Just something to think about in case you are on a budget and money, size, weight is a concern. urban myth. Bravo to Canon. one of them will be mine for video next year I suppose (both offer 4K/60p 10bit 4:2:2 internal). bad qualtiy. 4K video isn’t available in 12-bit, RAW, or the widest DCI aspect ratio, but in 10-bit mode can record at 120 fps for slow-motion detail. The best cameras for under $1000 should have good ergonomics and controls, great image quality and be capture high-quality video. Adapted EF lens will be just fine. Why does Canon choose to reduce the resolution of the R6 to 20 MP when most mature and basic FF cameras have 24 MP? How many you delete finally!? Share. Please, give me a table. Guess I am stuck with a7D MK II. We thought it'd be helpful to delve into the differences, to see just what you gain and give up by choosing between the two. But the R6 offers a strong feature set in its own right. Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon R6 and Canon R5. The R5’s 8K video seemingly pokes fun at the limitations of competitors’ 4K cameras. Canon R5 has external dimensions of 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46″) and weighs 738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz) (including batteries). The monitor is still a vari-angle touchscreen – at this end of the market, we’d expect nothing else – but it’s 1.62MP instead of 2.1MP, and it’s a touch smaller, at 3in rather than the EOS R5’s 3.15in. But I would be perfectly fine with the resolution and performance of the R in the R6 body. Besides you could turn it off. Adobe has released a new Photoshop (Beta) version for Apple Silicon and Windows ARM. Not that the EOS R6 should really be considered a major step down – it's more like a compelling alternative to the EOS R5 than a major compromise. We’ve shot handheld long exposures with that type of stabilization system before, so the new stabilization system is one of the biggest features on the two cameras. Those features may make the R6 more appealing to sports photographers regularly working at high ISOs. Likely they did it for readout, noise and and legacy reasons on the 1DXIII and as we know sensor development is a very expensive and time consuming process so they’re using “effectively” the same sensor here. just like DSLR vs ML, so manufactures respond and position themselves correspondingly. When I'm shooting videos of my kids running around from shade to sunny and back, the last thing I want to focus on is at what aperture I need to shoot at to maximize background blur while not overexposing. Many want to set SS to 1/48 when shooting 24P. In terms of performance both cameras offer a lot that's the same. Is the A9ii gong to be a little better? I have been shooting for 35 years since the days of film when I just shoot with Velvia positive film. Both EVFs are 0.5-inch (12.7mm) and provide 100% coverage of the frame, but there are differences in resolution and refresh rate. It's difficult to describe nuanced differences in a table (without including excessive footnotes), much less explain why a difference does or doesn't matter. The R5 has a much more detailed 5.76 million dot viewfinder, while the R6 comes in with a relatively old viewfinder that only offers 3.69 million dots. Tom Hardy is set to star as McCullin with Angelina Jolie directing. for me, canon was always my favourite in terms of usability and ux (e.g. Think of this more as the mirrorless version of the EOS 7D II (albeit with a larger sensor). But it could simply be that Canon believes the typical R6 user would rather have a slightly lighter camera, rather than one they know to have a metal shell. There no new 26-30mp sensors rumored or on the horizon either. Why step way down to Sony?It is not even in the same universe with Canon especially in AF and lenses available. What I don't like is that I feel I'd pay lots of money for a feature set that I'm not the least interested in: Video - just because I want to have the resolution. The Nik Collection 3 by DxO has been updated to version 3.3, adding 25 new presets to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary. The quality of the lenses is not L but they are acceptable. The R6 sensor is based on the 1D Mk III. It also features nearly 150 wonderful images from past Olympics games. R6 and R5 are members of Canon's R series of cameras. Dual Pixel RAW image processingIn Dual Pixel RAW mode, the EOS R5 allows photographers to perform incredible adjustments to the images they shoot – after they’ve shot them. According to Canon Rumors, there is a software update planned for both cameras. The sensor is the biggest difference between the R5 and R6. Ideally, everything should be at ISO 100 when in bright sun. I have the GFX 50S and don't need 45MP.... but the R6 is really attractive. And if it is primarily for video, shouldn't it be in camcorder form factor rather than stills? The beta currently lacks many features, but it represents an important first step in Adobe's promised development of native software for the Microsoft Surface Pro X and the new M1-powered Macs. klick sound). The EOS R5 and EOS R6 have a lot in common: they share an almost identical body, have the same in-body image stabilization system, can both shoot at 12fps using the mechanical shutter (or 20fps with the electronic equivalent) and both benefit from the latest version of Canon Dual Pixel autofocus. Just give the options to us (like Panasonic, Sony, Fujifilm do already) and we can decide ourselves wether we like to grow as creators with our creative tools. Canon camera buyer's guides, EOS R5: Magnesium alloy body, 135.8 x 97.5 x 88mm, 738g, EOS R6: Polycarbonate body, 138.4 x 97.5 x 88.4mm, 680g, Both cameras: Full-frame sensor with EOS RF mount, Both cameras: Built-in image stabilisation (IBIS), EOS R5: 45-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, EOS R6: 20.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, EOS R5: -6EV low-light autofocus / EOS R6: -6.5EV, 12fps mechanical shutter (20fps electronic), LCD: 3.2-inch, 2.1m-dot, vari-angle mount, EVF: 0.5in, 5.76m-dot 120fps refresh rate, EOS R5: Maximum capture - 8K at 30/25/24fps, EOS R6: Maximum capture - 4K at 60/50/30/25/24fps, EOS R5: Dual cards (1x CF Express, 1x SD (UHS-II)), EOS R5: £4,199.99, sales from 30 July 2020, EOS R6: £2,499.99, sales from 27 August 2020. i want a decent, affordable 45-50 MP pure stills camera. The R6 seems to be a good multi purpose camera. Something unclear about the video: B&H says that the sensor is 5472 pixels wide and the 4K video is 3840 pixels wide. That’s because sensors with fewer megapixels tend to be more capable of handling high ISOs without an overwhelming amount of noise. There are a few other features that matter too, i.e. That’s not really a reason to choose one camera over the other, however, since 180 frames are plenty. Canon R5 Firmware 1.1 - Is the overheating fixed? But yes, I agree that Panny has not had the burden of legacy users that need to be kept happy by not rocking the UI boat. At normal rates the costs look much more sensible. Tweet. I prefer using camera-battery for GPS. As the higher-end camera, the R5 has the secondary LCD screen at the top of the camera that the R6 lacks. Now that we have Raw support for the Canon EOS R5, we've decided to dig a little deeper into its files and see just what that new 45MP sensor can do. What is it? The EOS R6 has a 20.1 million pixel full-frame sensor, so less than half the resolution. (according to article?). Canon like all other camera manufactures are in a conundrum: compromise to have video available on a stills camera, or go all out on a stills camera only. The R6 may not have that 8K — but you probably don’t need 8K. If I get a chance to ask Canon, I shall. You are correct: the R6 is far more capable than the 6D. I see no reason it doesn't work with R5/R6. Overheating may be a concern, limiting the 8K videos to 20 minutes of continuous recording time, less if the room is more than 73 degrees. These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality. What’s the best camera for around $2000?