Canon R5 Mark II vs R5 - A Worthy Upgrade? Photo & Video Comparison (RAW Files)

[@DRAMAFLS_official]

Finally a useful video . I’m sick and tired of these first impression and unboxing videos 🙄

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much!

[@mrkanebrands3634]

totally agree

[@philfyphil]

Really? I find watching someone open a black cardboard box rather exhilarating! 😂

[@77dris]

Agreed.

[@BillSmithBSartist]

@@philfyphilLOL. I did an unboxing video as a goof. Then there was a problem with my unit and I had to return it. I ran the unboxing video in reverse. LOL.

[@prosunsport1]

Just shows you how good the R5 is which is over 4 years old . Sensor camera technology has not moved much .

[@JamesReader]

Absolutely! I think it will be quite a few years until we see a Canon camera that really beats out the R5. It really was that good.

[@mrkanebrands3634]

thats true, still one of the best cameras for photos out there

[@TigerWould2]

@@JamesReader the reason the R5 mark 2 looks sharper when you zoom in is due to the fact that it’s actually a 50 megapixel sensor and they are just calling it a 45 megapixel sensor. As for as the comparison, the R5 mark 1 is so good it still competes with cameras being released today.

[@spencehutchinson1904]

R5 is still a beast.

[@prosunsport1]

@MikeHunt4hire I think it's a new super clean 1 week old sensor compared to a 4 year old sensor which would have a layer of fine dust. I DONT THINK U WOULD SEE 5MP IF THAT THE CASE

[@KanishN]

Thanks for the comparision. For video shooters R5 mark ii is a no brainer. Huge improvement . So many new features .

[@BenniOSM]

Also for stills shooter :)

[@JamesReader]

Totally agree! Than you for watching

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

R5II seems like a significant upgrade for people who need high fps (e.g. wildlife/sports shooters) and videographers. For almost anybody else, the upgrades are rather insignificant. As someone like me who currently mostly shoots birds, the upgrade would make sense (rolling shutter, precapture, AF) but I am saving up for a 600mm f4 lens, so I need to set clear priorities. Thanks for keeping it real and not overhyping the camera!

[@b.g.4277]

I upgraded and depending on what I am shooting I regret not getting a lens instead or I love it :) For birds I see a difference and enjoy the experience more. For still subjects like landscapes or potraits I would have rather gotten a 50 1.2, 28-70 or 70-200.

[@BW_Maher]

Sounds like you have your priorities straight. If you mainly shoot birds than I'd say a 600 f4 will have a much bigger impact on the quality of your photos.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching - I totally agree with your take.

[@kernzilla]

this is one of the more comprehensive reviews I've watched, thanks m8. I'm sure you've got a *lot of time into this, and the work is not going unnoticed 👏👏

[@JamesReader]

Thank you mate, I really appreciate the kind words!

[@tomasz1738]

Jesteś autorem pierwszego testu, w którym zobaczyłem realne różnice między efektywnymi możliwościami body, a nie gawędziarzem, który plecie o swoich odczuciach. Zobaczyłem, że mk 2 produkuje kolor subtelniejszy ale głębszy w odcieniach, zobaczyłem, że w filmach to już bardzo duża przewaga, a nie usłyszałem, że któryś z przycisków jakoś dziwnie jest położony. Dziękuję za test, to nie jest body dla mnie, bo jestem amatorem z R, ale przyjemnie jest zobaczyć jeszcze ładniejsze kolory Canona i poczekać aż zejdą do niższej generacji body.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you Tomasz!

[@paweplinta1565]

Dobry recenzent, trzeba przyznać, uczciwa robota

[@eksmaan]

Excellent comparison. Easy to follow, well-organized and fair to each camera. Definitely the most useful R5 II KZbin video I’ve seen to date. Thank you!

[@JamesReader]

That’s awesome! Thank you so much.

[@samcreel]

Stellar job as always, James. Hands down the best photography reviewer around.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much Sam!

[@nnix]

R5m2 seems to move away from magenta slightly towards the yellow in some pictures. Both look nice.

[@77dris]

Agree.

[@SliverCreations]

I love the new R5II. As a wildlife photographer the pre capture is a beauty. And the black out free electronic shutter with 14 bits is really awesome.

[@btecww]

I do portraits and weddings. You are my most trusted reviewer. I love your shooting style.

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Bro. I cannot put into words how much you help people by offering both photos and video examples to download. I've downloaded your files so many times to help me get a better understanding of the results I can get from the latest cameras. Thank you a million times over!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate that!

[@All-the-gear-no-idea-uk]

Just been looking at the pictures that you have provided us to have a look at they are very impressive results. Thank you for sharing your raw files.

[@JamesReader]

No problem at all! Thank you for watching

[@All-the-gear-no-idea-uk]

@@JamesReader always look forward to watching your channel

[@justesmond]

James, I’ve been waiting on your review! Thank you so much for all of the work that you did for this video. It clearly showed. The review was thorough and balanced. I felt like I got a full review of this camera without any of the usual KZbinr bluster. I own the original R5, but about a year and a half ago I started shooting on the Panasonic S5, Mark ii for video, leaving the R5 to be my photo camera only. I’ve been kind of on the fence about upgrading to the R5 Mark ii since I use the R5 for photos only. I’m not sure that I’m gonna make the upgrade right now given the marginal improvements to photos. Honestly, the R5 Mark i is an excellent photo camera as it is. Thanks for all the hard work that you did on this video. I can see owning the R5 Mark ii in the future. I'm just not running out to get it. Perhaps after this year's wedding season.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much for the kind words! The Lumix S5 Mark II is seriously hard to beat for video. I really love the image from that camera. And I agree - I think the original R5 is a better buy than ever, It's gonna be a while before we see a camera that really beats it in terms of photo image quality.

[@jeffjohnson4742]

Thanks! I have the R5, but mainly shoot stills, and probably will be adding the Mark II.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much Jeff! I really appreciate the support

[@JaredHoyman]

Excellent comparison, James. R5 II ticked all the boxes on this camera for me too. Saved me from buying a cinema camera. 😊

[@JamesReader]

Thank you Jared! Looking forward to seeing more R5 II content from you too - really glad you're enjoying the camera.

[@zeljkocanic]

best comparison yet, period.

[@JamesReader]

That's awesome! Thank you

[@tomidanko855]

Im not gonna watch any other youtuber. This is perfect what i need for... Thanks a lot again for professional job. i say before you are on of the best in this 'department'

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much Tomi! I really appreciate that

[@RogerZoul]

Thank you very much. Really clear the pros/cons of each body. I have my R5m2 and will be keeping my R5m1 as a backup or second body. I'm a wildlife shooter who does video too. I am very pleased with what Canon has done here.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching Roger! Would love to hear your opinion on the improved rolling shutter and AF as a wildlife shooter.

[@rickjbradbury]

To my old eyes, colour wise the R5 II is more neutral where the R5 has more of a magenta tint but they could be matched in post as needed.

[@JohnPadgettDigitalStudios]

The magenta in the R5 showed up often in my workflow

[@johnykw]

Yes I also same point

[@SamEmilio2]

Man I’d never heard of you before this video, but am a big fan now! Thanks for all the thoughtful testing you’ve done here, and very much for sharing files to test out. It’s CRAZY to me to look at CLog 2 and 3 side by side in Resolve, and see just how easy and beautiful those 2 files are to work with. I just really wish Canon would cut it out with this weird thing they do with the cinema line only - the R5C has the best hybrid switching mode ever, and their cinema OS belongs so badly on this camera. It’s nice they’re adding waveforms etc, but the software alone would alleviate so many pain points of what is essentially a photo-first camera (like you said - using Panasonic spoils you!)

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much, that really means a lot!

[@azdp5331]

I have been using the R5 for wildlife photography for 3+ years and just obtained the R52 about a week ago. I agree with your finding about increased noise over ISO6400, it was the first thing I noticed. Is it bad? No, just noticeable. The R5 already had very low noise levels, often useable to ISO25600 depending on the subject and available light. I have noticed a huge (to me) difference in improved eye tracking. I've always been impressed with how the R5 can lock onto the head of a hummingbird 25 yards away, and it's always done well with subjects like deer, coyotes, bobcats etc. But, I photograph a lot of javelinas and the R5 nearly always fails to lock onto the dark eye of this creature. Not anymore. My first time out with javelinas and the eye tracking was locking on at 40 yards, even for the tiny newborns. Very impressed with that improvement. Even locked onto the eye of a cottontail rabbit at 40 yards. I have not yet tried the VF eye tracking or shutter pre-capture, but I expect the pre-capture will come in handy for wildlife. I like the new audio feedback for the electronic shutter. Although a flashing perimeter frame was added, I still want to hear those frames clicking off. Also like the focal length info in the VF. When photographing lightning at night and often zooming a lens in/out, I previously had to use a flashlight and peak over the body to see the setting. Lots of new things to get used to, but for wildlife I think the R52 is a worthwhile upgrade. Thanks for your detailed, honest review.

[@PaulWhite-zn9xx]

Excellent video, James. The big advantages of the R5 Mk II appear to lie mostly in the video mode. However, I think that there are a couple of further consideration for anyone (like me) who is contemplating buying either an R5 or an R5mkii . Firstly the price difference (in the UK) between the two cameras is massive. Secondly on 29 August Canon Inc announced on its website re the R5mkii “It is scheduled to be shipped sequentially, but when you place a new order, it may take more than half a year to deliver.“

[@JamesReader]

Thank you Paul! It certainly sounds like a long wait for anyone who missed the first batch of R5 II shipments which is a shame.

[@CodyHoerig]

Finally a proper professional look at this camera. You got my follow man!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much Cody!

[@thebentzenable]

The R5 original seems better in the shadows.

[@mrkanebrands3634]

in photos? in video is not

[@henrycartier]

Thanks for that, great. As for colors I actually see a big difference. The old R5 is way more magenta (especially in skintones). The R5 II is more neutral/dull in the skin department. It's clear that Canon has lost their old vibe when it comes to skintones out of camera. Having that said, from a post process perspective I guess the new profiles are slightly better. It's just that I miss the old school Canon look where skin was flawless, pinky-peachy fresh (not too magenta or yellow) and vivid right out of the camera. Nevertheless I think the R5 II overall paints a great picture with fairly neutral tones. On a side note, Canon has crushed the blacks again (as they initially did with 5DS(R). The "clearer" or sharper images you mention is probably the higher contrast/more aggressive black point.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much!

[@mrkanebrands3634]

5d1 2 and 3 was the best colors in the market for years

[@dscottstoness2436]

I noticed R5 tint is more magenta and R5ii is more green. But this is a LR/DPP profile choice of canon. Its too bad that Canon does not offer multiple profiles, as an option in menu.

[@patozols7747]

The 4k video is nuts.

[@JamesReader]

Agreed!

[@digitaldevigner4080]

I think the reason why the 4k s raw looks super sharp is its not using any averaging of nearby pixels. Its like a nearest neighbor scale down of the sensor or a true line skipped solution since its unprocessed raw data. I had a GH4 that had a similar process when recording externally. The UHD sensor could be sent via the HDMI as HD but it did so very fast as a nearest neighbor like scale down. This was insanely sharp and almost 4k like sharp because there was no averaging of pixels to scale down. The downside is jagged very fine edges and potential for aliasing. Having a OLPF does help but this is very likely why its so super sharp. You could scale down a 8k video the same way in post with a nearest neighbor like scale down method for the same detail but that's not always the best solution for smooth accurate details. While the R6 may look softer that's because its using a true scale down method and providing for more accurate and natural results. While it feels like the higher detail is better that's not always the case and can yield other undesired image artifacts. With the GH4 I would typically add a very tiny amount of blur to the video to get it to better match how a normal scale down would look. Now if one is ok with those extra potential artifacts then yes its 4k that may have close to the detailed sharpness of the 8k video. It may also have much less chance of those artifacts vs the UHD to HD I had from the GH4. In this case its 8k to 4k so the detail is already much finer to manage fine details. Its kind of like how modern cameras got rid of the OLPF since they have such high resolution now most fine details are managed well.

[@presise]

You did the best comparison video so far brother. Thank you.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much!

[@paulmomedia253]

Jeff Cable having just shot the Paris Olympics said there's no question about the new R1 and R52's autofocus. Plus the benefit of pre capture. For (working) action photogs the next gen have distinct advantages. For casuals, less so.

[@chiliverde66]

Great review. I just received my R5M2 last week and still learning how to set up. I get rid of my 5DM4 to get this one and also have the R6M2.

[@DIGIPIX55]

Thank you! There have been a lot of reviews over the last week but many were really lacking. This is very valuable information.

[@JamesReader]

I really appreciate that - thank you!

[@traedia]

Great video! I'm aiming to move to R5 MK II when I have enough put aside for it, and I'll be moving from a Canon 7D MK II. Although the R5 will be more accessible in terms of cost, and likely covers everything I would need, the likes of the new E-Shutter capabilities for wildlife and sports is the real advantage of the MK II over the MK I. Hopefully have my hands on one soon enough!

[@timk8258]

I definitely see the worsened dynamic range in your under/over exposure examples. Less shadow detail and blown highlights on the R5II.

[@JamesReader]

Interesting! I’ll have to take another look

[@jimbruton9482]

Being primarily a stills shooter, I don't see myself upgrading anytime soon. The R5 produces fantastic images and if you look at the portfolios of professional wildlife and event photographers who have used the R5, many of their images are already stunning. In time I may upgrade my camera and if the rumors about the Nikon D7 III or the Sony R7 VI come about, that may be where I'll be going.

[@RewDowns]

Thanks for sharing some landscape photos, most people just show portraits and I love to see how the colors render in the blues and greens

[@JamesReader]

Thank you! Really glad the shots helped

[@evrythingilike8836]

Finally a great and useful review. Thank you so much for the great work.

[@MahmoudSamyTube]

good work James, Keep going

[@JamesReader]

Thanks so much Mahmoud!

[@EverythingCameFromNothing]

Great review. I’m interested in the R5M2s ability to record hd video while taking photos. Perhaps you could include that in your next video? Especially how it handles the heat and the different codecs available 😃

[@JamesReader]

Thank you! I'll definitely give it a try, seems like a really useful feature

[@sansalvadorkitesurfingtheb8373]

Great video. Clear, direct comparisons and no BS.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much!

[@alexnrs8700]

Fabulous summary of all the new features and changes. Thanks so much!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching Alex!

[@Matt-Holdren]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this. Thank you! Great video. Audio was really good too.

[@JamesReader]

That's awesome to hear, thank you Matt

[@robharrand]

Greens and yellows are noticeably different.

[@ludowild]

Great job ! well done and thank you for sharing !

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching!

[@BrianSellers]

This is a great review! I'd kinda overlooked SRAW, but I'm excited to go out and do an overheating test in my warmer-than-your climate here in Virginia!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much! Let me know what you find out with the over heating

[@BrianSellers]

@@JamesReaderSo SRAW didn’t fare much better than 4K Fine in direct sunlight and about 90F (32C) temps - about 23 minutes. But the standard 4K had no problems at all recording in those conditions, maxing out at about 4/10 bars on the heat-o-meter. But again, that was in DIRECT sunlight, with no wind and high humidity… and there are lots of shooting situations on a wedding day (what I shoot) that are better than those conditions. 👍🏻

[@Maximilan20]

As amazing as the R5II is my R6II will still be in my bag. Glad to see the 4k50 getting some limelight on the R6II. So far, the best video on KZbin about the R5II vs R5.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much Max! The R6 II holds up really well

[@user-eq6wg5cx7j]

im Peruvian, I loved your Chanel! thanks

[@JamesReader]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@77dris]

James, how much larger is sRaw compared to say, All-I? I was really impressed that the R6 II's 50/60p was still better looking than the R5 and R5 II. But that sRaw is really nice looking. Thanks for making the best R5 II video that exists currently on KZbin. Btw, one way I get nicer looking video from Clog3 (on the R6 II) is to use Cinema Gamut/Canon Log for the CST (Colour Space Transform), instead of using Cinema Gamut/Canon Log 3. This results in lower contrast, less crunchy final look and I see about a 1/2 stop improvement in the waveform. When I compared your R6 II 50 video to the R5 II 50 video (using Clog 2), the results were very close. Thanks for letting us try your files out too James!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for the support as always DRIS! 4k fine All I files are about the same size as the 4k SRAW light files, but you can compress the ALL I files down even more. You really have a lot of options in terms of file size vs quality. The 4k uncompressed SRAW files are quite large, typically about twice the size as ALL I

[@JamesReader]

Great tip by the way about CLOG 3. I’ll have to give that a try!

[@77dris]

@@JamesReader The only issue is that doing this you do get slightly more noise in the shadows but yeah, using Clog1 CST on Clog3 footage results in less crunchy, lower contrast footage especially in the highlights. I loved playing around with the files you supplied. So much fun.

[@blaspayri]

thanks for this in depth review with real meaningful footage. It is surprising the limited attention the R5 II has received on KZbin ... either KZbinrs have switched to other brands like Sony or Canon was too weary of KZbinrs after the "hot" reception of the R5. Also the improvements of recent cameras are significant but not as dramatic as the generation before ... and the pain with the R6II and R5 is often not so big as to change for a new camera, considering the very high price range.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching! I agree - I expected to see more of these kinds of tests and comparisons by now. I think the camera is maybe in short supply at the moment.

[@ARSimovie]

Отличное сравнение. Спасибо за исходный фото-видео материал. Новая эпоха > mark ii

[@JamesReader]

Thank you!

[@Photomeike]

Great job. Well done!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you man! 🙏

[@scottw6960]

Great video and details, especially the SRAW comparison. The sharpness and detail level is a surprise! Many said that mode would be line-skipped...doesn't look that way.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching Scott!

[@dscottstoness2436]

Great video. Others have focussed more on birds /action - where R5II is better. I shoot mostly grizzlies/wolves/moose / landscape - not as busy - and my conclusions are similar to yours. R5 does better for noise at iso 12k, 25k - but with denoise processing they are close. But everywhere else R5ii is better. So if money is no object, get the r5ii. But if you care about money - R5 is really close and for 100% landscape on the tripod - R5 is better.

[@real_me365]

This is the first person that said more negatives about the R5 Mark II🤔

[@ZetArt-FotoVideo]

The 4K 50P Sraw was a good news and a hope, until i saw Michael Johnson Productions - Why the Canon R5 Mark II Sucks for video. Than it become sad news with no more hopes. Unbelievable how they don't want to deliver a good camera. What a huge disappointment.

[@dabe1971]

After seeing final specs on the new camera took another route andI managed to get a brand new R5MKI body with a spare battery, a barely used BG-R10 Grip, a Lexar 1TB CFAST card and a brand new RF 200-800mm lens for the cost of just an R5MKII body. I'm happy with my decision.

[@JamesReader]

That’s a hell of a setup! Congrats on the new camera and lens.

[@davidl01023]

Cliffnotes. Not a major upgrade for portraits, more so with performance (autofocus with action)and video. If you don't have either get the new one. If you have the original, wait a bit for used mark ii's.

[@JamesReader]

Perfect summary! Thanks David.

[@jdavevisuals]

This is what I call a great review. Thank you!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much!

[@johnykw]

Very nice compare! U can look the photos slightly more bright and clear, especially if have light on the skin, u will very easy see the different

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching Johny!

[@joeone2838]

Most informative video so far… thank you so much!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching!

[@hovhanneshovakimyan]

It looks like they've solved the purple/magenta tint issue with the original R5.

[@BillSmithBSartist]

Well done. Subscribed.

[@DESIGNS-vo1mt]

For portrait photographers, it doesn't seem there's a real good reason to upgrade...

[@JamesReader]

Agreed!

[@IANNEZEK]

Question: Can you still program the switch between Video/Photo to a custom button? or you have to use the switch that's dedicated ?

[@santiagomontalvo3252]

Even if I had the money, I am keeping my R5. It is a terrific camera for still photography.

[@bme_visuals]

Hey bro did you notice strong jitters in your video footage while recording handheld? I’ve been noticing a lot in my r5 mark ii recordings, looks like the ibis is trying way too hard or having issues.

[@JamesReader]

@@bme_visuals hey man! Yep the IBIS definitely fights you which can result in jitters or jolts especially when panning. I’ve found the results are a little better with stabilised lenses.

[@bme_visuals]

@@JamesReader my footage with my RF 24-70mm is jerky as hell. Almost looks like the camera is defective. I had to turn off all the ibis to get a decent shot but that’s crazy disappointing for a camera that’s almost $5000 after taxes.

[@petercreagh8797]

It was unfortunate he did not demonstrate any fast action photography that he said was the mk2s strongest difference. Last year I bought an R7 as my first Canon mirrorless after having a 7D for over about 14 years. I bought the R7 due to its low price compared to the R5&6 and have found on very fast birds and planes at an airshow it lost focus too quickly which I initially thought was due to using a non L specced RF lens but I found out on the internet its due to the slow processor in the R7 and I also found the buffer takes a long time to clear. I would imagine the R5mk2 would address those 2 issues but I would hire one first before buying to see if the difference was worth over double the price. I would wait for a year or so anyway when they start discounting them as the R7 satisfies me 80% of the time just being an amateur photographer.

[@contentm3893]

Your clog2 vs clog3 test were more user error then showing the dynamic range difference. Clog3 had more saturation and the WB was different.

[@b.g.4277]

Thank you for an informative video. So many out there just want to complain about little things the majority of their videos. Like I can't record 8k for 2 hours straight because of the limit of 2TB on cards.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching! I think there's a lot to be positive about, for both R5 and R5II owners.

[@BW_Maher]

Great review. Thanks. Seems like a good release on Canon's part. They fixed pretty much every issue I have with the original R5. As a bonus they increased the read speed by an order of magnitude with minimal impact on IQ. What more could you ask for? Glad to know it's available but I'm still very happy with my R5. I expect I'll upgrade at some point but I'm not feeling any pressure to do so right away.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching! Totally agree, a great upgrade well worth any trade offs.

[@btecww]

Great comparison and nice Stratocaster!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much!

[@DanceDeepDas]

Great video james !

[@JamesReader]

Thank you!

[@cjm8160]

Great review James!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much!

[@sethnielsen3325]

"if we zoom in it becomes even more apparent" Me, seeing two identical images :|

[@ADof28]

Thank you James for the fantastic review. I gather for best quality and file size, most people will shoot in 4K Fine 25P, 4K SRAW 50P and normal 4K 100P. I'm hoping that Canon can give us 8K oversampled 4K50P and 6K oversampled 4K100P. Surely R5II has the processing power for at least the former. I use 100P more than 50P as a wildlife shooter. Having a big quality drop from 25P to 100P is always painful.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching! Oversampled 100p would be incredible! The R5 improved so much over the years via firm ware, I'm excited to see what the R5 II evolves into

[@dominiqueschenck430]

The analytics is good but the conclusion is missing (the conclusion remains analytical): this is an outstanding new camera. I see it as the best hybrid on the market ahead of anything else (including from other brands). Canon starts to pull unbelievable punches on the mirrorless market, now that they are fully focussed on this segment. The improvement path from r5 to r6m2 and now r5m2 is incredible. I can’t imagine how good the R1 will be. And also I can see the potential for the new rounds of the r7 and r6 in the coming months, for example. Their Canon plan is to gain overwhelming market share in mirrorless, and I can see now the path to this.

[@JamesReader]

I focused more on comparing it to the R5 in this video, I plan on releasing a video focusing more on my opinion on the R5 II once I’ve spent a bit more time with it. So far I totally agree - we have come a long way from the R5.

[@WhyitJellyDonut]

They can release all the cameras in the world but they need a better lens selection at more reasonable prices to really gobble more market share. There's only so many professionals compared to the average joe that can spend this kind of money.

[@jasong7808]

Would love to see how you have your Canon R5 Mark II set up for photos and videos. Bonus if you share the save file. I’m subscribed and coming from an R and I’m lost when it comes to what a good base configuration would be for portraits and videos and what should be avoided by those coming to video for the first time.

[@JamesReader]

Hey Jason! I can definitely send over the save file it what helps - just drop me an email.

[@StoicJason]

The original R5 is now a stellar photography camera at a great price (and will get lower as Christmas approaches). The R5II is a stellar photography camera AND a very good video camera, but it’s $$$.

[@JamesReader]

Totally agree!

[@FraterABYA]

I feel like what I am seeing is slightly better blacks overall with the mkii. Is it worth $2000 extra when I can adjust that in post, (yes, I just bought a mki recently at a full 2 grand NEW under the current cost of the the mkii)? Probably not. Most customers aren't going to care THAT much. Also, I thought they removed the record limit on the R5mki? Buy the mki right now! It's an amazing bit of kit for the current price.

[@rickturnquist6909]

Thanks for a very useful video!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching!

[@bogdanperovic2001]

THANK YOU JAMES!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you Bogdan!!

[@thelookoflifefilms]

Great review!! Im curious when is your wife going to speak on a video!!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you! I keep trying to convince her! Hopefully soon haha

[@thelookoflifefilms]

@@JamesReader Ha! By the way have you ever done a review of the R3?

[@JamesReader]

@@thelookoflifefilms I haven't! Unfortunately I've never had the chance to use one. Looks like an incredible camera though.

[@DanceDeepDas]

Buy a R5 at a good price now ! ❤ For photography

[@bushbeatnik4480]

Yeah yeah Mark I vs Mark II, I shoot photos so don't need the II. What I do want to know is what you plugging in to that Yamaha amp in the background!! LOL I have the acoustic version for my Ukes.

[@JamesReader]

Haha! Right now it’s a PRS Silver Sky! It’s a great little amp. What do you think of it?

[@martinekwall4671]

Thanks for a very nice video. It seems to be a fantastic camera. What type of AF is it in video shooting, I guess it’s not the same as in photo mode? But does it do track people well in video? What’s the magic it misses compared to C70? It’s quite big difference (compared) in color science in video, almost going to greenish. Do you find it pleasant after adding a bit of magenta if needed? Great work!

[@russellbaston974]

Looks like the aa filter in the Mk2 is slightly weaker, this would account for the slightly increased perceived sharpness and micro contrast.

[@BasilVKfilms2018]

Hi I use Eos R I would like to buy either R5 or R5 II. I mainly do wedding photo / video. Is R5 codec easy to edit. Especially 4k 60. I use final cut pro

[@minimalchannel06]

May I ask, with the R5ii, when shooting while walking with a wide-angle lens, does it still have the noticeable edge warping like the R5? I’m considering using it with the RF 10-20mm lens, and if you have any test vlog clips, that would be great. However, I’d really like to know now if it has been improved compared to the R5, as I’ve never had the chance to try the R5ii myself.

[@JamesReader]

Hey there! I cover this in the “IBIS Compared” section with some vlog footage. In short it’s still there, but improved a little over the original R5

[@minimalchannel06]

@@JamesReader Does that mean there’s almost no difference, based on your opinion?

[@StarLightDotPhotos]

Cheers, James!

[@JamesReader]

Thank you!

[@DavidWagelmans]

Great review ☺️

[@JamesReader]

Thank you David!

[@JimmyCheng]

question is, why is r5 ii cleaner/crisper? doesn't make sense.

[@hugnos]

Nice comparison, thank you. The 4k Raw can record in cropped mode? The lack of 4k60 oversampladed even on cropped mode is a big downside.

[@DanYosua]

I'll live vicariously through you 😂

[@angelislandcreativestudios2875]

Best video on this camera yet! Are you using LUTs with the sRAW files? I am not sure how to process them.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you! I just used GAMUT LUTs with the sRAW files.

[@angelislandcreativestudios2875]

@@JamesReader what's a gamut lut 😬

[@ABP982]

Thanks James. Do you feel the shadows are darker on the Mark II, and that the roll-off is slightly ‘harsher’ than the Mark I? Which maybe explains why the Mark II looks a little ‘clearer’ / more contrasty? I’m mainly a stills shooter and looking to finally move from the 5DIV (which I’ve had since it came out) to mirrorless. My primary reason for upgrading is the improved autofocus and tracking of mirrorless, but I shoot quite a lot of landscapes so I’m also mindful of dynamic range - and aware of the varies discussions around the slight reduction in dynamic range compared to the Mark 1. I guess it boils down to whether the potential ‘disadvantages’ from a landscape perspective of the Mark II versus the Mark I are actually noticeable in the real world, and of course outweighed by the other improvements on the Mark II - especially autofocus.

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching! You certainly could be right - the perceived sharpness increase could be down to slightly darker shadows. I did try reducing the R5's shadows a little to see if I got a similar look and they do get very close. I honestly think for a primarily photo shooting landscape photographer, the original R5 is probably the way to go.

[@NewTechGuatemala]

perfect video explanation. TY

[@JamesReader]

Thank you so much for watching !

[@alfredknodler540]

WOw - that's the review I was looking for - thank you James. I am a bit shocked how well the 4k 50p of the R6ii (which I own) can compete with the 4k 50 SRaw of the R5ii (which I just bought); especially if you think about the file sizes. I wished it would be oversampled in the R5ii... Do you think the R5rii was worth the upgrade in this case? (And I just realize that the SRAW has no IS - cryyyy....

[@cjm8160]

I am also surprised how well the R6 MK II holds up against much pricier cameras

[@JamesReader]

Thank you for watching! The R6 II's 4k 50 is really phenomenal. Unless you feel restricted by the R6 II's dynamic range I would definitely stick with that. Rumor has it an R6 III is on the way too.

[@alfredknodler540]

@@JamesReader Yeah I tested the R5ii and to be honest I am shocked about the weak lowlight. Really don´t know what to do. In good light conditions it´s such a great picture quality for sure

[@digitaldevigner4080]

I'm trying not to upgrade but this video is making is difficult. I love my R5 but the single biggest issues I have with it is the signal to noise ratio shooting c-log3 and how you really have to expose perfectly and slightly over to get the best results. Its an amazing camera but sometimes shooting in a non controlled environment is more challenging than I would like. I end up using Neatvideo a lot to clean up the noise and extend the 8k raw c-log2 much further than what is typically expected from the camera. Its an insanely slow process and I wish I could have a cleaner R5 out of the box. I'm also very interested in the 4k s raw mode since I love shooting raw but really do not need 8k raw. I sometimes use my Ninja V for 5k ProRes raw but thats also extra gear to worry about and Resolve still refuses to add support for ProRes raw forcing me to batch convert with Assimilate Play Studio to cdng first which is also a pain. If I stay in FCP its great but that's also limiting since if I'm bothering to shoot raw I likely either need to do some fancier grading or do some level of FX in Fusion.

[@jayeshtopiwala3219]

Hi, Could you please tell me LCD Screen will shut off in photo mode while using external moniter.

[@ian2neko]

Good comparison. Question: I switch lens alot and annoyed by the delay in R5 waiting for the shutter to close. I hope that R5 Mark II will instantly close the shutter when shutdown. Does it happen in R5 Mark II? I also hope that some useful features available in R5 Mark II but sadly the spec tells me not =_=: +- 5EV Exposure Compensation 5s, 15s, 20s, self timer.