Canon EOS R5

Excellent, 45MP photos ; Impressive 4K/8K video modes ; Responsive subject-tracking AF ; Good 5-axis image stabilization ; Excellent build quality

Control layout could be improved ; Can overheat in video mode ; Risk of banding at high ISO

Tried-and-tested form factor ; Very versatile stills camera ; Incredible autofocus skills ; Improved battery life ; Solid IBIS system

Not cheap ; Dual memory cards will require investment ; Recording limits for video shooting

Canon's best ever stills camera, the EOS R5 is an incredibly powerful tool for almost every kind of photography. While that versatility doesn't quite extend to video, it is still a compelling hybrid option if you're aware of its limitations. The only...

The Canon EOS R5 is one of the best cameras on the market, so long as you have the cash and desire this level of image quality and performance. It's fast, has an excellent autofocus system, offers high resolution, excellent video quality with plentiful...

Superb 45MP full-frame sensor ; Fast, accurate autofocus ; Subject tracking at up to 20fps ; Big, brilliant EVF ; Swing-out touch LCD ; 5-axis IBIS ; CFexpress and UHS-II SDXC card support ; 8K and 4K video look great

Video record time limited by heat ; Expensive CFexpress memory required for some features ; Battery life could be better ; Lens system still has some room to grow ; Priced higher than competitors

Still photographers will find little at fault with the high-resolution Canon EOS R5, but heat management issues will leave video-first creatives looking elsewhere.

Supreme autofocus modes - the tracking for humans/animals is impressive ; 12fps mechanical burst ; Super-detailed 45-megapixel images ; In-body image stabilisation is excellent

Overheats in high-end video modes - will limit in-camera record time ; Easy to move focus point by accidental screen touch ; It's obviously pricey ; CFexpress card adds to cost

This full-frame mirrorless camera is an absolute powerhouse, delivering top image quality, autofocus and in-body stabilisation performance. There are some hiccups with high-end video recording overheating, the body-only asking price is high, and the...