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Canon EOS 5DS R

Canon

Canon EOS 5DS R

📅 2015 📷 50.6 MP 🔲 36 x 24 mm ⚖️ 930 g 🎬 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)

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📖 Overview

The Canon EOS 5DS R is a DSLR distinguished by its incredibly high-resolution 53MP full-frame sensor. It's best for landscape, studio, and architectural photographers who need maximum detail, as evidenced by the 646 sample photos on SampleShots. However, its age means it lacks modern features like 4K video and advanced autofocus.

📸 Browse 848 real-world sample photos taken with this camera by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Release Year 2015
Resolution 50.6 Megapixels
Sensor Size 36 x 24 mm
Sensor Type CMOS
Max Image Resolution 8688 x 5792
ISO Range Auto, 100 - 6400 (expands to 12800)
Max Video Resolution 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
Weight 930 g
Dimensions 152 x 116.4 x 76.4 mm
Special Features The Canon EOS 5DS R's standout feature was its groundbreaking 53-megapixel full-frame sensor in 2015.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Canon EOS 5DS R, sourced from SampleShots.

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