The Canon R5 is an incredible mirrorless camera suitable for both photographers and cinematographers due to its high level of features. These features include ground-breaking continuous shooting at 20 fps (frames per second), ideal for wildlife and sports photography. Plus, with 8K recording, videos are cinematic with incredible colour accuracy. The high resolution on the Canon EOS R5 is all thanks to the 45MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC X Image Processor. When Canon releases a new camera like the R5, the world takes notice. In-Body Image Stabilizer is clearly a winner when filming or taking photos. Combine this with a world-class memory card configuration of dual slots (1x SD UHS-II and 1x CF express), and you have a clear winner for another wanting to upgrade their existing Canon EOS body or switching from another brand. Control dials are easy to find and operate so if you are upgrading from another Canon model you won't be lost. Canon built the latest R Series from legacy models, including the Canon EOS 5D series. The result of which saw a cohort of filmmakers switch to Canon. Having stayed with the ecosystem for so many years, the R5 brings a new professionalism to the table. For instance, with the ability to record 4K movies at 120 frames per second, filmmakers can showcase their subjects in extreme slow motion with incredible image quality. In addition to this, the Dual Pixel CMOS AF II capability adds lightning-fast autofocus (though 1053 Autofocus Segments), resulting in the pin-sharp recording of photos and video. Canon R5 is by far one of the highlights of the imaging world and is a welcome entry for professionals and enthusiasts alike. To give you a taste of the quality you should expect from this leading mirrorless camera below, we will talk about the following: Where Does The Canon R5 Sit In Canon’s Line Up? The much-anticipated launch of the EOS R5 delivers Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera to wear the iconic 5-series name. The model sits neatly at the top end of the pro mirrorless range. The similar sized Canon EOS R6 falls just beneath this model. Below that you have the Canon EOS R and EOS RP. If you are new to Canon’s mirrorless range or deciding between the two higher end Canon cameras, we have put together a comprehensive video to showcase the differences. After watching this should give you a good idea of which camera is best for you. The Best’ Game On’ Canon EOS R5 Features As the R5 is by far the best in the line-up of Canon R Series mirrorless cameras, there are some stand out features that determine its rein over the R6, EOS R and EOS RP. Don’t take our word for it; take Canon’s tagline of “GAME ON” - a smackdown to all other camera companies. Blazing Fast Continuous Shooting The EOS R5 can shoot continuously at up to 20 frames per second with an electronic shutter or 12 frames per second with a mechanical shutter when it comes to speed. The electronic shutter is remarkable for situations where you need to shoot quietly without distracting your subjects, such as a press conference, wedding or film set. Maximum Shutter Speed Professional cameras demand a higher shutter speed when using an f/1.2 lens or off-camera flash in bright scenarios. The R5 boasts an incredible range for both mechanical and electronic shutters. Topping out at 1/8000 of a second, you can rely on the shutter speed to keep up with whatever you might be photographing. For instance, if you are capturing portraits outdoors with the aperture of f/1.2, you will maintain correct exposure. Adding to this, the Electronic Front Curtain Shutter has a range of 1/8000 to 30 seconds, meaning you can high speed sync with most flash systems.   High Megapixel Count   You’ll be impressed with Canon’s 45 Megapixels on the R5 (Especially when shooting at ISO 100). This stand out image resolution is impressive thanks to the full frame sensor. A larger full frame CMOS sensor means each pixel size is significantly larger than cameras with a smaller APS-C sensor - adding to the R5’s image quality clout. It’s worth noting that the megapixel count is the biggest differentiator between the premium Canon EOS R5 and R6. The R6 only offers 20.1MP.   Incredible ISO Range   For many photographers having a camera that performs in low light photography is non-negotiable. The signal to noise ratio on this flagship mirrorless is unmatched, in our opinion. You can expect clean images, free of noise at the higher ISO. Canon has really developed an excellent CMOS Sensor DIGIC X Processor when combined with an range of ISO 100 - 51200 (for photos). Dual Memory Cards Looking around the body, there’s the door hiding the dual card slots. One is a CFexpress card to power some of the more advanced features like 8K RAW recording, and the other is an SD card that’s UHS-II compatible for faster read and write times.