Canon EOS R5 C joins Canon’s Cinema EOS Systems lineup, price starting at Rs 3,99,990 | Digit

Canon recently announced a new camera that adds to their lineup of Cinema EOS Systems that not only boast excellent performance in the video department but also exceptional photography capabilities. Along with the Canon EOS R5 C, Canon also expands their lineup of L-series RF Prime lenses with the new RF800mm F5.6L IS USM and the RF1200mm F8L IS USM which are touted to be significantly lighter, weighing in at just a little over 3 kgs. 

Canon EOS R5 C specs

As we already mentioned, the EOS R5 C is engineered to provide excellent performance when it comes to video and is exceptional for photography as well. Well, the question is, what makes it perform so well and what are the major selling points of this system. To start with, the camera is designed to be compact and lightweight, weighing just around 680-grams. It also has ergonomics that make it comfortable to hold for long durations in both photo and video modes.

In terms of specifications, the Canon EOS R5C boasts a full-frame CMOS sensor featuring 45MP. The image processing duties are taken over by the DIGIC X processor. Those two together give the camera the ability to shoot video at a whopping 8K at 60 frames per second RAW. One thing to note though is that 8K at 60P is only possible with an external power supply, while anything lower than that like 8K at 30P at RAW as well don’t have a need for an external power supply. Shooting at high resolutions and high frames can sometimes lead to overheating in cameras, especially compact ones, but the EOS R5 C features an internal cooling fan that keeps the camera between acceptable operating temperatures. 

Canon also puts its legendary focusing prowess to good use on the EOS R5 C, with the camera featuring the tried and tested Dual Pixel CMOS AF tech with Eye AF, Face AF and deep learning tech that improves when used more. You can also control the Auto Focus via the articulating touchscreen LCD.

Canon EOS R5 C vs R5

While the new Canon EOS R5 C shares a major portion of its name with Canon’s other mirrorless camera, there are a few differences that make the two totally different beasts. One of the most notable differences is that the R5 C has a cooling fan which increases the thickness of the device when compared to the non “C” sibling. That accounts for the major visual difference between the two but there are internal changes as well where the R5 can one-up the R5 C and that is in the stabilisation department. The R5 features IBIS or In Body Image Stabilisation, which is not present on the R5 C.

Canon EOS R5 C price in India

The Canon EOS R5 C will be priced at Rs 3,99,990 (Body Only) in India. Basically, the Canon EOS R5 C is a proper hybrid camera. Unlike other cameras that are primarily photo-centric with controls and interfaces designed for photographers first, the R5 C is designed from the ground up to serve dual purposes and do justice to both. For example, it has a power dial that can toggle between the video and photo modes and that even gives you different interfaces dedicated to making life easier in that mode in essence giving you two supremely capable cameras in one body. Or as we like to call it, a true hybrid.