Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera Body {45MP}

Canon EOS R5: 45MP full-frame with 8K RAW and serious AF muscle.

The EOS R5 pairs a 45MP full-frame CMOS sensor with Canon's DIGIC X processor, producing 14-bit RAW files at up to 8192 x 5464 pixels, files that hold up under heavy cropping and scale cleanly to large print. The 5-axis in-body stabilization works in tandem with IS-equipped RF glass to deliver up to 8 stops of correction, which matters considerably when you're shooting handheld at the longer end of a telephoto. Burst shooters get 12 fps mechanical and 20 fps electronic, with a 83-frame RAW buffer to sustain the pace through extended sequences.

The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system covers approximately 100% of the frame across 1,053 AF areas, with eye, face, and head detection for people and dedicated animal tracking for dogs, cats, and birds. Low-light AF reaches down to EV -6, so the system stays locked in conditions where most cameras give up hunting. On the video side, internal 8K DCI recording in 12-bit RAW or H.265 4:2:2 10-bit is available, and the Micro-HDMI output supports ProRes RAW at up to 8K 29.97 fps for those running an external recorder. Dual card slots, CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD, keep pace with the data demands of both burst stills and high-bitrate video. At 738g with battery and card, this is a substantial kit in a body that fits naturally into a working photographer's hands.

Who It's For

Wedding photographers working fast-paced ceremonies get 20 fps silent electronic shutter and eye-detect AF that stays locked through unpredictable movement. Wildlife shooters benefit from dedicated animal tracking across 1,053 AF areas with EV -6 sensitivity for early-morning or low-light action. Commercial and fashion photographers working toward large-format output or significant cropping will find the 8192 x 5464 pixel files give substantial latitude in post. Hybrid shooters producing both editorial stills and cinematic video can pull 35MP frames from 8K footage or cut between internal 8K RAW capture and high-resolution stills without changing systems.

Key Features

• 45MP full-frame CMOS sensor captures 8192 x 5464 pixels in 14-bit RAW
• DIGIC X processor handles 8K DCI RAW and 12-bit internal video recording
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system with 1,053 AF areas and 100% frame coverage
• Eye, face, head, and animal (dogs, cats, birds) detection tracking
• 12 fps mechanical shutter, 20 fps electronic shutter with 83-frame RAW buffer
• 5-axis in-body stabilization delivers up to 8 stops of correction
• Dual card slots: CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD (V90 recommended)
• ProRes RAW output up to 8K 29.97 fps via Micro-HDMI

FAQ

What resolution files does the R5 produce, and how does that hold up for large prints?

The R5 captures 45MP at 8192 x 5464 pixels in 14-bit RAW, which scales cleanly to prints larger than 17x11 inches without interpolation. The sensor resolution and DIGIC X processor work together to preserve fine detail even under heavy cropping.

Can I shoot 8K video internally, or do I need an external recorder?

Both. The R5 records 8K DCI internally at up to 29.97 fps in 12-bit RAW or H.265 10-bit 4:2:2. You can also output ProRes RAW at up to 8K 29.97 fps via Micro-HDMI to an external recorder for maximum flexibility.

How does the autofocus perform in low light or fast action?

The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system reaches EV -6 (effective in near-darkness), covers 100% of the frame across 1,053 zones, and tracks people's eyes, faces, and heads plus dogs, cats, and birds. At 20 fps electronic shutter, the AF/AE system keeps up with sustained burst sequences across an 83-frame RAW buffer.

What's the difference between the mechanical and electronic shutter?

Mechanical shutter delivers 12 fps at 1/8000 to 30 seconds; electronic shutter shoots 20 fps but maxes out at 1/2 second (no long exposures). Electronic shutter is silent, useful for wildlife and events.

Which memory cards work with the R5, and which should I prioritize?

CFexpress Type B (Slot 1) and UHS-II SD (Slot 2, V90 recommended). CFexpress is mandatory for sustained 8K RAW recording and 20 fps bursts; SD works for secondary backup or lower-bitrate 4K.

Does the in-body stabilization work with non-stabilized lenses?

Yes. The 5-axis IBIS delivers up to 8 stops of correction on its own and stacks with optical IS in RF and EF lenses, allowing handheld shooting at shutter speeds you'd normally need a tripod for.

Can I use my EF lenses on the R5?

Yes, with Canon's EF-EOS R mount adapter. AF, IS, and metering all work, though AF coverage drops to approximately 80% horizontally and vertically with older EF glass compared to 100% with RF lenses.