Canon EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body {45MP}

Canon EOS R5 Mark II: 45MP stacked sensor meets 30fps burst shooting.

The R5 Mark II is built around a full-frame 45MP BSI stacked CMOS sensor paired with a DIGIC X and DIGIC Accelerator co-processor combination. That stacked architecture is what makes 30fps electronic burst shooting possible at full resolution, along with a 1/32000s maximum electronic shutter speed. Sports and wildlife photographers get a 93-frame RAW buffer at that top speed, plus subject detection that spans people, animals (dogs, cats, birds, horses), and vehicles including aircraft and motorsport cars. The 5,850-point AF system tracks subjects across 100% of the frame, and the Eye Control AF in the 5.76M-dot OLED viewfinder lets you select between tracked subjects just by glancing at them, a meaningful advantage when birds are crossing through a crowded frame or basketball players are rotating on a fast break.

For video, the R5 Mark II records 12-bit RAW internally at DCI 8K up to 60fps, and DCI 4K up to 120fps in H.265. Hybrid shooters and dedicated filmmakers both have a path here: Canon Log 2 and Log 3 are available, there's a full-size HDMI Type-an output for external recorders, and 4-channel 24-bit LPCM audio recording pairs with dedicated 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks. The 5-axis IBIS is rated at 8.5 stops under CIPA conditions, which matters most when shooting handheld at longer focal lengths or in low light. Neural network noise reduction and in-camera upscaling to a 180MP output file are available in playback on JPEG and HEIF files, giving editorial and commercial photographers a post-processing option that doesn't require a third-party subscription.

Practically speaking, this body covers a wide range of working photographers. Wedding and event photographers get face-registration AF that can prioritize specific people in the frame. Landscape photographers get 45MP files with 14-bit depth and a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body rated at 588g without battery. The dual card slots, CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II, handle both high-speed RAW burst buffering and everyday backup workflows. At this resolution and frame rate combination, very few cameras in any category ask you to compromise less.

Key Features

• 45MP BSI stacked CMOS sensor with 60% less rolling shutter distortion
• 30fps electronic burst at full resolution with 93-frame RAW buffer
• 5,850 AF points with subject detection across people, animals, vehicles, and aircraft
• Eye Control AF with improved calibration for instant subject switching
• 8K RAW 60fps internal video recording plus DCI 4K 120fps
• 5-axis IBIS rated at 8.5 stops CIPA with coordinated lens correction
• Neural network in-camera upscaling to 180MP and noise reduction in playback
• Dual CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II card slots for RAW burst and backup workflows

FAQ

What's the difference between the R5 Mark II's stacked sensor and the original R5?

The new BSI stacked design cuts rolling shutter distortion by 60% and enables 30fps electronic burst shooting at full 45MP resolution, compared to 12fps with the original R5's mechanical shutter. The stacked architecture also powers the 1/32000s max electronic shutter speed.

Can the R5 Mark II handle 8K RAW video internally?

Yes. It records DCI 8K RAW at up to 60fps internally to CFexpress Type B cards at 12-bit depth, plus 4K SRAW at 60fps. You can also output ProRes RAW over HDMI to external recorders.

How does Eye Control AF work on the R5 Mark II?

Infrared LEDs and sensors in the viewfinder track your eye position to position the AF area as you look. It requires calibration but lets you switch between tracked subjects instantly by glancing at them, cutting out button presses in fast-moving scenes.

What's Action Priority mode and which sports does it support?

Action Priority uses the DIGIC Accelerator to recognize ball movement and player positioning in soccer, basketball, and volleyball. The camera anticipates passes and shifts focus automatically to the receiving player or incoming ball.

Do I need CFexpress cards or can I use SD cards?

Dual slots let you choose. SD UHS-II works for most formats including standard 4K, but CFexpress Type B is required for DCI 8K RAW, DCI 4K SRAW, and 4K 120fps video. CFexpress also clears the 93-frame RAW buffer at 30fps faster.

What's the in-camera upscaling feature and how does it work?

Neural network upscaling processes JPEG or HEIF files in playback, doubling pixel count per axis to create 180MP output files. It takes about 5 seconds per image and recognizes facial details, text, and patterns to enhance them intelligently.

How much longer can the R5 Mark II record video compared to the original R5?

Canon claims up to 18 minutes of 8K RAW 60p with passive cooling, versus significant overheating limits on the R5. Adding the optional CF-R20EP cooling grip extends 8K 30p to 2 hours or longer.