Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II were launched on Wednesday as the latest models in the company’s EOS R camera series in global markets, including India. The flagship Canon EOS R1 has a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and the EOS R5 Mark II has a 45-megapixel full-frame sensor. Both cameras feature the new Digic accelerator and Digic-X image processor. The Canon EOS R1 can shoot 6K video at 60fps, and the EOS R5 Mark II can shoot 8K video at 60fps.
Canon EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II Price in India
The Canon EOS R1 price in India is Rs. The LP-E6P battery is priced at Rs 6,30,995. The battery grip costs Rs 7,995. 34,995. A fan battery pack is available for ¥5,000. The battery grip with LAN costs Rs 40,995. 80,995. This camera and package will be available for purchase in the country until the end of November.
On the other hand, the price of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is 20 million yen. 4,05,995 for the camera body. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM kit is available for $1. 5,05,995. The LP-E6P battery costs Rs. The BG-R20 battery costs Rs 7,995. 34,995. Canon sells the “CF-R20EP” fan battery for 100,000 yen. Rs.40,995, BG-R20EP Battery Grip with LAN. 80,995. All of these devices will be available from August.
Features of the Canon EOS R1
The newly released Canon EOS R1 features a 24.2-megapixel stacked backlight sensor and the new Digic X and Digic Accelerator image processors. According to the company, the full-frame CMOS sensor can provide powerful image processing and autofocus performance.
The EOS R1 is similar to the recently released Canon EOS R3. Equipped with a 0.64-inch OLED viewfinder with a resolution of 9.44 million dots and a refresh rate of 119.88 frames per second. Offers Canon Log-2/Log-3/HLG profiles. The shooting speed of this camera is 12 frames per second with mechanical and electronic curtain shutter and 40 frames per second with electronic shutter. The maximum shutter speed when using the electronic shutter is 1/64000 second.
For video, the Canon EOS R1 can record 6K/60p movies in Canon’s proprietary RAW format. You can also record in 4K resolution at 120p. It offers up to 6 hours of video recording time and up to 1.30 hours of high-frame video recording on a single charge.
The Canon EOS R1 supports two memory cards with a capacity of up to 2 TB and has two CFexpress Type B slots. It is equipped with an LP-E19 battery and supports USB charging. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, Ethernet, USB-C PD, and more.
The Canon EOS R1’s new two-pixel Intelligent AF system provides improved tracking and subject recognition for video and still photography. There’s a new Priority People Registration feature that lets you track pre-registered people when they’re in a crowded area and turn their face away.
The new action-priority AF mode automatically adjusts the focus point to moving subjects. Designed to help sports shooters capture the defining moments of the sport. It offers Eye Control AF, which allows the photographer to select focus points or subjects to follow while looking through the electronic viewfinder.
Features of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II mirrorless camera is powered by the same Digic Accelerator processor paired with the Digic X processor. It has a full-frame CMOS sensor with a resolution of 45 megapixels. It has a 0.5-inch OLED viewfinder with a resolution of 5.76 million pixels and a refresh rate of 59.94/119.88 fps.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II has a continuous shooting speed of 12 fps with a mechanical shutter and electronic front curtain. It offers a shooting speed of 30 fps with an electronic shutter and a maximum shutter speed of 1/32,000 seconds. It can record 8K video at 60fps, 4K at 120p and Full HD at 240p. With the optional cooling fan, the CF-R20EP (sold separately) allows you to extend the recording time.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is powered by the new LP-E6P battery, which can be charged with the LC-E6 charger. For increased productivity, users can attach the camera to the BG-R20 and BG-R20EP battery grips. The connectivity options are the same as for the Canon EOS R1.
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