Lecture on Canon R5 Mark II - First Impressions

Introduction

• Presentation by Josh, a camera reviewer focusing on video.
• Unboxing and first impressions of the Canon R5 Mark II.
• Disclaimer: Video is not sponsored; opinions are personal.
• Affiliate links available for support.

Camera Setup and Initial Testing

• Camera received and setup quickly for testing.
• Tested with two lenses: RF 24-70mm and RF 100-500mm.
• Used ND filter: Niss True Color 1 to 5 Stop Variable ND Filter.
• Footage shot in 4K 24 fine mode, using C-log 2 in XF-AVC codec.

Image Quality

• Image quality described as accurate, clean, pleasant, and punchy.
• Noted the oversampled 8K to 4K resolution.

Dynamic Range and Log

• Introduction of C-log 2 in the R5 Mark II.
• Improved dynamic range observed, with good highlight rolloff.
• Ability to retain details in both highlights and shadows.

Autofocus and Stabilization

• Autofocus comparable to Canon R3: quick and accurate.
• Stabilization similar to R3, possibly slightly improved.

Ergonomics and Design

• Design similar to R5C and R5 Mark I.
• Notable features: full-size HDMI port, easy on/off switch.
• Criticism of the photo/video switch location.
• Storage: one CF-Express B and one SD card slot.

Battery Life

• Battery used: new LP 6p, comparable to R6 Mark I.
• Potentially better battery life than R5C.

Menus and Usability

• Menus include features from Canon Cinema operating system.
• Custom picture profiles for video: Can 709, C-log 2, C-log 3.

Overheating and Issues

• No overheating during initial tests.
• Incident of screen displaying green stripes; reported to Canon.
• Issues with crop mode and view assist noted.

Additional Features

• Waveform available alongside histogram; remains visible during recording.
• False color feature present, but not usable with view assist enabled.

Overall Impressions

• Impressed with image quality and dynamic range.
• Emphasized the hybrid nature of the camera, not dedicated cinema camera.
• Mention of high price point and considerations for alternative cameras.

Future Plans

• Intention to use the camera for content creation and client work.
• Plans for more videos and deep dives into various camera aspects.
• Invitation for viewer questions and topics for future videos.