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Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II were announced in global markets including India on Wednesday as the latest models in the company’s EOS R series of cameras. The flagship Canon EOS R1 features a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor while the EOS R5 Mark II packs a 45-megapixel full-frame sensor. Both cameras are equipped with a new Digic Accelerator and the Digic X image processor. The Canon EOS R1 can record 6K resolution video at 60 fps while the EOS R5 Mark II can capture 8K video at 60 fps.
Canon EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II Price in India
The Canon EOS R1 price in India has been set at Rs. 6,30,995, while the LP-E6P battery is priced at Rs. 7,995 while the battery grip costs Rs. 34,995. You can get the cooling fan battery grip for Rs. 40,995 while the battery grip with LAN is priced at Rs. 80,995. The camera and the bundles will go on sale in the country by end-November.
On the other hand, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is priced at Rs. 4,05,995 for the camera body. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM kit can be purchased for Rs. 5,05,995. The LP-E6P battery is priced at Rs. 7,995 while the BG-R20 battery grip is priced at Rs. 34,995. Canon is selling the CF-R20EP cooling fan battery grip for Rs. 40,995 and the BG-R20EP battery grip with LAN for Rs. 80,995. All these devices will go on sale from August.
Canon EOS R1 Features
The recently launched Canon EOS R1 packs the company’s self-developed back-illuminated stacked 24.2-megapixel sensor and a new Digic X and Digic Accelerator image processor. The full-frame CMOS sensor is capable of powerful image processing and autofocus performance, the company says.
The EOS R1 resembles the recently launched Canon EOS R3 model. It features a 0.64-inch OLED viewfinder with a resolution of 9.44 million dots and a refresh rate of 119.88 fps. It offers Canon Log-2 / Log-3 / HLG profiles. The camera can achieve 12 fps with a mechanical and electronic first curtain shutter, and 40 fps shooting speeds with an electronic shutter. The maximum shutter speed with the electronic shutter is 1/64,000 second.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Canon EOS R1
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For video, the Canon EOS R1 is capable of shooting 6K/60p footage in Canon’s proprietary RAW format. It can also record 4K resolution video at 120p. It is said to offer up to six hours of movie recording time, and up to 1.30 hours of high-frame movie recording time on a single charge.
The Canon EOS R1 supports dual memory cards up to 2TB in capacity and includes two CFexpress Type B slots. It houses an LP-E19 battery and supports USB charging. Other connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, Ethernet, USB-C PD, and more.
The Canon EOS R1’s new Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system delivers improved subject tracking and detection when shooting video and photos. There’s a new ‘People Priority Registration’ function that lets you track pre-registered people when they’re in a crowd and their faces are turned to the side.
The new Action Priority AF mode automatically switches the focus point to subjects in action. This is expected to help sports shooters capture decisive moments in games. It offers an eye-tracking AF function that allows the shooter to select focus points or subjects to track by simply looking at them in the electronic viewfinder.
Features of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II
The mirrorless Canon EOS R5 Mark II also comes with the same Digic Accelerator processor, paired with a Digic X processor. It features a 45-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. It has a 0.5-inch OLED viewfinder with a resolution of 5.76 million dots and a refresh rate of 59.94/119.88 fps.
Burst shooting speeds on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II are rated at 12 fps with the mechanical shutter and electronic first curtain. It offers shooting speeds of 30 fps with an electronic shutter and its maximum shutter speed is 1/32,000 second. It can record 8K video at 60 fps, 4K at 120p, and full HD at 240p. With the use of the cooling fan attachment, CF-R20EP (sold separately), recording times are claimed to be extended
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is powered by a new LP-E6P battery and can be charged with the LC-E6 charger. For improved performance, users can pair the camera with the BG-R20 and BG-R20EP battery grip. Connectivity options remain the same as the Canon EOS R1.
