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Manila Bulletin devider Technews devider Canon's EOS R5 Mark II redefines mirrorless cameras

Canon's EOS R5 Mark II redefines mirrorless cameras

Published Jul 24, 2024 01:11 am
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Canon's new EOS R5 Mark II is a full-frame mirrorless camera that outperforms its predecessor, the EOS R5, with a host of groundbreaking features. It boasts a high-performance, newly developed 45-megapixel back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor and a high-speed DIGIC X image processor. The camera is packed with innovative features, including Eye Control AF and Cinema EOS functionalities for the first time ever on a "5 series" camera, marking a new generation for Canon's mirrorless camera lineup.

The EOS 5 series is renowned for its high performance and versatility, catering to videographers, content creators, and hybrid shooters who use both still photos and videos. Canon believes the EOS R5 Mark II builds on the strengths of the EOS R5 and takes it a step further with its innovative features, igniting creativity and propelling content creation to new heights.

Core Features of the EOS R5 Mark II:

 

 

Sensor and Processing

45MP back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor

 

DIGIC X image processor with DIGIC Accelerator

 

High-speed data processing

Auto-focus

Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system with deep learning

 

Improved subject tracking and detection

 

Register People Priority function for subject detection and tracking even in a crowd.

 

Action Priority AF mode helps sports photographers capture dynamic, fast-paced sports.

 

Eye Control AF shifts the AF frame by simply looking at their new subject to focus on.

Video

Internal 8K DCI 60p RAW video recording

 

4K DCI 60p SRAW recording

 

4K 120p or Full HD 240p slow-motion

 

10-bit Canon Log 2 for wider dynamic range

 

Cinema EOS system features (waveform monitor, false colours, zebra display)

 

Pre-recording up to 5 seconds before recording starts

 

Reduced rolling shutter distortion

 

Apple ProRes RAW external recording up to 8K 30p

 

Linear PCM 24-bit 4-channel audio input support

 

Heat dissipating structure

 

Optional cooling fan for longer high-resolution recording

Other Features

In-camera image enhancements with noise reduction and upscaling

 

Blurred/Out-of-focus image detection

 

Dual Shooting for recording still images and videos simultaneously

 

Dust- and drip-resistant weather sealing

 

Bright blackout-free EVF with superior anti-fog performance

 

5-axis In-Body IS (Image Stabiliser)

 

New LP-E6P battery with higher current discharge

 

USB Power Adapter PD-E2 for charging the battery inside the camera

 

DC Coupler DR-E6P for supplying power directly to the camera

 

Compatible with Battery Grip BG-R20 and BG-R20EP for vertical shooting and wired network connectivity

Wireless/Wired CommunicationWi-Fi 6/6E and 2.5G Base-T wired LAN

 

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