The Canon EOS R5 is already shipping and unless you were on the moon, you might have heard about the overheating and recovery time between camera shutdowns. With its latest firmware update, Canon is showing commitment to battle this phenomenon, but is it enough or any good during a real production scenario? I took the EOS R5 and simulated a very simple documentary filming day. Read on if interested in my findings. The Canon EOS R5 Conundrum I find the Canon EOS R5 to be an interesting camera. On one hand, it is a filming tool that many would love to explore and work with, but at the same time, causes a certain fear and uncertainty especially when it comes to “overheating” and “recording times”. Two things are for sure. First, it is an amazing technical wonder. A camera that could easily be considered as a true “game changer filming device”. Canon EOS R5 – A powerful camera, also for filmmakers, but with caveats. Secondly, something went awfully wrong with debuting the camera. Originally, the overheating issue and more importantly, the recovery time in which the camera can become functional again were very disappointing, to say the least. This all situation caused a stir in our little swamp and in my opinion, the (at times emotional) conversation featuring that topic is going to fade only when users will get answers satisfying their logic. This is why we approached Canon with the request to learn more and find out how does...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 15 September, 2020