Now it’s official! Canon will announce new products on July 17. I expect them to announce the R5II and share many more details about their new flasghip Canon R1 model.
CanonRumors reported a new list of possible R5II specs:
New Canon EOS R5 Mark II Information (Unconfirmed)
- No blackout during continuous shooting
- A better implemented pixel-shift high resolution mode (no details)
- “Some” illumination with the buttons
- LCD resolution more than doubled
- Focus sensitivity of -8EV
- Increased battery performance (don’t expect a quantum leap here)
- Maximum Electronic Shutter Speed “beyond” 1/8000s
- Dynamic range claim of 16 stops (claimed vs real world can differ)
- Full Size HDMI Port
- New “firsts” for Canon in AF algorithms (I’m sure the EOS R1 would also have those firsts and more)
- Slightly heavier body (Probably not noticeable)
- New IBIS performance modes (No details)
Previously Reported EOS R5 Mark II Specifications
- 45mp BSI Stacked Sensor
- New EVF design
- 12fps Mechanical & 30fps Electronic max burst rates
- Eye Controlled AF from the EOS R3
- New passive cooling design with two new vents
- Active cooling grip accessory
- Battery grip accessory
- 8K60P (with cavaets)
- CFexpress Type B / SD card configuration
- Launch Price: $3999 USD
- Announcement: July 17, 2024
- Shipping: August, 2024