Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera & Underwater Housing First Look
We are happy to announce our first dive with the much anticipated Canon EOS R5 II, the successor to the hugely popular Canon EOS R5 that was released back in the summer of 2020. We spent this dive shooting just photos with the Canon EOS R5 II and were immediately impressed by the fast and accurate continuous autofocus system. The camera was easily able to stick onto subjects and would not lose focus even when other subjects moved in and out of the frame. We also appreciated the updated electronic viewfinder (EVF). The EVF was clear, and didn’t have contrast issues, even when diving in the high dynamic range environment of the kelp forest. We are excited to get this camera in the water more so that we can truly put it through its paces. Stay tuned for our full review as we continue to test the Canon EOS R5 II. Canon EOS R5 II Underwater Photography First LookCanon EOS R5 II Underwater Video First LookCanon EOS R5 II First Video Dive The Canon EOS R5 II is proving to be a strong performer for underwater video. The in-camera white balance system consistently produces vibrant, accurate colors. The Canon EOS R5 II now has five white balance banks compared to the original Canon EOS R5. Another upgrade is the ability to shoot in Canon C-LOG 2 for extended dynamic range. In our tests, we found that the color in the standard picture profile is much preferred, and this will also save you a lot of time in post-processing. We were impressed with the camera’s autofocus capabilities while shooting video, which handled the challenging conditions of Monterey Bay with minimal hunting. Additionally, the Canon EOS R5 II maintained a stable operating temperature throughout our 4K 60P shoot. Overall, we're excited about the potential of this camera for underwater videography and look forward to exploring its capabilities further. Video Over Heating Tests The Canon EOS R5 II has impressed us with its heat management. A real-time on-screen gauge monitors heat buildup during video recording. We tested the camera in an aluminum housing indoors, allowing for cooling between tests. At 8K 30P RAW and 4K 60P RAW, the camera consistently recorded for 20 minutes. In 4K XF-HEVC S YCC422 10-bit, it managed 17 minutes at 120P and an impressive 75 minutes at 60P before overheating. These results were achieved in a cool, indoor environment starting with a cold camera. Performance may vary in warmer conditions or direct sunlight. Overall, the Canon EOS R5 II demonstrates promising heat mitigation capabilities. Canon EOS R5 II | Canon 8-15mm Lens | 1/50 | ISO 800 | ƒ11Here are some of the new specs for the brand-new Canon EOS R5 II:Back-illuminated stacked 45-megapixel full-frame sensor and new processing system for extremely fast readingWhen compared to previous EOS R camera models, a more advanced and powerful AF system, including Eye Control AF and new subject-tracking technologiesFeatures the same 0.5-inch 5.76 million dot OLED EVF found in the Canon EOS R3.Cinema EOS video features such as:Custom Picture color profile, including Canon Log 2False Color Wave Form Monitor We expect Aquatica AR5II, Ikelite Canon R5 II, Isotta Canon R5 II, Nauticam NA-R5II, Seacam Canon R5 II, Sea and Sea MDX-R5II, and Subal CDR5II underwater camera housings to be available shortly after the camera is released. WHY BUY FROM BACKSCATTER?Free lifetime tech support with every purchase. We will beat any advertised price. 30+ years of in-house warranty service and repair. Free shipping to USA and Canada and low-cost international shipping.Learn more!Canon EOS R5 II | Canon 8-15mm Lens | 1/200 | ISO 400 | ƒ13CANON R5 II CAMERA & HOUSINGSCanon EOS R5 II Mirrorless CameraORDER NOWAquatica AR5II HousingORDER NOWIkelite Canon R5 II HousingORDER NOWIsotta Canon R5 II HousingORDER NOWNauticam NA-R5II HousingORDER NOWSea and Sea MDX-R5II HousingORDER NOWSeacam Canon R5 II HousingORDER NOW
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