Welcome to our Canon EOS R5 Mark II Guides and Resources. Here you will find the latest firmware version for the R5II, user manuals, helpful guides, FAQs and product images.
| Model | Latest Firmware | Manual | Check Price & Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R5 II | Version 1.1.1 | PDF / Online | Amazon | B&H |
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Canon R5 II Guides
Canon R5 II Overview
The Canon EOSR5 Mark II features a new back-illuminated stacked CMOS 45 Megapixel sensor delivers exceptionally fast signal readout speeds, minimized rolling shutter, and up to 30 fps with the electronic shutter.
For even faster positioning of your active AF Area, the R5 Mark II adds Canon’s Eye Control AF and is even more advanced than the Eye Control in the EOS R3.
Action priority can recognize and track specific people and takes into account ball tracking, movement tracking, People Priority, eye-control AF, and more to help. Currently available for soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
RAW video can be recorded at 8K resolution, and there’s now an S-RAW setting for 4K RAW video recording. RAW video is now 12-bit recording. MP4-type video can be recorded in a multitude of possible file types and resolutions, from Full HD at up to 240 frames per second, 4K at up to 120 frames per second with sound and 8K up to 60 frames per second.
Canon R5 II Key Specs
- 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor
- Eye-controlled AF subject selection
- Up to 30fps continuous shooting with blackout free viewfinder
- In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.5EV correction, coordinated with lens
- Pre-burst capture (JPEG)
- 8K Raw video capture up to 60p
- Canon C-Log2 profile
- Waveforms and false color display
- AF trained by machine learning for specific sports
- AI-enhanced post-shot noise reduction or upscaling
- 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD
The full EOS R5II specifications can be found on Canon’s website.
Canon R5 II Reviews
Here’s a small collection of reviews worth watching if you are still considering purchasing the EOS R5 Mark II.
Canon R5 II FAQs
The EOS R5II has dual card memory card slots. CFexpress Type B cards are supported in both card slots.
The Canon R5II supports the Canon LP-E6P battery pack (LP-E6NH/LP-E6N can also be used but functionality is limited).
Canon LP-E6P batteries can be charged in-camera using the Canon PD-E2 USB Power Adapter or with the Canon Battery Charger LC-E6.
Yes. The Canon R5II is a full-frame 35mm camera.
The Canon R5II has an RF lens mount and supports Canon RF lenses.
You can use EF lenses on the Canon R5II by using the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. There is also an EF-EOS R adapter with a control ring built in, a variable ND filter built in and a polarizer built in.
The Canon R5II features a dust and water-resistant construction, but this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the camera.
The Canon R5II was officially launched on July 17, 2024.
Canon R5 II Product Images
