Imagine Bigger Things: Canon Philippines launches EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R1

Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc. Director of Consumer Information and Imaging Jian Liu (left) and President and CEO Anuj Aggarwal presented both models. Guests were also able to test and try the cameras during the event.

Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. formally introduced the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1, the latest top-tier, full-frame mirrorless cameras in the company’s Philippine lineup during a launch at Raffles Makati.

High performance is the name of the game for the EOS R5 Mark II. The EOS R5 Mark II inherits the best and innovates from the original EOS R5 with all-around features for enhanced image quality and shooting efficiency.

*Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc. President and CEO Anuj Aggarwal kicked off the exclusive launch of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1, themed “Imagine Bigger Things.”*

It’s always exciting to introduce new cameras to the market according to the needs of our consumers. The EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1 usher in the next generation for Canon as we continue our mission of providing Filipino imaging enthusiasts with the best tools and encourage them to imagine—and capture—bigger things.
Anuj Aggarwal, Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. President and CEO

Anuj also touched on Canon’s sustainability efforts, emphasizing the company’s commitment to minimizing environmental impact while pushing forward with innovation.

(L-R) Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc. (CMP) Product Manager for Cameras Jv Ruanto, CMP Director for Consumer Imaging and Information Jian Liu, nature photographer Edwin Martinez, sports photographer Jijo de Guzman, filmmaker Kara Moreno, commercial photographer Jay Tablante, CMP President and CEO Anuj Aggarwal, and CMP Assistant Marketing Manager Ace Porlet posed for a group photo after the panel.

The power of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1

The EOS R5 Mark II is faster, better, smarter, equipped with a 45-megapixel sensor, 8K 60P RAW recording. and next-generation Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system. This system leverages the Accelerated Capture image processing system’s powerful processing speed and power to achieve AF and subject detection performance surpassing that of the EOS R3. Moreover, the 10-bit Canon Log 2 makes for more vivid color reproduction and seamless integration with the Cinema EOS workflow.

According to Jian Liu, Director of Consumer Information and Imaging of Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc., the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II suits professionals who aims to capture more dynamic and vibrant outputs, both for images and video. Moreover, Liu noted that these cameras improve on the EOS R3 and R5, allowing better and more productive tools for fields such as sports, photojournalism, and high-end video production.

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Filipino photographers Edwin Martinez, Jijo de Guzman, Jay Tablante, and filmmaker Kara Moreno spoke about the shooting capabilities of EOS cameras in the fields of nature photography, sports photography, commercial portraiture, and cinematography.

Renowned Filipino photographers Edwin Martinez, Jay Tablante, and Jijo De Guzman, along with filmmakers Kara Moreno and Ian Celis, were also present to hold individual discussions exploring the potential of the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II cameras for shooting natural landscapes, commercial portraits, sports, cinematography, and weddings.

The EOS R5 Mark II is now available for pre-order. It is priced at Php 249,998 for the body, bundled with a 512GB CF Express Type B card, and Php 329,998 with the RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, also bundled with a 512GB CF Express Type B card. Pre-order by visiting the nearest Canon store or authorized Canon dealers nationwide.