Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera, 45 MP, Body Only

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Product guide

Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera, 45 MP, Body Only

The Canon EOS R5 is a full-frame mirrorless camera with a 45-megapixel CMOS sensor, 8K video claims, and an RF lens mount. This body-only listing is aimed at photographers and hybrid creators who already have, or plan to choose, compatible lenses and cards.

At a glance

45-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, with RAW and JPEG capture listed.
Manufacturer information claims 8K RAW and 4K recording up to 120 fps. The listing does not give the operating conditions for every video mode.
The feature description specifies up to 12 fps with the mechanical shutter and up to 20 fps with the electronic shutter.
Subject tracking for people, animals, and vehicles and eye-detection autofocus are listed.
In-body sensor-shift stabilization is specified. The manufacturer description claims up to eight stops of shake correction.
Body-only package designation means buyers should budget for a compatible RF-mount lens and recording media if they do not already own them.

Price

$2,599.00Save 21%

Reference price: ~~$3,298.01~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

High-resolution full-frame sensor and RAW support suit detailed still photography and cropping flexibility.
The listing describes a choice of mechanical and electronic burst shooting, with distinct rates for each shutter type.
Subject tracking and eye-detection features can help when photographing moving people, animals, or vehicles.
Two card slots are listed, with CFexpress Type B and SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II formats specified.

Cons

The listing identifies this as body only, so a lens is not part of the advertised product configuration.
There is no built-in flash listed, which may matter for buyers who need on-camera flash without adding equipment.

Technical specifications

46 specifications

Identity
Brand	Canon
Model	EOS R5
Form factor	Mirrorless
Body color	Black
Model number	4147C005

Camera optics and capture
Sensor technology	CMOS
Sensor size	Full Frame (35mm)
Photo sensor resolution	45 mp
Effective still resolution	35.4 mp
Still image formats	JPEG, Raw
Aspect ratios	16:9, 3:2, 4:3
Focus type	manual-and-auto
Autofocus technology	Phase Detection
Focus features	Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Image stabilization	Sensor-shift
Metering methods	Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot
Exposure control	Manual
Expanded ISO minimum	50
Continuous shooting	12 frames_per_second
Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 seconds
Minimum shutter speed	30 seconds
Flash	No Flash
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch, Rear Curtain Synch
Flash sync speed	1/250 sec

Display and video
Screen size	3.2
Screen technology listed	LCD
Screen resolution	2,100,000 Dots
Screen movement	Tilting
Touchscreen	Capacitive
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder magnification	0.76x
Video resolution listed	8K UHD 4320p
Video output	HDMI
HDMI connector type	Type D Micro HDMI
Maximum display output	4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz
Bit depth listed	10 Bit

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
USB ports listed	1
Shooting modes	Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible priority AE, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x3). Movie: Scene Intelligent Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x3)

Dimensions and installation
Lens mount	Canon RF
Weight listed	1.6 pounds

Computing specifications
Storage listed	1000 GB
Memory card slots	2
Card formats listed	Slot 1: CFexpress Type BSlot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Card speed class listed	UHS-II
Card bus interface listed	PCIe

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Several listing details are contradictory, inconsistent, or unconfirmed: the body-only title and media entry conflict with a separate 24-105mm f/4 lens entry, while focal-length, aperture, still-resolution, storage-capacity, and display-output details do not form a consistent camera specification. The 45 MP sensor and 8K claims are stated separately, but confirm the selected configuration and required recording media before purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Photographers seeking a full-frame, high-resolution body and willing to select a compatible lens.
Hybrid photo and video creators interested in listed 8K capture, high-speed shooting, and autofocus tracking.
Existing Canon RF lens owners looking for a body-only camera option.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a ready-to-shoot kit with a lens and cards included.
People who need an integrated flash or want a compact point-and-shoot camera.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 776 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights image quality and autofocus, including eye detection. One reported impression describes 4K HQ footage as crisp and cinematic. Feedback is mixed on reliability, with reports of expected operation alongside a report of the camera becoming unusable after less than seven weeks. Value opinions also differ. For buyers drawn to this body's high-resolution sensor and tracking features, the reliability concern and substantial investment are worth weighing, but customer reports do not establish how common either experience is.

Positive themes

Customers praise image quality and autofocus, especially eye detection.

Negative themes

A customer report describes the camera becoming unusable after less than seven weeks.

Mixed feedback

Customers differ on reliability and whether the camera's cost is justified.

Frequently asked questions

Does this listing include a lens?

The title identifies the EOS R5 as body only. A separate lens entry appears among the specifications, so the listing is inconsistent. Confirm the chosen offer's contents before buying.

What video capability is listed?

The listing states 8K UHD 4320p, and manufacturer feature text claims 8K RAW and 4K recording up to 120 fps. Those claims do not specify every mode's recording conditions.

Which memory cards does it use?

The listing specifies one CFexpress Type B slot and one SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot. Recording cards are not confirmed as included.

Is image stabilization built in?

Sensor-shift stabilization is listed. Manufacturer text claims up to eight stops of shake correction, but that figure is a claim rather than an independently verified result.