Canon EOS R5 C
Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R5 C

Canon

Released Jan 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 18, 2026

Cinema camera with a cooling fan enabling internal raw recording and Cinema RAW Light support without overheating. The Canon EOS R5 C scores 80/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Cined, Thedigitalshootout, Digitalcameraworld, and Dpreview.

Critic Score

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80

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Cooling fan(3)
  • Cinema raw light support(2)
  • Internal raw recording(2)

Cons

  • No ibis(5)

6 Expert Reviews

95
Jan 19, 2022

The Canon EOS R5 C is an excellent hybrid camera that completely blends the line between small mirrorless filming devices and large dedicated cinema cameras.

92
Jun 1, 2022

The Canon R5C is a powerhouse cinema camera that eliminates overheating issues while delivering exceptional 8K and high frame rate video capabilities, making it ideal for underwater cinematography.

85
Jan 11, 2024

The Canon EOS R5 C is a fine and capable camera that can deliver very effectively on two fronts, stills and video.

85
Feb 17, 2022

Canon has demonstrated a great approach to making mirrorless cameras that better support a hybrid role, even if its particular implementation isn't perfect on the first try.

78
Dec 28, 2023

The Canon R5 C offers better cooling, dual native ISO, and professional features but has some usability trade-offs compared to the R5.

45
Jul 22, 2022

The Canon EOS R5 C delivers 8K RAW video but has a fatal flaw with extremely limited battery life.