Canon EOS R5 C Camera

Canon’s EOS R5 C Digital Camera offers industry-leading design and engineering that’s focused on professional video capture. The R5 C steps it up a gear offering 8K RAW internal recording, 4K DCI full-frame/4K UHD up to 120fps and a redesign of the active cooling system that offers longer recording times. Equipped with a 45MP sensor and DIGIC X image processor, the EOS R5 C is locked and loaded.

Canon EOS R5 C Body Key Features:

• 8K/30p 12-bit RAW recording (8K/60p via external power source)
• A powerful 45-megapixel sensor that can shoot up to 20fps
• Can capture 4K DCI full-frame and 4K UHD at up to 120fps
• Oversampled full-frame sensor for exceptional 4K & Full HD clarity
• The R5 C utilises Canon’s innovative Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Precision Eye AF & intelligent face/head tracking via EOS iTR AF X
• Professional recording formats including Cinema RAW Light & XF-AVC
• Wide ISO Range from 100-51200 (Expandable to 50-102400)
• Made for videography with a timecode IN/OUT terminal
• Digital Image Stablisation system both stills and video
• Advanced connectivity and Multi-Function Accessory Shoe
• Redesigned active internal cooling supports long-form recording
• 5.69 Million Dot OLED Colour EVF & Vari-Angle LCD Touch Screen
• Offers both a single CFexpress and a UHS-II SD Card Slot

Expanded Canon EOS R5 C Body Key Features:

The New Stuff

8K RAW Internal

The R5 C is kitted out with new shooting features that elevate this camera to the status of a Professional Video Camera. The R5 C can capture next-level 8K DCI RAW video at 30P (up to 60P with external power supply) internally to a CFexpress card. While in this mode, you can make full use of the R5 C’s Focus Tracking capabilities and it uses the entire width of the full-frame sensor for that cinematic look. Being able to shoot 8K RAW not only offers the highest level of image quality but also complete flexibility in post using Canon Cinema RAW Development software or other non-linear editing applications.

Up next: 4K

When 8K RAW is not needed, the R5 C can shoot in 4K DCI full-frame and 4K UHD at frame rates up to 120fps in 4:2:2/10-bit, with both audio and autofocus. This results in super-smooth and incredibly high-quality slow-motion video capture that is suitable for any professional project.

Adding to this image quality, the R5 C oversamples its 45-megapixel sensor which in turn, increases sharpness and colour fidelity, and lowers noise.

Intelligent Design

These new video features require power. Power generates heat. And this is where other cameras suffer without Canon’s intelligent design and engineering. The R5 C features a redesigned version of the original internal cooling system featured on the R5 that is engineered to enable the heat that’s built up in intensive video capture to be expelled via a built-in fan and exhaust at the rear of the camera. This allows you to record 8K footage for long periods without failure.

A Powerhouse Sensor

The EOS R5 C uses an incredible 45 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor that’s coupled with Canon’s powerful DIGIC X image processing engine. This potent combination of photographic engineering and design enables a level of image quality and performance that was unheard of until recent times. It’s this sensor that enables image capture with incredible detail, a wide ISO range, low noise and wide dynamic range, as well as offering burst speeds up to 20fps. And, it features Automatic Exposure Bracketing and an Interval Timer for timelapse.

Fast, Accurate and Reliable

Fast, accurate and reliable and all words synonymous with Canon’s ground-breaking Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. This system offers Eye AF and EOS iTR AF X for precise and reliable face/head/eye tracking, even if your subject turns away from the camera. The speed of this combined with the electronic shutter's 20fps makes for a formidable pair, accurately capturing fast-moving subjects with unbelievable detail.

Usability

So, there’s a lot to go over here. This camera is built for professional use and with that, it’s kitted out with a range of features that allow for efficiency and precision. To begin with, the R5 C is an impressively compact and lightweight Cinema EOS camera, so much so that it’s all the more impressive what this camera can produce. It features a high-resolution OLED viewfinder, bright articulating 3.2-inch LCD monitor, and 13 user-assignable buttons.

The R5 C is equipped with the renowned RF mount that offers a wide range of premium lenses and of course, with the use of Canon’s Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, you have 100’s of lenses at your disposal. As we mentioned before, there’s also that redesigned active cooling system that enables long-duration recording. And as with the original R5, the R5 C is equipped with an effective Digital Image Stablisation system.

Connectivity

Again, this camera is designed for professional use. It features a wide range of connectivity options including Wi-Fi4, Bluetooth and the Multi-Function Accessory Shoe. There’s dedicated terminals for timecode, 3.5mm mic, headphones, micro-HDMI, flash sync and USB-C. And of course, Canon offers an extensive range of photo and video software application support such as image.canon, Content Transfer Mobile, Browser Remote etc.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Canon EOS R5 C
• 1 x Battery Pack LP-E6NH
• 1 x Battery Charger LC-E6
• 1 x Shoulder Strap
• 1 x USB-C Cable
• 1 x Cable Protector
• 1 x AC Cable

Canon EOS R5 C Product Video:

New EOS R5 C Review | Canon's latest cine camera

FAQs:

What lenses can I use on the R5 C?

It is compatible with RF lenses that offer both effective AF and stabilisation. It is also compatible with EF Photo and Cinema Lenses via the EF-EOS R Mount Adapters. There’s Anamorphic lens support for 2x, 1.8x and 1.3x de-squeeze options. And, the camera’s Digital Image Stablisation system works alongside or independently to the optical IS found in lenses.

What formats will the R5 C record in?

The R5 C offers internal recording formats including three Cinema RAW Light options (LT / ST / HQ), XF-AVC, MP4 and RAW output via HDMI. It can also capture a wide dynamic range with Canon Log 3, PQ and HLG recording while utilising professional tools such as Waveform Monitor and False Colour.

How long can I record for?

Based on 25P recording on a 512GB card, the R5 C offer the following recording limits:

• Cinema RAW Light LT: 8192 x 4320 1070 Mbps: 63 Mins
• Cinema RAW Light ST: 8192 x 4320: 1650 Mbps 41 Mins
• Cinema RAW Light HQ: 5952 x 3140: 1770 Mbps 38 Mins
• XF-AVC / MXF: 4096x2160: 410 Mbps 156 Mins
• MP4 (HEVC): 4096x2160: 225 Mbps 285 Mins
• MP4 (H.264): 4096x2160: 150 Mbps 428 Mins

Will LP-E6 Batteries work?

Yes, they will work. However, the fastest shooting rates and in-camera charging that the R5 offers are not available when using an older LP-E6 battery.