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.

Still photographers will find little at fault with the high-resolution Canon EOS R5, but heat management issues will leave video-first creatives looking elsewhere.

Superb 45MP full-frame sensor; Fast; accurate autofocus; Subject tracking at up to 20fps; Big; brilliant EVF; Swing-out touch LCD; 5-axis IBIS; CFexpress and UHS-II SDXC card support; 8K and 4K video look great

Video record time limited by heat; Expensive CFexpress memory required for some features; Battery life could be better; Lens system still has some room to grow; Priced higher than competitors

Canon's best ever stills camera, the EOS R5 is an incredibly powerful tool for almost every kind of photography. While that versatility doesn't quite extend to video, it is still a compelling hybrid option if you're aware of its limitations. The only major barrier for most of us is that price tag.

Tried-and-tested form factor; Very versatile stills camera; Incredible autofocus skills; Improved battery life; Solid IBIS system;

Not cheap; Dual memory cards will require investment; Recording limits for video shooting

The Canon EOS R5 is definitely an admirable performer befitting a price of $3,899 and its billing as the top dog in Canon’s R-Series mirrorless lineup. The camera has great ergonomics, even for those with large hands, and a comprehensive menu system that’s very easy to navigate.

Further, we’ve experienced overheating across the board with Canon, Sony, and Fujifilm when shooting videos. But the cameras have never shut down on us. Practically speaking, you’re just not going to keep shooting video. You’ll give the camera a break and go do something else on set.

“Canon held nothing back to deliver the full-frame camera its fans craved.”

Excellent; 45MP photos; Impressive 4K/8K video modes; Responsive subject-tracking AF; Good 5-axis image stabilization; Excellent build quality

Control layout could be improved; Can overheat in video mode; Risk of banding at high ISO