Canon EOS R5 Body

The Canon EOS R5 does a lot of things extremely well, and is at the cutting edge of video recording features, however this could also leave video users frustrated at times.

I have a lot more testing to do for my final EOS R5 review, but first impressions are certainly looking very strong indeed. Canon really does appear to have put everything into this camera with the minimum of caveats other than an understandably high asking price of around 4 grand. You’re getting what Canon claims is its best quality sensor to date, built-in stabilisation, 12 and 20fps bursts, 8k RAW, 4k at 120p, a fully-articulated screen and high res viewfinder packed into a body that ticks all the boxes in terms of traditional handling, controls and connectivity. Other than needing to invest in CF Express to exploit the most demanding video modes along with grabbing a spare battery, there’s no major deal-breakers here, so long as you can afford it of course.

The Canon EOS R5 is well-suited for just about any type of photographer, whether you shoot portraits, events, weddings, sports, family gatherings, and more. We've felt a bit let down by Canon's promises of the camera's outright video capability, but for most users, it's still a great option for getting good-quality video clips of almost anything you point it at. Power users that need the best video quality all the time won't be a good fit, but otherwise the EOS R5 is a fantastic option for almost anyone looking for a quality full-frame high-resolution mirrorless camera.