FranciscoB Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Since it's such a spec beast, with no competition for the moment, I'm not surprised that it will be very expensive. My bet is over $5k. Kisaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawshooter Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 51 minutes ago, Django said: Everything points towards a 5D class product, adjusted for inflation and the newer tech I'd say were looking at around 4K-5K tops. The primary consumer is still going to be image and Canon won't sell a single R5 to photographers with a $7K price tag. I'm less optimistic and think that Newsshooter's estimation of $5,800 for U.S. is realistic. (Take into account that prices in other countries are higher because, unlike in the US, they always include tax.) Camera sales have been dramatically shrinking in the last couple of years and so that R&D costs and lower production runs can only be recouped via higher margins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Just now, rawshooter said: I'm less optimistic and think that Newsshooter's estimation of $5,800 for U.S. is realistic. (Take into account that prices in other countries are higher because, unlike in the US, they always include tax.) Camera sales have been dramatically shrinking in the last couple of years and can only be recouped by higher margins. I hope on a price tag of 4.999-5.499$, or else just a few will buy that in Europe (it will be at least 1000$ more over here). On the other side most of the specs are out of this planet; if the camera delivers and there are not a lot of asterisks, then it will be normal to be a very very expensive camera. I am more curious about the R6 to be honest, and what will be the answer of Nikon, they surely have to respond sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted May 15, 2020 Super Members Share Posted May 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, rawshooter said: I'm less optimistic and think that Newsshooter's estimation of $5,800 for U.S. is realistic. (Take into account that prices in other countries are higher because, unlike in the US, they always include tax.) Camera sales have been dramatically shrinking in the last couple of years and so that R&D costs and lower production runs can only be recouped via higher margins. I agree. In the new normal, ANY camera over $3K (or possibly even less) is going to be a tough sell/niche product for a very long time so I think the people who want it and can afford it won't be overly sensitive to a price variance of $1000, particularly as there won't be anything out there matching the spec. On that basis, if Canon can't get this camera down to that sort of $3K level then they might as well take the extra profit by going the other way. Specs wise, this camera is really approaching the "my forever camera" candidate for a lot of people as well so, combined with an impending global depression, it might well be the last chance to have a dance for Canon to make worthwhile money from these sort of cameras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanicalEYE Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 The price leak was absolute nonsense. I thought it was just a placeholder and it seems to have been as the page has been updated to call for a 200.00 deposit. https://www.camera-warehouse.com.au/canon-eos-r5 Also, Joe over at camera-warehouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currensheldon Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Despite the monster. specs and the exciting features, I don't think they'll price this over $4,500 USD. I'd guess above the 5D range, but not in the 1DX range (something like $3899 USD would be my guess). While this has "better" specs than the 1DX Mark III, I think it is more in line with the 5D range and many people who buy the 1DX series do so because of the giant battery life, extreme durability, and tank-like size, not so much 5.5k Raw recording and megapixel count. While I'm sure the R5 will be durable and weather sealed, you'd probably still want a 1DX on the sideline of an NFL game or on safari if on assignment. mechanicalEYE, gt3rs and Juank 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
independent Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Brilliant marketing ploy from the Australians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Daniel Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I’m hoping for a disruptive price. If this camera does what it says on the tin, I’m getting 2, and back to Canon I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrothersthre3 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I think we are all hoping for a low price haha. Time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntblowz Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Romania price is around 4300 euro, so usa price should be around us$4000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfoundmass Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 You guys are being way too optimistic, ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted May 15, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted May 15, 2020 I think $4k is likely. I've heard $6k but don't believe it. It isn't quite an 1D III in terms of the market yet. Most sports shooters won't go near it, unless they are feeling adventurous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Daniel Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 19 hours ago, Andrew Reid said: I think $4k is likely. I've heard $6k but don't believe it. It isn't quite an 1D III in terms of the market yet. Most sports shooters won't go near it, unless they are feeling adventurous. $4k would be groundbreaking. I really hope they pull this off. Also, do you know how well regular EF lenses work with DPAF on RF mount? In particular, Sigma ART? RF lenses are super expensive! Think the 70-200 may be worth it but not sure about the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoogieKnight Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Oliver Daniel said: $4k would be groundbreaking. I really hope they pull this off. Also, do you know how well regular EF lenses work with DPAF on RF mount? In particular, Sigma ART? RF lenses are super expensive! Think the 70-200 may be worth it but not sure about the rest. There's a few tests on YouTube if you go hunting. It looks good but not as good as the RF glass. Here's one testing Eye AF on the R with EF glass: He also has one with RF glass. The R5 might be improved of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranciscoB Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I hope it has a competitive price but we're talking about a canon camera here. Usually with canon you have underwhelming specs but good capable cameras when you use them. In this case you have great specs, with the probability of being a great camera as well. So my bet is that it will have the usual canon price, which is over the competition. In this case, for the moment, there is no competition so they have an advantage for pricing this model. The covid-19 pandemic could influence the price, since there will be a shortage of demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazeballs Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 It should be 4k or less, otherwise very few ppl will buy it in current market position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noone Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 IF it does as promised, it will sell regardless of the price. A higher price will just mean a few less enthusiasts (who probably do not NEED it). I do think it will mean a few more second hand R, RP and Sony A7# type cameras available second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger 2.0 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, noone said: I do think it will mean a few more second hand R, RP and Sony A7# type cameras available second hand. Would love that. However I'm not sure at the moment for video the R and RP are even worth it. 4k is great it you can live with the crop. 1080p is still soft as it was 10 years ago unless you also shoot 1080p in crop mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunjoye Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Avenger 2.0 said: Would love that. However I'm not sure at the moment for video the R and RP are even worth it. 4k is great it you can live with the crop. 1080p is still soft as it was 10 years ago unless you also shoot 1080p in crop mode. 1080p ALl-i is much better than the 5dmkii/iii It's not raw, but it's very usable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Hummus Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I’m going to speculate it will be around at least $4,399 and maybe as high as $5,299. Why? Its similar to a 1DX as far as processing. No sports photographer or serious wildlife photospheres, like Andrew said, is going to buy a R5 for that. They know and trust the 1DX platform and will most certainly buy the 1DX3 After launch it will drop to $4,000 and settle into the 5D price. If it delivers on the rumored specs than why wouldn’t Canon want you to pony up for it. The market is shrinking into hardcore camera enthusiasts that know there stuff and are willing to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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