1. Heritage DSLRs – Built for Durability and Precision
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Canon EOS‑1V (Film)
Released in 2000, this was Canon’s last flagship 35mm film SLR. It achieved speeds up to 10 fps with the PB‑E2 booster and influenced the design of later professional DSLRs. Wikipedia -
Canon F‑1 (Film)
Launched in 1971, the F‑1 was Canon’s first professional SLR with a modular design and titanium shutter. Highly respected for its ruggedness and adaptability. Wikipedia -
Canon EOS 5DS / 5DS R (DSLR)
Introduced in 2015, these full-frame cameras boasted a massive 50.3 MP sensor—among the highest resolutions at the time. The 5DS R variant omitted the low-pass filter for sharper detail. It shot at 5 fps and offered dual memory card slots. Wikipedia
2. Transition to Mirrorless and Hybrid Workflows
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Canon EOS R System
Canon began a seismic shift toward mirrorless technology with the EOS R line—compact bodies, large lens mounts, and advanced autofocus; with included adapters, legacy EF lenses remain compatible. Wikipedia+1 -
Canon EOS R5
A game-changer in Canon’s mirrorless range, introduced in 2020. Features a 45 MP full‑frame sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 5,940 points, in‑body stabilization (up to 8 stops), 8K RAW video, and 20 fps continuous shooting. camerajabber.comCanon AustraliaCanon Middle East -
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
The upgrade includes 45 MP stills and 8K 60p RAW video, reaching up to 30 fps with pre-capture. Dual Pixel Intelligent AF introduces Action Priority and Eye Control autofocus. Canon Middle EastA real-world review highlights its 180 MP in-camera upscaling, over 1,054 AF points, 30 fps burst, DIGIC X and Accelerator processors, and up to 8.5 stops of IBIS—particularly impressive for wildlife and fast-action photography.