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Canon EOS R5 C

Canon EOS R5 C
Canon EOS R5 C is a full-frame Canon RF-mount camera built to bring together high-resolution still photography and clearly cinema-oriented video production in a single body. It combines an approximately 45 MP sensor, DIGIC X processing, 8K recording and a hybrid design that places an advanced EOS R-style shooting experience alongside the working style of a compact cinema camera. It also adds an articulating screen, an integrated electronic viewfinder and a design meant for creators who move between stills and motion on a regular basis. From a photographic perspective, the Canon EOS R5 C is especially appealing for users who need high detail, cropping flexibility and modern autofocus performance with RF lenses. Its resolution suits editorial, fashion, product, portrait and landscape work, while its burst capability helps it remain credible for more dynamic assignments. At the same time, its strongest identity appears in hybrid use: this is not just a stills camera with strong video features, but a camera that brings cinema-style production habits much closer to a relatively compact form factor. In practice, the Canon EOS R5 C fits very well in documentary work, commercial production, interviews, music videos, branded content and lightweight shoots where stills and video need to maintain a consistent visual character. It also makes sense for smaller teams that need one versatile camera for changing sets, production travel or demanding multimedia coverage. For anyone who wants to stay with RF lenses while using a camera that treats serious video work as a core part of its identity without giving up photography, it remains one of Canon’s most distinctive hybrid options.
  • Processor: DIGIC X
  • Sensor format: Full Frame (45MP)
  • Lens mount: Canon RF
  • Video modes: 8K DCI/UHD recording, high-frame-rate 4K and Full HD
  • Storage media: CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II
  • Body viewfinder: 0.5-inch OLED EVF, 5.76 million dots
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Specifications

Year 2022
Sensor 45 MP · Full Frame
Mount Canon RF
IBIS No
Weight 680 g
Launch Price USD 4,499
Battery 320 shots
General
Brand
Canon
Line or model
EOS R5 C
Sensor
Effective megapixels
45 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
DIGIC X
Low pass filter
Low-pass filter installed in front of the image sensor, non-detachable Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
ISO range
ISO 100-51200 Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
1053 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
Cinema-oriented mirrorless camera
Body classification
Cinema
Body dimensions
142 x 101 x 111 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
0.5-inch OLED EVF, 5.76 million dots Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.2-inch Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
2.1 million dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Articulation
Fully articulating vari-angle screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
8K DCI/UHD recording, high-frame-rate 4K and Full HD Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K max FPS
120 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD max FPS
120 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Battery type
LP-E6NH battery pack Battery type/model used by the camera.
Continuous shooting
Up to 20 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Storage media
CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Launch price
USD 4,499 In 2022, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Mount
Canon RF Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.

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