Canon created an entirely new sensor for the EOS R5 that is the culmination of years of technological progress. This 45 megapixels Dual-Pixel CMOS sensor has 90 million photosites that record light in pairs for each pixel with slightly different phases.

Stills are absolutely gorgeous, incredible autofocus, and solid in-body image stabilization. Can shoot 8K30 and high quality 4K30 10-bit video buuuut…

The high end video modes cause the camera to overheat and it takes a million years for it to recover, video settings are wonky, dynamic range leaves a little bit to be desired.

A steady full-frame camera for photography

Beautiful picture quality, HIGH ISO for low-light situations, and up to 8K video recording

Can quickly become too hot when recording videos

The Canon EOS R5 is well-suited for just about any type of photographer, whether you shoot portraits, events, weddings, sports, family gatherings, and more. We've felt a bit let down by Canon's promises of the camera's outright video capability, but for most users, it's still a great option for...

Landscape; event; portrait; and wedding photographers; as well as sports photographers that can benefit from the camera's fast burst rate in its electronic shutter mode.

Dedicated video users wanting the best video quality will be hampered by overheating; hybrid photo/video shooters that split their time but still need top-quality video.

Canon EOS R5 is a mirrorless camera for professionals priced at Rs 3,39,995. Here's how it performs in the real world....

The Canon EOS R5 leaves little doubt that Canon is now serious about the mirrorless camera market. It has phenomenal specification with features like a 45Mp full-frame sensor, phase detection autofocusing that covers the whole frame, eye AF for humans and animals that works in video and stills mode...

45Mp full-frame sensor with full AF coverage; 12fps/20fps continuous shooting with continuous AF; Uncropped internal 8K video recording for up to 20 minutes

8K video will require lots of storage capacity

For the professional image-maker who needs resolution, speed and video capabilities, there is the Canon EOS R5.

The Canon EOS R5 is Canon's flagship full-frame mirrorless camera, with class-leading video specifications, as well as impressive stills performance. For stills photography, it does not offer the highest resolution (that goes to the A7R IV) but does offer plenty of resolution.

Excellent image quality; High-resolution electronic viewfinder; Great vari-angle touch-screen; In-body image stabilisation (IBIS); 8K 30fps / 4K 120fps video; Dual slots; CFexpress / SD; Very good handling and controls

Noticeably shorter battery life with EVF; Video recording limits and "cooldown" periods; Limited compact lenses available

Here is the review of the Canon EOS R5, the first camera with 8K video. A double-edged sword, it turns out.

Almost the complete camera with 8K video, extreme resolution, insane firing rate and near perfect ergonomics.

8K is demanding for both the camera, the computer - and the photographer. Short battery life without vertical grip, and high price.

The EOS R5 is a good match for its target market: principally professional users who shoot both photos and video for work.