Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5Ds R full frame 50MP cameras
Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5Ds R Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following enhancement :
Support for the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 has been added.
When updating the firmware of your camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you update the firmware. The firmware update takes approximately 6 minutes. Please note that the firmware for EOS 5DS R and EOS 5DS is different.
Notes :
The firmware cannot be updated when the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 is inserted into the camera.
Once the camera is updated to Version 1.1.0, it cannot be restored to a previous firmware version (Version 1.0.1).
EOS 5DS R cameras with Firmware Version 1.1.0 require the latest version of EOS Utility and Camera Connect.
EOS Utility Version 3.5.0 or later can be downloaded from our Web site.
Camera Connect 1.3.10 or later can be downloaded from App Store or Google Play.
Versions of application software that support Firmware Version 1.1.0 of the camera
EOS Utility Version 3.5.0 or later
Camera Connect 1.3.10 or later
* EOS Utility is supported on the following OSes:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 SP1, Mac OS X v10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
* Camera Connect is supported on the following OSes:
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TOKYO, May 28, 2015 - Canon Inc. announced today the celebration
this year of the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the Company’s
EOS 5D series of digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras. Launched in
September 2005, the EOS 5D enabled advanced-amateur users to take
advantage of the impressive high-image-quality performance and
photographic expression unique to digital SLR cameras equipped with a 35
mm full-frame sensor, which, at the time, primarily targeted only
professional-level users.
At the time of its launch in
September 2005, full-frame CMOS sensors were only made available in
professional-level models. In addition to being the first
advanced-amateur digital SLR camera to incorporate a sensor of this
size, the EOS 5D was offered at a competitive price, contributing to the
popularization of full-frame-sensor cameras.
Furthermore,
in November 2008, Canon launched the second-generation model in the
series: the EOS 5D Mark II. The camera, which was the first in the EOS
series to include a function enabling the capture of Full HD video,
facilitated the widespread adoption of digital SLR cameras as a tool for
capturing video. The EOS 5D Mark II made big waves in the motion
picture and video production industries by delivering the exceptional
image quality and impressive subject background blur unique to SLR
cameras, while also allowing users to take advantage of Canon’s rich
interchangeable EF lens lineup spanning over 64 models, enabling a wide
spectrum of imaging expression possibilities.
In March
2012, Canon introduced the EOS 5D Mark III, featuring dramatic
improvements in still-image and video quality as well as enhanced AF
precision and a faster maximum continuous shooting speed. Since its
launch, the EOS 5D Mark III has garnered high acclaim in the market and,
as the Company’s core advanced-amateur digital SLR camera, has come to
serve as a driving force for the EOS series.
Canon,
through the in-house production of all key parts for its EOS series
digital cameras, has made possible a highly robust lineup, ensuring that
each and every model within the series, including EOS 5D-series models,
is equipped with the optimal sensor. To support the diverse needs of
users, Canon will further strengthen its entire EOS-series
interchangeable-lens camera lineup, including the EOS 5D series, which
enjoys the widespread support of professional and advanced-amateur users
alike, with the aim of contributing to expanding the photographic and
video imaging culture.
Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR 50 MP full frame cameras
The 'gang' at DigitalRev has posted a review on the Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR cameras. Although these are very fine full frame DSLRs and currently hold the megapixel crown, I will not be getting this camera because it is not the best tool for wildlife photography. Waiting for the EOS-5D Mk IV and the EOS-1D X Mk II, coming the second half of 2015. If you are interested in buying this camera, now is a good time because Canon is doubling the rebate of some 'L' lens when purchased as a companion to the EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR. Click here to see a list of Canon recommended lens for the cameras.
The Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR production model cameras are steadily shipping, first to buyers who have placed their pre-orders and then to other customers as orders come in.
Click here to see more JPEG and RAW photos taken with a production EOS-5Ds camera running firmware version 1.01. The glass used was the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 lens.
I will not be getting this camera. Waiting for the EOS-5D Mk IV and the EOS-1D X Mk II, coming the second half of 2015.
Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR 50MP full frame cameras
The Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR cameras, announced on February 5, 2015 will be shipping from most camera stores around the world, starting the middle of June.
TOKYO, May 28, 2015 - Canon Inc. announced today the celebration this year of the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the Company’s EOS 5D series of digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras. Launched in September 2005, the EOS 5D enabled advanced-amateur users to take advantage of the impressive high-image-quality performance and photographic expression unique to digital SLR cameras equipped with a 35 mm full-frame sensor, which, at the time, primarily targeted only professional-level users.
At the time of its launch in September 2005, full-frame CMOS sensors were only made available in professional-level models. In addition to being the first advanced-amateur digital SLR camera to incorporate a sensor of this size, the EOS 5D was offered at a competitive price, contributing to the popularization of full-frame-sensor cameras.
Furthermore, in November 2008, Canon launched the second-generation model in the series: the EOS 5D Mark II. The camera, which was the first in the EOS series to include a function enabling the capture of Full HD video, facilitated the widespread adoption of digital SLR cameras as a tool for capturing video. The EOS 5D Mark II made big waves in the motion picture and video production industries by delivering the exceptional image quality and impressive subject background blur unique to SLR cameras, while also allowing users to take advantage of Canon’s rich interchangeable EF lens lineup spanning over 64 models, enabling a wide spectrum of imaging expression possibilities.
In March 2012, Canon introduced the EOS 5D Mark III, featuring dramatic improvements in still-image and video quality as well as enhanced AF precision and a faster maximum continuous shooting speed. Since its launch, the EOS 5D Mark III has garnered high acclaim in the market and, as the Company’s core advanced-amateur digital SLR camera, has come to serve as a driving force for the EOS series.
Canon, through the in-house production of all key parts for its EOS series digital cameras, has made possible a highly robust lineup, ensuring that each and every model within the series, including EOS 5D-series models, is equipped with the optimal sensor. To support the diverse needs of users, Canon will further strengthen its entire EOS-series interchangeable-lens camera lineup, including the EOS 5D series, which enjoys the widespread support of professional and advanced-amateur users alike, with the aim of contributing to expanding the photographic and video imaging culture.
Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR 50MP full frame DSLR cameras
Canon announced their new camera on February 5, 2015. Delivery is scheduled to commence the end of June. If you have decided to move up to the Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR cameras from the EOS-5D Mk III, the article below from Canon Digital Learning Center highlights how to take advantage of the 50MP files the cameras are capable of capturing. If you are still trying to decide, read this post on the added features of the new camera.
We’re nearing the actual start time of delivery to dealers for the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras (June 2015), and a lot of anticipation greets the start of sales to working pros and serious DSLR enthusiasts. Up close and personal, so to speak, I’ve seen prints as large as 4x6 ft. from files with pre-production versions of these cameras — and the results are stunning. We can go on and on about the amount of detail and texture that becomes possible at large output sizes from these files, but I’ll leave the superlatives to actual camera owners. I’m sure they’ll have plenty to say once the cameras hit dealer shelves. For starters : EOS 5DS/5DS R is at home for many types of photography! One of the most impressive aspects of these cameras is how adaptable they are to so many different types of assignments. Since their announcement earlier in 2015, many users have tried to pigeonhole them as “only for landscape shooters” or call them “just a studio camera.” Nothing could be further from the truth. I’m sure the incredible pixel resolution the EOS 5DS and 5DS R provide and the output potential they offer will be of great interest in a whole spectrum of photographic genres: Sports and action : Think about the detail potential in magazine cover shots, double-page spreads, and even banner display potential at stadiums or for marketing purposes. Either camera shoots at up to 5 fps. Put that into perspective: that’s faster shooting than the original Canon EOS-1 camera, which revolutionized sports photography when it was introduced. Wildlife : There’s potential detail in anything from a lion’s mane to the feathers of a bird, in full-frame files, and also the ability to crop into an image when you simply can’t get close enough to wildlife, yet still have information for a great final picture. Weddings and events : For those vital images that mean sales to a working pro (anything from posed formal shots to large group photos), you can work with full 50.3 million pixel RAW or JPEG images and know you have incredible detail for even the largest prints. And when quantity counts more than large file size, switch to smaller resolution files (RAW images, for instance, can be 12.4 or 28 million pixel files, at the s-RAW and m-RAW settings, respectively). On-location fashion : Use features like the 61-point AF system to track even a fast moving model and know you have the potential to capture all the detail and texture in his or her garments and accessories. If shooting moves into the studio, the same virtues instantly come into play there. The point is simple: with up to 5 fps shooting, tremendous AF performance, and the same industry-leading E-TTL Speedlite capability (including compatibility with Canon’s radio-transmission wireless flash system), the EOS 5DS/5DS R has the responsiveness and performance to be a lot more than just a static, tripod-mounted camera in the studio. With high-resolution, any and all flaws become visible This doesn’t just mean flaws in a person’s complexion during a portrait or beauty shoot, but minor hiccups in our technique as photographers. The 50.3 million actual pixels in an EOS 5DS/5DS R high-resolution file make it easy to spot the tiniest of errors. This may not matter much to the sports photographer using an EOS 5DS for a great magazine cover shot or a wedding shooter shooting group photos at a wedding. But to the super critical landscape photographer, who is expecting every blade of grass to be visible in that scenic shot if it’s printed with a 44-inch wide-format printer, or the studio shooter who wants every last bit of detail in that product shot, there are ways to get those results. You’re entitled to wonder why we have any concern about high-resolution files and their quality. If we got good results with ordinary photographic technique with previous DSLRs, why should an EOS 5DS or 5DS R be any different? High-resolution brings with it several possible visual landmines, in addition to its fantastic detail in large output :
The slightest amount of camera shake or vibration becomes markedly more visible.
Diffraction from small lens apertures (like f/16, f/22, etc.) shows up as a more noticeable loss of sharpness.
Even slight focus errors — from something as simple as leaning slightly forward or back, after locking focus in a hand-held shot — become much more evident. This can be noticeable even if the aperture has been stopped down for more depth-of-field.
No lens is perfect and shots taken at less-than-optimum apertures will need post-processing help to show optimum sharpness, especially near the corners of the image.
Even the finest tele-extenders produce slight optical losses versus a lens alone… these will be more visible upon close inspection with high-resolution files.
And we view high-resolution images a lot more critically There are two reasons that high-resolution cameras produce these challenges. First, with markedly reduced pixel size (to accommodate so many pixels on a full-frame sensor), tinier degrees of changes in light impacting pixels become noticeable. A very small amount of camera shake that might not really be noticeable at a 100% view with 18 or 20 million pixels can suddenly become much more visible with the finer pixel pitch of a 50 million pixel sensor. And the very fact that we have more pixels means that if we simply magnify part of a scene at 100%, we’re looking at a much smaller area than we would be with a lower-resolution file. In effect, it’s as if we’re magnifying the image more. Figuratively speaking, at typical computer monitor resolution (which of course varies; let’s assume roughly 120 dpi as a general average for today’s monitors), consider the following : EOS 5D Mark III (22.1 million pixels; 5760 x 3840 resolution) At 100% view, this is similar to viewing a 48x32 in. print from a distance of about 2 feet away (or whatever distance we tend to view our computer monitors from) EOS 5DS (50.3 million pixels; 8688 x 5792 resolution) 100% view — similar to viewing a 6x4 ft. print, again, from a viewing distance of roughly 2 feet away Either figure puts things into perspective. For those old enough to remember the days of shooting with film and initially judging image sharpness by magnifying our negatives or slides on a light box with a 10x or similar magnifier, this is stunning. Could you imagine “proofing” your film by having 6x4 ft. prints made of each image you took? Figuratively speaking, that’s what we’re doing when we click to get a 100% view of an EOS 5DS or 5DS R file. It’s no wonder that the slightest imperfections become visible! Getting the most out of EOS 5DS or EOS 5DS R files All this said, there’s no question that the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R will produce terrific files, even in rapid action situations that preclude things like tripods and totally vibration-free shooting. But for those who shoot in more deliberate fashion and really want to get the utmost out of the resolution potential of the EOS 5DS and 5DS R models, here are a few things to definitely practice whenever possible : Use faster minimum shutter speeds The old “1/lens focal length” rule of thumb is out the window. Where possible, particularly in a hand-held situation, use speeds of at least a full stop or two faster than whatever you considered your previous minimum “safe” speeds to be. This applies to both with and without Image Stabilization. Use Image Stabilization, if you’re hand-holding or monopod-mounted You’ll still want to raise your speeds faster than any previous comfort levels when using Image Stabilization (IS), but IS is an asset any time the camera is not locked down on a solid tripod. Don’t let the presence of IS lull you into a false sense of security when using an EOS 5DS or EOS 5DS R. However, if low light means you must use slower speeds, you gotta do what you gotta do. Otherwise, crank them up a notch or two. Bottom line: If you’ve got Image Stabilization in a lens, use it! Use a tripod wherever possible And we mean a good-sized, high-quality one too. Sure, it slows things down a bit and is more to carry on location, but the payback will be sharper images. Shooting moving subjects? Look into those sophisticated gimbal-type heads that allow for long-lens movement, while preserving steadiness. This may be the biggest step you can make to supremely sharp EOS 5DS images. Minimize any slight vibrations from mirror movement Canon engineers have taken the first step here with a mirror system that’s now motor driven and cushioned at the upper and lower ends by a sophisticated mechanical system (not a simple foam pad or similar “solutions”). Regardless, especially at those critical slower shutter speeds like 1/125th down to perhaps 1/2 or 1 full second, EOS 5DS and 5DS R users can help. Consider trying Live View (especially with Silent Shooting Mode 1 or 2 active). Or, use conventional Mirror Lock, ideally with a Remote Control switch (electronic cable release). Mirror Lock now also has delay settings, from 1/8th to 2 full seconds, for shooters who want to continue to use the eye-level viewfinder, but achieve the benefits of letting the camera “settle down” from any fine harmonic mirror vibrations before the shutter opens. These are set in the camera’s 4th Shooting Menu (red menu tab area). When possible, set optimum lens apertures The super-high pixel resolution of the 50.3 million pixel sensor in these cameras means that the softening from lens diffraction becomes much more visible, if you go looking for it. Bottom line — if you habitually stop your lenses down to small apertures “just to get a little more sharpness,” you’ve got to stop doing that. Even with super-sharp macro lenses, you’re going to get better final sharpness at apertures like f/8 or f/11 (and lower, such as f/5.6, etc.) than you will by stopping down. Sure, there are times you have to balance that against the need for more depth-of-field. But understand this, pure and simple: if you shoot with an EOS 5DS or 5DS R at apertures like f/22 or f/32, you will not get the best sharpness your lens is capable of producing. End of story. Likewise, almost all lenses perform slightly better if they’re stopped down at least a bit from wide-open. It’s obvious that some situations simply demand full aperture (sports pictures indoors or at night, for instance), but for less demanding scenarios, consider stopping the lens down a stop or two if you’re looking to really pull the best detail you can out of EOS 5DS or 5DS R files. This is especially true if you want or need the edge sharpness to be close to center sharpness… not a huge factor for a portrait or fashion photographer most of the time, but likely a big concern for a landscape shooter. Strongly consider using DPP’s Digital Lens Optimizer technology Many users “don’t want to like” Canon’s Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software for processing RAW image files. But if you work with an EOS 5DS R or 5DS, I strongly recommend you at least try using DPP on a few RAW images files and applying the Digital Lens Optimizer tool to compatible images. This is a very lens-specific sharpening algorithm, that is aperture- and distance-sensitive for each image, and applies critical sharpening that can counter certain optical issues (like softening from diffraction, when stopping the lens is set at small apertures). There isn’t space here to fully describe what we call DLO technology within DPP software, but it’s there for certain compatible Canon lenses. And if you’ve shot a RAW image with one of these lenses, it really does optimize the image as you process it. Again, try it! Use the Fine Detail Picture Style This is another feature that comes into its own if you process RAW images in Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software. But even if you don’t, the new Fine Detail Picture Style will treat your review images on the LCD monitor and anything you output on-screen for quick client review and so on, to an enhanced sharpening that optimizes what the 50.3 MP sensor delivers. Similar to Adobe Photoshop’s™ Unsharp Mask function, this allows the camera to use finer settings for “Fineness” (similar to Adobe’s Radius) and “Threshold” settings than the Standard or Neutral Picture Styles would. Additionally, it cuts contrast and delivers a slightly more workable file than the very snappy defaults of the Standard Picture Style. Obviously, Picture Style becomes very important for critical users who may need to shoot in-camera JPEG files and/or HD Video files. Focus carefully An entire book could be written about Autofocus, but that’s not our purpose here. But just remember: the slightest focus errors will become extremely evident when shot at 50.3 million pixels, if you then output it to large prints or magnify it to 100% or more on a monitor. Learn to use the AF system and its different tools… just because “I’ve always used the center AF point” before doesn’t make it optimum for every situation you may encounter with an EOS 5DS. The on-line Canon Digital Learning Center has some very useful information about different aspects of the camera’s AF system, including the superb AF Settings Guidebook from Canon’s engineers in Japan, which you can download free of charge. Even though it’s written for EOS-1D X users, the vast majority of its information translates directly to EOS 5DS and 5D Mark III AF operation. Are you one of those super-critical users who work off a tripod and lock everything down? Seriously consider using Live View and magnifying the view on the camera’s LCD monitor to fine-tune focus. The 6x or 16x magnified view, likewise, gives a real-life impression of any camera shake, even if you’re tripod-mounted. (Note that if you try to use AF during Live View, it’s always the “off-the-sensor” contrast-type viewing; there is no option to revert to the 61-point AF system with a Quick Mode AF option in EOS 5DS Live View.) Summary: That note about using the same AF settings and techniques you always have, because up to now they’ve been “good enough,” speaks volumes to the light this article attempts to shed on those who may be interested in the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras. Since these cameras so clearly are marketed at the experienced, high-end user, many of those potential customers are rather set in their ways — and often, with good reason. But understand that if you are that type of user who’s going to magnify every good image to 100% or 200% view and be left awake nights if you don’t see the detail and sharpness you hoped for, there definitely are ways to get the most out of what this camera can deliver. Be realistic in the way you shoot and in what you expect. The person who uses this camera hand-held or on a monopod for action shots alongside their EOS-1D X can’t expect quite the same levels of critical details that the landscape shooter might, who’s totally locked-down on a full-size tripod, shooting everything at f/8, critically focusing using a magnified view in Live View, and using an electronic cable release to fire the camera. But no matter what your technique, here are two new cameras that will indeed reward the experienced DSLR user, especially anyone who wants or needs to produce large printed output. The rewards are even greater if some or all of the steps mentioned here are put into regular practice when using the EOS 5DS or EOS 5DS R.
Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR 50MP full frame DSLR cameras
Canon announced their new camera on Februrary 5, 2015. Delivery is scheduled to commence the end of June. If you are thinking of moving up to the Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5DsR cameras from the EOS-5D Mk III, the article below from Canon Digital Learning Center highlights the added features in the new cameras. If you have decided to buy the new camera, read this article on how to get the most out of the 50MP files.
Current EOS 5D Mark III shooters, who may be considering moving to the new high-resolution EOS 5DS (or the EOS 5DS R, which removes the effect of low-pass filtration), may wonder if anything changed on these new cameras because the new models look practically identical to the proven Mark III camera. Rest assured, there are some new rewards waiting to greet 5D Mark III owners who step up to the new cameras. We can’t touch on every single one, but we’ll try to give an overview of many of the new details. Obviously, the biggest is the move to a 50.6 million pixel CMOS image sensor – more than doubling the pixel count from the Mark III model. You’ve no doubt seen discussion of this, so we’ll go a bit more beneath the surface. Everything we discuss here applies to both the EOS 5DS and 5DS R models. Pick the new EOS 5DS/5DS R up… The same body design, control layout, and dimensions may lead you to think it’s just an EOS 5D Mark III with a high-resolution sensor. Even though the body looks the same, it has a few differences. Most notable is something you can’t see — a stronger baseplate and tripod socket, to minimize the impact of vibration. If you shoot with shorter lenses on a tripod, this is a good thing. Look into the viewfinder… Shooting Information icons Touch the shutter button and icons displaying current settings for battery condition, white balance, drive speed, and more appear along the bottom of the finder. These can easily be toggled on and off in the EOS 5DS Set-up Menu. Electronic Viewfinder Dual-axis Level A dedicated display at the top of the focus screen indicates side-to-side and up-down tilt, in 1 degree increments. Again, turn it on or off in the EOS 5DS Set-up Menu under “Viewfinder Display.” AF point illumination in AI Servo AF New to the EOS 5DS is its ability to briefly illuminate the AF point(s) during AI Servo AF shooting. It’s activated in the 5th AF Menu screen (“VF Display Illumination” > “AF point during AI Servo AF”) Exposure Compensation icon appears any time it’s active The same analog Exposure Compensation scale appears below the EOS 5DS viewfinder as in the EOS 5D Mark III. But any time it’s active, the “+/-” Exposure Compensation icon also appears, both in the finder and on the top LCD panel. It’s a thoughtful addition to remind users that compensation is set somewhere other than the “zero” setting; the scale continues to indicate the exact level of compensation applied. This is for ambient exposure compensation only. The shooting information icons can be really useful for changing settings with the camera up at your eye — with a little practice, it’s easy to press one of the top buttons and then turn either the top or back dial to quickly change White Balance, drive speed, switch to Spot metering, or whatever. It’s something every EOS 5DS user should try. And anyone who leverages the camera’s great AF system and 5fps shooting speed for moving subjects will appreciate the illumination of AF points in AI Servo AF mode, if they’re working in dim light. Metering and AF 150,000 pixel RGB metering sensor You won’t see this in the viewfinder, but it’s one of the most significant improvements in the EOS 5DS versus the Mark III models. It’s a supremely accurate new metering system, now with the ability to make subtle adjustments for subject (and lighting) color. The metering sensor can even detect human faces and emphasize them during Evaluative metering, instead of clothes or surrounding areas. And this same color metering sensor is used for E-TTL flash metering with Canon EX-series Speedlites. Flicker Detection This is another benefit of the 150,000 pixel RGB meter. It’s fast enough to detect the rapid on-off cycling of certain types of artificial lights (think of fluorescents, etc.) and, when necessary, alter shutter timing to capture each shot when the ambient light is at its peak brightness. If you use the EOS 5DS for location shooting, this is a feature you’ll come to appreciate. EOS iTR AF (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) As the first EOS 5D to have this ability, the EOS 5DS can use its 150,000 pixel RGB metering system to assist the AF system in locating and rapidly changing AF points to keep up with subjects moving across the frame. This works with continuous AI Servo AF when all AF points are active (Automatic AF point select mode), as well as during Zone AF. Metering during Live View shooting : EOS 5DS now adds options to set Center-weighted, Partial, or Spot metering when shooting with Live View active, as well as Evaluative metering. (Note that this applies only to Live View shooting; video recording with the EOS 5DS is with center-weighted metering only, as it is with the EOS 5D Mark III.) Big potential gains in metering capabilities with the switch to RGB color metering in the EOS 5DS. Maybe the biggest improvement will be in flash exposure consistency when shooting with E-TTL flash. Any nature, wildlife or sports shooters who has been frustrated with Automatic AF point selection in AI Servo AF will likely see improvements with EOS iTR — color metering that teams up with the AF system to give it more information about subject size and location. Images and image control : The switch to 50.6 million effective pixels — and all the potential detail at large output sizes — is the grand highlight here. We’ll look past that, into details the serious EOS 5D Mark III user may want to know: Auto White Balance (AWB) — White Priority Canon AWB has always been tuned to deliberately emphasize warm ambient tones when shooting in artificial light, such as tungsten and similar sources. The EOS 5DS is the first EOS model to give photographers who use Auto White Balance a choice: “Ambience Priority,” which is the traditional EOS flavor, and “White Priority.” The latter aims for a truly neutral color rendition in tungsten light situations. It’s set in the 2nd Shooting Menu. Fineness and Threshold added to each Picture Style setting Similar to Adobe Photoshop’s™ “Unsharp Mask” function, the EOS 5DS now provides independent control for each Picture Style setting for “Fineness” (similar to the “Radius” setting in Photoshop, it adjusts the pixel amount that sharpening will impact) and “Threshold” (changes the brightness difference before pixel areas will be sharpened… higher values will lessen the sharpening impact on any digital noise in an image). These are for still-image shooting only and not for EOS 5DS video. New: Fine Detail Picture Style Taking full advantage of the detail that 50.6 million effective pixels provide, EOS 5DS adds a new Picture Style choice called “Fine Detail.” It emphasizes precise sharpening with pre-defined low settings for Fineness and Threshold (both user-adjustable, if you desire), along with fairly strong sharpening (pre-set to level 3 of 7). What’s really nice is that while it’s a sharper file, contrast and color saturation are backed off from what the Standard Picture Style provides, so in many ways, it’s a more user-friendly file. Even if you always shoot RAW images, initially setting a good white balance means a better starting point when it’s time to process them in the computer. And the new Picture Style options mean a few things: sharper rendering even during playback on the LCD monitor (or an external monitor), and certainly the potential of greater inherent sharpness if and when you do shoot JPEG images in-camera. Operations The mirror It may look the same, but the entire mirror box and movement system in the EOS 5DS is completely new. Mirror movement is now motor-controlled, rather than largely powered by springs, and the mirror’s movement is cushioned at the up and down positions by a clever cam drive system. The biggest difference the EOS 5D Mark III user may notice? The sound when the shutter is fired. Mirror lock options Any vibration from mirror or shutter movement is a potential problem with ultra high resolution cameras. The new, motorized mirror movement (above) minimizes this to a great degree. But mirror lock has new possibilities, too. Set in the Shooting Menu, you have options for traditional Canon mirror lock (press shutter button once to lock-up mirror for up to 30 seconds; press again to fire shutter within that 30 seconds.) But EOS 5DS adds options to delay shutter firing, anywhere from 1/8th second after the shutter button is pressed to two full seconds later. This allows time for any vibrations to settle down before an image is actually captured. Bulb timer; Interval timer These are the first EOS 5D series models to have built-in timers for long-exposures in Bulb mode and interval timer capability. Pre-set long exposures, anywhere from one second thru 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds long when in Bulb mode… with an optional remote switch, just lock the shutter open, and walk away. Interval timer lets you shoot from 1 to 99 shots, or an unlimited number at the “00” setting, at timed intervals from 1 second to 99:59:59 between each image. While Canon’s long-established Timer Remote Control accessory can be used with the EOS 5DS these built-in timers minimize the need for that device. Custom Quick Control Menu EOS 5D Mark III owners may have seen the benefit of the Quick Control Menu (press the “Q” button to access it) — it allows multiple setting changes from one location. With the new EOS 5DS, users can thoroughly customize what appears on that menu, speeding up the series of setting changes even more. USB 3.0 connectivity Big files need fast transfer to get from point A to point B. EOS 5D Mark III owners who move up to the EOS 5DS will see that their old USB cables won’t work for computer connections with the new camera. EOS 5DS uses a significantly faster USB 3.0 system, with a new connector at the camera, and an included cable protector to ensure the USB and mini-HDMI cables stay positioned securely and correctly. My Menu: Create additional menu screens This is another way to streamline changes to different settings, all in one place. EOS 5D Mark III has this handy menu option, allowing users to store up to six commonly used menu commands on one menu screen. With the new EOS 5DS, up to five separate My Menu screens can be created. That means up to 30 different menu items can be set here for faster access or different menu commands for specific situations can be collected and stored here. For instance, users could have a My Menu screen for still images and another for HD video shooting. Some cool new capabilities have found their way into the EOS 5DS. Some make setting up the camera faster and more transparent (such as the Custom Quick Control Menu and new My Menu system). The new mirror system, combined with new mirror lock options, allow for smooth operation in normal hand-held shooting and especially when things slow down during tripod-mounted shooting. While much has stayed the same from EOS 5D Mark III to the EOS 5DS, these and other operation features make the camera even more flexible and streamline its operation in some circumstances. Video shooting Movie Servo AF Active by default, Movie Servo AF means AF is continuous during the EOS 5DS’s “awake” state before and during video recording — without pressing a button to activate AF. If the shutter button or rear AF-On button is pressed, AF will lock at its current position. It’s important to understand that the EOS 5DS’s Movie Servo AF is intended more for continuous AF as the camera is moved through a scene and not so much as a tool to track and follow-focus moving subjects. When movie servo AF is disabled, any AF is activated only when the shutter (or rear AF-On) button is pressed… there’s no risk of focus drifting during recording if the camera or subject moves. Time-lapse Movie This is a frequently requested feature, which makes its EOS debut in the EOS 5DS camera. First and foremost: this is entirely separate and in addition to the Interval Timer feature mentioned above (which is selectable when the camera is set for still image shooting only). For Time-lapse Movie to be selectable, the EOS 5DS must be set to its video shooting mode. This new feature enables users to determine an interval between shots. Once a total number of frames is set, the camera calculates how long it will take to record these and how long a resulting movie file will be when played back at 30 fps. Time-lapse Movie shoots the still images and then processes them in-camera into a finished video file, which can be up to two minutes in total playing length (again, at 30 fps playback speed). Customize shutter button This is a new menu setting when the EOS 5DS is set to video mode. This adds AF activation at the shutter button to the EOS 5D Mark III’s “Movie Shoot Button” menu options: -Shutter button for still-image shooting (in video mode) -Start-stop video recording with shutter button, with option for AF Shutter Button Function is in the EOS 5DS’s 5th shooting menu, when the Live View/Video switch is set to the video setting. While it’s true that the lion’s share of innovation in the EOS 5DS and 5DS R are aimed at the critical still-image shooter, these new video features will be of interest to some users. In particular, the Time-lapse Movie function greatly simplifies a task that may be of occasional interest even to professionals who shoot still images, making it easy to document a shooting situation or set-up in a way that’s easy to produce (entirely in-camera) and ready to upload to web sites or social media. Summary : This report can’t fully document every change that the EOS 5D Mark III user may uncover when using the 50.6 million pixel EOS 5DS, but we’ve touched on different ones that may be of interest once this new camera is put into a shooter’s hands. As with any listing of new features, some will be of more interest to a given photographer than others based on their shooting style, subject matter, and the conditions they shoot in. But what we want to emphasize, again, is that even though the EOS 5DS may look almost identical on the outside to the 22 million pixel EOS 5D Mark III, a lot more has changed than just the CMOS imaging sensor. Finally, everything we mention here applies to both the EOS 5DS and the companion EOS 5DS R cameras. The only difference between those models is the removal of the effect of low-pass filter on the “R” version. Files from the EOS 5DS R will often have a bit more sharpness, but with an added risk of moire patterns with some subjects. The EOS 5DS, therefore, provides that 50.6 million effective pixel resolution in a slightly more user-friendly image.
Personally, I hope Canon will release the EOS-1D X Mk II camera first before bringing out the EOS-5D Mk IV. The 5D line has been strengthened by the recently launched megapixel DSLRs so the Mk IV's announcement date will depend on the sales performance of the new cameras and Nikon's answer to the 5Ds challenge.
In addition, Nikon is expected to announce their top-of-the-line D5 camera during the second half of 2015. Canon may be bold enough to upstage Nikon by announcing the EOS-1D X Mk II first but they usually wait till the competition shows their hand before reacting.
As reported earlier, the EOS-5D Mk IV is rumored to have 4K video. It may come with a new sensor in the high 20 to low 30MP, an increased burst rate to perhaps 8 to 9 fps plus other significant improvements first featured in the EOS-7D Mk II. My real interest is the EOS-1D X Mk II. The current 1D X is a great camera but the 18MP sensor does not leave a lot resolution for cropping since it is a full frame camera. I am not a big user of extenders. The EOS-7D Mk II cropped frame body is good but its sensor is no match for the 1D X. I'd prefer the EOS-1D X Mk II to have a new sensor in the low to mid 20MP, burst rate of 12 fps, new AF system and Dual DIGIC 6+ processors. Nothing has been decided by Canon but that is my wish list. Keep checking back for the latest news and development.
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 5, 2015 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the Canon EOS 5DSi and Canon EOS 5DS Ri Digital SLR cameras featuring the world’s highest resolution* among 35mm format DSLRs. Providing photographers with uncompromising image quality, these new EOS models incorporate a newly designed Canon 50.6 megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for superb image quality and processing speed. Perfect for commercial, studio, portrait, landscape and architectural photography, or anyone looking for an affordable alternative to medium format, the ultra-high resolution of these new models allow for large-format printing and extensive cropping capability while maintaining fantastic image quality.
Maximizing the potential of the new 50.6 megapixel sensor – for the first time in an EOS camera the low-pass filter effect in the EOS 5DS R model is cancelled. The cancellation of the low-pass filter helps deliver sharp images, squeezing the most out of every pixel. Both models provide attractive options for medium format shooters especially when coupled with a wide array of over 70 creative Canon EF lenses to choose from.
“Canon is always looking to deliver the absolute best in image quality and push our technology to the limits. These cameras deliver on that pledge, providing photographers with two new incredible tools that will enable them to make the most out of every shoot,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “As photography becomes more specialized and more images are captured than ever before, the burden is on the photography equipment to keep up with the demands of today’s artistic talents. These new camera models will provide many photographers with new options to deliver their vision to clients, fans, and the world.”
Built to Maximize Sharpness In addition to the 50.6 megapixel full-frame image sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, both cameras include a 61-Point High Density Reticular AF array including up to 41 cross-type AF points and EOS iTR AF for high precision autofocus. They also include the EOS Scene Detection system featuring a 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering sensor that provides enhanced precision and performance.
In support of such a high-resolution imaging sensor, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras were designed to minimize camera shake and significantly improve stability via a reinforced chassis, baseplate and tripod lug to improve rigidity. Canon also re-designed the mirror vibration control system to help reduce mirror bounce and camera shake. To help maximize stability and minimize vibrations, Canon added a new Arbitrary Release Time Lag Setting in Mirror Lock mode in both models. In addition to the standard setting (press the shutter button once to lock the mirror, then again to release the shutter), the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras offer new setting intervals of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, one and two seconds, releasing the shutter after the selected preset delay, allowing potential camera vibration to dissipate before shutter release.
A new Picture Style called “Fine Detail” has been added to enhance the sharpness of JPEGs and EOS Movies with three new settings: Strength, Fineness and Threshold. With such abundant resolution on each sensor, both models also provide two cropped shooting modes, while still delivering high-resolution images 30.5 megapixels for the 1.3x mode and 19.6 megapixels for the 1.6x mode. The available crop options are visible as a mask or an outline in the viewfinder; so shooters can know exactly where to frame their subject.
Capturing the Action Like the EOS 7D Mark II, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras feature an advanced AE system that can detect and compensate for flickering light sources such as sodium vapor lamps that are often used in gymnasiums and natatoriums. When enabled, this anti-flicker system automatically adjusts shutter release timing to help reduce disparities in exposure and color especially during continuous shooting. And new Auto White Balance settings include Ambience Priority and White Priority (for use when shooting under tungsten lighting).
Photographers and cinematographers will appreciate improved custom controls including a built-in intervalometer and bulb timer to enable the capture of time-lapse images and long-exposure images. These features are ideal for recording fireworks, star trails, sunrises and more.
Both models feature Intelligent Viewfinder II providing approximately 100 percent field of view, while adding the ability to display cropped shooting frames and superimpose a customizable selection of camera settings and data such as dual-mode electronic level display and grid, as well as exposure, white balance, metering, drive, image quality and AF modes. A new Customizable Quick Control Screen, another first for EOS cameras, allows photographers to quickly change frequently used camera settings and functions.
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras continue the EOS Movie tradition with the ability to shoot in 1080p Full HD up to 30p or 720p HD video up to 60p. A creative Time Lapse Movie function, a first for EOS cameras, takes a continuous series of still photographs and automatically combines them in camera into a Full HD movie file. Interval adjustments can be set from one second to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. The number of shots possible range from 2 to 3,600 with a maximum of two minutes and 30 seconds of playback time. In addition, high-speed continuous shooting up to five-frames-per-second (fps) at full 50 megapixel resolution allows users to capture fast action.
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras feature dual card slots for CF and SD memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-1) SD cards. Built to last, the cameras also feature a shutter durability rating up to 150,000 cycles, the same as the EOS 5D Mark III.
Availability The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R Digital SLR cameras are scheduled to be available through authorized Canon dealers in June 2015 for estimated retail prices of $3,699.00 and $3,899.00 for the body only, respectively.
Canon EOS-5Ds and EOS-5Ds R megapixel full frame cameras
Canon announced the EOS-5Ds and EOS-5Ds R cameras on February 6. Canon Professional Network recently interviewed the man behind this pair of megapixel DSLR bodies. The excerpt below is from CPN.
I will not be purchasing this camera because my needs as a wildlife photographer do not include a megapixel camera with a 5 fps burst rate. Instead, I will wait for the EOS-1D X Mk II and EOS-5D Mk IV, expected to be announced later this year.
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 5, 2015 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the Canon EOS 5DSi and Canon EOS 5DS Ri Digital SLR cameras featuring the world’s highest resolution* among 35mm format DSLRs. Providing photographers with uncompromising image quality, these new EOS models incorporate a newly designed Canon 50.6 megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for superb image quality and processing speed. Perfect for commercial, studio, portrait, landscape and architectural photography, or anyone looking for an affordable alternative to medium format, the ultra-high resolution of these new models allow for large-format printing and extensive cropping capability while maintaining fantastic image quality.
Maximizing the potential of the new 50.6 megapixel sensor – for the first time in an EOS camera the low-pass filter effect in the EOS 5DS R model is cancelled. The cancellation of the low-pass filter helps deliver sharp images, squeezing the most out of every pixel. Both models provide attractive options for medium format shooters especially when coupled with a wide array of over 70 creative Canon EF lenses to choose from.
“Canon is always looking to deliver the absolute best in image quality and push our technology to the limits. These cameras deliver on that pledge, providing photographers with two new incredible tools that will enable them to make the most out of every shoot,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “As photography becomes more specialized and more images are captured than ever before, the burden is on the photography equipment to keep up with the demands of today’s artistic talents. These new camera models will provide many photographers with new options to deliver their vision to clients, fans, and the world.”
Built to Maximize Sharpness In addition to the 50.6 megapixel full-frame image sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, both cameras include a 61-Point High Density Reticular AF array including up to 41 cross-type AF points and EOS iTR AF for high precision autofocus. They also include the EOS Scene Detection system featuring a 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering sensor that provides enhanced precision and performance.
In support of such a high-resolution imaging sensor, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras were designed to minimize camera shake and significantly improve stability via a reinforced chassis, baseplate and tripod lug to improve rigidity. Canon also re-designed the mirror vibration control system to help reduce mirror bounce and camera shake. To help maximize stability and minimize vibrations, Canon added a new Arbitrary Release Time Lag Setting in Mirror Lock mode in both models. In addition to the standard setting (press the shutter button once to lock the mirror, then again to release the shutter), the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras offer new setting intervals of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, one and two seconds, releasing the shutter after the selected preset delay, allowing potential camera vibration to dissipate before shutter release.
A new Picture Style called “Fine Detail” has been added to enhance the sharpness of JPEGs and EOS Movies with three new settings: Strength, Fineness and Threshold. With such abundant resolution on each sensor, both models also provide two cropped shooting modes, while still delivering high-resolution images 30.5 megapixels for the 1.3x mode and 19.6 megapixels for the 1.6x mode. The available crop options are visible as a mask or an outline in the viewfinder; so shooters can know exactly where to frame their subject.
Capturing the Action Like the EOS 7D Mark II, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras feature an advanced AE system that can detect and compensate for flickering light sources such as sodium vapor lamps that are often used in gymnasiums and natatoriums. When enabled, this anti-flicker system automatically adjusts shutter release timing to help reduce disparities in exposure and color especially during continuous shooting. And new Auto White Balance settings include Ambience Priority and White Priority (for use when shooting under tungsten lighting).
Photographers and cinematographers will appreciate improved custom controls including a built-in intervalometer and bulb timer to enable the capture of time-lapse images and long-exposure images. These features are ideal for recording fireworks, star trails, sunrises and more.
Both models feature Intelligent Viewfinder II providing approximately 100 percent field of view, while adding the ability to display cropped shooting frames and superimpose a customizable selection of camera settings and data such as dual-mode electronic level display and grid, as well as exposure, white balance, metering, drive, image quality and AF modes. A new Customizable Quick Control Screen, another first for EOS cameras, allows photographers to quickly change frequently used camera settings and functions.
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras continue the EOS Movie tradition with the ability to shoot in 1080p Full HD up to 30p or 720p HD video up to 60p. A creative Time Lapse Movie function, a first for EOS cameras, takes a continuous series of still photographs and automatically combines them in camera into a Full HD movie file. Interval adjustments can be set from one second to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. The number of shots possible range from 2 to 3,600 with a maximum of two minutes and 30 seconds of playback time. In addition, high-speed continuous shooting up to five-frames-per-second (fps) at full 50 megapixel resolution allows users to capture fast action.
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras feature dual card slots for CF and SD memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-1) SD cards. Built to last, the cameras also feature a shutter durability rating up to 150,000 cycles, the same as the EOS 5D Mark III.
Availability The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R Digital SLR cameras are scheduled to be available through authorized Canon dealers in June 2015 for estimated retail prices of $3,699.00 and $3,899.00 for the body only, respectively.
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 5, 2015 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the Canon EOS 5DSi and Canon EOS 5DS Ri Digital SLR cameras featuring the world’s highest resolution* among 35mm format DSLRs. Providing photographers with uncompromising image quality, these new EOS models incorporate a newly designed Canon 50.6 megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for superb image quality and processing speed. Perfect for commercial, studio, portrait, landscape and architectural photography, or anyone looking for an affordable alternative to medium format, the ultra-high resolution of these new models allow for large-format printing and extensive cropping capability while maintaining fantastic image quality.
Maximizing the potential of the new 50.6 megapixel sensor – for the first time in an EOS camera the low-pass filter effect in the EOS 5DS R model is cancelled. The cancellation of the low-pass filter helps deliver sharp images, squeezing the most out of every pixel. Both models provide attractive options for medium format shooters especially when coupled with a wide array of over 70 creative Canon EF lenses to choose from.
“Canon is always looking to deliver the absolute best in image quality and push our technology to the limits. These cameras deliver on that pledge, providing photographers with two new incredible tools that will enable them to make the most out of every shoot,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “As photography becomes more specialized and more images are captured than ever before, the burden is on the photography equipment to keep up with the demands of today’s artistic talents. These new camera models will provide many photographers with new options to deliver their vision to clients, fans, and the world.”
Built to Maximize Sharpness
In addition to the 50.6 megapixel full-frame image sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, both cameras include a 61-Point High Density Reticular AF array including up to 41 cross-type AF points and EOS iTR AF for high precision autofocus. They also include the EOS Scene Detection system featuring a 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering sensor that provides enhanced precision and performance.
In support of such a high-resolution imaging sensor, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras were designed to minimize camera shake and significantly improve stability via a reinforced chassis, baseplate and tripod lug to improve rigidity. Canon also re-designed the mirror vibration control system to help reduce mirror bounce and camera shake. To help maximize stability and minimize vibrations, Canon added a new Arbitrary Release Time Lag Setting in Mirror Lock mode in both models. In addition to the standard setting (press the shutter button once to lock the mirror, then again to release the shutter), the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras offer new setting intervals of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, one and two seconds, releasing the shutter after the selected preset delay, allowing potential camera vibration to dissipate before shutter release.
A new Picture Style called “Fine Detail” has been added to enhance the sharpness of JPEGs and EOS Movies with three new settings: Strength, Fineness and Threshold. With such abundant resolution on each sensor, both models also provide two cropped shooting modes, while still delivering high-resolution images 30.5 megapixels for the 1.3x mode and 19.6 megapixels for the 1.6x mode. The available crop options are visible as a mask or an outline in the viewfinder; so shooters can know exactly where to frame their subject.
Capturing the Action
Like the EOS 7D Mark II, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras feature an advanced AE system that can detect and compensate for flickering light sources such as sodium vapor lamps that are often used in gymnasiums and natatoriums. When enabled, this anti-flicker system automatically adjusts shutter release timing to help reduce disparities in exposure and color especially during continuous shooting. And new Auto White Balance settings include Ambience Priority and White Priority (for use when shooting under tungsten lighting).
Photographers and cinematographers will appreciate improved custom controls including a built-in intervalometer and bulb timer to enable the capture of time-lapse images and long-exposure images. These features are ideal for recording fireworks, star trails, sunrises and more.
Both models feature Intelligent Viewfinder II providing approximately 100 percent field of view, while adding the ability to display cropped shooting frames and superimpose a customizable selection of camera settings and data such as dual-mode electronic level display and grid, as well as exposure, white balance, metering, drive, image quality and AF modes. A new Customizable Quick Control Screen, another first for EOS cameras, allows photographers to quickly change frequently used camera settings and functions.
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras continue the EOS Movie tradition with the ability to shoot in 1080p Full HD up to 30p or 720p HD video up to 60p. A creative Time Lapse Movie function, a first for EOS cameras, takes a continuous series of still photographs and automatically combines them in camera into a Full HD movie file. Interval adjustments can be set from one second to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. The number of shots possible range from 2 to 3,600 with a maximum of two minutes and 30 seconds of playback time. In addition, high-speed continuous shooting up to five-frames-per-second (fps) at full 50 megapixel resolution allows users to capture fast action.
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras feature dual card slots for CF and SD memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-1) SD cards. Built to last, the cameras also feature a shutter durability rating up to 150,000 cycles, the same as the EOS 5D Mark III.
Availability
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R Digital SLR cameras are scheduled to be available through authorized Canon dealers in June 2015 for estimated retail prices of $3,699.00 and $3,899.00 for the body only, respectively.
