Richard CanonNews / Wednesday, July 17, 2024 / Categories: News, Product Announcements This post may contain affiliate links(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising/referral fees if you make a purchase through my link, without any additional cost to you. It helps to keep this site afloat. Thank you in advance for your support. If you like what we do here, maybe buy me a coffee. Canon Announces the Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon today announced the EOS R5 Mark II. This is the latest version of the professional small bodied camera meant to really be good at just about everything, and this 5 series camera does not dissappoint. Order the Canon EOS R5 Mark II Amazon Adorama B&H Photovideo Press Release for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II MELVILLE, N.Y., July 17, 2024 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today launched two new 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 real-time multi recognition tracking system for those who focus on still photography. Canon EOS R1 Camera is “Ahead of the Game” Canon’s EOS 1-series legacy continues with the unveiling of the flagship EOS R1 camera. This high-performance, reliable, and weather-resistance camera is designed for professionals in the photojournalism, sports and wildlife fields. 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) Canon EOS R5 Mark II Camera helps users “Master the Moment” For the professional who demands high-quality still and video output, the EOS R5 Mark II camera is ready to deliver. Designed with performance and image quality at its core, the EOS R5 Mark II camera offers the fundamental elements in one package 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 4CH Audio with 24bit LPCM Pre-recording up to 5 seconds 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 BG-R20EP with Ethernet – Port enables high-speed wired communication CF-R20EP with Cooling Fan and Ethernet – Cooling fan helps maximize movie performance 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. Price and Availability 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 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– $349.99* BG-R20EP – $499.99* CF-R20EP – $399.99* For more information, please visit www.usa.canon.com. About Canon U.S.A. Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $29.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa. # # # † Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. * Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary. Specifications for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II Price MSRP $4299 Body type Body type SLR-style mirrorless Sensor Max resolution 8192 x 5464 Image ratio w:h 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 Effective pixels 45 megapixels Sensor photo detectors 50 megapixels Sensor size Full frame (36 x 24 mm) Sensor type Stacked CMOS Processor Digic X with Digic Accelerator co-processor Image ISO 100-51200 Boosted ISO (minimum) 50 Boosted ISO (maximum) 102400 White balance presets 6 Custom white balance Yes (5 slots) Image stabilization Sensor-shift Image stabilization notes Co-ordinates with in-lens IS CIPA image stabilization rating 8.5 stop(s) Uncompressed format RAW Optics & Focus Autofocus Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View Manual focus Yes Number of focus points 5850 Lens mount Canon RF Screen / viewfinder Articulated LCD Fully articulated Screen size 3.2″ Screen dots 2,100,000 Touch screen Yes Live view Yes Viewfinder type Electronic Viewfinder coverage 100% Viewfinder magnification 0.76× Viewfinder resolution 5,760,000 Photography features Minimum shutter speed 30 sec Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 sec Maximum shutter speed (electronic) 1/32000 sec Aperture priority Yes Shutter priority Yes Manual exposure mode Yes Built-in flash No External flash Yes (Hotshoe and sync socket) Continuous drive 30.0 fps Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Metering modes Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial Exposure compensation ±3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) WB Bracketing Yes (+/- 3 steps B/A or M/G) Videography features Format H.264, H.265 Microphone Stereo Speaker Mono Storage Connectivity USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB charging Yes HDMI Yes (Type A (Full-sized)) Microphone port Yes Headphone port Yes Remote control Yes Physical Environmentally sealed Yes Battery Battery Pack Battery description LP-E6P Battery Life (CIPA) 540 Weight (inc. batteries) 746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz) Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.86 x 3.46″) Other features Orientation sensor Yes Timelapse recording Yes Richard CanonNewsRichard CanonNews Richard has been using Canon cameras since the 1990s, with his first being the now legendary EOS-3. 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