Four years later, Canon released the EOS R5 Mark II. The second recurrence of the successful EOS R5 has received many upgrades. Is it enough for the current EOS R5 owners to jump for this new model? As such a photographer, I had a look.
Despite some shortcomings, Canon EOS R5 There is a competent camera, which still holds its place after four years. However, there are lots of new development that make the EOS R5 feel a bit old. EOS R5 Mark II received a lot of updates that take the camera to a high performance level. Let’s take a look at something before I dive into the test. EOS R5 Mark II features:
- 45 MP Backside-Illuminated CMOS Sensor
- 30 FPS 14-bit defective raw electronic shutter with raw (12 FPS with mechanical shutter)
- 6.3 ms sensor readout
- 0.5-Second Pre-Caste Capacity
- Up to 1/22,000 second shutter speed with electronic shutter
- Better eye control air force
- Autofocus -7.4 EV
- In-body image stabilization up to 8.5 stops
- Bright blackout-free OLED EVF with 5.76 million pixels
- Anti-Flickr and High-Frequency Anti-Flicker
- Speedlight flash supports electronic shutter
- Multi-function hot shoe
- AI Neural Network Exposus and noise reduction in-camera processing
- 8k 60p raw video recording and 4K 60p sraw
- Canon log 2 and log 3
- Recording proxy simultaneous at 8k 30p
- Waver Monitor, Fals Color, Zebra and Tally Lamps
- HDMI Type-A (Full Size) and HDMI Raw Output
- Better heat wastage through ventilation openings
Canon EOS R5 Mark II in detail
Canon EOS R5 Mark II Some designs are upgraded. The body is very smooth, as it looks Canon EOS R3The magnifying, information and Q button are slightly higher, making them easier to find out. Perhaps the biggest change is a dedicated film/still switch that changed the power switch. The latter is now located on the right side of the camera.
EOS R5 Mark II’s big eyes are striking. However, the visible is not large and counts the same pixel as the previous model. The additional space is used for eye-control Air Force sensors. At the top, you find the multi-function hot shoe with a annoying hard-to-Remo Weather-Seal Protection Cap.
Canon has replaced Micro-HDMI connector with full-sized HDMI Type-A port. There are two heat vents, one is located below and next to a connector, for better heat wastage.
There have been some minor changes in the menu. Each page now has an additional menu item, and an additional group is added to camera optimization. There has been a major change in the AF menu, making it easier to install autofocus behavior.
The grip is slightly improved, making the camera more comfortable, although it can be a personal opinion. The camera is almost identical in dimensions, only slightly tall. However, the weight is slightly lower.
image quality
Canon EOS R5 Mark II has a new backside-Illuminated CMOS sensor. It retains the same usable pixel count. However, the sensor has a large physical pixel count of 50.3 MP, which is used for system functions.
The available ISO range ISO is 100-51,200, which is expandable for ISO 50–102,400. Given the noise performance with standard in-camera JPEG settings, there is not much difference from EOS R5.
Right to a deliberate underexposure can be considered a good solution to the dynamic range. ISO will have a major impact on performance. I used the ISO 400 for this test, showing 4-5 stop recovery rooms without noise that is very infiltrated. Then, there is no significant difference from the previous model.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II JPEG and Heif allow the in-camera to be upscale through the nerve network for images. As a result, there is an image of 179 MP. Noise reduction is also available. I did not test this function, but I wanted to mention the capacity.
Autofocus performance and frame rate
The frame rate is at the top of 30 frames per second with 14-bit defective compression raw. It supports full AF and AE abilities and a blackout-free EVF. Needless to say, it is with electronic shutters. With mechanical shutter, the camera is limited to 12 frames per second. The sensor readout is an impressive 6.3 ms, which eliminates most of the dreaded rolling shutter effects. For comparison, the original EOS R5 has a readout speed of 16.3 ms.
The buffer can place the maximum of 200 JPEG images on the maximum frame rate speed or 93 raw images. The real -world zodiac that can be captured continuously depends on the writing speed of the used memory card and will be higher than the buffer capacity mentioned.
The autofocus system received some major improvements. Notable action is a priority option, where autofocus tracking is adapted for football, basketball or volleyball. It is adapted to various action movements for those games, including joint and ball information. Perhaps more games will be added with future firmware updates.
The camera allows for specific facial priority. You can store ten different faces for recognized and priority. Another good feature is the ability to switch to Saro AF from AF Point selection when the focus is installed.
Setting the focus point can be done with the eye controlled AF. After a one -time calibration step, it is possible to look at the subject, and the AF point will follow. This is very fast in positioning the autofocus point.
Camera using
Be familiar with EOS R5, EOS R5 Mark II Does not surprise. The most common issue is the possibility of a new location of the power switch. However, it is mostly used. Just keep in mind that do not make the mistake of the film/still switch to the power switch.
The camera performs well in almost every situation, from casual use to shooting sports and rapidly growing subjects. Autofocus performs well without a doubt, although it requires the first learning state. Even if you are used for EOS R5, it is necessary to carefully detect autofocus options.
Action priority mode is a great option that allows for high hit rates. However, customizing autofocus options and combining incorrect settings may reduce the performance. Use the QR code provided in the menu to learn more about settings.
I find the eyes controlled AF reliable. It is better than remembering the test Canon EOS R3Looking at the subject will automatically set autofocus point. However, the option is not always the best option. I look at the edges of the frame for the composition. In that case, following the autofocus point is quite annoying.
As usual, use the options available in the correct situations. This also applies to faces that you can store to give priority to some people for autofocus. It can work in some situations but not always. Option is a great advantage to be available.
I found that autofocus is very sticky, with a high hit rate. When 30 frames are combined with a burst rate per second, there may be a lot of images to choose from. EOS R5 Mark II has an automatic selection method when using JPEG/Heif images. Since I shoot mainly in Raw, I did not see that option.
Video capacity
I had no opportunity to try all video abilities Canon EOS R5 Mark IIHowever, it is important to mention me some options.
In addition to the 8K 60p Raw Recording Options, the camera offers the choice of equipment to help get the right shot. A wave monitor, false colors and zebras are available. The camera offers both log 2 and log 3, and 24-bit is 4-channel audio. The video format includes XF-HEVC S and XF-VC S with 4: 2: 2 10-bit.
The menu system for the video has received some changes and provides a lot of adaptation possibilities, such as a user-defined profile. The camera has an HDMI Type-A port, and ventilation has improved. A dedicated grip with a built -in fan is available to further enhance accessory cooling capabilities.
My conclusion
After using a very short time Canon EOS R5 Mark III find it as fun to use it as original EOS R5There are a lot of changes about setup of autofocus systems. It should be very easy, but it takes time to use if you are used for the old system.
I did not compare the autofocus side with the original EOS R5 due to deadlines. The difference is, but I cannot say whether it is important or not. The pre-capture function is a great addition and increases the possibility of capturing the right moment.
I started with the question whether it is worth upgrading to EOS R5 to EOS R5 Mark II. I don’t think there is a direct answer. It all depends on how you use the camera. Let’s take a look at some main differences between IOS R5 and EOS R5 Mark II:
- 30 FPS 14-bit vs. 20 FPS 12-bit (Electronic Shutter)
- 6.3 MS Readout vs 16.3 MS (Electronic Shutter)
- 1/32,000 second shutter speed vs. 1/8,000 seconds
- -7.4 EV vs -6 EV on autofocus
- 6,144-Zone metering vs 384-zone metering
- Full size HDMI vs Micro-HDMI
- Advanced Air Force System with better topics
- Eye control
- Pre-capture capacity
- Blackout-free EVF with increased glow
- Recording time before overheating
Keep in mind that this list is limited. There are more differences, such as WiFi, USB-C speed, upskling and noise, multi-function shoe, canon log and video recording settings.
Looking at this list, I think it is useful for an upgrade photographers who use cameras for sports, action and bird photography. Better autofocus, increased frame rate, and fast sensor readouts are significant upgrades.
If you use cameras for low demand type of photography, such as marriages, improvements can be less compelling. Eye-control Air Force can be great, and preference the face can be helpful. However, depending on how you use the camera, these systems can not always be ideal. For landscape photography, upgrade does not give any real benefit.
If you are planning to upgrade from one EOS R6, EOS R7Or EOS R8, EOS R5 Mark II There will be a no-brine. I would advise: Go for it. However, original EOS R5 There is still a good camera that can be purchased for a significant low price.
If you already own EOS R5, consider new options. If you can benefit from it, an upgrade can be a good option. If the benefits are not beneficial, perhaps you should wait a few years, perhaps for the future canon EOS R5 Mark III.
What do i like
- 30 FPS 14-bit defective raw
- 6.3 MS sensor readout
- Pre -imprisonment
- Better air force capacity
- Eye-control air force system
- Air Force sensitivity increases to 7.5 EV
- Bright blackout-free EVF
- Full size HDMI type-one connection
- Wave for video and wrong color
- C-log 2 is available
- Dedicated video/still switch
- Better cooling
What i don’t like
- Will limit old battery functions
- Protection cap for multi-function hot shoe is difficult to remove
- There is no possibility of activating pre-capture with custom button
- (Still) there is no possibility of reaching the exposure bracketing
- Quick Access menu is more difficult to use two-power design
- Ideally, a multi-function hot shoe adapter is advised for regular flash
- IBIS may be a noticeable hum
