Canon has just officially announced the new Canon EOS R5 C. It is a compact, hybrid camera that is ideal for journalists, event photographers, and drone users who routinely capture stills and video over the course of their workday. This RF-mount mirrorless camera combines the full-frame 45 MP resolution and speed of EOS R5 stills capture with up to 8K60, 12-bit Cinema RAW Light internal video capture, HDMI raw output, Canon Log 3, HLG and PQ HDR, unlimited recording length, and multiple video features of the EOS Cinema line. Canon C70 users will also be glad to explore some new firmware updates for that Cinema line camera.
This new camera costs $4,499, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama /CanonDirectStore.
- Two Cameras in One Body: Photo + Cinema
- 45MP Stills, Full-Frame 8K CMOS Sensor
- Photo/Video Switch Changes Settings Menu
- JPEG/C-RAW, 12-Bit Cinema RAW Light
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Eye Detection
- CFexpress Type-B and SD UHS-II Slots
- Dual-Slot Record, Unlimited Record Time
- Timecode DIN Port, Multi-Function Shoe
- 4-Channel Audio Record with XLR Adapter
- 13 Reassignable Buttons
Canon EOS R5 Vs. EOS R5 C Vs. EOS C70
EOS R5 | EOS R5 C | EOS C70 | |
SENSOR | 45MP Full-Frame | 45MP Full-Frame | 9.6MP DDGO Super35 |
LENS MOUNT | Canon RF
Canon EF via Adapter |
Canon RF
Canon EF via Adapter |
Canon RF
Canon EF via Adapter |
SENSITIVITY | ISO 100-102,400 | ISO 100-102,400 | ISO 100-102,400 |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 12+ Stops | N/A | 16+ Stops |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | DCI/UHD 8K up to 30p DCIUHD 4K up to 120p FHD up to 120p |
DCI/UHD 8K to 60p DCI/UHD 4K up to 120p DCI 2K/FHD 4K up to 180p HD up to 60p |
DCI/UHD 4K up to 120p DCI 2K/FHD 4K up to 180p HD up to 60p |
COLO DEPTH | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 12-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:2:2,
DCI 8K Cinema Raw Light: 12-bit |
10-bit 4:2:2
None |
RAW VIDEO | DCI 8K: 12-bit | DCI 8K Cinema RAW Light: 12-bit | None |
RECORDING LIMITS | 8K: 20 min. 4K60: 25 min. All Others: 30Min |
None | None |
GAMMA PROFILES | Canon Log PQ-HDR |
Canon Log 3 PQ-HDR HLG-HDR |
Canon Log 2/3 PQ-HDR HLG-HDR |
AUTOFOCUS | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF w/EOS iTR AF X |
STABILIZATION | 5-Axis Sensor-Shift (8 Stops) | Optical Still Stab./Digital Video Stab. | 5-Axis Electronic w/Combination IS |
ND FILTER | None | None | Built-In 2/4/6/8/10-Stop |
AUDIO | 1 x 3.5mm mic input 1 x 3.5mm headphone out |
1 x 3.5mm mic input 1 x 3.5mm headphone out Multi-Interface Shoe |
2 x Mini-XLR inputs 1 x 3.5mm mic input 1 x 3.5mm headphone out |
VIDEO INPUT | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | HDMI Type-A |
TIMECODE | N/A | Yes, DIN 1.0/2.3 (Input/Output) | Yes, BNC (Input/Output) |
MONITOR | 3.2″ 2.1m-dot vari-angle LCD touchscreen |
3.2″ 2.1m-dot vari-angle LCD touchscreen |
3.5″ 2.76m-dot vari-angle LCD touchscreen |
EVF | 0.5″ 5.76m-dot OLED EVF | 0.5″ 5.76m-dot OLED EVF | None |
REMOTE | IR, Bluetooth, Canon 3-Pin | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, App | LANC, Wi-Fi/LAN Adapter |
TOP HANDLE | None | None | Yes, Removable |
MEDIA | 1 x CFexpress Type B 1 x SD |
1 x CFexpress Type B 1 x SD |
2xSD |
BATTERY | LP-E6NH (2130 mAh) | LP-E6NH/LP-E6N/LP-E6 | BP-A Series BP-A30 (3100mAh) BP-A60 (62100mAh) |
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT |
5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″
1.6lbs |
5.6 x 4.4 x 4″
1.5lbs |
5.1 x 6.3 x 4.6″ (body only)
2.6lbs (body only) |
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