Introducing the Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera: Unleash Your Creativity
For wedding videographers, drone camera operators, and multimedia journalists with demanding production needs, the Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera is here to revolutionize your shooting experience. This versatile camera seamlessly transitions between a full-featured still photo camera and a powerhouse cinema camera, eliminating the need for carrying multiple devices.
Capture stunning photos and cinematic videos effortlessly with the EOS R5 C. Flip the switch, and it becomes a full-frame 8K60 Cinema EOS camera, capable of recording 12-bit Cinema RAW Light footage internally. With this camera, you have the power to create professional-quality stills and videos in a compact and lightweight design.
Compared to its siblings, the R5 and C70, the R5 C boasts several enhancements. It offers 4K120 recording, HDMI RAW output, Canon Log 3 HLG/PQ support, unlimited recording time, a timecode port, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with eye detection, an active cooling system, a high-power LP-E6NH battery, 13 reassignable buttons, and a multi-function shoe for XLR adapters. It also retains the reliable features of its predecessors, such as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, compatibility with DaVinci Resolve and Canon apps, an electronic RF mount, CFexpress/SD card slots, a familiar button layout, and more. Furthermore, the EOS R5 C is moisture and dustproof, just like its cinema cousin, the EOS C70. All of this is packed into a lightweight 1.7 lb body, making it an excellent choice for drone photography.
Equipped with Canon’s 45MP full-frame CMOS imaging sensor, the EOS R5 C delivers exceptional image quality, allowing for impressive 8K60 RAW cinematic video shooting. Focus and speed are paramount, with the camera offering continuous still-image capture at speeds of up to 20 fps. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II technology ensures precise tracking of fast-moving subjects, including humans, animals, and even vehicles. The camera’s 1053 Automatic AF zones enable easy and accurate autofocus, whether you’re capturing portraits or wildlife.
Connectivity is a breeze with built-in 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enabling seamless transfer of still images. The EOS R5 C also features an ergonomic design, ensuring comfortable handheld shooting for both video and stills. Its optically extended electronic viewfinder and ergonomic grip provide a familiar shooting experience.
Powered by the CMOS sensor and DIGIC X processor, the EOS R5 C excels in video production. It supports high-quality 8K60 RAW recording, as well as HDR recording in Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) and Perceptual Quantization (PQ) formats. The camera offers versatile file formats, including Cinema RAW Light, MXF-based XF-AVC, and MP4, allowing for flexible post-production workflows. Simultaneous recording of multiple video files, including lightweight proxy files, is supported.
Internal Cooling Fan Enables Continuous 8K60 Recording
The EOS R5 C camera is equipped with a built-in cooling fan that effectively dissipates internal heat, allowing for uninterrupted and limitless shooting of high-definition 8K60 video.
Expanded Interface Catering to Professional Needs
To meet the demands of professional users, the EOS R5 C camera offers an expanded interface with a timecode input/output terminal for seamless synchronization when using multiple cameras. Additionally, it includes a cable protector to prevent cable disconnection or damage to the terminal during connection of interfaces or HDMI cables.
Multi-Function Shoe for Enhanced Audio Recording
Featuring Canon’s multi-function shoe with a digital audio interface, the EOS R5 C camera supports the TASCAM CA-XLR2d-C professional audio XLR microphone adapter, enabling up to 4-channel audio recording. This accessory provides two full-sized XLR terminals with phantom power and a shotgun mic mount, facilitating 4-channel and 24-bit digital audio recording to fulfill the requirements of professional video production.
Versatile Power Options
With the inclusion of Cinema RAW Light recording at higher resolutions and frame rates, additional power is necessary to support the full functionality of RF lenses or EF lenses used with an adapter during full-frame 8K60, Super 35 5.9K60, and Super 16 2.9K120 with Cinema RAW Light recording. While standard LP-E6NH, LP-E6, or LP-E6N battery packs are insufficient in these scenarios, purely mechanical lenses can still be used without any issues. To enable full electronic lens functionality across all Cinema RAW Light resolutions and frame rates, users can utilize the CA-946 power adapter with the new DR-E6C DC coupler for mains or pro D-Tap battery power sources. Alternatively, power banks such as the Anker PowerCode 26800mAh PD or omnicharge Omni Mobile 25600mAh can also be employed.
13 Assignable Buttons for Customized Operation
The EOS R5 C camera prioritizes operational flexibility and caters to individual professional workflows. It incorporates 13 marked, assignable buttons, allowing users to personalize their camera operation for a user-friendly experience.
Superior 4K and 2K Oversampling
During 4K and 2K video recording, the EOS R5 C camera captures signals from all effective pixels of its full-frame 8K sensor, resulting in 4:2:2 10-bit high-definition recording through oversampling. By leveraging a high-definition debayer algorithm and the abundant RGB data from the 8K sensor, the camera achieves refined imaging capabilities with reduced occurrences of moiré, false colors, “jaggies,” and noise.
Up to 4K120 Slow and Fast Motion Recording in 4:2:2 10-Bit
The EOS R5 C camera supports High Frame Rate (HFR) recording at up to 120p in DCI/UHD 4K resolutions (4096 x 2160/3840 x 2160) in 4:2:2 10-bit, without any cropping of the sensor. This feature is ideal for capturing fast-paced action scenes, and the camera’s fast and intuitive autofocus remains functional during HFR recording, making it suitable for gimbal or drone use. The autofocus ensures exceptional focus accuracy during HFR or common frame rate recording.