Canon R5, R6, 4 lenses and 2 telliconverters launched

[GDRRiley]

Cannon Launches the next gen full frame RF cameras, R5 and R6

 

the R5 does 8k raw and 4k 120, 45mp sensor 3900$

R6 does 4k60, 20mp sensor 2500$

both have IBIS, digic X processor, output 4k 60 4:2:2 10 bit, can focus at F22 with lenses

R5 has issues recording for long periods of time due to heat

 

RF lenses

85mm F2 macro

500g

5 stop IS

stm motor

600$

 

100-500mm F4.-7.1

1.35kg

expands during zooms and only works with teleconverters over 300mm

5 stops of IS

dual nano AF

2700$

 

600mm F11 telli

fixed f11

950g

5 stops of IS

expands before shooting

STM motor

700$

 

800mm F11 telli

fixed f11

1.2kg

4 stops of IS

expands before shooting

STM motor

900$

 

RF teleconverters

1.4x

500$

 

2.0x

600$

 

 

Quote

R5 Key specifications:

• 45MP full-frame Dual Pixel CMOS sensor
• 8K video, with option for Raw or 10-bit 4:2:2 C-log or HDR PQ
• Up to 4K/120p, or oversampled 4K up to 30p
• 100% coverage Dual Pixel II AF system with human and animal detection trained by machine learning
• 12 fps / 20 fps bursts (mech. / elec. shutter)
• 5.76M-dot OLED EVF with 120fps max refresh rate
• 3.2" 2.1M-dot fully articulating touchscreen
• 10-bit HDR photos in HEIF format
• 1x CFExpress slot, 1x UHS-II SD slot
• Claimed weather-sealing to EOS 5D Mark IV levels
• 2.4/5Ghz Wi-FI with Bluetooth and FTP connectivity
• CIPA rated to around 320 shots (using EVF)

R6 Key specifications:

• 20MP Dual Pixel CMOS Sensor
• In-body stabilization rated at up to 8EV of correction
• Dual Pixel AF II with AI-trained subject tracking and 100% AF coverage
• 20 fps shooting with e-shutter, 12 fps mechanical
• UHD 4K shooting at up to 60p, 1080 at up to 120p
• 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording in either C-Log or HDR PQ
• 10-bit HDR photos in HEIF format
• 3.68M dot EVF
• 1.62M dot fully-articulated rear touchscreen
• New battery rated at around 380 shots per charge (EVF)

 

My thoughts

the r5 is a 5D mkIV replacement but I doubt the headline 8k video will get much use given in raw its 2600mb/s filling up a 512gb CF card in 20 mins which is also how long it takes the camera to overheat.

the R6 is the better buy for video especially with an external recorder

 

85mm macros are nice, so far looks to be a good lens. it is cheaper than the L f1.2 85mm macro or 100mm L macro

100-500mm: I don't like non fixed aperture zooms but its a long zoom

600,800 the fixed aperture and expandable nature almost make these feel like spotting scopes, not a big fan of STM motors but not bad.

teleconverters are useful and are a needed add-on

 

Sources

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/explore/product-showcases/cameras-and-lenses/eos-r5

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-r6-initial-review

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-r5-initial-review
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/9552347046/hands-on-with-canon-s-new-rf85mm-f2-macro-is-stm

https://www.dpreview.com/articles/3349669626/hands-on-with-new-canon-rf-100-500mm-600mm-and-800mm-telephoto-lenses

 

[Mihle]

So what you are saying is that with this especially but also the previous ones really, canon came late to have good 4k video, but when they came, they came in hard?

[sub68]

20 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

the r5 is a 5D mkIV replacement

wasn't the r meant as a replacement for the 5d or was meant as a side grade

[GDRRiley]

4 minutes ago, Mihle said:

So what you are saying is that with this especially but also the previous ones really, canon came late to have good 4k video, but when they came, they came in hard?

yep 4k 60 4:2:2 10 bit little to no crop. at 170mb for 24-30 and then 340 for 50-60 R6. the R5 goes higher.

they someone gimped the R6 with an okay compression option but they said if people complain they'll bring it. so that issues should go away

Edited July 11, 2020 by GDRRiley

[GDRRiley]

Just now, sub68 said:

wasn't the r meant as a replacement for the 5d or was meant as a side grade

it wasn't it was a first attempt at a FF mirrorless for canon.

[sub68]

Just now, GDRRiley said:

it wasn't it was a first attempt at a FF mirrorless for canon.

well that makes sense

but the r had the same sensor as the 5d

[GDRRiley]

3 minutes ago, sub68 said:

well that makes sense

but the r had the same sensor as the 5d

yeah but the R6 has the same sensor as the 1Dx mkiii. it doesn't make it a replacement

[sub68]

1 minute ago, GDRRiley said:

yeah but the R6 has the same sensor as the 1Dx mkiii. it doesn't make it a replacement

oh I see now canon is basically making a mirroless 1dx

[GDRRiley]

1 minute ago, sub68 said:

oh I see now canon is basically making a mirroless 1dx

not really. they just reuse what they got to keep costs low. the 1DX mkiii doesn't sell a ton. its 6k and goes to sports photographers and such

[sub68]

Just now, GDRRiley said:

they just reuse what they got to keep costs low

ok this makes sense

I am not thinking great today

[GDRRiley]

5 minutes ago, sub68 said:

ok this makes sense

I am not thinking great today

its okay. saturdays are hard

[sub68]

Just now, GDRRiley said:

its okay. saturdays are hard

I did a timelapse of my 3d printer

 

[GDRRiley]

5 minutes ago, sub68 said:

I did a timelapse of my 3d printer

 

cool

[GDRRiley]

sony hasn't announced the A7SIII yet so we will see what they do

[GDRRiley]

quick thing I just realized. canon has made 0 mention of how long the batteries will last while recording. 8k may end up killing the batteries very fast