Canon Announces Development of New Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera EOS R5

Also in development, seven RF lenses and two RF lens extenders for 2020

Canon Inc., is developing the Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera. The camera will feature a newly designed CMOS sensor and new image processor, along with new state-of-the-art optical technologies. In addition, Canon plans to release seven RF lenses and two RF lens extenders that are currently in development.

“Today’s announcement comes as a direct result of the tireless effort of Canon engineers who have been tasked with developing the next generation of Canon EOS R camera and RF lenses to help elevate the popular system that was announced in 2018,” says Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “In developing the new camera, Canon listened to extensive user-feedback from a variety of photographers. The outcome is a camera and lenses that will delight a variety of shooters and further helps to demonstrate Canon’s commitment to full-frame mirrorless cameras and lenses.”

The EOS R System features wide lens mount diameter, shorter back focus, and high-speed system for transmitting data between camera and lens designed for an imaging system that delivers higher image quality and greater ease-of-use than ever before. The new full-frame mirrorless camera currently under development will leverage the advantages of the EOS R System, helping to produce a camera that features high-speed continuous shooting and 8K video recording. The new camera is designed to provide photographers with improved transmission functionality, operability and reliability. These and other enhancements are designed to further elevate and solidify the EOS Series concept of “Speed, Comfort and High-Image-Quality,” according to the announcement.

Canon’s EOS R5, the first of the next generation of full-frame mirrorless cameras planned for EOS R System, will include a newly developed CMOS sensor. The new sensor will enable enhanced features such as high-speed continuous shooting up to approximately 20 frames-per-second (FPS) when using the silent shutter and up to approximately 12 FPS when using the mechanical shutter to capture fast-moving subjects.

The camera’s 8K video capture capability is designed to allow for even higher-quality 4K productions in addition to the ability to extract high-resolution still images from the video footage. The EOS R5 will be the first Canon camera equipped with IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization) and when used in conjunction with the effective in-lens stabilization (IS), will allow photographers to handhold the camera in lower light levels. The camera will also feature dual-card slots and will support the automatic transfer of image files from the device to the new image.canon cloud platform.

Alongside the EOS R5, Canon is also developing seven RF lenses and two RF lens extenders scheduled for release during 2020, including the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM, Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x.

A preview of the EOS R5 will be on display at the 2020 WPPI Show (February 25-27) in Las Vegas.

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