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I spent a year with the Canon R5 II and I was totally wrong

74.7K views· 1,876 likes· 7:42· Jan 21, 2026

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Go to http://squarespace.com/Tony & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Tony" Buy the Canon R5 II: http://SDP.io/R52 | My NYC workshops: http://SDP.io/WS I moved to NYC and swapped my Sony A1 for the Canon R5 Mark II. On paper, it looked like a downgrade. After shooting professionally with it for months, I have a LOT to say. I’m breaking down the "gimmicks" (Eye Control AF, AI Upscaling), the dynamic range controversy, and the overheating issues in 4K 60. Is it actually better than the original R5? In this video: 0:00 Why I switched from the Sony A1 0:30 Squarespace Promo 1:03 The "Gimmicks": Eye Control AF 1:40 AI Upscaling tested 2:38 Real-world Dynamic Range: Is the stacked sensor worse? 3:12 The Power Switch & Ergonomics 3:46 8K 60 vs 4K 60: Overheating & Workflow 4:44 Why the Canon Camera Connect App fails (and my fix) 5:57 The Lens Situation: Do we still need Sigma/Tamron? 7:08 Squarespace Promo #CanonR5II #Canon #Photography #CameraReview

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