Canon EOS R5

Source

TheCameraStoreTV

Key Takeaways

• Despite firmware patches, recording 8K or 4K HQ in warm sun still triggers thermal shutdowns, demanding 45-minute cool-down penalties.
• Canon ruthlessly barred Sigma and Tamron from releasing full-frame RF autofocus lenses, trapping owners inside expensive L-series glass.
• 8K RAW devours over 20GB of data per minute, creating blistering thermal loads, CFexpress costs, and post-production headaches.
• Rubberized handgrip outer skin tends to loosen and peel around the seam edges after two years of heavy, sweaty fieldwork.

✅ Pros

• Exemplary 45MP full-frame stills detail with remarkable dynamic scope
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II tracks eyes and subjects with adhesive tenacity
• Deep, sculpted ergonomic handgrip offers superb comfort during all-day shoots

❌ Cons

• Extended downtime cool-offs disrupt video production schedules
• Hostile RF mount patent lockouts forbid cheaper third-party AF primes
• Massive storage strain from bloated 8K RAW file bitrates
• Grip adhesive degrades and peels under sweaty working conditions

📝 Verdict

"Unstoppable stills camera compromised by lingering video heat throttles and Canon's walled-off lens ecosystem."

Source

• Video: Canon EOS R5 "One YEAR Later" REVIEW...does it hold up?
• Channel: Jared Polin | Type: Long-term review | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• Specs recap: 45MP full frame, 12fps mechanical shutter/20fps electronic shutter, the same DIGIC X as the 1DX Mark III, Dual Pixel AF, 5-axis IBIS, a 3.2-inch articulating touchscreen and in-camera 8K RAW recording
• He says bluntly that Canon's marketing botched the overheating issue; every video they made this year (including this one) was shot on the R5, mostly without overheating: 4K HQ can record for about an hour before overheating stops it
• Tips for longer recording: flip out the screen, remove the battery grip, power it over USB-C and use a smaller tripod quick-release plate, for about 10 more minutes of recording
• IBIS paired with RF lenses gives "insane" stabilization, allowing very slow handheld shutter speeds; he advocates accepting sharp high-ISO grain rather than smearing it with noise reduction software
• His team uses almost entirely R5s and R6s, and a colleague has switched over from the 5D Mark IV; but for his own stills he still uses the Sony A1, believing Canon can't yet match Sony in top-end professional mirrorless cameras

✅ Pros

• Excellent image quality and video
• Top-notch autofocus
• Powerful IBIS
• RF lens lineup

❌ Cons

• Overheating issue (a marketing misstep)
• Top-end pro body still behind Sony

📝 Verdict

Thanks to firmware updates and new lenses, the R5 is in a better position than at launch; at this price you can't go wrong in almost any situation, and it won't be outdated for years.

Source

• Video: Canon R5 & R6 Review: GOOD Cameras. TERRIBLE Marketing.
• Channel: Gerald Undone | Type: Professional review | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• Canon loaned production units for review, and Canon didn't review the video; it includes a Storyblocks sponsorship
• For the right users they're great cameras, but if you buy them for headline specs like 8K, you'll be very frustrated; 8K overheats quickly, and the storage and post-production workflow aren't a good fit either
• The cooldown time after overheating is the biggest problem: even with the lens removed, the card and battery taken out and air conditioning blowing on it, full recovery still takes two hours, and waiting 20 minutes buys back only a few minutes of recording
• An external Atomos extends recording time by about 50%, but it still overheats and shuts down; rolling shutter is more noticeable in 8K and 4K HQ
• For photography, the R5 has higher resolution and a better screen and viewfinder, making it the better camera; the R5 can record regular 4K up to 60p externally with no time limit

✅ Pros

• Excellent photography capability
• Video features greatly improved over the previous generation
• External 4K60 recording is unlimited

❌ Cons

• 8K and 4K HQ overheat
• Very slow cooldown recovery
• Misleading marketing

📝 Verdict

People upgrading from the EOS R or who mainly shoot photos can buy them; but if you need 8K, unlimited high-frame-rate, high-quality 4K, or a video camera that can do the job without an external recorder, don't buy these.

Source

• Video: Canon EOS R5 PHOTOGRAPHY review (Res, Noise, DR, AF, IBIS, LE, GPS)
• Channel: Gordon Laing | Type: Professional review | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• He tested a retail production unit with RF lenses on updated firmware, and this video covers stills only: resolution, noise, dynamic range, autofocus, stabilization and burst shooting; not sponsored
• The body is solid and comfortable, with handling close to the 5D Mark IV and similar weather sealing; it keeps the top info screen and adds three dials and a joystick, so Canon users will get up to speed quickly
• Images are rich in detail with low high-ISO noise, lots of editing latitude and pleasing color; 8K mode is equivalent to grabbing 35MP images at 30 frames per second
• IBIS in his tests didn't reach the officially claimed compensation (up to 8 stops with RF lenses), but is still very useful; there's no pixel shift mode; battery life could be longer, but in practice it always exceeded the official figure
• 8K needs to shut down to cool after about 20 minutes, but it never overheated when shooting stills only; if you don't need 8K or 4K 120, the R6 is a much cheaper alternative

✅ Pros

• Highly detailed 45MP
• Good high-ISO performance
• Intuitive controls
• 8K frame grabs

❌ Cons

• IBIS falls short of claims
• No pixel shift
• Battery life could be longer
• Overheats when recording video

📝 Verdict

The R5 is arguably Canon's best stills camera, outperforming and out-featuring almost every model it has released; apart from professional sports and wildlife photographers who may still prefer the 1DX Mark III, everyone else will struggle to find a better option.