Decided to upgrade to the new Canon R5 Mark II as my hybrid camera for both photos & Videos. I have used the R5 since the day it came out and really enjoyed it. Since I am invested in the RF glass decided to give this one a shot. It’s not perfect, but definitely an upgrade over the original R5.
Thoughts on the Canon R5 Mark II
- No 30 minute record limit. If you don’t use fine mode you’ll kill the battery first most likely. I have the grip and always have 2 batteries ready to go.
- Hard to beat canon color science and the image you get right out of camera.
- Love the grip and layout with dedicated camera/video switch and power button on right side.
- Full Size HDMI necessary and appreciated.
- 8K RAW Internal but make sure you have a computer and storage that you plan to hammer.
- The new batteries are a must have if you want to actually use the camera.
- Clog 2 a nice addition probably the most widely used.
- Autofocus is excellent
- Dynamic Range takes a small hit compared to the R5 Original – To me not really noticeable.
- No oversample on 4k 60p “fine”
- Autofocus mode for keeping focus locked if you step out of frame. No Hunting Back and forth – this can be turned on and off.
- New powered hot shoe is a great addition adds more audio functionality etc
- I haven’t used it long enough or in a hot enough climate where overheating has even come close. I did change setting to “high” right off the bat.
- 4k 120p with audio
- Image Wobble still there but a bit better. GH7 Crushes it.
- Like the new menu’s – Will take you a bit in video mode
- Haven’t tested the eye control tracking through the evf in photo mode but I hear it has issues with calibration
