The excitement surrounding the imminent release of the Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II is palpable, with retailers gearing up and training sessions underway, meaning we're getting even closer to seeing the next generation of Canon powerhouses.
Canon Rumors is reporting that select retailers are receiving or will soon receive training for the upcoming EOS R1 flagship and EOS R5 Mark II cameras, indicating that we can expect to see announcements for the two cameras relatively soon. Building upon the success of the EOS R3, these cameras are expected to incorporate the latest advancements in sensor technology, autofocus systems, and image processing translating to superior image quality, lightning-fast performance, and enhanced low-light capabilities.
Both cameras are rumored to boast impressive continuous shooting speeds, making them ideal for capturing fast-action sequences in sports, wildlife, and other dynamic scenarios. Additionally, advancements in video capabilities are anticipated, catering to the needs of professional videographers and content creators.
The EOS R5 Mark II is poised to be an update to company's highly popular and well regarded workhorse, which has become a favorite of many photographers and filmmakers. On the other hand, the EOS R1 will be the company's unapologetic flagship, and given the likes of the Sony a1, Sony a9 III, and Nikon Z9, I'm sure Canon has some serious features and capabilities up their sleeve.
Hopefully, we'll hear more soon!
The R5 is a great camera. It will be hard to make huge improvements for R5II. It will be incremental at best. The R1 I think will struggle to impress. It’s a flagship camera. It will have a lower MP than the R5/R5II. It will be better made but bulkier and heavier. Focusing may be better but the margins for improvement are getting slim. Rolling shutter may be eliminated but the R5 is pretty good in that department. I bought the 1DX III the last flagship and it is just a solide camera. Once the R5 came out it was second best. The R1 needs to distinguish itself in some way but it’s limited. 30FPS/100FPs diminishing return. It will be so expensive I’ll baulk at it.
I can think of several improvements that the R5 Mk2 will have versus the R5 including faster AF, pre-shooting buffer, removal of 30 min recording limit for video, stacked BSI sensor. While individually these would be small updates, overall, the Mk2 will be a significant upgrade over the original R5. This is to be expected after a four year cycle.
WIth regards to the R1, I anticipate that it will be a bit lower in resolution than the R5 Mk2 (30+ MP vs. 45 MP), limitless buffer at maximum frame rate, the best AF system (although the R5 Mk2 will be a very close second), fastest stacked Canon sensor. I really hope Canon keeps the R1 similar in size and weight to the R3. Using the R3 has been a A+ experience in terms of ergonomics and weight. Overall, the R3 weighs about 1 lb less than the 1Dx series.
Eagerly anticipating the announcement and availability of both cameras and a few more L series lenses.