Canon EOS R5 Mark II

45MP full-frame mirrorless with 8K recording, hybrid stills-and-video body. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 13; From 37 reports.
Released: 2024; First cited here by Potato Jet, July 2024. Last reported 1 week ago.
Reviewers: Praised for stabilisation and image quality; Pushback on battery life. From 4 reviews. What they said

$4,099.00

Checked Oct 16, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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“I've got the Canon R5 Mark II, the 100 to 500, and we're just going to have a bit of fun in the field.”
Duade PatonOctober 2026Watch the video at 7:58
“Actually, I can do that on my R5 Mark II. I can do a non full resolution raw, which is very nice.”
Anthony GugliottaOctober 2026Watch the video at 16:46

11 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 4 reviews (3 press, 1 video), newest May 2025

What press and YouTube reviews of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Stabilisation
Image quality
Autofocus

Where reviewers push back

Battery life
Value
Video
Build & handling

Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Sharp, richly colored images with strong dynamic range, but high-ISO noise disappoints.4 reviews›
Praise (11)
- “images shot using the R5 II are sharp”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “the colors look gorgeous here rich but still faithful”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 11:46
- “There’s plenty of dynamic range too, so you can tone down highlights and pull up extra shadow detail with ease.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “the R5 II narrowly beats its full-frame rivals, generally producing images with the least obtrusive noise levels”
  PressDigital Camera World, James · July 2024Read the review
- “Even at ISO 8000 or 12,800, the noise is decently controlled”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “this is a great performance from that 45 megapix Canon sensor with very good image processing beautiful colors low noise”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 12:29
- “noise levels are very low here even at ISO 1600”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 14:02
- “noise is well under control even up to ISO 1600”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 13:29
- “Canon’s new 45MP stacked-CMOS sensor is capable of truly excellent image quality”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “That’s not to say the stacked sensor isn’t a major advance over the EOS R5”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “I got pixel-sharp images fairly regularly at shutter speeds as slow as 0.6 seconds.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
Complaints (8)
- “at 6400 we're starting to see a lot of smudging of fine details and ISO 12,800 is looking really quite rough”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 12:10
- “you’ll encounter blotchy low-frequency colour noise that’s difficult to suppress”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “I experienced some minor banding when shooting with the electronic shutter in extremely low light conditions”
  PressDigital Camera World, James · July 2024Read the review
- “The R5 II is a little less impressive than the Sony and Fujifilm cameras at low to mid sensitivities”
  PressDigital Camera World, James · July 2024Read the review
- “Very slight loss in dynamic range”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “it's only really at ISO 6400 and 12,800 that we're getting an uncomfortable level of noise”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 14:11
- “those Shadows are nowhere near as clean as a Leica camera or Fuji medium format”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 13:07
- “the finest detail just starting to blur away at ISO 3200”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
VideoSplit: Reviewers are split.Capable of 8K recording, but overheating reports vary wildly between reviewers.4 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “This results in enviable recording times before the camera starts to overheat”
  PressDigital Camera World, James · July 2024Read the review
- “I had no issues with heat buildup with video clips of 50 seconds to 1-minute in duration when shooting in 4K”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “Impressively, it’s capable of internal 8K 60fps recording using Canon’s proprietary SRAW format.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
Complaints (3)
- “I managed about 4 minutes before I got the temperature warning, then another 2.5 minutes before the temperature gauge went into the red.”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “I wish the cameras 4K video at 60 frames per second was sharper and not pixel bin”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 17:45
- “you’ll still want to watch out for possible banding under some artificial light sources”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
AutofocusMostly positive: Leans positive.Outstanding subject-detection autofocus, though eye control frustrates some users.4 reviews›
Praise (8)
- “Dual Pixel Intelligent AF is simply the standard by which all autofocus systems will now be judged.”
  PressDigital Camera World, James · July 2024Read the review
- “it's easily twice as good here – much more responsive to granular movement, and it has a much longer detection range”
  PressDigital Camera World, James · July 2024Read the review
- “I was extremely impressed by its performance; even shooting small, fast, erratic birds it delivered a high percentage of sharp, in-focus shots.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “Incredibly impressive subject detection AF”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “autofocus accuracy here is also better than what I experienced with the original R5”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “I think the AF performance here is better than the Nikon Z8, which is my daily shooter.”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “evident improvements in autofocus”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 16:47
- “making it just a little quicker and more accurate for subject detection auto focus particularly sticking to human subjects better and focusing on human eyes just a little more accurately”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 5:18
Complaints (3)
- “I just couldn't get the calibration right – I even reset the camera to try again and failed.”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “Eye Control AF doesn't work for everyone”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “Eye control may not work well for everyone”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
StabilisationRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Excellent in-body stabilisation, very effective for both stills and video.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “Image stabilization for video and stills is also quite impressive.”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “excellent quality inbody image stabilization”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 6:34
- “Very effective image stabilisation”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “with a normal sensor stabilization turned on which is helping just a little here”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 15:59
Battery lifeMostly negative: Leans negative.Rated battery life drops versus predecessor, though real-world use satisfies.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “I had no complaints over battery life”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
Complaints (2)
- “it's only rated for 630 shots compared to the 950 that the LP-E6NH was rated for in the R5.”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “the super-bright viewfinder comes with a CIPA rating of just 340 shots”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Handling impresses reviewers, but menus and eye control frustrate some.4 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “build quality is excellent”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “the overall handling experience is one of the EOS R5 Mark II’s biggest strengths”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “The handgrip is comfortable and secure, and the body feels seriously robust.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “It feels comfortable in the hand during long periods of use”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “finally Canon have been listening to video makers that's much more secure than a tiny HDMI port on the original R5”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 8:57
Complaints (6)
- “the eye control doesn't seem to work for everyone though”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 7:55
- “the menu is still quite puzzling to navigate through”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 17:37
- “Noise reduction is fiddly”
  PressDigital Camera World, James · July 2024Read the review
- “I found the rear wheel movement on the R5 II a little clunky compared to what it feels like on the R1”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “I struggled to hold the R5 II steady with the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM telephoto lenses at 500mm for durations of over 10 seconds”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “the cover is nigh impossible to release”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
ValueMostly negative: Leans negative.Pricey flagship with costly extras, despite offering substantial camera capability.3 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “you getting a ton of camera for your money here”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 10:58
- “Canon has priced its flagship well, with only a 10% increase over the launch price of the EOS R5.”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
Complaints (4)
- “I wouldn't call it ‘affordable' or ‘cheap'.”
  PressTechRadar, Sharmishta · September 2024Read the review
- “I have to complain about the prices of its optional extras £120 for an extra battery and £550 for a grip with a fan to reduce overheating is rather excessive”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 17:56
- “Its £4,500 body-only launch price is significantly higher than the Z8’s street price at the time of writing”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · May 2025Read the review
- “is it worth upgrading though if you own the original EOS R5 well honestly not so much in my opinion the improvements aren't that significant”
  VideoChristopher Frost · November 2024Watch at 16:54