Ultra Intelligent All-rounder - Canon Officially Launches EOS R5 Mark II - Canon HongKong

HONGKONG, 22^nd August 2024 – Canon today officially launch EOS R5 Mark II, a new full-frame mirrorless camera with groundbreaking features like the high-performance new 45MP Full-Frame Back-Illuminated Stacked CMOS Sensor and Accelerated Capture image processor system. Additionally, it includes enhancements such as Eye Control AF and Cinema EOS features, bringing Canon's esteemed “5 series” from the EOS system into the next generation. EOS R5 Mark II is made for professional photographers, advanced photo amateurs and content creators to create the photography topic like landscape, commercial, wildlife, sports and video creation, which is leading users to a powerful, reliable and rapid new photography era.

Accelerated Capture System leading an Unprecedented Performance
With the new Accelerated Capture system, the most powerful image processor system in EOS History, combining the newly developed 45MP Full-Frame Back-Illuminated Stacked CMOS Sensor leads the host of feature upgrades. The new Accelerated Capture System, consisting of the all-new DIGIC Accelerator and the DIGIC X image processor, can process high volumes of data at unprecedented speeds. Accelerated Capture technology can process large volumes of data from the sensor at high speeds with processing and analysis technologies based on deep learning for AE / AF detection by DIGIC Accelerator to provide various advancements including improved image quality, speed, and AF precision.

Dual Pixel Intelligent AF for Advanced Subject Detection and Tracking
EOS R5 Mark II is equipped with the Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system, which leverages the Accelerated Capture system and deep learning technology, bringing revolutionary AF tracking performance. The new Action Priority ^[1], which identifies specific actions (e.g., shooting) unique to soccer, basketball and volleyball and moves the AF point to the main player, readily capture decisive scenes with high-speed detection of players’ joint and ball position, ensuring the capture of splendid moments. The evolved AF Tracking algorithm enables persistent AF tracking even when similar subjects cross each other using face recognition, new upper half body detection and avoiding obstacles by estimating head area.
Professionals shooting events and concerts will benefit from the Register People Priority function, users can preregister up to 10 characters in the camera, when there are multiple people in the AF area / point, it prioritizes the preregistered person^[2] for subject detection.

Eye Control AF provides smooth AF control and operation
EOS R5 Mark II incorporates an upgraded Eye Control AF^[3], when a photographer is looking in the view finder, AF frame can be controlled based on the detection of eye movement and the photographer's gaze, making quick AF transition between subjects possible. EOS R5 Mark II’s eye control sensor has a higher pixel count and improved placement with a greater number of light source LEDs. Eye detection area is now larger, improving detection stability when eye alignment is off or glasses are worn.Detection algorithm improvements have doubled the line-of-sight detection frame rate. This enables more stable detection and faster tracking of eye movement.

Other advanced auto focus features include:

• Renowned “Dual Pixel CMOS AF” technology provides up to 100% AF coverage area^[4]
• AF tracking and calculation at 60 fps when an electronic shutter is used. The high-precision AF continues capturing the subject even during continuous shooting at speeds of up to approx. 30FPS.Impressive low-light focusing capabilities down to EV-6.5^[5].
• AF algorithm developed using Deep Learning technology for high performance Subject Recognition and AF tracking of People, Animals (Dogs, cats, birds and horses)^[6] and Vehicles (motorsports (automobiles and motorcycles), trains and airplanes)^[7]
  
• AF frame or Tracking subject can be switched even during AF or continuous shooting. Whole Area Tracking can be turned on or off during AF or continuous shooting too.
  
• Focus Preset function previously only available on super-telephoto lenses can now be assigned to camera buttons or Lens Function (L.Fn) button^[8]
• 4 AF Areas with Whole Area Tracking OFF have been added.
  

In-Camera Image Enhancements
The EOS R5 Mark II improves workflow efficiency and image quality through in-camera Neural network Noise Reduction and In-camera Upscaling that use deep learning technology.

EOS R5 Mark II’s Neural network Noise Reduction reduces the noise during in-camera RAW conversion to HEIF/JPEG by using deep learning to reduce noise. Users can get clear images even in low light or with faster shutter speeds without having to worry about noise. With the EOS R5 Mark II's In-camera Upscaling feature, user can effortlessly transform your 45-megapixel JPEG or HEIF files^[9] into stunning 179-megapixel images. The upscaled image produces more details, which means you can crop closer and capture incredible detail. Combine both features to generate cleaner, high-quality extreme crops that retain stunning clarity and detail, further empowering users to unleash their creativity.

High Speed, High Resolution and High Image Quality
The EOS R5 Mark II features Canon's newly developed Full Frame Back-illuminated Stacked CMOS Sensor with a high resolution of 45.0 megapixels and a standard ISO range of ISO 100 to 51,200, which can be extended to ISO 102,400, for clean and low-noise images in low-light environments.The back-illuminated stacked sensor places the wiring behind the photodiode. Its stacked structure separates the data processing area from the pixel area and optimizes them for faster readout speeds. The electronic shutter of EOS R5 Mark II now supports shutter speed of 1/32000s to 30s and bulb exposure. The high-speed readout of CMOS sensor reduces rolling shutter distortion in still photo to about 40% of EOS R5 and also enables 14-bit RAW with electronic shutter for higher image quality.

Taking the advantage of back-illuminated stacked CMOS and Accelerated Capture system, EOS R5 Mark II supports high speed continuous shooting up to approx. 30FPS^[10] with AF / AE using Electronic Shutter^[11]. Blackout-Free display^[12] is also available during continuous shooting. Flash photography is now supported with the electronic shutter, continuous flash photography is enabled at up to approx. 20 shots/sec.^[13], the flash sync. speed is up to 1/200s^[14] with Sync speed priority.

EOS R5 Mark II’s new Pre-continuous shooting function^[15] lets users capture continuous still photos from the previous 15 frames immediately before fully-pressing the shutter button. Users can choose from RAW / C-RAW / JPEG / HEIF recording and supports AF / AE tracking. It provides pace of mind with less risk of failed shots when shooting difficult subjects that photographers in the past had to use their intuition to capture.

EOS R5 Mark II features improved 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization which provides up to 8.5-stop shake compensation at center and 7.5-stop shake compensation at peripheral^[16]. Peripherical coordinated control is also supported with compatible lenses. The more precise blur correction calculation by the DIGIC accelerator and improved algorithm provide better control of Yaw / Pitch / Roll direction blurring over the EOS R3. The small shakes that can occur even when the shutter speed is fast (near the 1 / focal length) have also been suppressed. The newly designed IS mechanism also doubles the range of blur control in the rolling direction over the EOS R3.

Other high image quality features:

• More precise metering with 6144 metering zones and a new algorithm that expands the range of deep learning applications to improve auto exposure and auto white balance precision in all kinds of scenes.
• New Blur/Out-of-Focus image detection that automatically scores images for levels of blur and out-of-focus based on face positions of the subject and adds results to images.^[17]

New EOS Movie features to enhance efficiency
EOS R5 Mark II comes with new advancements on video shooting, features originated from Cinema EOS system are included for professional filmmaking and video production needs. EOS R5 Mark II Incorporates Custom Picture (CP) colour preset of Cinema EOS, allowing users to select the best gamma and colour space for their intended use, even when shooting straight out of camera (SOOC) without editing. EOS R5 Mark II is the first EOS system camera to offer Canon Log 2 with 16+ stop dynamic range^[18], which provides more vivid colour reproduction, expanding the possibilities of post-production to meet photographers’ boundless artistic visions. To streamline the workflow with Cinema EOS, it adapts the XF-AVC S / XF-HEVC S file system from Cinema EOS system.

EOS R5 Mark II newly supports internal recording of non-cropped 8K DCI 60p 12-bit Light RAW Movie and the newly introduced SRAW format, which retains all the depth and detail of 12 - bit RAW in about half the file size, providing users with more freedom for colour grading during post-processing. EOS R5 Mark II also supports non-cropped 8K DCI/ 8K UHD MP4 30p; 4K DCI/ 4K UHD up to 120p^[19] MP4 (with audio); 2K DCI / FHD up to 240p^[19] MP4 (with audio).

A heat-dissipating structure has been adopted in EOS R5 Mark II that dissipates heat from the sensor to the exterior using a graphite sheet and aluminum alloy plate. This design efficiently dissipates internal heat during movie and other shooting, letting users shoot for longer times. Continuous recording of non-cropped 8K 30p MP4 up to 37mins^[20] is possible. With optional Cooling Fan CF-R20EP, the continuous recording time can be increased to 120mins^[21] or longer for 8K 30p MP4.

Other EOS Movie features include:

• 6 Customer Picture Presets (Canon 709 / BT.709 Standard / Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3 / PQ / HLG) and 14 User setting are provided
• Custom LUT files can be applied in camera for shooting, playback, viewing and HDMI output using Look file.
  
• 8-bit and 10-bit XF-AVC S / XF-HEVC S MP4 format video are provided:
  - XF-HEVC S YCC422 10-bit (Intra /Long GOP)
  - XF-HEVC S YCC420 10-bit (Long GOP)
  - XF-AVC S YCC422 10-bit (Intra/Long GOP)
  - XF-AVC S YCC420 8-bit (Long GOP)
• Newly supports LPCM 24-bit / 4-channel audio recording for audio with ambience.
• News Metadata compliant with the NewsML-G2 standard is supported.
• High Quality non-cropped oversampling 4K DCI /4K UHD Fine 30p MP4; 2K DCI Fine / FHD Fine 60p MP4 are provided.
• Features HDMI Type A output terminal which supports up to 8K 30p PRORES RAW with compatible ATOMOS recorder.
• New Dual Shooting (still & movie) ^[22] allows recording a JPEG still photo file while recording Full HD 60p video.
• Supports Focus Breathing correction^[23] to correct change in field of view due to change of focus distance.
  
• New Waveform Monitor lets users constantly checking the brightness levels of the entire image.
• Features Tally Lamp and Recording Emphasis to show recording status.
• Enhanced support to EOS VR System:
  - When shooting with RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE, the camera saves the time-series inertial sensor information and other information as metadata in the movie file^[24]. The metadata helps shorten the time required for Digital Image Stabilization in EOS VR Utility and also improves effectiveness.
  - Images captured with RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE can be played back as converted VR image for quick preview.
  

Uncompromised Operability and Reliability
EOS R5 Mark II body only weights 656g (746g with battery and memory card). It is lightweight and designed to perform reliably on demanding shoots. EOS R5 Mark II uses lightweight magnesium alloy for the body and exterior, and sealing materials for connecting parts and the use of precise design for the other parts, providing the EOS R5 Mark II with dust-and drip-resistant^[25] weather sealing to withstand challenging weather conditions. EOS R5 Mark II’s new bright and clear 0.5-inch 5.76M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder developed by Canon with approx. 100% coverage and 0.76x magnification. The blackout-free EVF is twice as bright as the EOS R5’s and is equipped with superior anti-fog performance, which provides a brighter, clearer view of the scene even in unpredictable weather conditions.

Other enhanced design & operability features include:

• Power switch has been relocated to right side and new Photo/Movie mode switching lever on the left side.
• Newly shaped Multi-controller to make pressing the center button easier, enables more functions to be operated.
• Dual card slots supporting CFexpress 2.0 Type B card (VPG400) and SD / SDHC / SDXC card (UHS-II) card.
• High precision shutter unit with 500,000-cycle durability^[26]
• Powered by new high-power Battery Pack LP-E6P^[27]. Battery Life up to 630 shots with improved power consumption design. Supports recharging battery and supplying power via USB-C terminal.Supports high speed Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE802.11ax 2x2 MIMO) for high speed and stable wireless network transfer (e.g. Camera Connect App, EOS Utility, FTP transfer).
• Newly supports Enhanced Open and WPA3-Enterprise 192-bit authentications.
  
• Built-in Bluetooth^® low energy technology for easy Smartphone connection, GPS information acquisition, remote control from smartphone and continuous shooting with Wireless Remote Controller BR-E1.
• Built-in USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) digital terminal for 10Gbps high-speed transmission
• Wired connection to Camera Connect App with full function is support for iPhone[4] and Android^TM smartphone
• High-speed transfer of movie and still photo files via a 5G smartphone using Content Transfer Professional^[30].

Suggested Retail Price
The new EOS R5 Mark II Body and EOS R5 Mark II with RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens Kit are now available. Their suggested retail prices are:

EOS R5 Mark II with RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens Kit: HKD$38,780
EOS R5 Mark II Body: HKD$30,580

The accessories for EOS R5 Mark II and their suggested retail prices are as follows:

[1] Only available will still photos and electronic shutter. If the person's size on the screen is small, or if part of the subject is hidden or multiple subjects are crowded together, identification accuracy may decrease.
[2] Due to factors such as face brightness, size, facial expression, movement, and blockage of part of the face, the detection accuracy may decrease.
[3] Calibration is recommended in advance. Note that the Eye Control AF may not function properly if the user wears sunglasses, mirror-type sunglasses, hard contact lenses, or bifocal eyeglasses, or due to the user’s eye conditions (narrow eyes, long eyelashes, thick eyelids) or use conditions. It is necessary to press a button to lock the focus.
[4] Only when a lens compatible with the focusing area of 90% x 100% (horizontal x vertical) is attached to the camera while the Whole Area AF is active or the subject is detected by the setting other than Whole Area AF. Depending on the conditions of the scene or the subject, this setting may not respond as intended. For details on compatible lenses, please refer to Canon Website.
[5] Condition: When used with an f/1.2 lens,* center AF point, One-Shot AF, at room temperature and ISO 100. Except for RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating.
[6] Effectiveness varies depending on the subject. In some cases, dogs, cats, horses or birds may not be detected, while some animals other than dogs, cats, horses or birds may be detected.
[7] The vehicle detection may not function for some subjects. Or, subjects, which are not automobile, motorcycle, train, airplane or helicopter, may be detected as vehicles. Spot detection may not work properly depending on the subject. The camera may also operate spot-detecting areas that are neither a driver nor rider helmet, as well as neither a train driver cab nor an aircraft cockpit.
[8] Compatible with RF lenses supporting AF.
[9] Still photos captured during movie recording cannot be upscaled in-camera.
[10] Continuous shooting speed may be slower depending on subject/shooting conditions or the camera setup or the lens used, etc. Refer to Advanced User Guide for details. Continuous shooting speed is slower when flicker is detected, even if anti-flicker shooting is off. For information on lenses that support the maximum continuous shooting speed, please refer to Canon Website.
[11] Depending on the nature of subject or shooting conditions, rolling shutter image distortion may occur.
[12] Available with electronic shutter only. The screen may flicker depending on the aperture settings. When set to always blackout-free, release time lag may vary.
[13] With using an external EL/EX flash unit release in or after 2007.
[14] When using the EL series Speedlite or 600EX II-RT/470EX-AI/430EX III-RT/MT-26EX-RT/MR-14 EX II with [Sync speed priority: On] is set. Sync speed is 1/160s when [Sync speed priority: Off] is set.
[15] Electronic shutter only. Not available when the shutter speed is slower than 0.5 sec. Other restrictions apply.
[16] Based on the CIPA 2024 standard. Yaw/pitch/roll image stabilization performance with RF24-105mm F2.8L IS USM (focal length: 105mm).
[17] Blur/out-of-focus detection may not be performed for some scenes or subjects, or results may be inaccurate. Only JPEG or HEIF images are evaluated, and only when the camera is set to use the electronic shutter and detect people or eyes.
[18] When using 4K DCI/UHD Fine 29.97p/25.00p. ISO 800.
[19] When [High Frame Rate: Disable] is set, audio is recorded and movie is played back at actual speed.
[20] Auto power off temperature is set to High. According to Canon testing conditions.
[21] Auto power off temperature is set to High and Cooling Fan CF-R20EP fan speed is set to high. According to Canon testing conditions.
[22] 2 memory cards must be installed. 16:9 JPEG recorded at 7680 x 4320 pixel (33.2MP).
[23] For compatible lenses, please refer to Canon website.
[24] Supported recording format: RAW, XF-AVC S YCC422 and XF-AVC S YCC420.
[25] In order to maximize dust- and water-resistant performance, make sure that all camera openings (including battery compartment, card slot cover, and terminal cover) are tightly closed and Multi-Function Shoe cover is attached. Although it is designed to be dust- and water-resistant, Canon cannot guarantee that dust and water will not penetrate the camera.
[26] Based on Canon testing standards. Shutter durability may vary depending on usage and environmental conditions.
[27] Battery Pack LP-E6 cannot be used. When using the LP-E6NH/LP-E6N, the network (Wi-Fi/Ethernet) functions and multi-function shoe accessories that require heavy power supply from the camera cannot be used. Pre-continuous shooting, HDMI RAW output, and dual shooting (still & movie) are not available. Continuous shooting speed may be reduced. During movie recording, resolution, image quality, and frame rate are limited.
[28] Infrastructure mode only.
[29] Requires a third-party MFi-compatible cable for wired connection to iPhone.
[30] Subscription service.