Canon EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R1 Launched with DIGIC X Chip and 8K RAW Video: Everything You Need to Know

Canon EOS R5 Mark II and the most anticipated product Great Law The EOS R1 camera was launched on India. As flagships, both models feature premium internal components, including a new 45-megapixel back-illuminated (BI) stacked CMOS sensor for the Canon R5 Mark II and a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor for the Canon R1. Both flagships feature DIGIC Accelerator and DIGIC X chips to enable advanced workflows.

Canon says the EOS R1 is designed for the most extreme working situations, thanks to its 40fps electronic shutter and new autofocus and imaging systems. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is marketed as a ‘multi-purpose camera’, capable of shooting 45-megapixel stills and 8K 60P RAW video.

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Canon R5 Mark II, R1 Specifications and Features

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II has the same megapixel count as the Canon EOS R5, but it has a brand new full-frame CMOS sensor that supports Canon’s new Accelerated Shooting System. It comes with a 6,144-zone (96×64) metering system. [DCI: 4,800-zone (96 x 50) metering; UHD: 5,184-zone (96 x 54) metering]. For stills, the camera has an effective ISO range of 100–51,200 (L:50, H:102,400). Using the electronic shutter, it can shoot continuously at 30fps, making it ideal for fast-moving subjects and situations. The fastest shutter speed is 1/32,000 second. The camera also has a 0.5-inch OLED viewfinder.

For autofocus, both the Canon R5 Mark II and R1 feature Canon’s Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system, which uses Accelerated Capture and deep learning. In terms of video frame rates, the Canon R5 Mark II can shoot 8K DCI 60p RAW video, 4K DCI 60p SRAW, and 4K 120p and Full HD 240p. Both cameras offer 10-bit Canon Log 2. Additionally, the R5 Mark II features a new LP-E6P battery, which is the same size as the LP-E6 battery and can also be charged using the old charger.

First Video of Canon EOS R5 Mark II

The Canon R1 features a 24.2-megapixel back-illuminated (BI) stacked CMOS sensor, which supports a variety of features, including deep learning-based AF and subject tracking, in-camera enhancement, and Neural Network Noise Reduction. The EOS R1 can shoot high-speed continuous shooting at up to 40 fps. It is also capable of video recording, capable of shooting 6K 60p RAW video, DCI 4K at up to 120 fps, and Full HD at 240 fps. The maximum shutter speed is 1/64,000 sec, and it has an effective ISO range of 100–102,400 (L:50, H1:204,800, H2:409,600). For stills, the camera has 6,144-zone (96 × 64) metering, while for video, it offers DCI: 4,800-zone (96 x 50) and UHD: 5,184-zone (96 x 54) metering.

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Canon EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R1 Price in India, Availability

Canon EOS R5 Mark II will be available in India starting August 2024. Its retail price is ₹4,05,995 for body only and ₹5,05,995 with 24-105mm F/4 L IS USM kit lens. Accessories include CF-R20EP Cooling Fan Battery Grip at ₹40,995, BG-R20EP Battery Grip with LAN at ₹80,995 and additional LP-E6P battery for ₹7,995.

The Canon EOS R1 will be available in the Indian market by the end of November 2024. The body-only EOS R1 will retail for ₹6,30,995. Accessories include a standard battery grip priced at ₹34,995 and a Battery Grip Cooling Fan for ₹40,995. A battery grip with LAN will be available at ₹80,995.

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