CanonEOS R5 Mark II Body

The media could not be loaded. The Canon R5 is one of the best cameras I have ever used in my production business. It’s versatile for both photo and video and has some impressive autofocus, dynamic range, and creative frame rates such as 120fps. You have the option for 8K with internal recording to the robust CF express type b port. Additionally, You can use your SD port for lighter media.In the industry I’ve seen this camera body used in photo and video capacity for weddings, real estate, business marketing, social media content, podcasts, portrait photography, interviews, sports, journalism and even wildlife.The R5ii offers all the same features as the original but not much else other than enhanced autofocus, slightly better photography frame rates which for a hybrid camera are impressive, C-Log 2 for professional video, (the R5 only offers C-Log and C-Log 3) and on forums people say it has better clarity and contrast than the R5. I haven’t really noticed much a difference though. Think of the upgrades compared to the next and new version of an iPhone. It’s new and shiny but not much different from the phone you just traded in.On the body, you’ll have an improved viewfinder, and a designated switch for photo and video mode. The original R5 had a more complicated interface for switching between stills and video.All and all, if you are looking to upgrade your camera bodies and you are looking to stay on a budget I’d highly recommend the original R5 as it will be much cheaper now. But the R5ii is a solid choice for professionals and hobbyists alike.

I'm a retired pro photographer. I've use quite a few Canon, Nikon and Sony bodies. Before buying this one, I compared it to my Canon R5, and Sony A9II, my current favorite cameras. I bought this after reading about the autofocus capabilities, the pre-continuous focus feature, and a few other features Unlike some complainers here, I knew in advance that my older batteries, while they would work would not enable all features. No big deal. I also got the base model battery grip. Anyhow, I've loved the R5 and am keeping it, but the R5 II has those nice additional pro-ish features that are absolutely fabulous. The autofocus is at least as good or better than my Sony A9II. Not one complaint about how this camera performs, about grain, about the frame rate capability, about the new grip, or anything. I also like the time lapse feature where the camera creates the video of the frames, so I don't have to go into Photoshop to do that, as I do on my A9II. Super camera in all areas where I work, and that is in almost every area of image making.

great buy, camera has ben great so far and is exactly as expected

Update: 1. Canon is so greedy that even with original batteries from previous generations, half the functions don’t work. I ordered LP-E6 series P, but they’re simply out of stock.2. The camera produces noise in low light. I regret not getting a Sony.3. It overheats and shuts down while recording video. I broke out in a cold sweat when this camera turned off three times during a wedding ceremony shoot. My backup BMPCC 6K camera saved me, as it has been working flawlessly for three years nowCanon's decision to make third-party batteries incompatible with the new R5 Mark II can be seen as a short-term revenue strategy but one that carries significant long-term risks.By blocking the use of third-party batteries, Canon forces users to purchase their proprietary batteries, which are usually more expensive. This directly boosts Canon’s revenue from battery sales.Forcing customers to buy proprietary batteries may frustrate them, especially those who prefer more affordable third-party options. This can lead to dissatisfaction and damage Canon’s brand loyalty. Customers might start considering alternatives from other camera manufacturers that offer more flexibility.In the competitive camera market, users often choose brands based on the ecosystem and flexibility. If Canon's competitors offer more open systems with compatibility for third-party accessories, users might switch to those brands. Over time, this could erode Canon’s market share.Moves perceived as anti-consumer can tarnish Canon's reputation. In the age of social media, customer dissatisfaction can spread quickly, leading to a broader backlash. This can discourage new customers from choosing Canon products, fearing similar restrictive practices.While Canon may see an initial increase in revenue from the sale of proprietary batteries, the long-term consequences could be detrimental. The loss of customer trust and loyalty, coupled with the potential shift of customers to more flexible competitors, might outweigh the short-term financial gains. In a highly competitive market, such short-sighted moves could ultimately cost Canon more than they gain.

This is so much better than my 5D mark ii that I bought a long time ago. Camera improvements are huge over the years. I tried to use with my old lenses and they work great.

The best camera you can buy for photo and video, insane autofocus, images are out of this world, it's not cheap but it is amazing

I do product photography of patches, and to show off their beauty you have to take a photo from an angle. With its focus stacking capability and producing a composite image all within the camera this thing has turned a 20 minute per patch job into a 30 second job. It's an amazing camera very fast. I don't understand how some people find issues with it, perhaps they've dropped theirs and blaming the camera for not working great.

The autofocus capabilities of this camera are awesome. Tried out on High School Volleyball. However...twice it locked up storing photos fom the buffer and you couldn't tell untill you wanted to turn it off. I lost all 40 shots from family photos on a beach on one occasion.