Canon launches EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II full-frame mirrorless cameras

Canon U.S.A., Inc. launched two professional full-frame mirrorless cameras, the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II. The EOS R1 camera is designed for both professional still photographers and video creators in a wide range of fields including sports, news reporting, and high-end video production. The EOS R5 Mark II camera features improved video-focused features for the advanced creators and a real-time multi-recognition tracking system for those who focus on still photography.

The new flagship EOS R1 camera is a high-performance, reliable, and weather-resistance camera designed for sports and wildlife professional photographers. Key features of the EOS R1 camera include:

• Back-illuminated stacked 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor and new processing system for extremely fast reading
• Increased read-out speed, reducing “rolling shutter” distortions
• Still-image shooting speeds up to 40fps
• “Cross-type AF” imaging sensor for more positive focus on subjects with linear detail
• Strong video capabilities, up to 4K (also 6K RAW video options)

The Canon EOS R1 camera is expected to be available in the Fall of 2024, for an estimated retail price of $6,299.00.

The EOS R5 Mark II camera is designed with performance and image quality 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

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.

Accessories for the EOS R5 Mark II camera were designed thoughtfully with the end-user in mind. There is a new, more powerful battery. 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, estimated price $560.00
• BG-R20EP with Ethernet – Port enables high-speed wired communication, estimated price $750.00
• CF-R20EP with Cooling Fan and Ethernet – Cooling fan helps maximize movie performance, estimated price $600.

Both cameras feature the new DIGIC Accelerator, 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.