Featuring a 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor, the camera takes stunning photos with plenty of detail for extreme cropping.
Its a hybrid powerhouse too, capable of recording 8K/60fps video with 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth.
This is one of thebest mirrorless camerasthanks to these and many other reasons.
2s shutter speed.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
Read my full Canon EOS R5 Mark II review for all the details.
5.76 million dots
Display
3.2-inch Color TFT touchscreen, approx.
I tested it with the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM which is available for$2,399/2,629.
Place the two side-by-side and youd find it hard to tell the difference.
The sculpted grip is deep and extremely comfortable to wrap your hand and fingers around.
It also makes it easy to hold the EOS R5 Mark II with just one hand.
Also located on the bottom plate is the tripod thread.
All other ports are located on the cameras left edge.
These are protected by rubber flaps that stay securely locked in place.
The Sony A1 II supports two CFExpress key in-A cards, which are smaller.
The Canon EOS R1s display, though, has the same resolution.
The viewfinder has been significantly improved over the first-gen model.
The EOS R5 Mark II has a 5.76-million-dot OLED viewfinder with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
Its large at 0.5 inches with a 0.7x magnification, and very detailed.
In comparison, the EOS R5 utilizes 3.69M dots with a 0.8x magnification.
It then shifts the focus point accordingly, making switching between subjects or tracking a bird in flight hassle-free.
I calibrated the first profile while wearing my prescription glasses, and then tried doing it without glasses.
Neither worked well so I disabled the feature.
Canon also says that unlike its predecessor, the EOS R5 Mark II is blackout-free.
Its controls are easy to get accustomed to and are very intuitive.
The power button has moved to the right-hand side and sits around the Mode button.
This makes turning the camera on/off with one hand much easier.
The old power switch is now a wheel that lets you swap between stills and video.
Nearly every button and dial on the EOS R5 Mark II is remappable.
Canons menu system is a cut above the rest as its easy to read and straightforward to navigate.
It was a joy to use in a studio environment.
I was shooting in no time.
Almost the entire sensor can be used for phase-detection autofocus.
The camera utilizes 1,054 AF points to detect animals, birds, humans and vehicles.
In comparison, the Sony A1 II uses just 759 points and the Nikon Z9 uses 493 points.
The photo is extremely sharp too, with the meerkats fine whiskers easily distinguishable.
The EOS R5 Mark II is also quick to lock on to subjects slightly obscured.
In the photo above, I heard the squirrel but couldnt spot it immediately.
2s shutter speed.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
I found this extremely handy when shooting outdoors.
I tested this by switching from photographing birds to my partner at a local park.
The camera took milliseconds to register Id switched subjects and it automatically focused on my partner and vice versa.
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The EOS R5 Mark II introduces two new modes: People Priority and Action Priority.
People Priority is a fantastic face detection mode.
Via the cameras menu, you’re able to register up to 10 faces.
2s shutter speed.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
Image stabilization
The first photo in the gallery above was shot at 2s and its very sharp.
The first photo is sharp and usable but the second has been ruined by camera shake.
you’re free to see samples of both in the video above.
4s shutter speed.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
IS On incurs a 1.1x crop while Enhanced incurs a 1.6x crop, but both work extremely well.
The first photo above is a crop of the second.
it’s possible for you to see other examples in the gallery too.
The third is a crop of the fourth photo while the fifth is a crop of the sixth photo.
The EOS R5 Mark II, similar to Sony and Fujifilm cameras, comes with built-in picture styles/filters.
Seven are preset (such as monochrome) while three can be designed and saved by the user.
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The photos of my colleague were shot under studio lighting at our photo studios and in the monochrome profile.
Canons black and white profile looks similar to Fujifilms Acros, and the photos have come out sharp.
Also, the camera quickly locked onto her eyes, even when they were closed.
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The EOS R5 Mark II now features in-camera upscaling (powered by AI) for images shot as JPEG/HEIF.
This could be an invaluable feature for all types of photographers.
I upscaled a photo of a swan.
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This is blisteringly fast.
In comparison, the Sony A1 II can capture up to 153 raw images (in 30fps burst).
However, smaller-sensored cameras like the 40fpsFujifilm X-H2S($2,499) have the edge here.
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Regardless, most of the photos I took turned out fantastic.
I adjusted the shutter speed, ISO and aperture manually with the cameras Auto subject-detection mode enabled.
Even at ISO 25,600, the EOS R5 Mark II does a decent job of reducing noise.
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The photos above demonstrate this.
The performance is neither fantastic nor awful, and these images should be used as a last resort only.
This was also the case when I tested the Sony A1 II.
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This is an extreme test, though, and the results may differ in real world scenarios.
A lot of detail has been retained in the shadows and the highlights arent blown out either.
This performance is similar to that of the Sony A1 II.
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In comparison, the EOS R5 is rated for 950 shots.
Its CIPA-rated for just 340 shots (viewfinder) or 630 shots (LCD monitor).
In comparison, the EOS R5 is rated for 950 shots.
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Real life battery tests will differ from those conducted under CIPA guidelines.
Burst shooting prolongs battery life, so its best to take the CIPA rating as reference.
Its rapid autofocus system quickly detects animals and humans eyes and faces, and it can track vehicles too.
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When I wanted to shoot fast-paced action, the 30fps burst shooting came in clutch.
I also found the camera comfortable to handle for extended periods of time.
It proves its worth in video work as well, enabling you to record 8K/60fps footage.
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If its speed, clarity and detail professionals need, the EOS R5 Mark II delivers.
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Original 45MP file.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
Crop of original 45MP file.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
Crop of upscaled 180MP file.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
Extreme crop of upscaled 180MP file.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
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ISO 6,400. JPEG export of RAW file.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
ISO 6,400. SOOC JPEG.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
ISO 12,800. JPEG export of RAW file.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
ISO 12,800. SOOC JPEG.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
ISO 25,600. JPEG export of RAW file.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
ISO 25,600. SOOC JPEG.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
ISO 51,200. JPEG export of RAW file.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
ISO 51,200. SOOC JPEG.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
ISO 100. JPEG export of RAW file.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
ISO 100. Shadows boosted in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom’s Guide)
