Canon EOS R5 Accessories for Photography and Video

[@dominey]

Looking for more R5/R6 accessories? Check out this follow-up video reviewing three L-Brackets from Really Right Stuff, ProMediaGear and Sunwayfoto. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIfZgWaae7OLfK8

[@rupertovilla5730]

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[@alirezazimi]

you're the best. I'm waiting for someone like you for a long time, thank you

[@instinctiveimagenickbeatti1377]

Very educational and helpful on many levels. Particularly on the topic of batteries and power. Just ordered the R5 and tried ordering spare LP-e6nh batteries but they are back ordered on many sites. You revealed many solutions for me to try while I wait for the spares to come back in stock. Thank you so much!

[@alexlorenlee]

This video is incredibly well-made and helpful. Thank you!

[@AllgoodthingsTv]

Very nice video. I own an R5 so this was helpful. Especially interesting was the part about the USB charging. Shame on Canon for trying to up sell such a basic accessory lol

[@dominey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michelhickey5765]

this is kind of just silly, it is ideal to use the adapter and to only use a usb-c cable in emergencies, the added power adapter might be to protect the camera.

[@strippedlist]

i loved everything in this video, but your voice is so calming, you could sell anything :))

[@TheSalonGuy]

Is it worth it getting an r5 or r6 for video or wait for the rumored r1 or any new cams in 2021?

[@r5_clicks312]

R5 is Worth

[@bobuk5722]

Depends on your budget and your need. BobUK

[@jv8studios]

R1 ? When is this one out?

[@timelesscreations777]

R5.

[@rohitsonwane8677]

Top notch colour grading, thought I am watching a movie scene.

[@meljenkins1016]

I bought the R5 along with a CFExpress 128GB card, card reader, Canon EF to RF adapter, and screen protectors for the rear and top screens. After playing around with it for a week I kept getting an "Error 70" constantly. I checked around the internet to see what Error 70 was all about. After reading several variations I decided to return it and get a replacement. Now it works fine with no more "Error 70". Knock on wood and yes, it definitely drained my wallet. I needed something better than my Canon 5D Mk IV and the R5 was it, facial and eye tracking, facial autofocus as well as Clog2, rear screen scrolling, switch between photo and video with a push of the M-Fn button (programmed), and 4K 120fps.

[@MarkHarrison4]

Wow you're audio is insanely good... two random R5 questions. How do you turn the record button "beep" on the camera... and when is the new update coming out haha. I need that 1080 120 back in my life

[@markr041]

It's out now.

[@MarkHarrison4]

@@markr041 and it still overheats... what a joke

[@ericpersson8753]

@@MarkHarrison4 overheating is only an issue if you are trying to record 4k HQ or 8K internal for longer times. Solution is simple, use Atomos Ninja V+ external recorder - record all day at 8k. Of course it makes sense if you are recording terabytes of video anyway. For 1080 120, no overheating internal.

[@cipisound]

@@ericpersson8753 what about powering the R5 during long rec, can I use internal battery and a power bank in USB C to give power during recording? or to use a dummy?

[@ericpersson8753]

@@cipisound Hi Draghita, I believe it is possible to use the internal battery and supply power via USB-C port and achieve long record times. I have not tried that method as I already have the dummy battery + regulator with D-tap power connector which I used for EOS 5D previously. So for my tripod-mount setup, I have a single 198 Watt-hour V-mount battery, and I use that to power the R5, the Atomos Ninja V, and a Sound Devices audio recorder. The battery will last all day with plenty to spare. certainly long enough to fill-up a 2 TB drive on the Atomos :-)

[@jailbreakoverlander]

well done, first r5 vid I can actually sit through. I have EOS R, R6 and R5 and I love them. R5 Is far easier to carry than my S1H and does same job. Also the smallrig cage with a side handle makes taking video with R5 or 6 a whole different ballgame, super light and highly stable.

[@pianofinger]

Thanks for the info on the cage. I have the same setups minus the S1H and have been looking for a different setup for the R6

[@the_parker_g]

Battery grip is a must have!

[@randomrazr]

so i can use my macbook charger usbc to charge the camera via the usb c port on the side?

[@TechEnthusiastInc]

Awesome video, Todd! First video I see from you and instantly became a subscriber. As a new R5 owner I will be following you closely. On the other hand, as an amateur video enthusiast, I would love to learn what video/color modes and LUTs you are using to create this stunning look in your videos. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@GajanBalan]

Such a well thought out and insightful video. Great material!

[@TazawaTanks]

I have both the standard Canon EF-RF adapter, as well as the Canon Drop-in-Filter EF-RF adapter. If it’s in your budget, you will love the drop-in-filter adapter. Also, the charging cable should come free if you buy the battery grip.

[@brandt_bennett]

A well done and thought out video! Now to debate over which adapter to get, the breakthrough or the ring, hmmm?.

[@schiueva]

Hi Todd, Can the R5 write to the CFExpress in full speed if I write to both CFExpress and UHSii card (Jpeg backup). thank you.

[@MODESTYXO205]

Would you recommend the r5 over the Sony fx3 for documentary work? I love canon colors& usability over Sony. What lens would you recommend? I also somewhat vlog.

[@MikhailProskalov]

9:06 if you are really concerned about weight, you wont choose a system thai weights so much)

[@avatardesignstudio7402]

Hey.. Just wanted to let you know that Promedia L bracket Amazon link isn't working in Australia. Thanks for your review.

[@fotobabielato1994]

Viltrox adapter has flaws, its leaking light. I returned it and never going back

[@KyleDiorio]

How about attaching a Rode Videomic Pro in addition to this Atomos Ninja w/Top Handle. Is there a side mount from Small Rig or similar? Thank you

[@danielepaternoster3064]

Hi, i have the battery charger of the latest macbook pro m1 16" 140W, is it ok to charge my R5 with double batteries on battery grip?

[@liahglask]

One doubt : How can I shoot vertical videos(mostly Instagram Reels) handheld with a cage setup? Is it possible to mount the top handle in the side?

[@Highdepthfilms]

Thanks for all of the links Todd. Always enjoy your high production videos. very informative.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

If anyone is interested there does not seem to be a cage, including all the SmallRig ones that allow you to remove the filter when using the Canon EOS R Drop-In Variable ND Filter Adapter. They all foul the filter as you pull it out and I have tried many and had to return them.

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Vlog, Very detailed summary of the accessories available for the Canon EOS R5, don't own one yet but will eventually so this information is not only on point but useful and appreciated. Thanks for sharing

[@erdincertan]

Thanks for the advices, however, video's so dark to watch some details.

[@jakmak52]

Unfortunately I cannot use the cage with the battery grip.

[@createinmemusic8711]

Can you use the small rig with the battery pack?

[@tomer.aviation]

Damn, I just realized we use the same 30 dollar CF reader😂

[@ashrafulalam1734]

Hi Todd, what brand of table top tripod is that you using at 8:22

[@digital636]

Is possible to turn of top screen when Canon R5 is turned off?

[@darlingtonjonesimagery9247]

Check Kondorblue cages

[@PaulKentSkates]

My biggest accessory was an ?1 mac mini so I could playback the h265 video files without transcoding.

[@RoadRallyLife]

To be clear: With the ninja v you can NOT record at 60fps with the R5. You will get duplicate frames and thus have choppy slow motion. Also, shooting Cinema gamut with log3 you will have very terrible colors. This is unfortunately not a complete solution for R5 users and Atomos has not addressed these issues.

[@dominey]

Yes. I’m planning on making a follow up video because a lot has changed over the past year.

[@jimkeener3773]

Gosh. I like your videos. Pleasant voice. Easygoing expertise. VERY informative. Thanks.

[@sjcproductionsandmedia]

Its always something more

[@manyuvreddy9584]

"late" 2017 iMac here" 12:25

[@simonmueller_]

Does the set-up work for the R5 C too?

[@lionroots11]

Hi great vibes quick question. What all guide lines for shooting video the r5 gives? For example does it give 2.4.1 frame guides

[@RMG0785]

Wondering if that Smallrig HDMI attachment is HDMI 2.1 compatible? Will it pass through 2.1 signal. Thinking of a future use case in case I get an R5 and a Ninja V+ and need HDMI 2.1 spec for 8K or 4k120 signal

[@AssataAmani]

New subbie! Great video!😁

[@theodoremann1461]

Thanks... helpful.

[@mikemal48]

Excellent Video👍 I use a SmallRig R6 Cage as also general protection for the camera against knocks and wear. Love seeing your suggestions for Accessories. Am a reasonably new subscriber and love you presentation and advice on the Canon R5 as I have just bought the R6 which is similar. Thank You for your video's.

[@paulmorris4759]

Another great video! I love my SmallRig stuff but I agree with you about the mic flap on the R5. SmallRig should have added about another mm of clearance on the cage so the mic flap could be swiveled forward instead of having to be bent out of the way. I'm also a bit disappointed by the design of the port protector because they made it larger than necessary for the R5 in order to accommodate the different port configuration of the R6. It interferes with the rotation of the review screen. Not an issue when using the Atomos, but it's a nuisance to remove and the screws are easy to lose. I find myself using the Canon-provided plastic protector/cable support instead. I also picked up a RAVPower Pioneer 65W 4-Port Desktop Charger to charge via USB-C and act as an AC adapter and it has worked great so far.

[@dominey]

Great feedback Paul. Glad to hear I'm not the only one!

[@Twst704]

Great video. Just ordered that Arca Swiss plate! Also, (try this, but…) with the BG-R10, I’m able to charge my older E6Ns as well as my new 6NH batteries via the USB-C port…😊

[@RogerJones-mountfield]

Many Canon and third party equipment is Black, Therefore a black sweater is not a suitable backing for demonstrating items, the lighting and dark clothing is very poor.

[@alextructor5]

Hi Todd, I looked for the answer in the comments but wasnt able to find it. Can you tell us, does the “dummy battery” get you 12fps all the time than? Or it is always stuck to 8? When l say “dummy battery” i mean the powered replacement battery with the cable! Tnx a lot, your video was great help ☺️

[@EthanTrewhitt]

Fantastic tour. I agree with all the other commenters that your audio is top-notch. Since it's the YT comments section and engagement is good, I thought I might nitpick a few points: when you demonstrated the frame rate difference of the batteries it sounds like the camera was in the middle speed mode, where the speed indicator is white instead of green. Probably because the batteries were too low OR you had wifi or Bluetooth turned on. Another is that overheating can still happen with external recording (for me, at least) BUT if you set the LCD/viewfinder displays to turn off AND eject the CFexpress card, it helps a lot. The last nitpick is that the R5 uses micro-HDMI, whereas mini-HDMI is larger. Now I'm off to buy a cage for my camera...

[@mgrisoli]

Looking forward for a video about grip extensions. Like the EG-E1 for RP cameras. I hate the way my pinky has nothing to grip on the R5 and I am not willing to invest 350 into a full battery grip and add a lot of weight to be carried around with the camera. I just wanted that Canon or someone else had developed a simple ergonomic grip extension for the R5. The brackets and cages are not for that intent.

[@danmoraes1715]

Hey Todd! New subscriber here, awesome vídeo, well lit, pristine sound, full of info. There is one thing i have doubt. You showed a 128gb sandisk cfexpress card type B, but according to Canon, only the 512gb sandisk card works for 8K RAW (sony and lexar 128gb works) are you sure i can record 8K RAW on a sandisk 128gb cfexpress card?

[@satyajitmukhopadya6159]

exceptionally good information , appreciated. Thanks

[@grabtharandhishammer8251]

my R5 came with a cable bracket to hold the HDMI cable in place, but it may not fit if you're using a cage.

[@elgandahc]

Thanks for such a great video. Can I ask whether you have tried the Smallrig cage designed for the R5 with battery grip attached? There is very little online about it, and the only extended video finds fault with the "pressure blocks" designed to slot into the eyelets on either side. One of these blocks is supposedly too big and can bend the little piece of metal in the eyelet. But if that only affects the ability to attach a strap, maybe just don't attach a strap? Thanks again.

[@TraitDOlympe]

Thank you. I love the sound of this video. Can you do a tutorial to show how you amplify your voice in post production?

[@dominey]

Yeah, I’ve been meaning to make one of those videos. Will add it to my list!

[@rolandw.545]

Will the cage block the removal and insertion of a filter in the EF-R Drop-in filter adapter?

[@marphoto]

Hi Todd, Which L bracket would you suggest if using the Canon grip with an R5?

[@TedNemeth]

Great presentation. Thank you. I just picked up an R6. Moved over from the XT4.

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

Awesome job. Thanks for your time and diligence! SUBSCRIBED!

[@KingsleyGeorgePouponeau]

Thanks for the info as I am researching and expecting to buy the R5. Please use coloured shirt next time as the accessories are same colour as your shirt.

[@nathan.dunahoo]

I love your channel so much. It is extremely helpful and takes a huge weight off my chest. Thank you sir!

[@guillaumerobertfamy]

Cool. Thank you. Maybe an external audio mic like rode videomic is missing in your list.

[@SeasonAscent]

Great video! Would you happen to know if the R5 cage also fits the EOS R?

[@Digi20]

no, there are different ones for every camera.

[@SeasonAscent]

@@Digi20 I'm aware of that. Turns out the R5 cage can fit both though.

[@nomad0714]

Hi Todd, New sub here. Well done with this video and explaining through the different accessories for the R5/6. I couldn’t figure out how to charge the R and R5 through power bank and/or power adapter but your video validate it. Canon didn’t help with no guidance and/or video talking about this. Had the old LP-6 batteries, which can’t charge the R unless it is the LP-6N and the R5 with the LP-6N and LP-6NH batteries. Did you do trial and error or spoke to Canon to find out it needed a cable that is compatible with PD and the power brick needs to be at least 45W? Or it’s in the manual I never read? For new accessories, try to check out a recent Kickstarter that is still going on Indiegogo, it’s called X-tra which is another solution for quick battery + charger. And for filters, check out Revoring filters and rings. It is finishing delivering the Kickstarter campaign and should be available to the market probably in next 2-3mos I suspect. Thanks for the informative video and looking forward to more content. Happy NY!

[@miraclewalkerproductions]

Really helpful.

[@meteoroz]

Maybe you could have also mentioned an external mic like the Deity D4 Duo and/or the BG-R10 battery grip, which are both extremely handy.

[@jasongoldenberg973]

very dark videos.. hard to see.. fix your lighting and exposure

[@caseybachmeyer]

thanks for sharing! But the atomos ninja 5 makes a lot of noise?

[@dominey]

The Ninja does have a fan, but because I record audio off-camera it isn't an issue. If I had a microphone mounted right next to the Ninja on a cage...yeah, that might be an issue for sure.

[@mhurlburt44]

Great video! I purchased the R5 with the new battery grip. Any cages that support that configuration?

[@OldManRunner]

This video was super helpful. Thanks!

[@hannahseuren6905]

Hey man! Never seen your videos before but after this I am definitely subscribing! Really informative and so well spoken, I was glued to the screen! Love your work

[@BjoernTempl]

nice video! may I ask what lense you used for shooting it? thanks :)

[@vaneickelen]

What the Heck! First 2 seconds and I already give you a Massive LIKE for tat incredible audio!

[@neighborsgoat]

Thanks for the USB-C in camera charging tip. Works with an iPad Pro charger as well.

[@austinrichards5643]

Great video. But punching in every 10 seconds for no reason really bothers me

[@andrewelder2739]

This was SO helpful, thank you!! So many topics and gear I've been trying to learn more about, and all in one very well made video!

[@conservovirtus5796]

I got Canon's dummy battery. Third party offerings are about $25. But I saw reviews claiming all of these cheaper alternatives bricked their camera. I didn't want to risk 3k to save a hundred bucks. Canon's adaptor is ridiculously overpriced though. This gouging, and their recent de facto ban of third party lenses, makes me feel like I should have gone with Sony. Canon just seems too pretentious and bourgeois as a company for me.

[@dominey]

Thanks for letting me know. The adapter I talked about is still working fine for me, but now that you mention it, providing supplementary power via USB-C may be safer.

[@conservovirtus5796]

@@dominey I tried that initially, but as you said, it only seemed to prolong battery life. It's not viable for things like streaming. Hence why I got the dummy battery, which is absurdly overpriced, and I only got because I didn't want to end up one of the few with a fried camera. Most reviews said they worked fine, but I just didn't want to risk it to save a hundred bucks. I felt like a power supply that plugs into a wall outlet was one of the few things on which I better not scrimp. With pretty much everything else I'm buying third party (e.g., Neewer, Godox, etc.).

[@vanyafire]

That's all I looked for after starting filmmaking with R5! Thanks!

[@letsfindout6587]

I have a R6 with a battery grip which lens do you recommend for video?

[@dominikpaunettofotografie9151]

Exactly what i wanted. Thank you very muchTodd.

[@zekromjr9979]

Now do one for R5C

[@raulraul7715]

Brilliant 😎

[@Julian_Kurt]

Why have you done this ? My wallet was already hurt enough. 😔

[@123isaacvee]

Can I still keep my battery grip on my camera while using the cage or do i have to take it off?

[@todddrew1192]

Was wondering is it best to remove the internal cards when recording with the Ninja V. This having to do with the overheating problem. or is it ok to leave in?

[@ohnorickyo]

Well done sir. Always helpful. B&H should sponsor you.

[@rotaruiulian]

Excelent video! The link to the blog post doesn't work

[@brentj7564]

Excellent video. Well researched and presented. I have subscribed as a result of how well done.

[@Blasten]

Thank you todd ! my r5 comes in sunday!

[@ellicottraven2037]

Brilliantly made video. Thanks!

[@Sam1986E]

Making the best hybrid camera in the world even better! :)

[@KathySierraVideo]

Thank-you! I’m a new R5 owner, and this is helpful. I will say I got the SmallRig cage and like it, but then my husband gave me the Blue Kondor cage and I prefer it, but I can’t really explain why. It just feels better for me. But the SmallRig has the built-in Arca Swiss and that’s compelling. I do want to use the R5 for my webcam, so I just bought the power adapter. Is there any reason I would *need* the whole dummy battery thing? I’m assuming the power adapter with a battery in will give me continuous power?

[@ariesaibanti5335]

Hi, in case of very long multi exposure for example like star trails....

[@omrisilver]

Thank you

[@bossdj561]

can you record stills externally in the r5? those cf express cards are so pricey

[@bruceleonard3096]

Thank you for an excellent video and clarifying my questions on external charging and operating the camera with an external pd power bank. I also use a dummy battery for timelapse made by Case Relay. I can plug it into a power bank and use the USB C port for my Timelapse+ View or Syrp motion control to control my camera. Also, I use the Small Rig L bracket which I got got $29 compared to RRS for about $180. It’s great as well.

[@henry20061227]

Very few people talk about this issue, thank you very much for the detailed information.🙏👏👍

[@ngekseng]

My lp e6nh has a gold sticker on the front

[@ShawnTevala777]

Enjoy your content and presentation