The elephant in the room is the cost and video issues. I don't do video so I don't care about that aspect and Canon has fixed some of the issues with the latest firmware releases. As for the cost, there is no getting around it. For those able/willing to accept it, you will be getting a great camera. I was an old DSLR snob for the longest time but I haven't touched my DSLRs since I got this. I primarily shoot wildlife (birds) and landscape images. The shots I get with the R5 are incredible. I opted for the R5 over the R6 knowing that I would occasionally need to crop in for some bird images. I am able to maintain quality when cropping.
The eye detection is truly amazing. I am continually surprised at how well the camera detects the birds from great distances through brush and busy backgrounds. That being said, there are times where I will revert to spot focusing since the camera will sometimes miss eye focus. The autofocus is also great for locking onto birds in flight. As a long time hobbyist, I could never hope to focus quick enough. The R5 eye detection allows me to capture images I would normally not get.
I also use the camera to take pictures of my son's soccer games. I can track player movement, focus on specific players in a group, capture fast moving sequences. At 12 fps in mechanical mode, I am able to stop action with ease. I did use electronic shutter and it is smooth like butter. You are essentially taking a very fast stop action video. The problem is that you don't realize how many pictures you are capturing when you hold down the shutter button. You can fill a card pretty quickly in electronic mode. I only shoot to the SD card slot and have never filled the buffer during a game.
Again, this is an expensive camera but it is worth the price tag for my uses. Great image quality. Incredible eye detection autofocus. Good image quality at high ISO (not a lot of noise). Ability to use my old EF lenses with an adapter with no loss in image quality or autofocus speeds. I have used the R5 with RF lenses and they do add another level of quality and decrease weight. I am just not ready to sell all my old EF lenses to invest in a pure RF system.
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Pursue Imaging Excellence
The latest addition to the EOS R series is here. Featuring an all-new 45 MP CMOS sensor, 8K DCI video, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, in-body image stabilization and more, the EOS R5 offers incredible imaging performance for portraits, landscapes, wildlife, cinematography and everything in between.
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5-axis Image Stabilizer
In-body image stabilization offers up to 8 stops of shake correction** for smooth, steady imagery.
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Wireless Capabilities
2.4/5 GHz built-in Wi-Fi*** and Bluetooth^ allow for quick and convenient wireless connectivity.
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Robust & Reliable
A lightweight, heat-dissipating magnesium alloy comprises the exterior and internal.
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Comparison Table
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Customer Reviews
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Video Recording
| 8K, 4K, Full HD | 4K, Full HD | 6K RAW, 4K, Full HD | 4K, Full HD |
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Image Processor
| DIGIC X | DIGIC X | DIGIC X | DIGIC 8 |
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CMOS Sensor MP
| 45 | 20.1 | 24.1 (back-illuminated) | 30.3 |
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EVF Resolution
| 5.76 Million Dots | 3.69 Million Dots | 5.76 Million Dots | 3.69 Million Dots |
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Mechanical Shutter
| Cont. Shooting up to 12 fps | Cont. Shooting up to 12 fps | Cont. Shooting up to 12 fps | Cont. Shooting up to 8 fps |
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Autofocus
| Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
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Number of AF Points
| 1,053 Automatic AF Zones | 1,053 Automatic AF Zones | 1,053 Automatic AF Zones | 5,655 AF Zones |
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Weight
| Approx. 1.63 lb. | Approx. 1.5 lb. | Approx. 2.24 lb. | Approx. 1.46 lb. |
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Dimensions
| Approx. 5.45 x 3.84 x 3.46 in. | Approx. 5.45 x 3.84 x 3.48 in. | Approx. 5.91 x 5.61 x 3.43 in. | Approx. 5.35 x 3.87 x 3.32 in. |
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Customers praise the camera's quality, with one noting it's better than the 5D mark IV, and they particularly appreciate its 4K HQ mode that looks cinematic and crisp. The autofocus system receives positive feedback for its high-speed performance and amazing eye detection capabilities. The camera performs well in real-world use, though some report freezing issues during sessions, and while the battery life is generally good, some find it doesn't last as long as expected. The value for money receives mixed reviews, with some considering it well worth the investment.
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57 customers mention quality, 53 positive, 4 negative
It overheats, shoot 1080 60 when it does. It’s not a big deal. Great camera.Read more
Amazing camera even though it’s getting on in age...Read more
...This Canon EOS R5 is for me the best camera, I have ever taken pictures with. I am also experienced with Nikon and Minolta....Read more
...I am still using all EF mount glass. This camera is awesome. No complaints other that it goes through batteries quickly.Read more
38 customers mention image quality, 32 positive, 6 negative
Wow, what a camera. Ergonomics, fun to use, decent battery, great image quality, great image stabilization, fantastic colors and really sharp....Read more
...But the R5’s EVF is large, bright, sharp and as a bonus, I don’t need to wear glasses with nearsighted vision when looking through the EVF....Read more
It takes fine pictures, but it has issues. 1. It locks up periodically, requiring a restart....Read more
...at night, the camera was perfectly capable of taking clean and beautiful shots. -...Read more
25 customers mention autofocus, 22 positive, 3 negative
...The autofocus, even in low light is amazing, and the EVF allows me to see the changes to the photo on the fly as I adjust ISO, aperture, and shutter...Read more
...But... Canon beats sony on colors, beats nikon on AF, video and Image stabilization....Read more
Great auto focus. Very good ISO performance. Superb IBIS. 4k and higher resolution video recording sucks as it overheats the camera....Read more
An absolute beast of a camera. The eye AF and the IBIS are amazing. I don’t do video so the overheating is a non issue....Read more
13 customers mention eye detection, 12 positive, 1 negative
...very high speed autofocus including eye/face detection, IBIS, and many other features....Read more
...the full sensor autofocus, extra customizations, and electronic viewfinder will be big bonuses over other bodies; allowing you to be more precise...Read more
...The autofocus, even in low light is amazing, and the EVF allows me to see the changes to the photo on the fly as I adjust ISO, aperture, and shutter...Read more
...The focus system is also greatly improved. The eye tracking technology is amazing! Canon also seems to have changed their stance on size and weight....Read more
11 customers mention brightness, 9 positive, 2 negative
...The autofocus, even in low light is amazing, and the EVF allows me to see the changes to the photo on the fly as I adjust ISO, aperture, and shutter...Read more
...But the R5’s EVF is large, bright, sharp and as a bonus, I don’t need to wear glasses with nearsighted vision when looking through the EVF....Read more
...The in-body image stabilization is also incredibly useful in low light situations, and this camera pairs very well with the RF 100-500....Read more
...The viewfinder is so bright and sharp now. The R5 uses the new RF lenses; However, I am still using my stock of EF lens....Read more
23 customers mention value for money, 11 positive, 12 negative
...Expensive but worth the cost. Bought this with a 100-500mm Canon lens. Unreal combination....Read more
...Not an inexpensive camera by any means but one that I think is well worth the money.Read more
...I'm very disappointed as this camera is very expensive...Read more
...Well worth the cost for the images it produces. Coming from the Canon R... which is still a fine camera....Read more
19 customers mention camera performance, 9 positive, 10 negative
I bought this camera in March and I really like it but it started AF problems now and I only can setting MF only and it changes when I'm using...Read more
...UPDATE: Camera is still working great....Read more
So my 3rd time using the camera keep getting err 70 message and I go to goggle it and it says something wrong with the mother board....Read more
Works great, not a long duration video shooter so heat not an issue....Read more
13 customers mention battery life, 4 positive, 9 negative
...My only complains (and they are minor) is that the battery life isn't as good as prior EOS bodies that I've owned and the short lag of getting the...Read more
...This camera is awesome. No complaints other that it goes through batteries quickly.Read more
...Battery life is good but not as long as a comparable DSLR. File sizes are relatively large due to the high resolution, especially video....Read more
...The only downsides I've seen so far is a fairly short battery life. UPDATE: Camera is still working great....Read more
Canon R5 is an awesome camera
A great camera and still excellent in 2025! Autofocus and eye detection is fast and is a significant upgrade to my older cameras such as the Lumix G9 and Canon RP. Build quality is solid and the grip fits my hand well. I am in no means a pro but as a hobbyist this camera will fit my needs for portraits, street, and landscape photography for years and years! That 45 megapixel pixel sensor will definitely be great for landscape and portraits. I got this on Black Friday for a decent price and absolutely happy about this purchase! Paired this with the 24-105 F4 L lens and I’m very satisfied with the results.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2022Style: Body OnlySet: BodyVerified Purchase
There is nothing left to be desired with this camera. I use it to shoot both photo and video content for some of the largest corporations in the world as well as very high end weddings. I have used many different cameras over my career from different brands and I always come back to Canon. I had the 5D mk IV before this one, and thought that I didn't need to upgrade because it's such a fantastic camera, and yet, the R5 blows it out of the water.
The eye detection autofocus is so good, that I don't even have to look at my camera, because I know it will nail the shot almost every time. Sometimes, I put my camera on a tripod and take photos of myself to test the light. I use the Canon Camera Connect app from my phone to take the photo, and I never have an out of focus picture no matter what pose I use.
The color science from Canon is unmatched in my opinion. Nuff said there.
Then there is the video. It's insane! The HQ 4k (down res from 8k) using the light IPB profile is ridiculous. The files are so sharp. You can zoom in so far without losing quality, and the file sizes are tiny and easy for my computer to edit. This is definitely a huge upgrade over the 5D mk IV's MJPEG files which in 4k, my computer could barely handle, even with proxy files.
Finally, there is the dynamic range. You really cannot mess up with this camera. Even in the most extreme lighting conditions, if you expose for your highlights, you can almost always recover the shadow detail very easily.
They say a better camera does not make you a better photographer, and that may be true, but this one sure makes my job a lot easier.
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- TurnerReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2025
Present for me from me. Love Canon.
Style: Body OnlySet: BodyVerified Purchase - Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on January 8, 2024
Professional
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بدرReviewed in Saudi Arabia on September 16, 2023
تم التوصيل بحالة ممتازة جديده
Style: Body OnlySet: BodyVerified Purchase - Ronell GravelleReviewed in Canada on September 1, 2023
Very good images with lots of detail.
Style: Body OnlySet: BodyVerified Purchase - Walter BaileyReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2025
Amazing!
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