Shoutout to whoever filmed this. The frames are beautiful and complement Samuels's photos.

I'm a Fuji fan boy. I start watching this channel because of your Fuji stuff. I will continue watching this channel no matter what you use. This video is awesome! I think some KZfaqrs just like to jump on the negative bandwagon.

Love what you said about focusing on what the camera is capable of as opposed to what it can’t do. I hate when people trash cameras for not living up to their specific needs. There are so many cameras on the market, find one that fits your needs and be happy. Great review!

Super clean and crispy video. I've been eyeballing this camera for a while. Might try it out for a bit cause I'm ready for a little switch up

Ok so what camera was used for the BTS video of this anyway. That was the winner here!

Finally a more photo based review on the r5! Stoked on this video, photos came out incredible! Great job Sam

when a true artist reviews, it is very pleasing and fair as compared to a guy who focuses on specs and numbers only.

I'd love to see your take on the video side of the camera. Yes a lot of people have reviewed the specs and overheating, but I'd love to see someone with an actual talent for creating content use the camera rather than just someone complaining about the specs. There's a serious drought of footage with this camera because everyone is so focused on what it can't do.

Your videos, even gear videos, make me wanna go out and shoot more than other photo KZfaqrs’ videos. Thanks for that ✌️

Been waiting on this one! Thank you!!

Love this guy's videos so much

Awesome content Sam! Nicely covered from a stills perspective. 🙏

Hey mate, i can’t stop binge watch your videos. Very helpful for aspiring photographers out there like me. It has definitely helped me with my own photography and videography content in you tube. 😋. All the best and keep up the excellent work.

Can't wait to see what your perspective is. The R5 almost seems like the perfect photo camera.

Love the tones of your photos 🙌

It's so pleasant listening to how you review product in a real world rather than reading hate comments in DPreview comments section who compare pointless stuff like something a people would never do in a real world use like underexposing by 6 stops just to test the dynamic range. Real world use and your experience with it is the most important.

Thank you so much you hit every point on how I feel about the R5 and sharing it on your platform. Let’s focus on the artistry and creating our next big project

We've reached a point for a while where specs only really matter for video on a hybrid stills/video camera.

Most helpful video on the photography side of this camera.

After I watched your video with the 100s, I was like, “I wonder if he has a video on the R5”. I love this.

Nice video and review. You captured some great looks from your models.

Wowww this lens is so amazing, thanks for the video 👊🏼👊🏼

Beautiful, Sam.

Great insight and beautiful images as always, Sam! For me, I’m not initially planning on using it as a primary photo camera, but I must admit, my recent tests have over-exceeded my expectations and reminded me so much of why I previously enjoyed Canon. If there’s one thing I’d say tops all, it’s the ergonomics. Definitely the most expensive glove I’ve ever bought, but damn it fits well!

great video Sam!

I definitely agree with your overall take away that all the top notch new cameras (and esp. the EOS R5) are more than capable to handle almost all photography needs these days. As a photographer who started in film and shot with Nikon N8008s in the 90s, new photographers have no idea how far we've come. Back in those days, it was all manual focus, light metering, 36 chances per roll to get it right, and no chimping. Well, unless you used a clunky NPC Polaroid back to get a stamped sized, blurry preview of what the shot would look like. It's really too easy now. That's why everyone's a photographer and it's more difficult than ever to get paid work.

Man that 28-70mm though. The one lens to rule them all. 😍

Love watching these BTS videos of your photo shoots. I wish I had someone to film content of me shooting

"a lot of people really just want this perfect camera to...." compensate for some really basic camera skills that they are too lazy to learn and perfect .

This light in LA is always so beautiful

Here's the problem I have with the "It's primarily a photography camera with some video features" thinking: How much was added to the cost of this camera because of those video features. If you took away the 8k, and the 4k 120fps. Maybe even limited it to 4k 30fps, would it still be a$4,100+ camera? (I say $4,100 plus because a cfexpress card is pretty much mandatory if you want to make use of all that this camera offers) Because if we're just supposed to look at the higher-end video features as just some sort of passing add-ons then they're nothing but gimmicks and you're paying more for the camera than you should. And again, Canon was the one who put emphasis on those video features. Both in their own direct marketing and by giving so many preview builds to video-focused youtubers. If we're not meant to make frequent use of the video side of the camera then fine. Drop the features and drop the price. This is why the R6 will likely be a much better value. You're losing video features that you're apparently not really expected to use much anyway. You keep the best features of the R5, such as the auto-focus and IBIS, and the only real negative people can come up with is that it's "only" 20mp. AND you're saving $1400, which could be a nice down payment on that sweet, sweet 28-70mm f2 lens. As it is, this is an overpriced "photography" camera. Either make the use of the video-side of this camera more practical so that it can truly by the hybrid camera it was presented as OR release a slimmed down version without the higher video features and for a lower price. A middle ground between the current R5 and the R6. Do that and it'll be a perfect camera.

thank u this video is amazing

I enjoyed your color profiling on the images. I’m still sorting through how I’m going to deal with the lack of camera matching profiles in lightroom. I’m tempted to try to make my own profiles, but I’m not sure I’m ready for it.

Great Video, especially like your commentary.

Nice review! Appreciate the look from a photography standpoint. I just posted a POV video a couple days ago shooting animals on a safari ride at Walt Disney World. I’m quite impressed so far with my R5. The autofocus is the first thing that stood out to me... so snappy even compared to my 1DX2. I don’t own the RF 28-70 yet, but considering it down the road. Thanks for the video!

Thanks! was wondering about the photo aspect of this, did you try it with the EF adapter and EF lenses?

Im not a specs or gear guy. I don't think I ever will be. Im glad you're talking about how they don't matter as much people think they do. I have the privilege of owning an original Eos R and its fantastic. Im sure the second iterations are extra nice. Maybe Ill get my hands on the R6 in a few years 😉 Love the vids dude! (and props to the video people)

I am nOT a video photographer, but I know 100% this will be a DREAM for photos! I’m so pumped to get mine and if I just so happened to want to take a couple of videos then so be it haha.

Really beautiful pictures. I also really like the video. Was this also filmes with the R5 28-70 ?

Thanks for endorsing the camera while at the same time reminding me I don’t have to buy it．😌😊 If you have/had 5D Mk.IV I'd love to see you compare them.

I know completely different cameras, but how much better would you say the GFX 100 is for your style of photos compared to the r5? - New subscriber

Dude awesome video

You should invest in a battery grip. It's what i had done with the r5. It can balance your camera and improve you battery life. Good video.

The photos are stunning. But I'm a bit more curious about the camera that captured this BTS. Hope you can tell me what camera is this, the image quality is just so beautiful.

Nice one Sam👌

At least it doesn’t seem to overheat with stills 😂 / you can tell that the 28-70 F2 was made with the r5 in mind 😍 beautiful photos

Solid vid Sammy.

1:16 what camera did you use to film this b-roll? I noticed a jump around 1:16-1:18

Very good and helpful video thank you, my question is, what do you think about the Fuji XT 4, l heard that the autofocus system is not reliable enough.

I've never heard a single person complain about that 28-70 lens, which tells me all I need to know about that.

I totally get your general thoughts about cameras, they are tools used to do work and realize our vision and I agree 100%. But in the case of the R5 & R6 we, as consumers, are not the ones that want more, we just want what Canon said they were selling (talking ONLY about video during months). You can’t market your products to do stuff they can’t do. Consumers are not beta testers. But Man that R5 looks like a great camera 🤣 Cool video and superb pictures ✌🏻

Real good advice. 👍

When I bought my 28-70, I took a gamble. The EOS R did great, was very impressed. And then they announced the R5. Instant pre-order. Having shot a couple of weeks with this combo now, I truly think the R5 with the RF 28-70 is the overall benchmark for Canon. Super versatile, smooth and instant AF, unique 3-primes-in-one pin sharp image quality. Super happy. Thanks for sharing your footage and images, looks great!

Everyone talking about how awesome the 28-70mm is (which is true). But man, for what it cost nothing less would be acceptable. Gonna drop nearly $3000 on a lens, it damn well better be amazing.

Sam can you review R5 with RF 15-35, you absolutely blew my mind with the pictures and great video. Request coming from medium format and Leica fan

This is absolutely a hybrid camera and a great one at that. I just didnt fit a lot of video orientated peoples expectations. Also Canon’s marketing was horrid, they should have talked about how amazing the photos are and let the internet learn to use the video limitations.

What is the shoulder bag you’re using mate?

Thanks for doing real photoshoots with the camera-somehow, most other reviewers forgot about that.

That brown tones allover the photos presented are straight from the camera?

I personally own a canon 5d Classic. Some time later down the road i would like to upgrade to a mirrorless dslr, and possibly keep me 5d as a backup.

plz will you tell about overheat issue, if i shoot Raw & jpg both for day long, not vdo.

if you wear polarized sunglasses, can you see the rear screen in portrait and landscape mode?

What camera was the video shot with? And who shot the video? The video was Incredibly well shot!!!! Also, your photos were really really good😁😁

For your type of work maybe your observations apply. For those of us who shoot wildlife this has been a game changer for Canon.

Those beach shots are incredible!!! Thanks for your perspective! If you happen to get your hands on an R6 to compare- I’d love that. Had to get that instead. The R5 is super pricey.

Am I colourblind or do his black and white shots have an incredibly slight green tint? I love it but I’m not sure if I’m just seeing things

how do the images/DR compare to the fuji gfx tho?

Samuel, could you please describe what the buffer is on the R5? Does it free the space quick? Have you had experience of not having fast enough of buffer? Thanks for the response in advance! P.S I encourage anyone who has any experience with R5 or its competitors in terms of buffer, thanks!

I wish I could use the RF 85mm 1.2 and 28-70mm on my Sony camera. They’re such nice lenses

Hi Sam, Bob up in Auburn WA here. Looking forward to an R6 review when you get a hold of that model.

Is the dynamic range as good as Sony A7Riv/iii in photos?

How many shots it taken on full charge plz plz reply

camera's awesome! I shoot with a second hand first gen 1DX and it does what I need to do so I'm just practicing more with what I have now :D

Those Videoclips look better than stills in the video.

The only reason you want to upgrade is if it has something it predecessor doesn't have. In R5, I would say the eye AF is excellent and IBIS that may make me want to upgrade. R6 is another great option but I rather have everything upgraded then sacrificing the EOS-R megapixel.

Using the R5, do you need a high gb CFExpress to utilize its shooting speed for photography?

Thanks for the video, Great content!!. Would have appreciated the metadata to be included in she shots. - Just an observation

Question about the editing kinda side Samuel, how good is the dynamic range on the r5 ?

Is it me or was his eyes in the last section of the poppin?

Nicee viddd broo, do you have presets?

What happened to GFX100?

EOS R don’t have IBIS build in so the battery last longer

im so conflicted between the r5 and the a7s iii. i really want something to shoot amazing stills with, but also produce great cinematic video

The canon r5 going as low of 2500 dollars right on adorama you think it’s worth buying for videography in 2024?

Its pro pro specific features for some people

I've had mine over a week not but still haven't had a chance to use it

blown highlights are intentional in the first images? im not saying is bad....

i know its apples to oranges but there both about the same price, which camera do you like more,,,,,the R5 or your fuji medium format camera???

What's up with all the blown out highlights in your portraits...

I noticed on my R5 that stuck pixels (or are they hot pixels?) appear whenever the shutter speed is set to below 1/10 sec with a black image (lens cap on), and get more evident the slower the shutter speed - most noticeable at 30 sec shutter. Any shutter speed above 1/10 sec and faster, they completely disappear. This leads me to believe perhaps they're hot pixels, not stuck pixels? Interestingly, they appear on the EVF and LCD even before taking a picture. Does anyone have this as well?

I aspire to have your voice one day

Thanks for covering the photography side. I agree; we should focus on what it can do well. And this mantra should apply to Canon too! It should be priced for what it can do, not for what Canon misleadingly hyped about, that it can’t do! The penultimate Canon cripple-hammer! Consumer fraud comes to mind.

Nice shots, but that filter made her face green and dull.

Beautiful models. The photos are good, but a bit too flat, probably because of how you edited them. They look like you applied a vintage filter on them. They don't look bad, I like them. Just that they don't demonstrate this camera and lens, I guess.

Nikon Z6 seems a better buy

Photography? R5 is a Photo item? Really? THANKS FINALLY!

2:08 The Lens ⚰️⚰️⚰️

Its got banding in the shadows at highish ISOs . I'm just so dissapointed. Its going back. So just a warning everyone.

You know what they say when a person has a big lens....

your eyes i-