Canon EOS 5DS R Review
Canon has long lagged behind Nikon in the race to create SLRs with higher and higher megapixel counts, with Nikon owning the crown since the 2012 release of the 36-megapixel D800 . But Canon retakes the lead with its new EOS 5DS R ($3,899.99, body only) and 5DS ($2,699.00 at Amazon) . Both cameras share the same 50.6-megapixel full-frame image sensor, with the EOS 5DS R enjoying a slight edge in resolution thanks to an additional filter that offsets the effect of its optical low pass filter (OLPF). Longtime Canon users will feel right at home with it, as its body and controls are the same as you'll find in the EOS 5D Mark III, but we're going to stick with the Nikon D810 ($2,499.00 at Amazon) as our Editors' Choice in this class of D-SLR. The D810 doesn't pack as many pixels, but its ISO can be pushed higher and it's a good deal less expensive.
Design and FeaturesIf you've picked up a 5D Mark III ($2,790.00 at Amazon) , you've picked up the 5DS R ($3,899.00 at Amazon) . It's a bi...
The Canon EOS 5DS R offers the most resolution you'll find in a full-frame SLR, but its high ISO capabilities are limited.
Highest resolution in class; 5fps burst shooting; Full-frame image sensor; Dual memory card slots; 61-point autofocus system; Intervalometer and time lapse support; Sharp rear display; Solid control layout; Medium and Small Raw capture modes; 1080p video
Limited to ISO 12800; Not a true OLPF-free design; Omits in-camera Wi-Fi and GPS; Lacks built-in flash