My in-depth review of the Canon EOS R5 for stills photography only! Check prices or order at B&H: bhpho.to/2BL2vDv // WEX: bit.ly/2BSD4zK Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Cameralabs merchandise: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop NB: I used the same RF 50mm f1.2 lens set to f8 for all four Canon bodies in the resolution and noise tests, and the Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 G Master at 50mm f8 for the A7S III tests. Both are very sharp lenses, at optimal apertures and the crops are from near the middle where the lenses perform at their best.
So which one is your most fav out of four for photography : R5 vs A7R4 vs S1R vs Z7..? And which one is your most favourite as an all-rounder camera outta four..?
I appreciate you taking the time to have a stills shooter review, almost all the reviews are saying sure its great for photography but heres what video it has, in detail. Lol glad to get past that. But I would be extremely interested in the comparison to sonys a7r4, I feel like thats this cameras main competitor.
I think that's part Canon's fault, they made this camera come with headline video features which unfortunately don't live up to the hype in the real world due to the overheating issues. That being said when shooting short clips and stills i'd dare say the R5 may very well be the best camera ever released. Certainly the biggest leap forward for Canon in both stills and videos ever.
Right!? The company I work for is using a single GH5 for both video and photos, but we are wanting to expand and get a dedicated cinema camera and photo camera. Anything that the R5 does for video is nice for a B-Cam, but I'm looking specifically for photography reviews and it is difficult to find. I really appreciate this review.
I don't even think they know what 10bit 4.2.2 means(what is it?). newbies are watching too many TH-cam videos of people peddling videos when most just take pictures. I mean really a7s3 is awesome on low light, whoopdedoo but 12mp? They can sing its praises all day but not many are going to buy it.
@@bert671 People who are actually buying either the R5 or the a7Siii would know their needs and decide which is more suited for their purposes. I really doubt serious buyers are buying the R5 as a video camera and the a7Siii as a stills camera because those aren't their intended purposes. Canon marketing might have trumpeted the R5's video specs a bit much pre-launch but it doesn't really change the reality that the R5 is really a stills camera first and foremost. Which makes it even more of a shame that its capabilities as a still camera has been left behind in all the video hype and subsequent controversy. With all that said, I completely understand why Canon marketed the video features. You can't really hype a camera in 2020 just on stills alone unless it's a highly specialized tool. Given that the R5 is Canon's flagship, it makes sense that they would also want to market the video aspects and bring attention to it. Besides, "12FPS at 45MP" doesn't sound nearly as exciting on marketing material as "8K video".
@@NeXMaX Honestly 45mp at 12 fps is a headline feature exceeding the legendary status of the D850 WITH THE GRIP and Boost mode on. That combined with the best dual pixel AF implementation yet and one of the best high ISO performance of any camera makes this a sports shooters dream. I think Canon focussed their marketing wrong given the limitations of their hardware.
@@1barnet1 For us still shooters, that is most definitely a headline feature alongside the much improved DPAF system. Unfortunately, it doesn't have that same universal "cachet" as 8K video. Market a camera with a 12FPS burst at 45MP and you'll get some raised eyebrows, but market a camera with 8K and you'll get not just raised eyebrows but a lot of keen stares. So I understand why Canon chose to highlight 8K video recording as a main feature in the prelaunch but with information coming out lately even from Gordon, it seems like it's more of a novelty than something that will see regular use.
100% this. Never had interest in video - that's not why I got into photography. I can't imagine the content creator crowd outnumbers the stills crowd. Simply put, if you're buying an SLR for video and are not content creating, why are you not using your phone?
THANK YOU GORDON! This is the review I've been waiting and hoping for since the announcement of the R5. I completely understand everyone's concern about the video aspects, but the R5 in my opinion is a stills camera with great video features. As a stills shooter, I feel the chat around video has completely ruined the rollout for the R5. I pre-ordered mine from BH on day one and STILL have not received my unit yet. Again, I understand the frustration but the release has turned into a PR nightmare for Canon and I believe it's pushed back the delivery of units. There have even been rumors that restocks might not happen until November which I hope are not true. I'm a full-time photographer that sold my gear to upgrade to this system and this delay has made me lose a bit of faith in Canon. BH customer service dodges any questions about delivery dates which has been even more upsetting ( This will be my last BH purchase for sure). Again, Gordan thank you for putting out real helpful information for us still photographers making very pricey decisions IN the middle of the pandemic who hope to still BE photographers on the other side of this. Cheers!
Justin Sisson I’m waiting for my R5 atm as well but thankfully kept hold of my 5D in the meantime! I think the delays are mostly Covid related as they’ve had to shut down factories intermittently over the last few months. Fingers crossed they get more shipments out soon!
Personally, I wouldn't really pre-order stuff until they are really ready in stock. Mostly because it means there will be some members of the general public who will use the production units and could give feedback on early use and even potential issues to make a note of that may not be apparent in reviews. And yeah, wouldn't advise selling your gear before the new stuff arrives, especially for a hyped new product that arrives in the midst of a pandemic, which wrecks havoc on supply chains, which is probably what is causing the delay.
@@NeXMaX yeah, I learned my lesson years ago when I ordered two Nikon D800 cameras that had horrendous focusing issues. I could not exchange them because it was months back-ordered. I decided to keep them and have Nikon fix the issue. Worst experience ever and was the reason I left Nikon. So for vital work-related stuff like cameras, I will never pre-order.
Thank you so much for finally showing an in depth review on STILLS. Most TH-camrs have been shamelessly raking in the views on the video overheating bad press, and photography on a mainly stills focused camera has fallen to the wayside. Thank you for your integrity.
Just the best review of Canon R5 I have seen so far! Really liked it a lot! Very practical and detailed and clear and at the same time concise. Just really needful and useful information from the stills photography perspective (for which in the first turn this camera has been build actually) after searching long for a sound detailed review through countless overheated screams of inadequate vloggers thirsty only to shoot their beautiful talking heads for hours on and on in SQ 4K... Thanks a lot. Very good work! Subscribed :)
23:38 I couldn’t agree more. Great review as always, Gordon, awesome that you focused on stills in this part of the review. I was happy with my EOS R but this R5 is a massive upgrade over that body. I’ve paired it with my 28-70 F2 and the difference is jaw dropping. Autofocus, IBIS, drive speed, usability with the return of the rear wheel and joystick...I’m getting nearly 100% hit rate in events, family gatherings and portraits, even in low light. What strikes me most is how faces and the near eye are caught very reliably, even when turned away or in profile. This is something that never happened on my EOS R (even after the firmware updates). Another thing I tried: shooting the full moon from my hip with my EF 70-300L at 1/125: first shot perfect, no tripod required. I’m very very happy, well worth the (steep) investment. The video, despite all its limitations, is a great bonus. But in terms of stills photography, I think the R5 is the benchmark in the entire Canon EOS system - dslr or mirrorless.
Great review. I love my R5. I'm mostly a photographer and secondarily, a documentary videographer. This camera has been flawless so far. No overheating. Amazing autofocus and surprisingly good/low noise in low light. So far, I haven't found anything about it that I don't like.
Excellent work, Gordon. You are a reliable source of camera info, a true asset to the industry. I have been out with my r5 four times, and your review is a bit ahead of where I am at (I can't find many flying birds around here in SC right now), but in every other way, your review reflects my experience with the r5. I shot with the 1DX3 about 3 weeks ago and find the r5 to definitely be a better experience for my needs. I think Canon has done an outstanding job with the r5! I would not be more pleased. I do like splitting the photography and videography features into separate review because there is a lot to unpack in a camera like the r5. I do plan to do short-form video with mine once the heat goes away, so I am very interested in hearing your review of the video features. Also, I am wondering just how different the r5 will behave in summer (95deg F here) and in winter (28 deg F in Feb)...I expect a very different set of experiences there. Thank you!
I think separating the two was an outstanding decision. I too was fed up of all the video talk and I’m only interested in the stills aspect. This is the review to watch. It answered a lot of things I was wondering and had been unanswered. It’s an astonishing camera that REALLY deserves praise for it stills capabilities. Thanks so much for your comprehensive review.
Thanks Gordon. You are giving life to photography. You are making photography great again. Too much weird online reviews nowadays, more gears wars, making photography boring, making people losing interest to photography. Some photographers, now youtubers and vloggers (probably panicking because the market is shrinking, with less and less opportunities to make money) are not helping their industry, camera makers. They are like destroying tools they are using to make a living. I am a Canon Amateur (90D, 200D), photography is my stress relief out of my regular finance job. I am just happy to see all camera makers innovating, improving their line of products, even the market is clearly shrinking for makers and pro photographers. Congrats to #Canon for those 2 photography beasts. Congrats and thank you to #Nikon, #Sony, #Panasonic, #Olympus, #Leica, #Pentax, #Fuji, #Hasselblad,... and all lens & accessories makers for their products.
I rarely shoot video and, given my long history (30+ years) with Canon, the stats and specs of the R5 had me straining at the leash to drop my pre-order within a few seconds of the option being made available on B&H. My camera arrived on Friday afternoon and I am very pleased with my decision. I can't wait to get out and really put its through its paces. Thanks for the great overview . . . well done as always!
I picked up my R5 on Friday on the way to a weekend of Center Parcs with the family. Moving from the Leica SL2 to the R and now the R5 I’m absolutely thrilled I didn’t cancel my pre-order over the neurosis of the overheating ‘concerns’. The IQ, speed and efficiency of handling and user friendliness met and exceeded my expectations. The animal AF was put to good use with all the wildlife we came in contact with over the weekend - stunning speed and beautiful results. I’m going to be using my R5 for professional photographic use and couldn’t be happier.
Thank you Gordon for finally giving me the review me and other photographers were asking for. Tired of watching review after review concentrating on everything I don't care about.
...and...IT comes with a most useful flippy screen! 🙄 Gord! Thanks a lot for this really useful review👍🏻👍🏻 as many viewers who left their comments, I barely care about video features, my passion is all about photography, not video. Therefore, your review just nailed it! And cudos for being the only / first one to share all relevant info about the R5! This is really what I was looking for. From what I have seen, the R5 really worth the wait! This will shurely be my next full frame camera! Once again, great video! 👍🏻👍🏻🤓📷
Thank god Gordon, you are a life saver. I dont understand why every single reviewer on youtube thinks all everyone on earth cares about is "4k" , "uncropped", "10bit". Last I check R5/R6 are cameras and their primary functions is to take photos. its like reviewing a phone but dsoent review the call quality of the phone. Hope you do one for the R6
I can't thank you enough for this video and smiled about the remark at the beginning... oh really... a photocamera reviewed for its photographic capabilities! How unheard of!! It always sounds as if 95% of DSLR owners were youtubers looking for a vlogging camera. I've used video on my 5DIII like... twice... in 6 years or so. Therefore I'm really greatful for this even though I'm looking more at the R6 for obvious budget reasons... And I haven't heard anyone yet complaining about not being able to shoot 8K for an hour... that's a niche of a niche.
YES GORDON! Finally a review about what matters and none of those whingey videographers complaining about nonsense like bitrates and stuff nobody really cares about.
To be fair, if the camera wasn’t hyped up as some sort of ultimate hybrid camera that’s also ideal for a professional filmmaking setup and it being compared to the 5D2 (which itself was a legend in how much it changed filmmaking on DSLRs), it probably wouldn’t have gotten quite the strong response that it did
@@NeXMaX Anyone complaining they can't shoot more than 15/20 minutes of 8K needs to calm down though. And if that is a problem for anyone, then they maybe shouldn't be buying a hybrid stills camera over a specialised video camera.
@@lexinad It's not just 8K but oversampled 4K as well. The time it can record for is also drastically affected if the camera is used at all without recording and it does take a very long time to cool before you get back all your record times. 15-20 minutes on 8K is really the best you can do, with real world results being quite a bit lower. With all that said, the non-oversampled 4K, which has no major usability caveat, is about on the level of the EOS R but without an additional crop, that is to say it is absolutely usable for clips or as a supplement if one were to use the same camera for some video shots during something like a wedding and doesn't need absolutely crisp video. It really shouldn't have been hyped as an "ultimate filmmaking tool" or the like because with such limitations in place, it's really unsuitable for serious video production and honestly, I'm okay with that given that it is at heart a high resolution stills camera that can do decent quality video on the side, and is what I think the prelaunch should've focused on (with 8K treated as a bonus) rather than going all-ham on 8K when it's pretty clear now that the hardware isn't there yet on cameras that don't focus a heap on video. However, I also fully understand why they chose to market it this way. For us who primarily shoot stills, there's seriously a lot to like here and Canon has really addressed a lot of the key criticisms on both the 5D4 and the EOS R such as dynamic range and IBIS whilst really going ham on Dual Pixel. An R5 Mark II would probably do a lot to make the video side better and addressing most of the current flaws, one can hope and is almost certain.
Finally someone who focuses on the photography aspect of this camera. So sick of all the overheaitng, wobbling wtc wtc that are of no interest to a photographer
Thank you so much for doing a photo review of this camera. So many of the reviews so far have been video-centric and not nearly this detailed. This was extremely helpful!
Gordon you are doing the photography community so much justice with this and the R6's review! I was frustrated after a while not seeing anyone talk about these for their stills capabilities when these are still primarily photographer's tools. Keep up the great work and I look forward to future videos on camera reviews from you seeing now that majority of TH-camrs seem to focus on the video side.
Thanks Gordon, by far the best review on TH-cam , sensible and informative. Having previously watched "high profile" reviewers trying to make the R5 fail by using a 15 year old 500mm f4 + 2X TC +Adapter and shooting video in scorching heat, this is a welcome review. I told the R5 reviewers who focused on video to get a £50,000 cine camera if they want to shoot 30 mins of 8K video ! Great video, keep them coming 👍
Thank you! For us "photo" photographers, it's refreshing to see a review for the R5 without the angsty comments about video fail. When I upgraded to 7D, I did it because I wanted to try my skills at video -- and then didn't. I bought the 7DII thinking I was finally going to try out some video stuff, but didn't. For my next camera, I have no such misgivings about my goals. This review is exactly what I have been looking for for the past couple of weeks.
Brilliant review and exactly what I wanted to see being a 80/20 stills/video shooter. Thank you Gordon. Your in-depth review of the stills ability is a first as so far everyone has been obsessed with its video/overheating issues. You have definitely made the case for me to upgrade from my 5d mk4 which I’ll keep as a back up😁. Cheers mate!
Not to be "that guy" but with the news coming out you may be forced to be 100% photo with this camera. I'm holding off until Canon either drops $1,000 off the price, or addresses the issue. www.eoshd.com/news/canon-eos-r5-overheating-warning-occurs-after-0-minutes-following-1-hour-photo-shoot-of-30-photos-says-gerald-undone/
2mitts Photog I don’t trust those guys, I would recommend joining a r5 group on Facebook and see for yourself of people using the camera in real world. There’s guys in there that did a wedding in Texas and shot 8k. He said when the camera overheated he just switch to 4k30fps and moved on, camera never skip a beat. So those are the experience I’m basing my opinion. Gerold Undone never spoke to any of the strengths of the R5, the r5 has a super35 4k downsampled from 5.1k and has no heat limit and should produce better image quality than a 1 to 1 pixel readout, but never heard about it, never saw a comparison, he only pointed to the strengths of the A7Siii, he never mention that the r5 has better rolling shutter either, why is that? Seems bias right, because if the r5 had worst rolling shutter he would of definitely told everyone on TH-cam, so how can you trust someone bias
@@marioslrzn appreciate the info. I live on Arizona and looking at the temps/time this thing is supposed to operate within and i'm pretty concerned. As you say, we'll know more as real use experience gets out.
Mario Solorzano I’m with you on this and trust folks like Gordon a hell of a lot more than that Undone gimp. However, I do see 2mitts concern seeing as he lives in the desert whereas I’m in Canada and a lot less worried 😉.
Many thanks for a good, unbiased, and comprehensive review of the R5. Being a lifelong Canon user I have my order in for the R5 already. Video isn't a big selling point for me so the frantic, slanted video reviews I've seen by other vloggers don't bother me.
Finally a review that doesn't begin and end with how fast this thing overheats in 8K mode. The bird eye tracking is most impressive, and this review makes me feel like Canon has finally found its footing in the full frame mirrorless world. As usual, nicely done!
Hello Gordon, thank you for making a review regarding the stills aspects of this camera. I am not a video guy and I greatly appreciate you split the review on photography and video aspects of this camera. This camera looks very promising. Most reviewers on TH-cam sadly evaluate camera's nowadays on video features only. With regards from Belgium.
THANK YOU. I don't do any video shooting, I just wanted a review of photographic abilities. That DR was amazing, can't believe the detail that you pulled out, and how low the noise still was.
Loved the stills only approach, as that is my focus (if I could just get my pre-order filled). Your review touched on everything I was interested in and was spot on regarding importance, practical use and compensating controls (such as the bluetooth-linked GPS to cellphone). Best R5 review for stills to date. Thanks!
Gordon is the best camera gear reviewer on TH-cam. He tells it like it is with no gimmicks or half baked tests i.e. testing an R5 with a 500mm f4 mk1 lens and old 2x TC then bitching about a/f and evf lag.
I must admit the whole R range with iso. I have the EOS R and am amazed at how good it is in comparison to my old 7D. Putting the iso up to ranges I wouldn’t have considered before. The R5 is even greatly better. Also agree about the video. Too many camera reviewers are caught up on the video capability. Considering I ( and I suspect a lot of other photographers) mainly shoot stills with occasional video ( HD is fine , 4 K an added bonus - not sure I’ll ever use 8K) there seems to be little reference to the stills quality. If I’m really only shooting video - why buy a $6000 stills camera ??
@@Tajhad That's what always confuses me! 'Content creators' buying pro cameras like the 1dx ii... To take b roll and videos of their face? I hate how it's influenced people to think that these photography tools are vlogging selfie sticks!
Great review on the Stills department. I am also interested in the video side. I am into wildlife/bird photography. This is a "must' upgrade for all Canon users. Clean ISO up to 6400 (in my opinion), outstanding AF, super IBIS that can lift my EF lens to a higher level, 12/20 fps at 45 mp, etc. I am blown away.
Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou, for a proper review of the R5 and showing its capability as a stills camera with video capability. So refreshing and in-depth.
FINALLY! A review that's focused on the stuff I'm most interested in. I'm surprised not so much on the R5's high performance, but the R6 is almost in good in almost every way. The R6’s low light and high ISO capability beat the current R/RP (and by extension my 5D Mark IV) and kick the A7SIII up and down the street. I'm really anxious to get my preordered R6 in my hands now! The R5? Maybe next year, budget permitting. Video? Bonus!!
@@njrtech I'm talking strictly about the stills capability. Look at Gordon's R6 photos vs the A7SIII at ISO 6400 and above and draw your own conclusions. I know which ones I liked better. Your mileage may vary.
You are the man Gordon , i cant tell how happy n satisfied i felt by an R5 review without talking video BS ... please make this a regular feature for all upcoming cameras ... u were always amazing ... and will always be :)
Although I am a 'Hybrid Shooter' I FULLY appreciate this idea of separating the Stills Review from the Video Review... Genuinely great to see someone concentrate on one aspect at a time.
@@cameralabs I have no interest in video and would like to see new cameras reviewed only from the perspective of stills photography. Even in a combined review it would be useful to have clear segmentation between stills and video portions of the review. Thanks for the great work.
You know what, you just earned a subscriber. Why is it so rare to find a stills review of a CAMERA? Review told me everything I needed to know and was wonderfully put together. Thanks!
Hi Gordon, I love the fact that you split the content into stills and video. I'm an EOS R owner and I only use it for stills, I have NO interest in video whatsoever, but that's all everyone has been talking about on the R5. Great to see a proper review being done on the use of this camera for stills only. Keep up the good work.
So glad to see a photography focused review. I’m a stills shooter only and couldn’t care less about the video aspects. It’s hard to find good information on TH-cam as it seems most reviews are heavily favoring video aspects. Separating the reviews into separate video and stills subjects matter is a fantastic solution.
Gordon, this was a great video. In depth and very informative. As an EOS R user, what do you see as the greatest reason to upgrade? The picture quality was fairly close in those examples you posted.
In the video he states multiple things that are improvements from the R, especially how the AF is a “massive upgrade” over the R, not to mention the image stabilization.
Love that the review focused mostly on still photography! I have no 8K weddings in my near future. And frankly, Gordon, you always do such a great job at these reviews. I never feel like I’m listening to a marketing pitch from the manufacturer or one of those cranky guys who thinks has to poke holes everywhere. Your reviews are so well balanced for real-world challenges. Thank you!
Wow! I wish there is an option to like this 10 times! I almost gave up after watching reviews from other youtubers or i'd say vlogger-wannabes that turned out covering 10% stills, 60% video and 30% ego tripping. Just to let you that you are one og my fave ever since i started my photography journey back on 2007. Most of my camera purchases were made after looking at your very informative and no BS reviews. This is so far the best review about R5 that i watched were every second of it is worth the time! Kudos to you! And all because it talks about stills. I could not care less about video. But this is probably the first camera were i would bother to learn how to use video purely for still grabs! At 30mp still grabs. Why not!
You’re welcome, I have the R5 and I’m curious about Canon’s overheating profiles on the video. We are in the interactive content tools, services and VFX business from hardware software and services side so we have some capability to try to understand the heat profiles. I’m enjoying the camera personally. I also have the Sony A7s3 ordered. Mostly we work regularly with cinema equipment. Again, great job. I’m hoping Canon can address the heat issue. Gordon, I do enjoy your reviews and I’ll tip you a few coffees on your website.
Thank you Gordon. I've ordered my R5 and I'm waiting for delivery. I've been getting some shade from my Sony A7r IV friends about my choice, and almost started worrying about my decision. Frankly, I rented an A7r IV and hated it. I also tested out a pre-production model of the R5 and loved it. After watching this thorough and excellent review, I now have no doubt that I made the right decision. You pointed out features that I wasn't even aware of, e.g. 100 image bracketing and extended HDR modes. Now I can't wait for my camera to be delivered. Thanks again!
While I certainly respect my friends that shoot video, I really have no need to do so. So sincere thanks to you for deeply reviewing the stills aspects of the R5!!! I've been waiting for a fair, accurate, and detailed review just like this and find it extremely valuable. Can't wait for the update that includes the A7R IV!
You've done it once again Gordon. Finally a proper "IMAGE QUALITY" test! People have been soooo obsessed with the "overheating issue", they've totally missed this feature set. I been saying from the start, this will make one killer sports camera. I can already hear the feet of 1DX2 owners running to trade them in for this one...Lol.
Thank you very much, Gordon. It is the first complete test of Canon R5, and it answers to my questions. I love your choice to separate this still images test from the video test : for photographers like me, the (amazing) video capabilities of the R5 are an extra option, but probably much less used than the still images possibilities. A very good review, thanks to Canon Rumors for sharing it.
Really really well put together. As a stills purist, I am sad that video is dominating the conversation on so many pieces of kit. This is such a refreshing review.
Thank you. I shoot almost exclusively still. I do appreciate the separate reviews. Especially with a camera like this that shouldn't have marketed so heavily to the video scene.
About time someone has undertaken a photography specific review. Personally I am very close to unsubscribing from some channels who have become far too video centric. Thanks Gordon, your review is just what was required.
GL - Thanks for splitting the R5 into two reviews. I am a birder and former photo industry rep. The folks I associate with are birders and and are considering the R6. They will find this R5 analysis useful They would probably be disinterested and all the R5 video heat discussion that will surely dominate the second half of the coming R5 review. Nice, thorough R5 review - Thanks.
I am so glad to finally find a pure stills photography review. I have absolutely no interest in video and I would happily buy a version of the camera without any video capability. The review itself was also good and, even though I have already made my purchase decision (a few orders too late to get it one launch date), it confirms that I have made a good decision.
Definitely the best R5 review I've seen on TH-cam (and I've seen quite a few). Thank you for separating the photo and video aspects of the camera. So many reviews concentrate on the video functions of the camera that the photography functions get overlooked. Personally I couldn't care less whether or not it overheats when shooting video as I am exclusively a stills photographer. I do however care about how well the autofocus works and how I can go about GPS geotagging my shots (please Canon, can the R5 Mk2 have built in GPS) so not having to sit through a review of functions I won't use works well for me. Thanks again Gordon.
THANK YOU ! I was so bored to watch reviews only talking about video capabilities and spending less than 1min on stills. I think it's the best way to reviews camera by separating stills and videos, thanks for doing it 🔥
THANK YOU. This is the kind of review I was looking for. All mainstream reviewers were not giving any feedback on overheating related to stills-photography only over a long period of time on a hot day. This put my mind at ease.
Just got mine today, updated the firmware, and charging up the batteries as I type this. It'll be a bit of a learning curve, compared to my 1DX Mk III and R6 Mk II, but I'm really, really, really looking forward to this! Add me to the list of people who appreciate that you've reviewed a "stills" camera, since I don't shoot any video at all. Thanks as always for your excellent work!
Spectacular review, as always, Gordon. I love the fact you got the true 12fps/20fps with continuous AF when Tony Northrup said he only got 8fps and even down to 5fps with an older long lens. That really annoys me as it doesn't represent what the camera can actually achieve. This looks like the best all-rounder for photography out there at the moment. High MP images, but matches low MP cameras for speed, buffer, ISO performance and has incredible AF. Thanks so much for the effort you put into making this review and all of your others.
Battery life is much better in real life than the CIPA reported numbers. In airplane mode expect to get 900+ images per charge. I did buy the battery grip and effectively doubled the battery life and it feels good in hand! Thanks for the test Gordon, much appreciated!
That's what I wanted to see thank you Gordon for making it possible now I am clear on my decision to buying EOS R5 ... I searched for lots of reviews on still capabilities of the R5 but everyone out there is talking about the video specs only and comparing it to the A7S iii ... And specially I like the way you showed how the EF lenses works with the adapter in short I m so happy to see that all my EF lenses will work seamlessly with the R5
Separate is better! I’m very interested in using 8K in very short clips as an alternative to bursts for portraits. I want to capture nuances of expression missed with slower frame rates and shutter noise. Or maybe expression missed altogether. That’s my theory anyway. Don’t spill the coffee;)
The best R5 review till date. Good to see the stills review of a stills camera unlike other youtubers who are making video review of stills camera and then whining over it. Please make a stills comparison video with R6. Would really like to see that before i can decide which one to buy.
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NB: I used the same RF 50mm f1.2 lens set to f8 for all four Canon bodies in the resolution and noise tests, and the Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 G Master at 50mm f8 for the A7S III tests. Both are very sharp lenses, at optimal apertures and the crops are from near the middle where the lenses perform at their best.
So which one is your most fav out of four for photography : R5 vs A7R4 vs S1R vs Z7..?
And which one is your most favourite as an all-rounder camera outta four..?
I appreciate you taking the time to have a stills shooter review, almost all the reviews are saying sure its great for photography but heres what video it has, in detail. Lol glad to get past that. But I would be extremely interested in the comparison to sonys a7r4, I feel like thats this cameras main competitor.
Do you have any pictures of the seagull taken with the electronic shutter?
@@mikkelstormhansen9733 I do, but they'll be in my R6 photography review coming early next week...
It is unbelievably hard to downright impossible to find a real stills review for the R5 or R6.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
I think that's part Canon's fault, they made this camera come with headline video features which unfortunately don't live up to the hype in the real world due to the overheating issues.
That being said when shooting short clips and stills i'd dare say the R5 may very well be the best camera ever released. Certainly the biggest leap forward for Canon in both stills and videos ever.
Right!? The company I work for is using a single GH5 for both video and photos, but we are wanting to expand and get a dedicated cinema camera and photo camera. Anything that the R5 does for video is nice for a B-Cam, but I'm looking specifically for photography reviews and it is difficult to find. I really appreciate this review.
At last! A review of the R5 that reviews it as a stills camera. Thank you.
Yay...finally a review that's aimed at what this camera was primarily designed for!
Finally!! Photography!! Thanks G-Money!! 😁
EXACTLY!!! Thank you Gordon!
I'm glad you like it!
@@iamsomewhere cheers!
To many You Tube reviewers almost forget stills and I don't think the vast majority of DSLR/mirrorless camera buyers are doing Video.
Thanks, that's what I was thinking too.
I don't even think they know what 10bit 4.2.2 means(what is it?). newbies are watching too many TH-cam videos of people peddling videos when most just take pictures. I mean really a7s3 is awesome on low light, whoopdedoo but 12mp? They can sing its praises all day but not many are going to buy it.
@@bert671 People who are actually buying either the R5 or the a7Siii would know their needs and decide which is more suited for their purposes.
I really doubt serious buyers are buying the R5 as a video camera and the a7Siii as a stills camera because those aren't their intended purposes. Canon marketing might have trumpeted the R5's video specs a bit much pre-launch but it doesn't really change the reality that the R5 is really a stills camera first and foremost. Which makes it even more of a shame that its capabilities as a still camera has been left behind in all the video hype and subsequent controversy.
With all that said, I completely understand why Canon marketed the video features. You can't really hype a camera in 2020 just on stills alone unless it's a highly specialized tool. Given that the R5 is Canon's flagship, it makes sense that they would also want to market the video aspects and bring attention to it. Besides, "12FPS at 45MP" doesn't sound nearly as exciting on marketing material as "8K video".
@@NeXMaX Honestly 45mp at 12 fps is a headline feature exceeding the legendary status of the D850 WITH THE GRIP and Boost mode on.
That combined with the best dual pixel AF implementation yet and one of the best high ISO performance of any camera makes this a sports shooters dream.
I think Canon focussed their marketing wrong given the limitations of their hardware.
@@1barnet1 For us still shooters, that is most definitely a headline feature alongside the much improved DPAF system.
Unfortunately, it doesn't have that same universal "cachet" as 8K video. Market a camera with a 12FPS burst at 45MP and you'll get some raised eyebrows, but market a camera with 8K and you'll get not just raised eyebrows but a lot of keen stares.
So I understand why Canon chose to highlight 8K video recording as a main feature in the prelaunch but with information coming out lately even from Gordon, it seems like it's more of a novelty than something that will see regular use.
I would love to see more stills only camera reviews.
yep. i'm a photographer, not a "content creator"
I am a STILL photographer !!
I'd love to see more stills only cameras.
R5/R6 30MP, with gutted video might be pretty interesting.
100% this. Never had interest in video - that's not why I got into photography. I can't imagine the content creator crowd outnumbers the stills crowd. Simply put, if you're buying an SLR for video and are not content creating, why are you not using your phone?
Finally, a photography review! Good one!
You're very welcome!
Finally a Photography Review of Camera made for Photography...!
@@MarkoNara yes!
I wasn’t sure this camera could take photos because almost all the review are focused on the video capabilities...
I know right! I'm saving up for one, and will trade in my old gear. I used the 50mm f1.2 at a launch event for the original R, and it's stunning.
Awesome review focused on what the R5 does best!!
Thanks, and you're very welcome!
THANK YOU GORDON! This is the review I've been waiting and hoping for since the announcement of the R5. I completely understand everyone's concern about the video aspects, but the R5 in my opinion is a stills camera with great video features. As a stills shooter, I feel the chat around video has completely ruined the rollout for the R5. I pre-ordered mine from BH on day one and STILL have not received my unit yet. Again, I understand the frustration but the release has turned into a PR nightmare for Canon and I believe it's pushed back the delivery of units. There have even been rumors that restocks might not happen until November which I hope are not true. I'm a full-time photographer that sold my gear to upgrade to this system and this delay has made me lose a bit of faith in Canon. BH customer service dodges any questions about delivery dates which has been even more upsetting ( This will be my last BH purchase for sure). Again, Gordan thank you for putting out real helpful information for us still photographers making very pricey decisions IN the middle of the pandemic who hope to still BE photographers on the other side of this. Cheers!
You're very welcome! PS - and bonus points if you ordered at B&H via one of my links!
Justin Sisson I’m waiting for my R5 atm as well but thankfully kept hold of my 5D in the meantime! I think the delays are mostly Covid related as they’ve had to shut down factories intermittently over the last few months. Fingers crossed they get more shipments out soon!
@@darrenhill_24 Fingers crossed!
Personally, I wouldn't really pre-order stuff until they are really ready in stock. Mostly because it means there will be some members of the general public who will use the production units and could give feedback on early use and even potential issues to make a note of that may not be apparent in reviews.
And yeah, wouldn't advise selling your gear before the new stuff arrives, especially for a hyped new product that arrives in the midst of a pandemic, which wrecks havoc on supply chains, which is probably what is causing the delay.
@@NeXMaX yeah, I learned my lesson years ago when I ordered two Nikon D800 cameras that had horrendous focusing issues. I could not exchange them because it was months back-ordered. I decided to keep them and have Nikon fix the issue. Worst experience ever and was the reason I left Nikon.
So for vital work-related stuff like cameras, I will never pre-order.
Thank you so much for finally showing an in depth review on STILLS. Most TH-camrs have been shamelessly raking in the views on the video overheating bad press, and photography on a mainly stills focused camera has fallen to the wayside. Thank you for your integrity.
Finally! Someone reviewing a stills camera for taking stills! What an Alien concept!
Finally, a useful R5 review without "video bs". Thank You!
Just the best review of Canon R5 I have seen so far! Really liked it a lot! Very practical and detailed and clear and at the same time concise. Just really needful and useful information from the stills photography perspective (for which in the first turn this camera has been build actually) after searching long for a sound detailed review through countless overheated screams of inadequate vloggers thirsty only to shoot their beautiful talking heads for hours on and on in SQ 4K... Thanks a lot. Very good work! Subscribed :)
Cheers!
Agreed!
23:38 I couldn’t agree more. Great review as always, Gordon, awesome that you focused on stills in this part of the review. I was happy with my EOS R but this R5 is a massive upgrade over that body. I’ve paired it with my 28-70 F2 and the difference is jaw dropping. Autofocus, IBIS, drive speed, usability with the return of the rear wheel and joystick...I’m getting nearly 100% hit rate in events, family gatherings and portraits, even in low light. What strikes me most is how faces and the near eye are caught very reliably, even when turned away or in profile. This is something that never happened on my EOS R (even after the firmware updates). Another thing I tried: shooting the full moon from my hip with my EF 70-300L at 1/125: first shot perfect, no tripod required. I’m very very happy, well worth the (steep) investment. The video, despite all its limitations, is a great bonus. But in terms of stills photography, I think the R5 is the benchmark in the entire Canon EOS system - dslr or mirrorless.
Great review. I love my R5. I'm mostly a photographer and secondarily, a documentary videographer. This camera has been flawless so far. No overheating. Amazing autofocus and surprisingly good/low noise in low light. So far, I haven't found anything about it that I don't like.
Excellent work, Gordon. You are a reliable source of camera info, a true asset to the industry. I have been out with my r5 four times, and your review is a bit ahead of where I am at (I can't find many flying birds around here in SC right now), but in every other way, your review reflects my experience with the r5. I shot with the 1DX3 about 3 weeks ago and find the r5 to definitely be a better experience for my needs. I think Canon has done an outstanding job with the r5! I would not be more pleased. I do like splitting the photography and videography features into separate review because there is a lot to unpack in a camera like the r5. I do plan to do short-form video with mine once the heat goes away, so I am very interested in hearing your review of the video features. Also, I am wondering just how different the r5 will behave in summer (95deg F here) and in winter (28 deg F in Feb)...I expect a very different set of experiences there. Thank you!
I think separating the two was an outstanding decision. I too was fed up of all the video talk and I’m only interested in the stills aspect.
This is the review to watch. It answered a lot of things I was wondering and had been unanswered. It’s an astonishing camera that REALLY deserves praise for it stills capabilities.
Thanks so much for your comprehensive review.
Thanks Gordon.
You are giving life to photography.
You are making photography great again.
Too much weird online reviews nowadays, more gears wars, making photography boring, making people losing interest to photography.
Some photographers, now youtubers and vloggers (probably panicking because the market is shrinking, with less and less opportunities to make money) are not helping their industry, camera makers. They are like destroying tools they are using to make a living.
I am a Canon Amateur (90D, 200D), photography is my stress relief out of my regular finance job.
I am just happy to see all camera makers innovating, improving their line of products, even the market is clearly shrinking for makers and pro photographers.
Congrats to #Canon for those 2 photography beasts.
Congrats and thank you to #Nikon, #Sony, #Panasonic, #Olympus, #Leica, #Pentax, #Fuji, #Hasselblad,... and all lens & accessories makers for their products.
It's about time we see a photography review of a photography tool. Thanks Gordon.
I rarely shoot video and, given my long history (30+ years) with Canon, the stats and specs of the R5 had me straining at the leash to drop my pre-order within a few seconds of the option being made available on B&H. My camera arrived on Friday afternoon and I am very pleased with my decision. I can't wait to get out and really put its through its paces. Thanks for the great overview . . . well done as always!
Congrats on the camera, let us know what you think!
Fantastic, a video on taking photos.
I know, who knew it was possible!
Next up, a photo on taking videos.
I picked up my R5 on Friday on the way to a weekend of Center Parcs with the family. Moving from the Leica SL2 to the R and now the R5 I’m absolutely thrilled I didn’t cancel my pre-order over the neurosis of the overheating ‘concerns’. The IQ, speed and efficiency of handling and user friendliness met and exceeded my expectations. The animal AF was put to good use with all the wildlife we came in contact with over the weekend - stunning speed and beautiful results. I’m going to be using my R5 for professional photographic use and couldn’t be happier.
Thank you Gordon for finally giving me the review me and other photographers were asking for.
Tired of watching review after review concentrating on everything I don't care about.
Thanks Paul, glad you found it useful!
...and...IT comes with a most useful flippy screen! 🙄 Gord! Thanks a lot for this really useful review👍🏻👍🏻 as many viewers who left their comments, I barely care about video features, my passion is all about photography, not video. Therefore, your review just nailed it! And cudos for being the only / first one to share all relevant info about the R5! This is really what I was looking for. From what I have seen, the R5 really worth the wait! This will shurely be my next full frame camera! Once again, great video! 👍🏻👍🏻🤓📷
I thought I was set on the R6, but the R5 might just be the camera I buy. What an amazing camera.
Thank god Gordon, you are a life saver. I dont understand why every single reviewer on youtube thinks all everyone on earth cares about is "4k" , "uncropped", "10bit". Last I check R5/R6 are cameras and their primary functions is to take photos. its like reviewing a phone but dsoent review the call quality of the phone. Hope you do one for the R6
I can't thank you enough for this video and smiled about the remark at the beginning... oh really... a photocamera reviewed for its photographic capabilities! How unheard of!!
It always sounds as if 95% of DSLR owners were youtubers looking for a vlogging camera.
I've used video on my 5DIII like... twice... in 6 years or so.
Therefore I'm really greatful for this even though I'm looking more at the R6 for obvious budget reasons...
And I haven't heard anyone yet complaining about not being able to shoot 8K for an hour... that's a niche of a niche.
Finally a video that is not about video. So many of us buy a camera to photograph with it, and not it as a videocamera. THANKS!!!!!!!
YES GORDON!
Finally a review about what matters and none of those whingey videographers complaining about nonsense like bitrates and stuff nobody really cares about.
To be fair, if the camera wasn’t hyped up as some sort of ultimate hybrid camera that’s also ideal for a professional filmmaking setup and it being compared to the 5D2 (which itself was a legend in how much it changed filmmaking on DSLRs), it probably wouldn’t have gotten quite the strong response that it did
@@NeXMaX Anyone complaining they can't shoot more than 15/20 minutes of 8K needs to calm down though. And if that is a problem for anyone, then they maybe shouldn't be buying a hybrid stills camera over a specialised video camera.
@@lexinad It's not just 8K but oversampled 4K as well. The time it can record for is also drastically affected if the camera is used at all without recording and it does take a very long time to cool before you get back all your record times. 15-20 minutes on 8K is really the best you can do, with real world results being quite a bit lower.
With all that said, the non-oversampled 4K, which has no major usability caveat, is about on the level of the EOS R but without an additional crop, that is to say it is absolutely usable for clips or as a supplement if one were to use the same camera for some video shots during something like a wedding and doesn't need absolutely crisp video.
It really shouldn't have been hyped as an "ultimate filmmaking tool" or the like because with such limitations in place, it's really unsuitable for serious video production and honestly, I'm okay with that given that it is at heart a high resolution stills camera that can do decent quality video on the side, and is what I think the prelaunch should've focused on (with 8K treated as a bonus) rather than going all-ham on 8K when it's pretty clear now that the hardware isn't there yet on cameras that don't focus a heap on video. However, I also fully understand why they chose to market it this way.
For us who primarily shoot stills, there's seriously a lot to like here and Canon has really addressed a lot of the key criticisms on both the 5D4 and the EOS R such as dynamic range and IBIS whilst really going ham on Dual Pixel. An R5 Mark II would probably do a lot to make the video side better and addressing most of the current flaws, one can hope and is almost certain.
As a photo-only shooter, this is an outstanding review that is very HELPFUL for us Photographers who never even turn on the video.
Finally someone who focuses on the photography aspect of this camera. So sick of all the overheaitng, wobbling wtc wtc that are of no interest to a photographer
Thank you Gordon. An honest appraisal of a camera designed to take photos first. Excellent
Thank you so much for doing a photo review of this camera. So many of the reviews so far have been video-centric and not nearly this detailed. This was extremely helpful!
About time! A stills only review from someone finally! I see it's an excellent stills sensor. Thank you Sir!
Like your reviews a lot.
Thanks!
In fairness, Irene Rudnyk had done several stills-only reviews of the R5 and R6, some from a few weeks ago.
Gordon you are doing the photography community so much justice with this and the R6's review! I was frustrated after a while not seeing anyone talk about these for their stills capabilities when these are still primarily photographer's tools.
Keep up the great work and I look forward to future videos on camera reviews from you seeing now that majority of TH-camrs seem to focus on the video side.
Thanks Gordon, by far the best review on TH-cam , sensible and informative. Having previously watched "high profile" reviewers trying to make the R5 fail by using a 15 year old 500mm f4 + 2X TC +Adapter and shooting video in scorching heat, this is a welcome review. I told the R5 reviewers who focused on video to get a £50,000 cine camera if they want to shoot 30 mins of 8K video ! Great video, keep them coming 👍
but the R5 was able to track with that old 500mm & 2x TC, should be good with a newer version and a 1.4 tc.
Thank you! For us "photo" photographers, it's refreshing to see a review for the R5 without the angsty comments about video fail. When I upgraded to 7D, I did it because I wanted to try my skills at video -- and then didn't. I bought the 7DII thinking I was finally going to try out some video stuff, but didn't. For my next camera, I have no such misgivings about my goals. This review is exactly what I have been looking for for the past couple of weeks.
Massive upvote for dedicated photography review. I've been waiting for this for a long time.
Tbh, kind of tired of all the TH-cam camera reviews, it's all about video video video... Glad to see this!
Brilliant review and exactly what I wanted to see being a 80/20 stills/video shooter. Thank you Gordon. Your in-depth review of the stills ability is a first as so far everyone has been obsessed with its video/overheating issues. You have definitely made the case for me to upgrade from my 5d mk4 which I’ll keep as a back up😁. Cheers mate!
Not to be "that guy" but with the news coming out you may be forced to be 100% photo with this camera. I'm holding off until Canon either drops $1,000 off the price, or addresses the issue.
www.eoshd.com/news/canon-eos-r5-overheating-warning-occurs-after-0-minutes-following-1-hour-photo-shoot-of-30-photos-says-gerald-undone/
2mitts Photog I don’t trust those guys, I would recommend joining a r5 group on Facebook and see for yourself of people using the camera in real world. There’s guys in there that did a wedding in Texas and shot 8k. He said when the camera overheated he just switch to 4k30fps and moved on, camera never skip a beat. So those are the experience I’m basing my opinion. Gerold Undone never spoke to any of the strengths of the R5, the r5 has a super35 4k downsampled from 5.1k and has no heat limit and should produce better image quality than a 1 to 1 pixel readout, but never heard about it, never saw a comparison, he only pointed to the strengths of the A7Siii, he never mention that the r5 has better rolling shutter either, why is that? Seems bias right, because if the r5 had worst rolling shutter he would of definitely told everyone on TH-cam, so how can you trust someone bias
@@marioslrzn appreciate the info. I live on Arizona and looking at the temps/time this thing is supposed to operate within and i'm pretty concerned. As you say, we'll know more as real use experience gets out.
Mario Solorzano I’m with you on this and trust folks like Gordon a hell of a lot more than that Undone gimp. However, I do see 2mitts concern seeing as he lives in the desert whereas I’m in Canada and a lot less worried 😉.
Yes, for this camera, we needed a separate video for photography. Also needed some appreciation for what the R5 can do, combating all the hate.
Many thanks for a good, unbiased, and comprehensive review of the R5. Being a lifelong Canon user I have my order in for the R5 already. Video isn't a big selling point for me so the frantic, slanted video reviews I've seen by other vloggers don't bother me.
Finally a review that doesn't begin and end with how fast this thing overheats in 8K mode. The bird eye tracking is most impressive, and this review makes me feel like Canon has finally found its footing in the full frame mirrorless world. As usual, nicely done!
Hello Gordon, thank you for making a review regarding the stills aspects of this camera. I am not a video guy and I greatly appreciate you split the review on photography and video aspects of this camera. This camera looks very promising.
Most reviewers on TH-cam sadly evaluate camera's nowadays on video features only.
With regards from Belgium.
Totally agree! Also no video guy! Also from Belgium 😉
THANK YOU. I don't do any video shooting, I just wanted a review of photographic abilities. That DR was amazing, can't believe the detail that you pulled out, and how low the noise still was.
finally someone got a review for photography some youtubers/reviewer they fucos on video side not in photo side thank you sir..
Loved the stills only approach, as that is my focus (if I could just get my pre-order filled). Your review touched on everything I was interested in and was spot on regarding importance, practical use and compensating controls (such as the bluetooth-linked GPS to cellphone). Best R5 review for stills to date. Thanks!
Gordon is the best camera gear reviewer on TH-cam. He tells it like it is with no gimmicks or half baked tests i.e. testing an R5 with a 500mm f4 mk1 lens and old 2x TC then bitching about a/f and evf lag.
Now, that is a really honest unbiased review. Thank you, Gordon..
The only review on TH-cam worth watching. Solid information without any sensationalism. Thank you for that!
Imagine that....a photography review of a photo camera. 'Bout time. Thanks!
As a broadcast TV videographer and photo enthusiast, thanks for an in-depth still photo review on the R5 I’ve been waiting for.
I am astonished by the noise performance of the Eos R5.
It's pretty awesome!
It's crazy how great 25600 looked
I must admit the whole R range with iso. I have the EOS R and am amazed at how good it is in comparison to my old 7D. Putting the iso up to ranges I wouldn’t have considered before. The R5 is even greatly better. Also agree about the video. Too many camera reviewers are caught up on the video capability. Considering I ( and I suspect a lot of other photographers) mainly shoot stills with occasional video ( HD is fine , 4 K an added bonus - not sure I’ll ever use 8K) there seems to be little reference to the stills quality. If I’m really only shooting video - why buy a $6000 stills camera ??
@@Tajhad That's what always confuses me! 'Content creators' buying pro cameras like the 1dx ii... To take b roll and videos of their face? I hate how it's influenced people to think that these photography tools are vlogging selfie sticks!
This camera is an absolute monster for stills photography. From my perspective the video features, even with their limitations, are just a bonus.
Great review on the Stills department. I am also interested in the video side. I am into wildlife/bird photography. This is a "must' upgrade for all Canon users. Clean ISO up to 6400 (in my opinion), outstanding AF, super IBIS that can lift my EF lens to a higher level, 12/20 fps at 45 mp, etc. I am blown away.
Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou, for a proper review of the R5 and showing its capability as a stills camera with video capability. So refreshing and in-depth.
FINALLY! A review that's focused on the stuff I'm most interested in. I'm surprised not so much on the R5's high performance, but the R6 is almost in good in almost every way. The R6’s low light and high ISO capability beat the current R/RP (and by extension my 5D Mark IV) and kick the A7SIII up and down the street. I'm really anxious to get my preordered R6 in my hands now! The R5? Maybe next year, budget permitting. Video? Bonus!!
Glad you liked it John!
Canon uses aggressive noise reduction even at lower ISO vs. SONY So doubtful it will kick the A7iii down the street. Lol
@@njrtech I'm talking strictly about the stills capability. Look at Gordon's R6 photos vs the A7SIII at ISO 6400 and above and draw your own conclusions. I know which ones I liked better. Your mileage may vary.
You are the man Gordon , i cant tell how happy n satisfied i felt by an R5 review without talking video BS ... please make this a regular feature for all upcoming cameras ...
u were always amazing ... and will always be :)
Yessssss finally a photo review!!!
Although I am a 'Hybrid Shooter' I FULLY appreciate this idea of separating the Stills Review from the Video Review...
Genuinely great to see someone concentrate on one aspect at a time.
Love the stills only review, thanks. Hope the R6 will be come one of these days.
I'm working on the R6 now, but may combine it into one big review for that one.
@@cameralabs I have no interest in video and would like to see new cameras reviewed only from the perspective of stills photography. Even in a combined review it would be useful to have clear segmentation between stills and video portions of the review. Thanks for the great work.
You know what, you just earned a subscriber. Why is it so rare to find a stills review of a CAMERA? Review told me everything I needed to know and was wonderfully put together. Thanks!
Thanks, look out for my R6 photo review soon!
@@cameralabs Just watched it - thanks a bunch!
Just the review I was looking for! PHOTOGRAPHY :-)
Hi Gordon, I love the fact that you split the content into stills and video. I'm an EOS R owner and I only use it for stills, I have NO interest in video whatsoever, but that's all everyone has been talking about on the R5. Great to see a proper review being done on the use of this camera for stills only. Keep up the good work.
Amazing review on R5
I will be soo happy if you do the same review for R6
I'm beginning to think I'll separate that one too
So glad to see a photography focused review. I’m a stills shooter only and couldn’t care less about the video aspects. It’s hard to find good information on TH-cam as it seems most reviews are heavily favoring video aspects. Separating the reviews into separate video and stills subjects matter is a fantastic solution.
"Doesn't mention video at all...." Insta-like!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for doing this Gordon. Being a 99% stills photographer I got tired of endless videos complain8ng about the vídeo overheating.
Gordon, this was a great video. In depth and very informative. As an EOS R user, what do you see as the greatest reason to upgrade? The picture quality was fairly close in those examples you posted.
In the video he states multiple things that are improvements from the R, especially how the AF is a “massive upgrade” over the R, not to mention the image stabilization.
Love that the review focused mostly on still photography! I have no 8K weddings in my near future. And frankly, Gordon, you always do such a great job at these reviews. I never feel like I’m listening to a marketing pitch from the manufacturer or one of those cranky guys who thinks has to poke holes everywhere. Your reviews are so well balanced for real-world challenges. Thank you!
This is a good review
Thanks, that's what I aim for!
Wow! I wish there is an option to like this 10 times! I almost gave up after watching reviews from other youtubers or i'd say vlogger-wannabes that turned out covering 10% stills, 60% video and 30% ego tripping. Just to let you that you are one og my fave ever since i started my photography journey back on 2007. Most of my camera purchases were made after looking at your very informative and no BS reviews. This is so far the best review about R5 that i watched were every second of it is worth the time! Kudos to you! And all because it talks about stills. I could not care less about video. But this is probably the first camera were i would bother to learn how to use video purely for still grabs! At 30mp still grabs. Why not!
I love your videos.
Thank you Gordon for NOT forgetting about the Photographers! Great review as always!
I thought this was an excellent review!
Thanks!
You’re welcome, I have the R5 and I’m curious about Canon’s overheating profiles on the video. We are in the interactive content tools, services and VFX business from hardware software and services side so we have some capability to try to understand the heat profiles. I’m enjoying the camera personally. I also have the Sony A7s3 ordered. Mostly we work regularly with cinema equipment. Again, great job. I’m hoping Canon can address the heat issue. Gordon, I do enjoy your reviews and I’ll tip you a few coffees on your website.
Thank you Gordon. I've ordered my R5 and I'm waiting for delivery. I've been getting some shade from my Sony A7r IV friends about my choice, and almost started worrying about my decision. Frankly, I rented an A7r IV and hated it. I also tested out a pre-production model of the R5 and loved it. After watching this thorough and excellent review, I now have no doubt that I made the right decision. You pointed out features that I wasn't even aware of, e.g. 100 image bracketing and extended HDR modes. Now I can't wait for my camera to be delivered. Thanks again!
While I certainly respect my friends that shoot video, I really have no need to do so. So sincere thanks to you for deeply reviewing the stills aspects of the R5!!! I've been waiting for a fair, accurate, and detailed review just like this and find it extremely valuable. Can't wait for the update that includes the A7R IV!
You've done it once again Gordon. Finally a proper "IMAGE QUALITY" test! People have been soooo obsessed with the "overheating issue", they've totally missed this feature set. I been saying from the start, this will make one killer sports camera. I can already hear the feet of 1DX2 owners running to trade them in for this one...Lol.
would like to see a comparison of the 1dx II & R5.
Thank you very much, Gordon. It is the first complete test of Canon R5, and it answers to my questions. I love your choice to separate this still images test from the video test : for photographers like me, the (amazing) video capabilities of the R5 are an extra option, but probably much less used than the still images possibilities. A very good review, thanks to Canon Rumors for sharing it.
Really really well put together. As a stills purist, I am sad that video is dominating the conversation on so many pieces of kit. This is such a refreshing review.
Thank you. I shoot almost exclusively still. I do appreciate the separate reviews. Especially with a camera like this that shouldn't have marketed so heavily to the video scene.
About time someone has undertaken a photography specific review. Personally I am very close to unsubscribing from some channels who have become far too video centric. Thanks Gordon, your review is just what was required.
Finally. Someone remembered this is a PHOTOGRAPHY camera - not a video camera. Great work mate. Appreciate it.
GL - Thanks for splitting the R5 into two reviews. I am a birder and former photo industry rep. The folks I associate with are birders and and are considering the R6. They will find this R5 analysis useful They would probably be disinterested and all the R5 video heat discussion that will surely dominate the second half of the coming R5 review. Nice, thorough R5 review - Thanks.
I am so glad to finally find a pure stills photography review. I have absolutely no interest in video and I would happily buy a version of the camera without any video capability. The review itself was also good and, even though I have already made my purchase decision (a few orders too late to get it one launch date), it confirms that I have made a good decision.
Definitely the best R5 review I've seen on TH-cam (and I've seen quite a few). Thank you for separating the photo and video aspects of the camera. So many reviews concentrate on the video functions of the camera that the photography functions get overlooked. Personally I couldn't care less whether or not it overheats when shooting video as I am exclusively a stills photographer. I do however care about how well the autofocus works and how I can go about GPS geotagging my shots (please Canon, can the R5 Mk2 have built in GPS) so not having to sit through a review of functions I won't use works well for me. Thanks again Gordon.
THANK YOU ! I was so bored to watch reviews only talking about video capabilities and spending less than 1min on stills.
I think it's the best way to reviews camera by separating stills and videos, thanks for doing it 🔥
THANK YOU. This is the kind of review I was looking for. All mainstream reviewers were not giving any feedback on overheating related to stills-photography only over a long period of time on a hot day. This put my mind at ease.
Just got mine today, updated the firmware, and charging up the batteries as I type this. It'll be a bit of a learning curve, compared to my 1DX Mk III and R6 Mk II, but I'm really, really, really looking forward to this! Add me to the list of people who appreciate that you've reviewed a "stills" camera, since I don't shoot any video at all. Thanks as always for your excellent work!
You're very welcome! Lots of RF lens review for you to check out too!
So refreshing to watch a review of the R5 for photographers. Thank you.
Thank you, a photo only review is what I have been waiting for.
Nominate this for the best R5 review on the Internet. Well done Gordon.
Spectacular review, as always, Gordon. I love the fact you got the true 12fps/20fps with continuous AF when Tony Northrup said he only got 8fps and even down to 5fps with an older long lens. That really annoys me as it doesn't represent what the camera can actually achieve.
This looks like the best all-rounder for photography out there at the moment. High MP images, but matches low MP cameras for speed, buffer, ISO performance and has incredible AF.
Thanks so much for the effort you put into making this review and all of your others.
Battery life is much better in real life than the CIPA reported numbers. In airplane mode expect to get 900+ images per charge. I did buy the battery grip and effectively doubled the battery life and it feels good in hand! Thanks for the test Gordon, much appreciated!
That's what I wanted to see thank you Gordon for making it possible now I am clear on my decision to buying EOS R5 ... I searched for lots of reviews on still capabilities of the R5 but everyone out there is talking about the video specs only and comparing it to the A7S iii ... And specially I like the way you showed how the EF lenses works with the adapter in short I m so happy to see that all my EF lenses will work seamlessly with the R5
This was definitely the best photography review of the R5 I've seen so far. It's a perfect complement to Gerald Undone's video review. Awesome Job!
Separate is better! I’m very interested in using 8K in very short clips as an alternative to bursts for portraits. I want to capture nuances of expression missed with slower frame rates and shutter noise. Or maybe expression missed altogether. That’s my theory anyway. Don’t spill the coffee;)
Hands down best reviews on TH-cam.
Thankyou, I appreciate you saying that!
The best R5 review till date. Good to see the stills review of a stills camera unlike other youtubers who are making video review of stills camera and then whining over it. Please make a stills comparison video with R6. Would really like to see that before i can decide which one to buy.
I show all my comparison still photos with the R6 in this video!
So there it is, a great still camera with some great video capability, if you don’t need it for 10 minutes. All the hate has been excessive.