Canon Celebrates 20th Anniversary of EOS 5 Interchangeable-Lens Digital Camera Series
Overview & Legacy – Launched in September 2005 with the original EOS 5D – Aimed at professionals and advanced amateurs – Introduced full-frame CMOS sensor in consumer models – Total 8 models launched as of June 2025 – Known for innovative features and cutting-edge tech
Milestone Models – EOS 5D Mark II (2008): First with Full-HD video recording – EOS 5D Mark III (2012): Improved AF accuracy & shooting speed – EOS 5Ds / 5Ds R (2015): World’s highest resolution (50.6MP) – EOS 5D Mark IV (2016): Balanced speed, pixels, and sensitivity
Transition to Mirrorless – EOS R5 (2020): First mirrorless with “5” badge Featured world’s first 8K video recording EOS R5 Mark II (2024): Introduced – “Accelerated Capture” system – Deep learning-based subject tracking – Enhanced mobility and image quality
Timeline: EOS 5 Series Releases – EOS 5D – September 2005 – EOS 5D Mark II – November 2008 – EOS 5D Mark III – March 2012 – EOS 5Ds – June 2015 – EOS 5Ds R – June 2015 – EOS 5D Mark IV – September 2016 – EOS R5 – July 2020 – EOS R5 Mark II – August 2024