I’ll be honest, the release of the EOS R was just kind of ‘meh’ to be. It lagged behind Sony’s offering and Nikon’s first release, in my opinion. There were some tacky features, the 4K video was disappointing, and there was no in-body stabilization. However, I think the release of the EOS R5 and EOS R6 represented a huge step forward for Canon.
It’s a fact that Canon has lagged behind Sony and Nikon with respect to dynamic range and noise handling. The D850 and A7rIII excelled and outperformed Canon’s 5D Mark IV. So, seeing benchmarks from the EOS R5 and EOS R6 that showed industry-leading dynamic range and much-improved noise handling isn’t something to bat an eye at. I was extremely impressed and happy that Canon had finally done something to level the playing field. But with that, also came 8K video capabilities at 30p, 4K video at 60p and 120p(!), in-body stabilization, fully articulating screens, great ergonomics, and an autofocus and tracking system that rivaled Sony’s industry-leading AF.
I think the EOS R6 and EOS R5 are the two best mirrorless cameras that you can buy right now. There is one downside though – price. The Canon offerings are expensive, especially when factoring in the new glass required to maximize the system. Price has actually kept me from switching to the EOS R5, but I am excited to test it out in the field soon.
Recent rumors actually led me to write this article, and I want to focus on what might be (and should be) in store for Canon’s mirrorless line. Reputable rumor sources are predicting a host of new camera bodies and some very interesting lenses.