Canon EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R Press Release

[pepponeskie]

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Canon revolutionises resolution with the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R
London, UK, 6 February 2015 – Canon today transforms the EOS system with the arrival of the EOS 5DS and the EOS 5DS R – a new breed of ultra-high resolution full-frame DSLRs.

Breaking the boundaries of 35mm sensors,the new cameras offer the highest megapixels ever seen in a full frame sensor, an astonishing 50.6MP. Delivering unparalleled quality, the cameras provide an exceptional combination of resolution, responsiveness and durability, whether shooting landscapes, architecture, high fashion or portraiture, either personally or professionally. When nothing but the sharpest image is expected, the EOS 5DS R also features a low pass cancellation filter to maximise the sensor’s resolution and visible image quality.Alongside the new DSLRs, Canon also introduces the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM, the world’s widest-angle rectilinear zoom lens(1), the perfect companion for landscape and architecture photographers.

Establishing new standards for full-frame DSLRs
Setting a new benchmark for full-frame cameras, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R combine fast, instinctive DSLR handling with the newly-developed 50.6MP CMOS sensor, providing the flexibility to shoot a wide range of scenes and subjects, making it ideal for large format mediums, such as advertising billboards and magazine covers, where every pixel matters. The sensor’s advanced architecture provides

ISO 100-6400 sensitivity, further expandable to 50-12800, ensuring high quality images with low noise, accurate colours and wide dynamic range. For added flexibility, the cameras’ resolution enables three new in-camera crop shooting modes–1.3x, 1.6x and 1:1. Visible through the viewfinder, the crop modes deliver outstanding results, with stills at 19 MP even when cropped to 1.6x. Built to withstand the most demanding shoots, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R’s dual DIGIC 6 processors provide the rapid performance and responsiveness required to deliver first-class images with exceptional colour reproduction. Both processors are designed to comfortably manage huge levels of image data from the 50.6MP sensor, whilst simultaneously reducing image noise and providing the freedom to shoot at five frames per second.

Automatically exceptional
Created to ensure every detail of your exquisite landscape or high-fashion studio shoot is in focus, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS Rfeature an advanced 61-point AF system, with 41 cross-type points, delivering incredible levels of image sharpness and accuracy across the frame. Both cameras comfortably maintain focus with moving subjects, using EOS Intelligent Tracking and Recognition AF (iTR) to track both faces and colour. To reduce image blur, Canon’s Mirror Vibration Control System uses cams to drive the cameras’ mirror up and down in a highly controlled fashion, avoiding all sudden stops and softening the shutter-release sound. Additionally, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R’s 150k pixel RGB+IR metering sensor with Flicker Detection ensures images can be captured with consistent and accurate exposures under varying lighting scenarios, including florescent.

Incredible detail and unrestricted creativity
Putting unrivalled image quality at your fingertips, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R include a number of customisable modes and settings to ensure stunning results every time. A new Fine Detail Picture Style maximises the level of detail that can be achieved from the sensor, enabling advanced sharpness adjustment without the need for edit ing software. Popular creative modes, including Multiple Exposure and HDR, provide instant, in-camera creativity, while a built-in timer allows you to shoot over long periods and create stunning time lapse videos, without being tied to the camera or needing advanced software and excessive kit.

First-class professional construction, customisable features
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R have been expertly constructed to allow you to operate quickly, regardless of the environment you’re shooting in. The 100% viewfinder with electronic overlay makes framing vital shots easy and can be customised to your preferred style. The large, 8.11cm (3.2”) Clear View II LCD screen, with an anti-reflective structure, minimises reflection or glare when reviewing shots and also acts as a visual and accessible dashboard of the most commonly used settings. The cameras’ new Custom Quick Control screen means that the type, size and position of icons are also easily customisable to the user or shooting scenario. Both cameras utilise Canon’s iconic design DNA–a highly durable body constructed from high-grade magnesium alloy to provide weather resilient shooting – ideal for landscape photographers who are dedicated to getting the perfect shot, whatever the weather.

EOS 5DS R: Engineered for the ultimate in DSLR image quality
When nothing but the absolute maximum level of detail possible will do, the EOS 5DS R features a low pass cancellation filter to ensure the sharpest possible results. Great for landscape photographers, where patterns are very often organic, the camera’s low pass cancellation filter produces the stunning level of detail required to turn agreat shot into an incredible shot.

Optical Expertise: Introducing the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R are compatible with Canon’s extensive EF lens range, spanning 71 models(2). Today Canon unveils the world’s widest-angle retilinearzoom lens (1), the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM. Perfect for photographers shooting landscape and architecture, the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is designed to open up an entirely new world of creative opportunities, thanks to its super wide 11-24mm focal range. Boasting a newly designed optical structure, the lens features three aspherical lenses including a ground aspherical element, which maximises image quality and delivers minimal levels of distortion, while the body is rugged and robust enough to be employed in extreme weather conditions.

EOS 5DS Key features:

50.6 MP CMOS sensor with dual DIGIC 6 processors
150K Pixel RGB+IR Metering Sensor
Up to 5.0 Frames Per Second
61-point AF
Cropped Shooting
EOS 5DS R also includes:

Low-pass cancellation filter
EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Key features:

Explore landscapes from an ultra-wide point of view
The world’s widest-angle rectilinear zoom lens
Minimal distortion – ideal for architecture and interiors
Advanced lens coatings guard against ghosting and flare
Enjoy swift, near-silent AF, with full-time manual override
Keep shooting even in tough weather conditions

[dozen]

very nice. any news on the price tag? hehhe.

[dolina]

The 51MP 5DS ($3,699) & 5DS R ($3,899) are high end studio and landscape cameras. Think medium format applications where large or finely detailed prints are required.

These cameras do not replace the 5D Mark III per Canon USA video.



These cameras are positioned against the high megapixel full frame bodies like the 36MP Nikon D810 ($2,997) & 36MP Sony A7R ($2,098).

Canon USA mentioned medium format uses for the 5DS & 5DS R so here are the entry level medium format bodies by year.

2010 $4,500 40MP Pentax 645D
2014 $8,497 51.4MP Pentax 645Z

Now, why the drastic price difference? This all goes down to sensor size as shown below.

The Sony, Nikon and Canon uses a full frame sensor with a dimension of 36x24mm while the Pentax and other higher end medium format cameras tend to use a sensor with a dimension of 44x33mm or larger.



6X6 medium format film is included for comparison.

[dazzle]

i can imagine medium format in handheld situations waw

[dolina]

dazzle not all pixels are equal. More pixels crammed into full frame (36x24mm) will not give you the digital medium format (44x33mm) look.

The purpose of more pixels is to satisfy the requirement for large prints (think billboard-size) or fine detail (think magazine ads/editorials).

Locally a decade ago was told that half the billboards on EDSA was photographed using a 6.3MP APS-C Canon 10D DSLR. Obviously budget-conscious yung mga ad agencies.

To make it relatable it is like comparing APS-C to full frame, m43 to APS-C or iPhone to m43. Even if they may have identical MP they will never have the same aesthetics.

Check out how a 6X6 film medium format (56x56mm) looks like https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=...stingness-desc

Those photos from the link comes from a fixed lens rangefinder medium format camera. I hope one day Sony will decide to make a medium format version of the RX1R.

[dazzle]

I dont get it. What if you resize an image using dpi adjustments in PS? Wont it achieve the same exact result of large prints?

[dolina]

I dont get it. What if you resize an image using dpi adjustments in PS? Wont it achieve the same exact result of large prints?

If I am not mistaken that's pixel interpolation. You add more pixels but not fine details.

Try this for instance. Open a stock photo in PS and reduce the resolution of the stock photo by 50% and save it. With the stock photo saved at 50% resolution increase the dpi adjustment by 50%. Compare the original stock photo to the one with dpi adjustment.

If you pixel peep both photos at 100% magnification you will see a marked difference in detail. Resolution and file size may be equal but you will not see details in the adjusted stock photo.

Another example would be watching a movie like The Hobbit on DVD vs Blu-ray on the same HDTV. DVD will of course fill the screen but it will look a bit fuzzy vs Blu-ray.

Mike Burnhill of Canon Europe CPS mentioned that the matching lenses for the 5DS & 5DS R are lenses announced from 2010 onwards. This simply means that the sensor may show the design flaws of older lenses.

Think of it as comparing lenses made from the 80s/90s to those in 2000s/2010s. They give a "period" look to the image you make.

Oh, and by "fine detail" or "detail" in general I mean the weave of textiles where you see each thread in clothing, skin texture where you see each strand of fine hairs or possibly pores.

[dazzle]

ok i get what u mean. detail as in "real details" not fake sharpness (which i think is the one u just called interpolation) i see that sometimes in photos, especially thumbnails when you max out the size

[dolina]

Example of pixel interpolation where line and edges of the non-interpolated image is smoothen out in the interpolated photo. Rather than look pixelated it just looks a tad out of focus.

Assuming you have a lens designed for high pixel photography more pixels (photosites) on the sensor mean more actual data/details recorded rather than "guess-work" pixels from interpolation. If not then you will get detraction and start seeing other design flaws unnoticed with lower pixel sensors.

[Gabrath]