Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera- Body Only

I've enjoyed taking photos for decades(5), R5 is by far my favorite for a number of reasons but mostly its ability to deep beautiful clarity and colors. Low light photos to bright sunny days wow is all I can say. Not a professional photographer, but this camera has renewed my desire to take more pictures.

This camera was everything I hoped it would be. For dog photography it's a dream come true! Was able to get many more sharp in focus action shots than I'd be able to get with my 5D Mark III. Also the increased rapid fire of this camera was awesome. The battery did seem to get used up quicker than my current camera, but I can live with that. Loved this camera so much I went ahead and bought one!

LIghtning quick autofocus. I'm not a birder, but took some bird shots to try it out using 70-200 F4 EF L on the control ring adapter. Fantastic AF, zeroed in on birds' eyes, jumped to body as they turned, back to eyes when they turned back. Hand-held indoor shots at a museum 1/6 and 1/8 second still tack sharp, fantastic resolution. It's not cheap, but it's a tremendous jump from my 5D MK3.

I'm reviewing this as one that takes still images almost exclusively. I have very little experience in video, and so am not affected by the concerns that some have voiced about heat-related issues. The autofocus system is heads and tails above previous cameras I've had, including my R and my 5D4. The animal eye-focus is very good, and does a great job of tracking, based on the limited time that I've used the body. High-ISO noise seems to be on track with my 5D4, but it cleans up nicely, perhaps a benefit of the increased pixel density (finer grain to the noise). I have yet to experiment with and utilize all the capabilities of this camera, so my review is somewhat premature. But I'm really liking it so far.

I have had this camera for a few months now and absolutely love it. The photos are amazing. I shoot manual and auto focus and the results are great. This is a professional grade camera and as such there are a lot of features too numerous to discuss here, but there are plenty of videos out there that go into the details on this great camera. Would highly recommend this camera.

I've been waiting to purchase a new camera since the 1DX Mark 2 was released. When I first heard about the rumored specs of this camera system I knew this was the next camera to add to my arsenal. I primarily shoot video, however the photo specs also stood out to me and I know this is going to be a great camera for both photo and video! I'm so excited to get my hands on this and create beautiful art. Thanks canon for your innovation!

ransitioning to the Canon EOS R5 feels like a massive leap forward in raw technical capability, especially when coming from the baseline EOS R. As a high-resolution, high-performance tool, it delivers arguably some of the finest imaging files on the market today. However, living with the camera reveals a few distinct engineering bottlenecks that complicate the user experience. The High Points: Uncompromising Image Quality and Ergonomics First and foremost, the image quality is spectacular. The 45-megapixel sensor paired with Canon's modern RF color science yields files with incredible micro-contrast, clinical sharpness, and ample dynamic range. When pairing the body with native glass like the RF 50mm f/1.8—especially stopped down to its f/4 sweet spot—the resolving power easily satisfies the most demanding pixel-peeping standards. The ergonomics and control layout are equally stellar. Returning to the traditional joystick and robust rear dial interface (moving away from the EOS R's experimental M-Fn bar) makes blind-operating the camera effortless. The deep grip balances wonderfully, even when adapting heftier DSLR lenses like the Tamron 17-35mm via the EF-to-RF adapter. The Bottlenecks: Where the R5 Tests Your Patience Despite its flagship-tier performance, the R5 enforces several sharp technical limitations that remind you of the physical costs of managing high-density data. 1. The Auditory Disappointment: A Muddy Shutter Sound For photographers who view the tactile and acoustic feedback of a camera as core to the experience, the R5's mechanical shutter is a letdown. Where the original EOS R possessed a sharp, crisp, metallic "click" that felt incredibly decisive and mechanical, the R5 sounds distinctly muffled and muddy. This dampening is a direct byproduct of engineering necessity: to protect 45 megapixels of data from the micro-vibrations of a 12fps mechanical shutter mechanism, Canon had to heavily cushion the assembly. While your images stay tack-sharp, your ears sacrifice that satisfying, tactile snap. 2. The Data Avalanche: Overwhelming File Sizes Moving to a 45MP workflow means constantly wrestling with massive file sizes. A standard uncompressed RAW file frequently pushes north of 50MB. If you are shooting long sequences or high-volume bursts, your storage architecture gets pushed to its absolute limits. This creates a downstream ripple effect: importing files, running heavy processing pipelines, or feeding images into local AI/ML models demands substantial computing overhead and extensive hard drive space. It forces you to be incredibly disciplined about what you shoot, turning the camera into a high-maintenance data factory. 3. The Electronic Shutter Artificial Ceiling Perhaps the most frustrating firmware-enforced bottleneck is the strict behavior of the electronic shutter. While the 20fps silent shooting mode is a powerful asset for tracking motion without a sound, it comes with a severe restriction: the shutter speed cannot drop below 1/0.5 seconds. This artificial ceiling is a protective measure against data degradation. Because the R5's sensor takes relatively long to read out the full 45 megapixels row-by-row in electronic mode, prolonged exposures accumulate massive amounts of heat and dark current noise. To prevent your shadows from dissolving into a messy matrix of colorful thermal artifacts, Canon completely locks out long exposures. If you need to shoot architectural long exposures or slow-shutter motion on a tripod, you are abruptly forced to switch back to mechanical or electronic first-curtain modes. Final Verdict The Canon EOS R5 is a phenomenal piece of engineering, but it is not a "carefree" camera. It demands that you accept the physical tax of high-resolution shooting—tolerating a dampened shutter sound, managing a deluge of data, and constantly navigating shutter-mode workarounds to maximize your dynamic range. It is a precision instrument that rewards you with breathtaking images, provided you are willing to play strictly by its rules.

This is a fantastic camera with some issues, which seem to be getting addressed. The problem boils down to overheating (pun intended). This makes using some of the more amazing things not practical except for very short videos. The first update has helped alleviate the problem but it is still and issue. Maybe they released it too soon.

I love this camera for photos! But it does get hot shooting photos outdoors for 30 - 40 minutes. No video! No continuous shooting. Just taking pictures of a model with a strobe light. The overheating is concerning! Especially for professional use. But the photos are top notch! I do hope a Canon figures this camera out. I don't want to return it and stick with my Sony.

This is a great camera, but the overheating issue needs to be fixed ASAP or I will be returning this camera. If the overheating is fixed soon, I will update my rating to 5 stars. The over heating is not just a problem in the high quality video modes, the camera also over heats when shooting still in burst mode...UNACCEPTABLE. CANON IF YOUR LISTENING, PLEASE FIX ASAP!