I’ve been happily using the Canon EOS R5 for four years – here’s why I’m skipping the Mark II

The Canon EOS R5 was so future proof when it launched all the way back in July 2020, that even now it's considered one of the best full-frame mirrorless cameras money can buy. And it remains my workhorse body when I need professional results whether I’m shooting weddings, commercial property or product photography.

My only change during my ownership of the EOS R5 has been to add a battery grip to make it better to hold when shooting in portrait mode. I’ve also added a Canon EOS R6 Mark II to my kit bag, too — it has a lower resolution 24.2MP sensor which compliments the hi-res 45MP EOS R5 rather nicely, and is the better option when I’m shooting in low light.

I was lucky enough to attend the launch event of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II as well as ...