Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 cameras and lens kit options coming in July 2020

Canon is expected to announce the EOS R5 and EOS R6 full frame mirrorless cameras the first week of July. The new cameras will also be sold with RF lens kits options. Pre-order will be accepted on day of announcement and delivery is expected to commence in Q3, 2020.

Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 lens kit options :

• Canon EOS R5 body only
• Canon EOS R5 with RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
• Canon EOS R6 body only
• Canon EOS R6 with RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM

Below are the SKU for the newly registered RF lenses :

• 4515C005 - Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 IS STM
• 4318C005 - Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
• 4234C005 - Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM
• 4112C005 - Canon RF 100-500mm f/4-7.1L IS USM
• 3986C005 - Canon RF 600mm f/11 DO IS STM
• 3987C005 - Canon RF 800mm f/11 DO IS STM
• 4113C005 and 4114C005 - RF 1.4x and RF 2x

Canon announced more details on EOS R5 mirrorless camera

MELVILLE, NY, April 20, 2020 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today is sharing additional specifications of the highly anticipated Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera currently in development. The newly released information divulges further details on the 8K video recording capability, IBIS and more.

Newly announced details of the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera include :

• 8K RAW internal video recording up to 29.97 fps
• 8K internal video recording up to 29.97 fps in 4:2:2 10-bit Canon Log (H.265)/4:2:2 10-bit HDR PQ (H.265).
• 4K internal video recording up to 119.88 fps in 4:2:2 10-bit Canon Log (H.265)/4:2:2 10-bit HDR PQ (H.265). 4K external recording is also available up to 59.94 fps.
• No crop 8K and 4K video capture using the full-width of the sensor.*
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF available in all 8K and 4K recording modes.
• Canon Log available in 8K and 4K internal recording modes.
• A Canon first, the EOS R5 will feature 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization, which works in conjunction with Optical IS equipped with many of the RF and EF lenses.
• Dual-card slots : CFexpress and SD UHS-II.

Canon released more info on upcoming EOS R5 mirrorless camera

Sydney, Australia, 13th March 2020 - Canon Inc. has today released further development specifications for its recently announced Canon EOS R5, the next-generation full-frame, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera in the company’s EOS R System. These additional details come exactly one month after Canon announced the development announcement of the EOS R5 and shut down speculation that some of its revolutionary specifications are ‘a fantasy’.

Signalling a new phase of Canon 5-Series imaging and a revolution in the mirrorless full camera category, Canon’s EOS R5 will offer every photographer – not just professionals – access to high-quality imaging, cutting-edge 8K movie recording, new approaches to in-body image stabilisation, and revolutionary subject detection and tracking performance features.

New possibilities for movie performance

Unleashing new possibilities, Canon Inc. confirms the EOS R5’s video capabilities will exceed that of competing cameras on the market1. With its ability to internally record 8K using the full width of the sensor at up to 30p, the latest Canon EOS R camera is set to redefine mirrorless with its market-leading features. In addition, in all 8K modes the EOS R5 will support Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF.

A beast for subject detection and tracking performance for animals and people

Canon Inc. also confirms the EOS R5 supports advanced animal AF – recognising dogs, cats and birds, relying not only on the eyes of the animal but also the face and body for situations when the eyes are not visible.

Jason McLean, Director – Consumer Imaging & Services, Canon Australia, said: “Our EOS 5-Series was developed fifteen years ago to make full-frame cameras accessible to consumers, not just professional shooters. Today, that purpose remains steadfast as we continue achieving the ‘impossible’ to deliver the hybrid needs of content creators who are demanding uncompromised performance to generate more still and motion visual content than ever before.”

“With its game changing 8K movie capabilities, new approaches to image stabilisation, revolutionary subject detection, and compatibility with Canon’s full suite of EF2 and RF lenses, the EOS R5 represents a category revolution as opposed to product evolution in the interchangeable-lens camera market.”

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III camera delivery / EOS R5 development announcement

* * *  My real world review of Canon EOS-1D X Mark III camera  * * *

* * *  Canon EOS R5 camera development announcement  * * *

Canon announced their last, top-of-the-line DSLR - EOS-1D X Mark III on January 6, 2020. I have placed my order and will pick up the camera on February 14, just in time to go on my Japanese wildlife tour photographing Snow Monkeys, Steller Sea Eagles and Red-crowned Cranes.

As usual, I will put the Mark III through real world tests around the globe and write a complete review soon. You can download the new camera's Owner Manual here. My current EOS-1D X Mark II has been my main camera for almost 4 years and will be a trusted backup once I take delivery of the Mark III. You can follow my travels on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and see my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com

It is no secret that DSLR bodies are on their way out. The phase out period is still years away though. Canon will not update their EOS-5D DSLR line any more and is expected to announce a mirrorless version of this venerable camera next month. I bought the first EOS-5D in 2005 for almost $4,000 (a full frame bargain at the time).

The new camera may be called EOS R5. It will be positioned below the EOS-1D X Mark III and may have the following specifications :

• 40+ MP full frame CMOS sensor
• IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization)
• About 5 stops with IBIS, 8 stops with IS in lens
• 12 fps with Viewfinder, 20 fps with Live View
• Signature scroll wheel in back of camera (finally)
• Dual memory card slots (One SD, one CFexpress)
• AF On smart controller like the EOS-1D X Mark III
• New Mode dial on top of camera
• 8K @ 30 fps RAW, 4K @ 120 fps and 60 fps
• Built-in 5GHz WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS
• Improved LP-E6NH battery with longer life
• Magnesium alloy body
• Available the second half of 2020
• List price just below $5,000

The 8K video feature is designed to grab attention and do not require any cropping. The 40+ MP is also appealing to the megapixel chasing crowd. This will not be the mirrorless camera I buy from Canon. You can read my earlier post on the reason why.

2020 will be a very busy year for Canon and their engineers are working overtime to finally get serious about their place in the post DSLR, future mirrorless camera world. I expect the next top-of-the-line EOS-1D camera (EOS R1) to be a mirrorless body but retain almost all the present ergonomics and features of the EOS-1D line and may include the EF/RF mount capability without an adapter. 2021 may be the year, with a late 2020 development announcement. That will be my next camera from Canon, when it happens.