R5 Mark II: Near PERFECT with a SURPRISING FLAW! | INTENSIVE in the Field REVIEW

Dynamic Range, AF? 100k photos later, how did the Canon R5 Mark II fare in the real world?

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Epic Adventure
1:23 The Body
5:14 The Sensor (Rolling Shutter?)
6:13 Near Miss!
7:22 ...and Action!
7:57 Pre Capture
9:52 Buffer
10:41 AF Quirks
11:51 The Real Adventure
12:28 IBIS & IS
13:28 Low Light Challenge
15:34 Overheating
16:38 Autofocus
19:58 Eye Controlled AF
22:02 The Big Reward
24:43 Image Quality, Dynamic Rage, ISO
27:46 Video
29:53 Final Thoughts

[prometheusc]

That photo at 24:11 deserves to win every nature photography award out there. I've never before used this word to describe a photograph, but it is majestic!

[epsonc]

This is the best Canon R5 MK II review for wildlife photography so far, thank you Jan

[dominiqueschenck]

By a mile the best review on this new camera to date. Super methodical, professional, thorough and honest. Well done! and well done to Canon for this fantastic camera release. I am definitely getting the r5m2.

[rlast]

Wow, your Rifle bird and Palm Cockatoo pictures are amazing 🤩

[MichaelFogleman]

Jan, those Palm Cockatoos were incredible! I especially loved him drumming with the stick. I'm sure that was an unforgettable experience.

[FrankSD]

Thanks! Once again you have made the transition to new equipment easy. Outstanding review, Jan, and thank you very much.

[cathco]

I'm so happy for you that you got your target bird, the Palm Cockatoo. Both the recording and photos are INCREDIBLE! This presentation has convinced me that I made the right choice purchasing the R5 II. Thanks again, Jan!

[gailbisson]

I have been checking your YouTube channel daily waiting for this review. Your review is thorough and clear. But what blew me out of the water were your incredible images of the riflebird and palm cockatoo! Just when I think you can't get any better, you do! Thanks Jan- you are the best!

[kernzilla]

you got one in hand!!!! Congrats Jan, can't wait to sit down and thoroughly enjoy this video. Very difficult to find *quality content on this new release, and makes my day knowing I've got a 30min overview to truly enjoy/learn some objective points and real-world performance. perhaps speaking on behalf of many, but your efforts on this channel are greatly appreciated and means a lot to many of us! 👏👏👏

[jkke]

A travel update, as well as an R5II update.. love it mate!!

[daemon]

Photons to photos measured the R5 2 as a third of the stop lower dynamic range and 0.2 DN higher read noise (0.9 for electronic shutter at higher bit depth) than the R5 1, as a trade-off for the sensor speed. This isn't much but your report tells us the difference is noticeable. Hopefully a pure raw profile will come soon and render the point moot. I haven't found any autofocus yet that's amazingly reliable for black eyes on a black animal, but your examples look pretty good and your comments on the IBIS make good listening. Thanks for the good info Jan.

[davpawest]

Jan, your review is the only one I need. You are the best! I'm very excited to get mine and since B&H billed my credit card today the 19th, that may mean it's shipping tomorrow. Thanks again for all the effort you put in to not only giving detailed information about the camera, but the effort to capture the amazing birds you do.

[RogerZoul]

Thank you so much for getting this video out there. It must have been a challenge to get done on top of your trip. I’m so happy that the rolling shutter has been controlled to a sufficient degree and that we finally have functional precapture. Canon did a good job so now the ball is in out court to get out there and get some killer shots. I can’t wait! Hopefully, my copy will arrive on Wednesday. Again, great review and thanks for the heroic effort!!

[Polygons]

I'm upgrading from a 700D to the R5II. It's gonna be wild.

[OtmarGultlinger]

This review of the canon R 5 II was perfect with no flaw. I watched it two times because of the wonderful combination with pictures of those amazing Rifle Birds and the intelligent palm cockatoo. It doesnt get better than this !

[rougibandeiras]

superb review, and crazy images. Your work never stops to amaze me!!!! bravo

[CraigEggleton]

Congrats to all the new R5ii purchasers. Looks a like a homerun. I’m fully invested in Nikon with the Z8 which more than does the job for me. No longer have fomo or see features that wow me from other brands. Some nice to haves for sure.

[raygiemza]

Excellent review coupled with superb photography! Thank you so much, Jan!

[graemefryer]

Great review. Getting my r5MII tomorrow which is exciting! I shoot a mixture of genres from landscapes to sports and wildlife so having a camera that is an improvements for the latter subjects and just as good as before for landscapes, is great news. Once the noise software industry catches up etc, I think any concerns around dynamic range will quickly evaporate.

[davidchenoweth]

Outstanding information Jan. I receive my R5 my 2 tomorrow can’t wait to watch your setup video as I very much enjoy your videos. Take care