Should I get the Canon EOS R5?
Still photographers will find little at fault with the high-resolution Canon EOS R5, but heat management issues will leave video-first creatives looking elsewhere.
The Canon EOS R5 has a resolution of 45 megapixels and a 3.2” screen. This Canon was revealed to the public in 2020. It’s a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses that are equipped with a Full frame sensor.
Pros
Superb 45MP full-frame sensor
Fast, accurate autofocus
Subject tracking at up to 20fps
Big, brilliant EVF
Swing-out touch LCD
5-axis IBIS
CFexpress and UHS-II SDXC card support
8K and 4K video look great
Cons
Video record time limited by heat
Expensive CFexpress memory required for some features
Battery life could be better
Lens system still has some room to grow
Priced higher than competitors
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