After a long wait and many teaser images & leaks. Canon have finally announced their all-new mirrorless cameras; the EOS R5 & EOS R6.
These two new flagship cameras boast some impressive specs that are going to give their competitors a serious run for their money. Here's what Canon's official press release says about the two new cameras:
"The EOS R5 is aimed at professional photographers and filmmakers, as well as talented amateurs, who specialise in one area and have a strong creative drive. This groundbreaking new camera will enable them to do new things with their photography and shoot in ways they couldn’t before. " - Canon Press Release
"Whatever you shoot, however you shoot it, the EOS R6 will have you falling in love with photography all over again. Its blistering speed, low-light sensitivity, up to 8-stop image stabilisation and 4K 60p video will allow you to capture the moment and add a new dimension to your visual storytelling." - Canon Press release
So from that, we can understand that the EOS R5 is the new flagship camera aimed at professionals. And the EOS R6 is for the serious hobbyists and weekend photographers. We are excited to get our hands on these two new cameras and test them out!
Here is a more in-depth look at the the two cameras specs:
- 45 Megapixels CMOS Sensor
- Up to 20FPS Electronic Shutter
- IBIS + Optical IS
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity
- 8K Video Shooting
- 4K 120FPS Video
- 20.1 Megapixels CMOS Sensor
- Up to 20FPS Electronic Shutter
- IBIS + Optical IS
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity
- 4K 60FPS Video Shooting
New RF Lenses & Teleconverters
Along with the EOS R5 and EOS R6, canon also announced 4 new lenses and two new teleconverters for the RF mount.
And the two new teleconverters are: