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Rank 45 out of 48 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Canon

EOS 5DS R

Name: EOS 5DS R
Brand: Canon

around $3699

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

253 Pros

64%
22 reviews (3h 30m)

144 Cons

The Canon EOS 5DS R is a DSLR designed for the pixel-obsessed. Its 50.6-megapixel sensor, effectively canceling the low-pass filter, delivers breathtaking detail and resolution, exceeding even 8K, perfect for large prints and extensive cropping. This makes it comparable to medium format cameras at a fraction of the cost and weight, particularly be...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

70%

28 vs 12

Usability/Handling

64%

94 vs 54

Image Quality

18%

4 vs 18

Video Capabilities

76%

41 vs 13

Features

56%

5 vs 4

Autofocus System

Reviewer verdict

Across 22 YouTube reviews, the Canon EOS 5DS R earns an Index score of 3.5/5, ranking #45 among DSLRs. Reviewers most often praise its image quality, features, value for money, while the most common criticisms concern image quality, performance.

The Canon EOS 5DS R is repeatedly praised for its exceptional image quality, with reviewers (93 mentions) highlighting the 50.6MP full‑frame sensor, razor‑sharp detail, and ability to crop heavily while retaining print‑quality results. Many reviewers (40 mentions) also applaud useful built‑in features like the intervalometer, multiple crop modes, dual card slots and S‑RAW/M‑RAW options that help manage large files. Reviewers commonly note solid handling and ergonomics (27 mentions) inherited from the 5D series, plus reliable build quality and weather sealing (21 mentions). Overall reviewers agree the camera is a high‑resolution workhorse for landscape, studio and portrait photographers who prioritize detail.

Critics (54 mentions) most often point to limited low‑light performance and higher noise/ISO weaknesses for a modern camera, with frequent warnings about moiré and the need for high‑quality lenses and very steady technique to avoid softness. Performance complaints (20 mentions) focus on the slow aspects: a modest 5 fps burst rate, long buffer/write times and large file sizes that demand fast cards and powerful computers. Video capabilities are repeatedly called out as weak (18 mentions) — only Full HD, no 4K and no headphone jack — and several reviewers question value or relevance in some shooting scenarios given those tradeoffs (14 mentions).

Analysis based on 22 YouTube reviews (3h 30m of video) with 253 pros and 144 cons extracted.

Pros (253)

Image Quality (94)

wonderful pictures, beautiful detail, great everything ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 4:34
just incredible detail ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 5:25
50 megapixels and that's uh the highest megapixel full-frame camera available on the market today. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 0:40
The noise holds up the detail structure ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 9:19
50.6 megapixel monster design for those who demand the absolute best in image quality ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 0:21
53 megapixel sensor ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 1:52
a digital image that was in excess of 8k ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 2:37
detail is comparable to a medium frame camera ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 5:27
50 megapixels ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 0:30
resolution ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 1:30
highest possible resolution ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 1:57
ability to crop in and get high quality frames ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 6:25
without going to a medium frame camera there isn't much to compete ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 16:08
50 megapixel files allow shooting multiple items and cropping later ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 4:59
results really nicely ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 6:23
RS files are sharp with delicate fine details rendered with crispness ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 6:06
cancels out the blurring effect of the low pass filter to create the sharpest possible image on the sensor ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 0:46
so much resolution ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 6:23
very nice camera to use, very awesome resolution and very nice images ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 7:08
51 megapixel awesome resolution ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 1:51
sharp images ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 6:04
50 megapixels ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 0:36
increase in resolution ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 7:27
high resolution and the extreme good image quality ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 8:33
5dsr does definitely produce a more refined image ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 7:00
color depth and dynamic range has increased quite a lot ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 8:11
100 megapixels ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 0:07
pretty nice sensor ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 2:00
resolution is one of the big improvements ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 8:04
best image quality in a DSLR ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 8:46
sharp lens ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 6:32
love the megapixels ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 0:47
The noise structure holds up very nicely. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 9:58
this camera is all about resolution that 50.6 MP fullframe sensor is capable of capturing incredible detail perfect for large prints or serious cropping in post- production ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 0:41
50.6 megapixels ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 0:23
the detail doesn't fall apart ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 11:03
they are designation signifies the removal of the low pass filter which further enhances sharpness ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 0:52
match medium format cameras in resolution ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 0:46
dynamic range of these cameras allows pulling most detail out ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 5:35
the resolution working with the camera and the output was so amazing ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 4:29
it's working amazingly when you are in student want to retouch anything it's like crazy you can show me that looked like 80 hundred percent and it still sharp and you still have a lot of details ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 2:14
the output of this camera is like nothing I have ever seen ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 6:27
amazing 50.6 megapixel resolution ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 6:54
you can take this camera we do every where you go and want to have a best resolution on the market or if you are shooting many in studio this is the camera you should have ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 9:52
it's still sharp ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 10:28
5dsr has a secondary filter which cancels the low pass filter and gives just a little bit better fine detail ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 1:26
small most the sudden the same science as 5d series it's small amazingly good output and resolution ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 10:07
when you are shooting outside with this megapixel monstrum you are able to in post-production to crop those images because we have 50 megapixels even if you crop it like extremely how do stay still have something like 10 megapixels and that's plenty plain enough also for some campaign source for some smaller boards or I don't know posters ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 9:14
huge huge and amazing 50 megapixels ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 2:12
so far it looks brilliant. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 3:37
50 megapixels, highest of any 35mm camera ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 0:56
highly detailed ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 6:43
you do get the details ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 7:19
the 50 uh.2 MP will open up a lot of opportunities, lot of new avenues ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 4:56
The main difference between these two does is that the 5DSR does not have an optical lowass filter or it's rather canceled out ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 0:16
5dsr has two low pass filters effectively canceling each other out, allowing for more detail ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 3:04
very detailed ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 6:15
Fullframe 35mm sensor ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 1:38
whopping 50.6 megapixels ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 0:49
incredibly sharp image ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 4:26
more sharpness and detail straight out of the camera ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 1:08
images are always razor sharp ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 6:02
delivers impeccable quality ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 10:08
50.6 million pixels ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 0:34
the image quality that you can still get out of that camera is fantastic even by today's standards it competes up against the best of the best of them today ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 11:03
50 megapixels ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 2:24
great for shooting portraits ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 10:06
50.3 megapixel full Frame Canon DSLR ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 0:15
every single image that comes back is always just pristine and beautiful ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 14:16
time release lag system that allows The Mirror to Settle before opening the shutter for Maximum sharpness ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 4:52
beautiful Colors and detail ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 10:36
one of the most powerful image sensors in the entire history of digital photography ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 0:59
50 megapixels is more than appropriate ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 3:25
great for wedding photography ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 9:03
Impressive dynamic range ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 10:41
image quality is absolutely superb ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 6:16
white Balance setting called White priority Which allows for more accurate Auto White balance in environments with a color cast ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 5:03
5dsr cancels the Effect of the optical low pass filter resulting in especially Sharp images ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 9:28
the canon 5dsr it's the benchmark camera ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 0:06
crisp details, stunning enlargements, and the ability to crop aggressively without sacrificing image quality ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 0:57
The fine detail and quality of images etc and the ability to crop as well of course make it perfect for fine art printing as well as kind of printing in general really in in any format ▶ Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! @ 5:54
canon 5dsr certainly allows that and if anyone's never used one of these cameras the incredible detail that it produces is astonishing ▶ Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! @ 1:08
50.6 megapixel monster design for those who demand the absolute best in resolution ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 0:21
full-frame sensor that captures images with incredible clarity ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 0:41
producing in the region of somewhere between 125 and 150 megapixels. So again amazing print quality in fact sublime ▶ Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! @ 6:14
the Canon EOS 5DS combines The Proven design of the popular 5D Mark III with jaw-dropping image quality from the new 50.6 megapixel sensor ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 5:37
the 50.6 megapixel sensor is capable of delivering the highest image quality from any Canon EOS camera to date in terms of out and out resolution ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 6:54
If you're shooting landscapes, studio portraits, or any subject where resolution reigns supreme, this camera is a dream ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:39
capturing the finest details possible ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:37
when zooming in on the computer to see the resolution at 3 to1, oh my god was that insane we could make out Todd in the distance, 3 to 1you have it all the way wide what the picture looks like and then when you go 3 to 1 and you go BAM, look at that, yes that is a ton of resolution and it still maintains the quality. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 3:22
if you are a cropper, if you're somebody who likes to crop and that is your thing though you shouldn't really need to crop when you're shooting portraits or shooting landscapes, if you want to do that you have the resolution that you could crop an unbelievably far amount of really big amount with your cropping and still get fantastic prints ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 3:42
the sheer level of detail that can obtain from the 5Ds and a high quality lens ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 6:06
5DS R which I'm holding here right now which has a low pass cancellation effect ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 0:44
I shot at 3200 ISO, it looks fine honestly you can't tell between stars and grain. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 8:42

Features (41)

effectively, uh, this is like having a full-frame 50 megapixel camera and a 20 frame crop camera all in the same body ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 1:03
totally different sensor, totally different design ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 8:33
built-in intervalometer, good for time lapse ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 7:16
Mr raw and S raw functions maintain the editing capability of raw but at a lower effective pixel resolution and smaller file size ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 4:39
mirror lockup with pre-determined delay ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 5:44
new metering ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 2:54
anti flicker shoot ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 2:59
crop aspect ratio ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 3:16
versatile telephoto range making it suitable for a variety of shooting situations from portraits to Wildlife ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 1:16
can use lenses from 8mm fisheye to 800mm telephoto ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 0:50
versatility of a lot of different lenses ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 0:49
maximum versatility ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 7:02
you can set plenty of crop factors inside the viewfinder so if you want to shoot 16 by 9 you can put it in your rear fender and you will see it cropped also the same is with cropping and everything else and square size and everything you can put it just right inside inside the menu and you will see it inside your viewfinder ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 8:44
Time-lapse mode with automatic movie file creation ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 4:40
you have CF card and SDSC ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 1:20
nifty time-lapse movie function ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 1:51
never gotten a single corrupt file ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 14:12
absolutely fantastic system ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 14:07
dual card slots ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 3:24
compile your Shots in camera to give you a Time Lapse movie ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 4:09
built-in intervalometer ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 4:05
crop Modes like 1.3 times and 1.6 times ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 5:24
anti Flicker function that can Detect cycling lights like fluorescent lights and then time the shutter opening so that your exposure happens at the peak of the Light cycle ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 4:16
practical application of medium raw and small raw settings ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 12:50
it's got two card slots ▶ Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! @ 7:09
two lenses ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 1:12
auxiliary wide-angle and telephoto lenses ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 1:33
nifty50, a Canon 50mm F1.8 STM lens, perfect for portraits and lowlight shooting ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 1:18
filter set with UV, polarizing, and fluorescent filters ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 1:41
Canon EF75 to 300 mm F4 to 5.63 63 lens, giving you some telephoto reach for wildlife or sports ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 1:25
Dual 64 GB memory cards provide ample storage for those massive image files ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 1:58
they also added some intervalometer into the camera ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 10:21
50 mm f1.8, is a fantastic little lens that offers excellent value and performance ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 3:11
slave flash add versatility for off- camerara lighting ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:03
tripod ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:08
the Canon EOS 5DS maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds and there's a bulb mode for even longer exposures which is excellent news if you're seriously interested in night photography ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 3:46
75 to 300 mm lens is a decent all-around telephoto option ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:55
camera case, extra lens caps, a cleaning kit, and even software for video and photo editing ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:19
you have a picture style that allows you to fine-tune the sharpening ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 6:21
the SD slot is UHS 1compatible ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 5:06
With a built in intervalometer you have the ability to do time lapse photos but do something that's pretty cool right in the camera, after your time last photos are done you can have the camera compress it into a video file for you ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 11:26

Value for Money (28)

cost ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 1:30
astounding camera ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 1:41
This is an amazing camera ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 1:31
it's a comprehensive package that covers most of your basic needs ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 2:21
the bundle also throws in some nice to have additions like a filter set including UV polarizing and fluorescent filters these are great for enhancing your images and protecting your lens ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 2:03
this 30 piece bundle is loaded you get essential accessories like a spare battery charger and a handy ACDC car home charger perfect for shooting on the go ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 1:36
best bang for book in terms of a camera in 2022 ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 9:57
still available at reasonable prices ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 16:38
about as good as I would expect ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 3:27
absolutely loved it ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 0:54
very good value for money ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 7:25
Sligh flash spider tripod and Camera Case are also included providing a solid foundation for your photography Adventures ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 1:55
it comes with a one-year exclusive dealer War which provides some peace of mind ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 2:28
you'll also find a cleaning kit card reader and even software for video and photo editing ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 2:16
the inclusion of two 64 GB transcend SD cards ensures you have plenty of storage for those massive image files ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 1:47
this Canon Usos 5DS our bundle offers incredible value for money you get a highresolution camera a versatile lens and a plethora of accessories all at a significantly lower price than buying everything new ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 3:33
fraction of the cost of a medium format camera ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 1:10
minimum price ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 7:04
included accessories are a huge bonus ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 2:14
one-year exclusive dealer warranty ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 2:07
pick up two or three of these for less than the cost of one Flagship model ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 1:37
it solidified its position as such an awesome investment five years ago because it's provided so much great image quality that was well ahead of its time ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 3:17
the fact that the image quality is on par with what's out today even against the sony a7r mark iv is a testimony to how good it's held up after five long years ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 3:04
you can probably pick one of these up now for somewhere between a thousand and one thousand three hundred pounds it's great value ▶ Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! @ 6:45
pretty comprehensive package ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:26
great way to save some money ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 3:24
one-year exclusive dealer warranty ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 3:34
incredible value for anyone looking to step into the world of ultra highresolution photography ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 3:40

Usability/Handling (28)

optical viewfinder ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 3:30
usability ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 1:30
very nice to use with battery grip, better grip ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 7:26
nice grip, good ergonomics ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 0:19
LCD overlays in viewfinder ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 3:13
customizable quick menu ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 3:39
nice live view with histogram ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 9:21
very much lighter in weight ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 1:08
If you're already using high-end Canon cameras, then you'll be very familiar with the button layouts and designs overall. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 1:13
Customizable quick menu buttons ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 2:14
the layout of the buttons and Controls are identical to the 5D Mark i ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 1:50
similar to a 5D MK II and actually it handles in pretty much exactly the same way as well ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 1:01
customizable quick menu ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 3:47
custom Quick control screen where you pick What shows up on that screen ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 6:40
excellent ergonomics ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 10:59
multicontroller joystick makes navigation fast and easy ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 1:48
see the entire full Frame image area and the unused portion of The Frame is dark when shooting cropped ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 6:04
intelligent viewfinder two gives you 100% image area coverage and superimposed information ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 1:32
host of customization available ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 6:16
the main LCD screen offers a fantastic VGA resolution with one 40 Kelvin dots ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 2:41
the viewfinder offers 100 coverage with a magnification of 0 71x and de-opter correction and a transparent LCD screen overlay is vital Focus shooting information plus a dual axis electronic level ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 2:59
there are two LCD displays on the Canon EOS 5DS the 3.2 inches color LCD on the rear and the smaller status panel on the top...this makes the Canon EOS 5DS quicker to use and also helps to extend the battery life ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 2:23
size wise the 5Ds is perfect for everyone with normal to large sized hands ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 0:42
you now have five menus to set your favorites too ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 11:47
the Canon os5ds has inherited some extra design features from the 07dmk2 which make it the best designed 5 series camera today ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 6:36
it feels great in the hands ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 7:10
it's going to be the same exact camera as the 5D mark III. The design of it, the buttons ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 6:11
the design of the Canon os5ds is so similar to the 5dmk3 that it's difficult to tell the two cameras apart a good thing in our book is the latter camera's control layout was already well refined ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 6:23

Performance (22)

The autofocus is allowing the sharpness to be enlarged by the high resolution of the camera. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 8:01
autofocus at the same level as the 5D Mark II ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 4:56
good sync speed (200th of a second) ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 6:21
new processor digit 6 ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 0:40
best camera that Canon currently has out for commercial photographers using flash ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 7:27
fast autofocus ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 9:14
nice quiet shutter ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 1:37
one of the best camera for shooting in studio or shooting outside ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 6:42
the outer focusing system works perfectly well ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 7:30
Both the 5DS and 5DSR are powered by dual D66 processor to be able to process that heavy amount of resolution for still and video. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 1:27
the dual li 6 processor are doing a very good job. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 3:20
It actually reads the whole sensor. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 1:51
Digix 6 processor ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 1:18
5 frames a second ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 1:20
new shutter mechanism Which eliminates The Typical spring mechanism and replaces it with a Gear and cam assembly resulting in even quieter operation ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 4:30
150 million RGB metering system so very very accurate ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 2:10
dual digit 6 image processors ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 1:28
delivers an enormous amount of horsepower with each of those colossal 50 megapixel files ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 9:07
fast performance, minimal lag, and impressive image quality ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 1:30
two digic 6 image processors to handle those big files ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 1:27
Five frames a second with a camera like this, pumping 50.6 megapixel files through it ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 8:00
how silent the shutter is. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 7:10

Build Quality (21)

magnesium body to increase rigidity ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 3:02
upgraded mirror mechanism reduces vibration ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 5:20
new mirror box with a very low vibration system ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 3:24
they still work ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 3:53
built well, durable ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 6:24
no venting at all ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 6:12
weather sealing on the body ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 9:35
smoother Mirror action causing less vibrations ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 5:36
well damped mirror ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 9:01
Shares characteristics with 5D Mark II, same body and water sealing ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 1:43
the build quality on these things are tremendous. I haven't had a single problem with mine in the five years i've been shooting it everywhere around the world ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 9:39
tripod Mount is extra reinforced ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 1:57
perfectly weather sealed ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 10:50
magnesium out body ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 2:27
excellent build quality ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 10:47
slightly thicker base plate to try and keep the camera as steady as possible ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 2:30
one of the most reliable cameras ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 14:08
the look of the feel of this is exactly what you get out of a cam 5d mark iii or mark iv ▶ Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! @ 4:36
The Canon EOS 5DS has a magnesium alloy body which should make it more durable in the longer term and it also adds a welcome level of weatherproofing for protection against dust and moisture. ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 0:26
Reinforced Tripod Socket, that's good for landscape photographers ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 9:43
150,000 shutter actuations ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 10:43

Connectivity (8)

usb 3 tether port ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 6:14
flash sync port ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 6:07
for the first time ever they had the slot for USB 3 here but they gave to this camera so law one little holder so we are able to mount the holder inside you put your cable and you can walk all around the video inside your studio with your camera mounting mounted to a computer I don't have to worry about the cable anymore so that's one of the best feature that this one has in studio ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 6:58
you have um a USB 3.0 on the newer models ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 2:15
USB 3 output ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 1:58
usb3 uh terminal ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 2:58
USB 3 fast Connectivity ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 4:00
if you are a studio shooter, this has built in USB 3, so that means when you're transferring your files tethered it's going to move a hell of a lot quicker than USB 2.0. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 3:07

Autofocus System (5)

61 Phase detection autofocus points 41 of which are cross Type Focus points ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 3:54
61 Point all cross type AF system ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 2:18
autofocus performer with a very robust menu system full of autofocus Controls ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 3:36
RGB plus IR Light sensor that allows for much more accurate metering and enhances the accuracy of the intelligent tracking and recognition autofocus ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 5:15
the focusing system is fantastic ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 14:17

Video Capabilities (4)

can produce time-lapse video at 8k ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 7:43
full HD video ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 9:27
capture full HD 1080p video at 30 frames per second ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 1:44
great camera for video ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 11:45

Battery Life (2)

two batteries, which is essential for a power hungry camera ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 1:47
standard charger and a bonus AC/DC car charger ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 1:54

Cons (144)

Image Quality (54)

I was surprised at the performance of the camera, particularly when we get to the high ISO, because I was under the impression that the sensor was more or less two um 7D Mark II sensors, you know, fabricated as one. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 8:08
there's more ray in this picture ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 5:58
there's obviously noise ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 9:16
it does introduce a slightly higher risk of Mo ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 0:59
12,800 ISO is really not that good by today's standards producing quite a rough looking image ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 2:41
maximum native ISO is now 6400, how low is that by today's standards ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 2:19
noise performance they're both not that brilliant ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 2:34
renders so much detail that it could be unflattering to some ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 7:08
some onioning in the bouquet ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 4:08
some pretty serious flare has crept into the shot ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 4:21
less low light capability than 5D Mark III. Max ISO is 12,800 vs 102,400 ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 1:17
potential moire issues (though reviewer hasn't experienced them) ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 1:01
lower maximum ISO than 7D Mark II ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 3:48
limited bit depth in colors ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 9:23
Moire and anti-aliasing issues in repeating lines ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 2:22
no IBIS, relies on lens stabilization ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 9:55
50 megapixels just doesn't cutter anymore ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 0:02
iso performance fall apart really early on ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 2:05
colored bands. And that's the marray which will happen on fabric or very, you know, repeating uh lines like this ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 6:21
Very noisy ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 11:03
using f22 causes diffraction and reduces sharpness ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 3:54
with 50 megapixels, any focus or sharpness issues are magnified ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape @ 1:52
ISO range 100-6400, expandable to 12800, lower than 5D Mark III ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 3:40
the native ISO is not as much as the 5D Mark III. Both the 5DS and the 5DSR has a max of 6400. You can increase them to 12,800, but the native is 6,400 as compared to as many as 25,600 for the 5D Mark III. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 1:54
the maximum ISO is set on six thousand and four hundred ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 7:55
you may get more a patterns ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 4:38
I was not happy Because unless you can really hold the camera very very steady uh the results you get end up being worse than the ones you might get with a uh with a with a lower megapixel count camera because of this shaking ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 10:19
dynamic range has always been lagging behind during this era with canon whereas others have used sony sensors with improved dynamic range even in 2015 standards ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 2:30
unless you really hold those cameras very steady or have them on a tripod and actually best is a good tripod uh you will end up risking slightly blurred pictures ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 3:30
why would you buy the one with the low pass filter active instead of the one without because if you're if you're going for a camera with 50 megapixel you really want want the resolution the sharpness and everything ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 2:20
some issues basically um you will have an incredible resolution on the sensor but the output will not reflect that because the lenses you're using even if they're high quality lenses and with a camera like this you will definitely want to use high quality lenses you may not get a result that is substantially Superior ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 8:11
can sometimes introduce more, especially with very fine patterns ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 1:15
I don't feel it's extremely sharp ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 6:51
iso range 100 to 6400 before expansion then expanded is actually 50 to 12 800 now that's not as much as the 5D MK III ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 1:51
not intended to be Low Light performers ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 2:50
noise At ISO 3200 and up ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 3:08
Night games are going to be a challenge with the ISO limitations ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 7:44
5dsr runs the risk of occasionally having more pattern interference ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 9:28
there are always tradeoffs that come with that and one of those things is this high I.S.O. capability but keep in mind this camera is not designed for that. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 2:55
this is not meant for high ISO, it's not really meant for the action sports ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 14:11
not good for astrophotography ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 7:12
During the day you don't want to pump the ISO too far because that is where you're going to start to run into issues as you get to 800, 1600, 3200. It's really not meant for low light shooting ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 8:26
approximately one stop of usable dynamic range ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 6:26
I still don't see that as a necessity in a camera like this when it’s designed for landscapes and it's designed for portraits you really don't need to worry about the crop factor in the camera. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 4:34
does not perform well in low light ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 5:00
does not have the world's greatest low light performance ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 7:18
if you're going to shoot portraits with the R and you have fine patterns in short, you may get some moire. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 1:14
it's got its limitations of course it's not great in low light dynamic range is not perfect ▶ Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! @ 1:29
i certainly don't enjoy using it over 800 iso ▶ Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! @ 7:30
the out of the camera images at the default setting are a little soft and benefit from some further sharpening in a program like Adobe Photoshop ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 3:33
I'd be more interested in seeing what the main lenses can do ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 1:35
only the latest and greatest lenses together with careful technique are good enough to get the absolute best out of that 50 megapixel sensor ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 7:18
not the sharpest lens out there ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:57
potentially increasing the risk of moir in some situations ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 0:50

Performance (20)

5 FPS ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 5:14
really noticeable delay ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 4:48
shoots at five frames a second, pathetic by modern standards ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 5:50
slower camera, only 5fps ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 2:15
take some time for the buffer ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 1:40
frontfocused out of the box ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 2:57
just because the high megapixel resolution you need to storage those images and it takes time to put it through the buffer on your memory card even though it has two memory card slots CF and SD you can count that if you put there the slope one of the slowest SD cards it will take quite a long long time to down to save it on the card ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 3:11
the frame rate is just five frames per second on continuous shooting ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 2:59
processing 50.2 2 megapel the size and the space and the processing power that you would need even to postprocess would be huge. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 3:40
so if you do motorsport wildlife photography or anything that requires faster action paced work there are significantly better options out there for you ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 1:40
in terms of performance like buffer size card formats and write speeds it gets absolutely creamed by the four years younger sony a7r mark iv despite having an extra 10 megapixels ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 1:28
limitations low light fast autofocus High dynamic range ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 0:21
5 frames a second so compared to the 5D MK II it's not particularly quick ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 1:24
not good for sports and Wildlife ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 4:28
down time of several Seconds while camera pauses to clear Burst Group ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 7:47
very low frames per second ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 4:43
it does limited versatility with the 5 FPS burst shooting rate not proving fast enough for Sports Action Wildlife photography and the expanded ISO range of 50 12 800 limiting what the camera can do in more testing low light situation ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 7:00
if you're serious about wildlife or sports photography, you'll likely want to upgrade to a higher quality telephoto lens eventually ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 3:01
not designed for speed demons ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:31
slow continuous shooting speeds and a limited ISO range by modern standards means that the 5Ds certainly isn't suited to every photographic situation ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 5:44

Video Capabilities (18)

video at 1080p 24/25/30fps, not aimed at video market ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 5:55
no headphone socket ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 3:54
less video features than 5D Mark III ▶ The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 1:29
no 4K video, only Full HD ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 10:18
if you primarily shoot video or need the latest autofocus technology you might want to consider other options the 5Ds are as primarily a Still's camera and its video capabilities are not its strongest suit ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 3:12
these cameras are not geared towards the video shooter ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 2:31
No headphone socket ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview @ 4:31
there is no sound monitor um system there is no headphone jack you have an external mic output but no headphone jack ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 2:36
there is no headphone jack. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 1:18
you cannot not shoot at 60 fps. You can the max it goes is the full HD 30fps ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 2:48
many things in video that are not up to the professional level. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 4:12
no headphone socket ▶ Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview @ 2:49
no headphone Jack ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 7:20
It does 1080 at 30 frames a second, it doesn't do 60 frames a second, it doesn't have 4K, it doesn't have the ability to do clean HDMI out and it doesn't have a headphone jack. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 2:02
i would like something that has a better quality video in it this does a video but it's well to be honest ▶ Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! @ 3:38
If you're looking to shoot video, this is not the camera for you. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 1:29
only shoots 1920x1080p full high definition ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 11:53
don't have super high frame rates or super colossal resolution with video ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 13:10

Value for Money (14)

if you're on a tight budget there are more affordable DSLR options available ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 3:25
mirrorless version is slightly better ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 7:46
not for everyone, so many people would prefer High ISO and frames per second ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 5:20
this is a renewed product that means it's pre-owned ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 2:26
it's a renewed product so inspect it carefully upon arrival ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 3:45
skeptical why put out two different cameras ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 1:56
this is going to piss off a lot of viewers but for the price they're asking for retail this price reflects reprehensible value in 2020 ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 6:22
not so much on b h we are seeing quite literally 3 699 us dollars with a little bit of a discount and that's that's that's insane i can't even begin to justify that kind of pricing structure it's hardly even moved or gone down in price since it was released five years ago ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 4:00
the camera is still way way overpriced for what it is today ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 8:39
discontinued ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 1:56
thirty seven hundred bucks is more expensive than the newer faster mirrorless and extremely far more video capable nikon z7 and even on par with the panasonic s1r which sounds literally insane to me ▶ Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using @ 4:24
not sure if that was a good idea on Canon side to get back into the megapixel War uh instead of well going there and and making other improvements ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 9:11
we're moving in a way that is not ideal ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 11:09
renewed camera, meaning it's pre-owned but has been inspected and refurbished ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 3:20

Features (13)

large file sizes (50-60mb) ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 17:21
not exactly the next even evolution in the 5D Mark series ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 7:29
taking several seconds to get the images written to the card ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 1:55
combination of the slow shutter speed about five frames per second but a long period of writing it on your memory card with this camera are just not able to just press the bottom and take a ton of pictures and then wait because when you take a ton of pictures with the zeros resolution and the raw file will have like 100 megabytes it will take a lot time to write it on your card ▶ Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R @ 4:40
These cameras definitely are not for everyone. These are not for all round and definitely possibly not for the video guys. These are mainly aimed towards the steel guys. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 3:52
relatively large files ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 5:32
massive file sizes can be challenging to manage ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 3:14
only does one thing really well ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 13:41
Now UHS 2 is out and is extremely blazingly fast. I don't know why that's not in here ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 5:28
the huge file sizes and sheer level of detail demand and that you use the best post-processing setup in the latest L Series lenses to do justice to the camera ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 5:52
large file sizes and the potential for more if you're not careful ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 3:55
invest in some fast memory cards and a powerful computer to handle all that data ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 3:59
massive files will require a powerful computer for processing ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:49

Usability/Handling (12)

a camera like this with 50 megapixels puts a strain on the lens quality, on the autofocus quality, and on your photographic techniques ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes @ 2:06
specialized, bloody huge ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 3:46
only use the highest quality lenses ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 3:54
terrible lighting and terrible conditions for testing ▶ Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review @ 3:07
fixed LCD screen ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 10:02
weight has gone up ▶ Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? @ 8:19
while not a professional grade lens ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 1:19
it's a camera that you have to hold very steady ▶ Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make @ 5:27
not a touchscreen ▶ Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R @ 1:45
I personally had trouble looking through the viewfinder and seeing the info screen. ▶ Canon 5DS R Real World Review @ 6:32
kind of big and dumb and slow ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 13:37
this joystick works well enough but it's not as positive or as easy to use as a conventional 4-way controller ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 1:29

Build Quality (5)

mirror sound (not a con for the reviewer, but a general drawback of DSLRs compared to mirrorless) ▶ I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why @ 2:58
they might show some minor cosmetic wear and tear ▶ Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle @ 2:37
DSLR, not a mirrorless camera. So, it's a bit larger and heavier than some of the newer mirrorless options ▶ Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! @ 3:24
giant mirror flabbing around every time you take a picture ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 0:14
recommend investing in a sturdier tripod down the line especially given the 5DSR's resolution which can magnify even the slightest vibrations ▶ Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On @ 2:10

Autofocus System (4)

does not have super Zippy really fast autofocus ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 4:38
does not have any form of intelligent automatic focus ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 7:57
old school kind of single point autofocus system ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 8:11
cannot focus on your eye, track your eye, or track objects ▶ Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? @ 8:03

Battery Life (2)

only 700 shots out with full charge versus 950 from The Mark II ▶ Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review @ 3:48
heavy battery usage ▶ Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS @ 7:57

Connectivity (2)

you also do not have an uncompressed HDMI out. ▶ Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with I @ 2:59
we would have liked to have seen a flip out LCD screen Incorporated though especially with the Canon EOS 5DS increased focus on Life as a studio or landscape camera and the lack of Wi-Fi connectivity is surprising too ▶ CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFES @ 6:44

Review sources

Should You Buy the Canon 5DSR in 2023? by Premium Light Academy — 18 pros, 17 cons
Ultimate Resolution! Canon 5DS R 50MP Monster DSLR Hands-On by Top 5 Tech Giant — 22 pros, 10 cons
Hands-On Review: Canon | EOS 5DS and 5DS R by B&H Photo Video Pro Audio — 24 pros, 7 cons
Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Jared Polin — 17 pros, 9 cons
Canon EOS 5Ds & 5Ds R Hands-on Review by DigitalRev TV — 13 pros, 9 cons
Canon 5DS R - is this the best DSLRs ever made? by key2adventure — 17 pros, 5 cons
Ultimate 50.6MP Powerhouse! Canon EOS 5DS R Renewed Bundle by Best Smart Kitchen — 12 pros, 7 cons
Canon 5DS R Real World Review by Michael Tapes by LensAlign — 11 pros, 7 cons
Canon EOS 5DS & 5DSR Review: Exclusive First Hands-on with Image and Video samples by Pallab Hazarika — 9 pros, 9 cons
CANON EOS 5DS CAMERA REVIEW [2023] IS THE CANON 5DS A PROFESSIONAL CAMERA? by Golf Sky — 11 pros, 7 cons
I'm STILL Shooting With The Canon 5dsr In 2023 - Here's Why by Tin House Studio — 13 pros, 4 cons
Lifelong review of Canon EOS 5Ds R by Peter Brichta Photography — 12 pros, 4 cons
Canon's Forgotten 50 Megapixel Camera - The EOS 5DS by Arthur Brown PHOTOGRAPHY — 10 pros, 5 cons
Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review by Matt Granger — 5 pros, 9 cons
Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R preview by Wex Photo Video — 10 pros, 4 cons
Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R - Shooting landscape by ChristopherKblog — 11 pros, 2 cons
Canon 5DS / 5DS-R Camera Preview - Will 50+ Megapixels make you happy? by Passion4Cameras — 3 pros, 10 cons
Canon 5DsR / 5Ds in 2020? A brutally honest take after using it for 5 years. by Easton Chang — 5 pros, 7 cons
The New Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R by DPReview TV — 7 pros, 4 cons
Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DSR Preview by Calumet Photographic Drummond Street — 9 pros, 2 cons
Canon EOS 5DS R: Ultimate High-Resolution DSLR Beast! by Tech Tips — 8 pros, 3 cons
Canon 5DSR - why I am STILL using it in 2020!! by James Kerwin — 6 pros, 3 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Canon EOS 5DS R worth buying?

Based on 22 independent YouTube reviews, the Canon EOS 5DS R scores 3.5/5 with 253 positive and 144 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #45 in the DSLRs category.

What do reviewers like most about the Canon EOS 5DS R?

The most praised aspects are image quality, features, value for money — Image Quality (94 mentions), Features (41 mentions), Value for Money (28 mentions).

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Reviewers most frequently criticize image quality, performance — Image Quality (54 mentions), Performance (20 mentions).

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