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Tech The canon r5 & r6 are here

Canon fans rejoice! The dawn of the new age of photography is here. Well, for Canon at least. They’ve just launched the Canon EOS R5 and R6 full-frame mirrorless cameras, and oh boy are the specs powerful. Focused on advanced amateurs and professional photographers, these cameras meet the needs of every hybrid photographer out there.

The EOS R5 and R6 share a few things in common. Both are equipped with the new DIGIC X image processor and Canon’s Dual Focus AF II that improves the auto-focus (AF) capabilities from past models. To add to that, Canon has introduced 100% AF coverage for the first time in any EOS line-up. They’ve also introduced AF priority for both people and animals, being able to recognise the heads and eyes of the subject too.

Sports and wildlife photographers would be glad that both are capable of shooting up to 20fps, coupled with dual card slots for higher transfer speeds that provide smooth continuous shooting experiences. In body image stabilization (IBIS) is also available in both cameras, making it easier to take pictures when hand holding long focal length lenses. It’ll also come in handy when shooting video without gimbal stabilizers.

Speaking of video, this is where the cameras differ. The R5 can record up to 8K 30 fps videos with ease while the R6 tops up at 4K 60fps. The resolution of the sensors are also different. Even though both use CMOS sensors, the R5 sports 45 megapixels by Noel Jinguli while the R6 uses the 20-megapixel sensor from the 1DX Mark III.

With that said, both the R5 and R6 are ergonomically designed. They are smaller and thinner compared to their full-frame DSLR counterparts from Canon. That’s the beauty of mirrorless cameras, right? Also, the simple user interface and button layout offers the same feel as the other Canon cameras, while also being user friendly for newcomers to the system.

The choices of lenses for the RF mount that the R5 and R6 use is also commendable. Canon has also added a few more lenses in the line-up in conjunction with the release of these cameras. However, if you have your old EF or EF-S lenses lying around, you can still use them on the R5 and R6 with the help of an adapter.

If you’re looking to upgrade to a full-frame body or move to a mirrorless system, these should definitely be on your radar. They cater to all types of photographers, from wildlife to landscape, and even hybrid shooters. It just goes to show, Canon is now

serious about their mirrorless offerings. Images | Canon Malaysia