The EOS R5 which is Canon’s new flagship full-frame mirrorless camera is currently still in the development phase. However, there are several confirmed rumors so the specs can be locked down, like 8K internally and improved IBIS. Let’s read below. 

The new announcement by Canon

These additional details come exactly one month since Canon released the development announcement of the EOS R5. As stated by to Canon: “The EOS R5 is next-generation full-frame mirrorless that will include a newly developed CMOS sensor that makes possible camera’s 8K video capture capabilities”. Also, the EOS R5 will be the first Canon camera equipped with a high-performance coordinated image stabilization (IS) system that integrates the camera’s in-body IS with IS systems on attached RF lenses”.

8K internally (no-crop)

According to Canon, the R5 will be able to record internally 8K footage using the full width of the sensor at up to 30p. Canon emphasizes that the latest Canon EOS R camera is set to redefine mirrorless with its market-leading features. In addition, in all 8K modes, the EOS R5 will support Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF.  Furthermore, it was announced that the full-frame mirrorless Canon EOS R5 will feature advanced animal AF, that is able to perform both eye and body recognition to detect and track birds, dogs, and cats. Nevertheless, we know nothing regarding the most important part – which is the codec used to capture the video. Hopefully, it’ll not be an 8-bit(!)

Canon EOS R5 highlights

• 8K video capture (Up to 30fps) internal
• No-Crop
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF that will be available in all 8K modes
• Animal detection – Steadily tracks animal subjects (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) by detecting the body, face, or eye of the subject
• A newly Canon-developed, in-camera image stabilization system – which works in combination with the lens stabilization system
• Automatic transfer of image files from the device to the image.canon cloud platform
• Dual card slots

Go to the B&H website to be notified when the new EOS R5 is available.

Rumors about a new Cinema EOS

Furthermore, there are rumors that Canon will announce a brand new EOS Cinema Camera (EOS C300 Mark III…?). This Cinema EOS was supposed to be announced at NAB Show, however, due to the cancellation of the event, the announcement will be probably on-line. The rumors indicate about same form factor as the recently released EOS C500 Mark II and will have a user interchangeable EF and PL mount alongside Super 35mm sensor and 4K video capabilities. Furthermore, the latest rumors suggest that it will be capable of shooting 4K video up to 120fps internally. Stay tuned for more news.