Canon EOS R5 Mark II Camera with RF 24-105mm f/4 L Lens Kit

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Camera with RF 24-105mm f/4 L Lens Kit Summary

Joining the release of the body-only is this Canon EOS R5 Mark II Camera with RF 24-105mm f/4 L Lens Kit, which pairs the latest full-frame hybrid mirrorless EOS R body with a versatile constant f/4 24-105mm lens.

Canon’s RF 24-105mm lens features a Nano USM focus system, which is accurate, smooth, and virtually silent, catering to the needs of both stills and video content creation. High magnification and excellent close focus capabilities add to the zoom lens’ ability to focus quickly and effectively, expanding on the versatility, which this kit provides.

The second-generation camera body is destined to impress visual storytellers, housing a brand new 45MP back-illuminated stacked sensor and a new DIGIC X Accelerator, which is joined by the DIGIC X processor. These core components are designed to enhance every aspect of the image-making experience, with upgraded AF, faster shooting and all-round improvements to image quality.

The R5 Mark II camera adds wider integration with deep learning technology, from the Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system through to in-camera noise reduction, image upscaling and more. It bursts to 30fps in RAW mode, adds internal recording of 8K 60p RAW and 4K 120p 4:2:2 10-bit video, as well as introducing brand new features, such as in-camera VR playback.

Several features have been ported from the EOS R3, while improving them on the way. These include the adoption of Canon’s unique Eye Control AF, pre-burst shooting and more, which join refinements to the image stabilisation system, enhanced dynamic range, and a seemingly endless list of upgrades inside and out.

Key Canon EOS R5 Mark II Features

• New 45MP back-illuminated stacked sensor
• Dual DIGIC X and DIGIC Accelerator
• Up to 30fps RAW stills in Electronic shutter plus Pre-Capture Mode
• Internal 8K 60p RAW and 4K 120p 4:2:2 10-bit video recording
• Dual Shooting with simultaneous 33.2MP (16:9) stills and Full HD video recording to two memory cards
• Wide dynamic range with Canon Log profiles
• Blackout-free EVF
• Neural network noise reduction with up to ISO 51,200
• In-camera image upscaling to 180MP using deep learning technology
• Enhanced ergonomics including a dedicated movie/stills dial
• Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system with deeper AI integration and new features
• Eye Control AF
• Up to 8.5 stops in-body Image Stabilisation
• Upgraded white balance and metering with 6,144 zones

Key Canon RF 24-105mm Lens F/4 L IS USM Features

• Full-frame zoom with a versatile range across wide, standard and short telephoto
• L Series image and build quality
• Aspherical and UD elements render high-end images
• Optical Image Stabiliser (IS) with 5-stop advantage
• f/4 aperture throughout the zoom range
• Super spectra coating reduces flare and ghosting
• Weather sealed design and a fluorine coating
• 9-bladed aperture design
• 0.45m minimum focus distance
• Popular 77mm filter thread

Canon EOS R5 Mark II with RF 24-105mm f/4 L lens in More Detail

Versatile Canon RF 24-105mm Lens F/4 L IS USM Lens for stills and video

The versatile Canon RF 24-105mm F/4 L IS USM Lens included in this kit offers a combination of performance and portability for photographers and videographers. With its full-frame 24-105mm zoom range, it ensures high-quality images and videos across a huge range of subjects, Thanks to a superior optical design, 9-bladed aperture, and high-performance Nano USM focusing technology you can expect excellent results in any conditions.

Maintaining a constant f/4 aperture across the zoom range, this lens is able to create great background separation and subject isolation, making it ideal for portraits, travel photography, and candid shots. Optical image stabilisation (IS) provides up to 5 stops of compensation, perfect for handheld shooting and video recording without a gimbal or stabiliser.

Additional features include weather sealing, a convenient control ring to streamline your workflow, and the high standards associated with Canon’s L series. The RF 24-105mm F/4 lens is robust too, featuring Canon’s Super Spectra coating and a fluorine coating on the front element for easy cleaning and maintenance.

Sample captured with the RF 24-105mm f/4.0 L USM Lens @90mm. Camera settings: 1/800 sec. f/4.0 ISO 2000

New Full-Frame Sensor with DIGIC X processor and new Accelerator

Canon has introduced an all-new 45-megapixel back-illuminated stacked sensor, paired with a newly developed DIGIC accelerator and the existing DIGIC X processor. Together, this forms the most powerful image processing system in EOS history, enhancing image quality while improving shooting, colour accuracy, and AF speeds.

The sensor boasts a wide dynamic range, reducing the effects of rolling shutter and improving stills and video capture rates, effectively preserving the shape and detail of features such as wings, racquets, and balls.

Sensitivity reaches up to ISO 51,200, with neural networks reducing noise from data signals, controlling noise effects at higher ISO values. Image quality is further enhanced by an overhauled metering system, offering far more precise results through 6,144 white balance/metering zones.

When shooting at 12fps in mechanical shutter you can capture a maximum 760 JPEG or 230 RAW images to CFexpress card, or 200 JPEG or 93 RAW images at 30fps in electronic shutter mode.

Pre-Capture shooting has been added, allowing up to 15 images to be recorded before fully pressing the shutter, helping to capture fleeting moments such as birds taking flight or athletes in action. Thanks to faster processing, Canon has been able to introduce Dual Shooting for the first time in an EOS camera. While in this mode, you can record video plus separate stills files at up to 7fps to the CFexpress card and SD card. This achieves excellent quality and saves time compared to extracting image files from video footage.

An in-camera image upscaling feature is also available, which utilises deep learning to upscale and crop images while reducing noise by up to 2-stops, even when reaching sizes of 180 megapixels. This satisfies the need for ultra-high-resolution images for billboards, magazine covers, and more, without compromising on shooting speed, ISO sensitivity, and without needing a tripod.

Sample captured with the RF 24-105mm f/4.0 L USM Lens @53mm. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/4.0 ISO 5000

8K60 Raw and 4K120 Video Recording

With the ability to record internal full width 8K 60p RAW footage, 4K 120p 4:2:2 10-bit, and oversampled 4K, the R5 Mark II’s video performance has been upgraded vs the original camera. Various compressions and colour profiles are available, including C-Log with wide dynamic range.

Recording is possible for up to 6 hours, and VR playback is now available in-camera, with the ability to review VR footage in a format equivalent to one eye viewing with VR Goggles. 4 channel 24 bit audio recording is available, along with compliance for industry-wide file naming conventions, and users can utilise Custom pictures, which enables better matching of styles between different cameras.

Thanks to internal recording, a new LP-E6P Battery Pack, DC Coupler DR-E6P, and the availability of an optional CF-R20EP Cooling Fan Grip, the EOS R5 Mark II will record for longer at higher resolutions and faster frame rates, catering to professional content requirements.

New Dual Pixel Intelligent AF

Canon’s effective Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system has evolved into Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, adopting new technology and upgraded features for the fastest, and most accurate AF in a Canon camera to date.

Deep learning technology has been integrated more comprehensively, with accurate subject representation and acquisition, as well as more precise tracking through obstacles. Tracking evolution improves instances where subjects cross, adds upper half body detection, and avoiding obstacles by estimating head area, even when briefly obscured from view. More advanced tracking is available for people, birds, and horses, improving on existing capabilities for common subjects.

Sample captured with the RF 24-105mm f/4.0 L USM Lens @61mm. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/4.0 ISO 12800

Active Priority focus mode is available in Electronic Shutter for sports including football, basketball and volleyball. This feature predicts where the action will be, automatically switching the active AF area to a person performing the kind of a critical action that has traditionally been hard to shoot, such as a shot from a high-speed pass.

Supported actions include:

• Football – Shoot, header, short pass, long pass, dribble, clear, place kick, save by keeper, throw in, sliding tackle
• Basketball – Shoot, rebound, pass, dribble, free throw, jump ball
• Volleyball – Spike, toss, receive, serve

The AF system also sees the addition of Registered people priority, with the ability to store up to 10 faces after taking a picture of someone, or by using an image from a memory card. This feature has been improved too, with enhanced face recognition even in profile view, and easier updates, providing an essential tool for sports, wedding and event photographers.

Eye control AF is another autofocus feature adopted from the R3. This is more reliable than previous iterations, with improved performance through:

• Higher pixel count sensor
• Improved infrared LEDs (for detection when wearing glasses)
• Larger eye detection algorithm
• Eye movement detection is 2x quicker

Sample captured with the RF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM Lens @70mm. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/2.8 ISO 2000

Up to 8.5 stops Image Stabilisation

Utilising improved sensor-shift technology, the R5 Mark II now offers up to 8.5-stops of Image Stabilisation (IS). This provides an unprecedented advantage when shooting handheld stills and video, and for working in low light situations without a tripod or monopod. 

Such a groundbreaking level of stabilisation effectively improves image quality through the ability to shoot at slower shutter speeds, using narrower apertures and with lower ISO values, both indoors and outside.

The benefits are immediately tangible, whether you shoot interiors, portraits, fashion, videos or wildlife, far improving on the traditional ‘reciprocal rule,’ which creators may still work from.

Sample captured with the RF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM Lens @158mm. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/2.8 ISO 2000

Body Design and Connectivity

The exterior body design built around the revolutionary RF mount remains similar to the previous model, with some specific updates, which enhance usability and improve on usability. These include moving the ON/OFF switch in favour of a dedicated movie / stills dial, which is on the top left of camera, and the addition of cooling vents underneath the LCD.

Two memory card slots are housed behind a door, with continued support for a high-speed CFexpress Type B (maximum capacity 2TB) and a UHS-II SD card. The camera also utilises a new 2,130 mAh LP-E6P Battery, which improves on power delivery compared to the previous LP-E6NH. The previous battery can be used in the new body, however some features including high frame rate 8K video will be unavailable.

Many features will be familiar to existing users such as the Tally Lamp, however the next-generation R5 Mark II adds support for Wi-Fi 6E, or 2.5 Base T ethernet via optional grip, providing faster wireless speeds and lower latencies. FTP Multi thread is also supported, which enables faster data transfer thanks to a single large file being into multiple parts automatically for simultaneous download. Automatic access point recommendation is available, with automatic switching to stronger signals, and users can register a wired / wireless LAN for single connection. Additionally, Canon has swapped the Type D HDMI terminal for a full-sized Type A in the new body.

The camera itself is built around a magnesium alloy body that's designed to withstand the rigours associated with professional use, yet it remains lightweight for handholding, weighing within 6g of its predecessor. It also supports every type of content creation, with a fully rotating LCD screen and 2x brighter Electronic Viewfinder.

Alongside the camera body is a choice of three battery grips, each catering to different user requirements.

1. Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip, which is designed for vertical shooting, housing two batteries in a cradle, while replicating the camera buttons when in vertical orientation.
2. Canon BG-R20EP Battery Grip With Ethernet Port, which adds ethernet support, additional batteries and vertical shooting.
3. Canon CF-R20EP Cooling Fan Grip, provides cooling only for demanding video recording in high-speed 8K RAW and 4K formats.

Sample 7 captured with the RF 24-105mm f/4.0 L USM Lens @96mm. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/4.0 ISO 12800

What’s in the box

• Canon EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body
• Shoe Cover ER-SC3 with lock mechanism
• Camera Cover R-F-5
• Strap ER-EOS R5 Mark II
• Battery Charger LC-E6E
• Battery Pack LP-E6P
• Battery Pack Cover
• Interface Cable IFC-100U
• EOS R5 Mark II Cable Protector
• Power Cable
• User Manual 
• Reduced Plastic Packaging
• Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
• Lens Cap E-77 II
• Lens Dust Cap D1
• Bayonet Hood EW-83N