.
Accessories for the EOS R5 Mark II camera were designed thoughtfully with the end-user in mind, Canon says, adding that “there is a new, more powerful battery” and revealing that “the LP-E6P battery, when compared to previous battery versions, features higher continuous power and two-times the amperage. Optional battery grips were also thoughtfully designed, and there are three options:
- BG-R20– For vertical operability
- BG-R20EP with Ethernet – Port enables high-speed wired communication
- CF-R20EP with Cooling Fan and Ethernet – Cooling fan helps maximize movie performance
The new EOS R5 Mark II features the new DIGIC Accelerator (also used in the EOS R1), which is an addition to the DIGIC X processor. The DIGIC Accelerator assists with deep learning processing which helps to quickly analyze large volumes of data and supports the next-gen AF system, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF. Dual Pixel Intelligent AF is based on Accelerated Capture and deep learning, allowing end-users to experience tracking advancements, such as body, joint and head area estimation and focus on people other than the main subject.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera is expected to be available in August 2024, for an estimated retail price of $4,299.00* for the camera body only. The EOS R5 Mark II camera kit, which will include the RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM lens, will have an estimated retail price of $5,399.00*. The estimated retail prices for the optional battery grips are:
- BG-R20– $560.00
- BG-R20EP – $750.00
- CF-R20EP – $600.00