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Can I use Canon R5 in the rain?

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Early in September 2018, Canon unveiled the EOS R, the company’s first full-frame mirrorless model. It is a roughly mid-range mirrorless device in the present market and is based on the sensor and circuitry of the EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR. However, it is advertised as a well-built model with a sturdy body, similar to Canon’s conventional professional camera bodies.

This test for camera system weather resilience is one in a series that is ongoing. Because there isn’t a set criteria that applies to how photographers actually use cameras, manufacturer statements concerning weather resistance are all over the place. Our goal is to create a dependable framework for photographers to compare the weather resistance of various cameras.

Can I use Canon R5 in the rain?

The Canon EOS R has excellent weather sealing, so we wouldn’t hesitate to use it for brief periods in heavy rain and for longer periods in light rain or drizzle.