NUSPS Montage 2025 Photo Competition

When NUSPS announced the theme for NUSPS Montage 2025 photo competition, “Singapore in Focus 2025: Past, Present, and Future”. This theme caught my attention, that sounds something close to my heart. 

A fitting theme for 2025 as Singapore is celebrating her SG60 celebrations. Since I am working on my personal SG60 visual storytelling / photography project, why not I enter Montage 2025 and give a go, and see how I would fare?

With that in mind, I started digging through my photography archives, choosing 5 photographs for submission to Montage 2025 photo competition.

NUSPS Montage 2025 Seminar 

The NUSPS Montage 2025 Seminar was held on 23 August 2025 at NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House, they have invited the following speakers that are subject matter experts in their respective fields of photography.

• Daryl Yeo – Beauty of the Untamed (Wildlife and nature photography insights from the field)
• Bob Lee – Art of Storytelling through Photography (Emotion, narrative, and the power of images)
• Chris Ambler – Gone in a Flash (Mastering lightning and night photography)
• Celestia Tan – Capturing Style: Mastering Fashion Photography (Techniques and trends in fashion shoots)

As a wildlife photographer and travel photographer myself, hearing and viewing Daryl’s wildlife photography adventures were an inspiration and information gathering, especially on destinations for wildlife photography adventures and also which camera bodies and lenses that I should be lusting for. 

Bob’s art of storytelling is a masterclass in its own right, one of the best visual storytellers using emotions, narrative and power of his photographs to tell his amazing and heartwarming stories to the world. As a visual storyteller myself, a huge inspiration and how I can improve myself in telling my visual stories.

Chris’s lightning photography is very insightful and helpful. I first met him during Canon PhotoMarathon 2025, great to catch up with him again during NUSPS Montage 2025. I finally got to learn his lightning photography tips, and I hope to produce more lightning photos whenever I get the chance.

Fashion photography is a genre that I have to admit, I don’t have the flair for fashion industry, even though I can relate to the portraiture and lighting aspects of fashion photography. Hearing Celestial’s insightful sharing on the world of fashion photography, from a mood board to plan your fashion photography shoot, doing fashion research and getting inspiration. While I am probably not going to get into fashion photography, I learnt something from Celestia’s sharing, that would be helpful should I assist fashion or lifestyle photographers in their photography shoots. 

Not a winner but I got a photograph on display

The winning entries for NUSPS Montage 2025 were on display at Montage 2025 Seminar, together with the other top entries for this photo competition. Congratulations to the winners of NUSPS Montage 2025 photo competition! 

Although I didn’t win any prizes at Montage 2025 photo competition, I did have a photograph printed on display at NUSPS Montage 2025 Seminar. 

Overall, a small consolation and recognition, this was also a good experience for me participating in Montage 2025 photo competition, a great NUSPS Montage 2025 seminar lineup of speakers, and last but not least, catching up with friends from Canon Singapore and photographer friends from various photography groups in Singapore, friends from the former Canon EOS World community, KOMMUNITY, and SG Storm Trackers.  

Alright, it’s time to continue my visual storytelling journeys. 

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20th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE) 2025

The Ngee Ann Photography Exhibition (NAPE) is one of Singapore’s biggest photography exhibitions since its inauguration in 2005, with the aim to promote local photography art. This 20th NAPE celebrates 60 years of national building, 180 years of The Ngee Ann Kongsi and inspiring photographic arts for generations. 

• Dates: 14 – 24 June 2025
• Venue: LASALLE College of the Arts, Flexible Performance Space, Brother Joseph McNally Gallery, Praxis Space, Project Space (1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940) 

For more information, please visit 

https://thengeeannkongsi.com.sg/en/eventslist/the-20th-ngee-ann-photographic-exhibition-2025/

Start of NDP 2025 rehearsals

Leading up to Singapore’s 60th SG60 National Day Parade (NDP) birthday celebration on 9th August 2025, that means the start of NDP 2025 rehearsals in June. Back for fireworks and NDP 2025 action at Marina Bay!

Photography Competitions

Two more photography competitions for me to consider entering in the month of June 2025, it’s to  put myself to the test, also enjoying myself and having the fun back in my photography while entering photography competitors.

Epson PANO Awards 2025

The 16th Epson International Pano Awards is here, I am considering to enter this photography completion, this would be my first attempt if I do enter this Epson PANO Awards 2025.

Montage 2025 by NUSPS – Singapore in Focus 2025: Past, Present, and Future

URL: https://nusps.org.sg/montage/2025-2/ 

A fitting theme for Singapore’s SG60 celebrations in 2025, fitting nicely into my SG60 personal photography project theme. I am going to enter this competition, that would also be building up towards my SG60 personal photography project. 

#TTOT Travel Talk on Twitter is taking a SLOW TRAVEL break

In case you missed it, #TTOT Travel Talk on Twitter is taking a SLOW TRAVEL break with the last TTOT travel community chat taking place on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

I am grateful and thankful for the travel friendships and networks built from the #TTOT Travel Chat on Twitter community, the local travel knowledge sharing, travel tips, travel trends and updates, they are so invaluable. 

Keep travelling and keep in touch! Thank you #TTOT Travel Talk on Twitter community of travellers with your passion, travel sharing and adventure spirit!

Personal SG60 Photography Project Updates

I am still working on my personal SG60 photography project, a work-in-progress, leveraging on the photography competitions that I recently entered, along with upcoming ones, to add on to my pool of current and archival visual storytelling that I would help and inspire me with my curation, layout and creative direction of my personal SG60 photography project. 

It’s been some years since I last published a zine or a photo book. This year 2025 SG60 theme would be a perfect fit to come back into producing and publishing photography zines again. Stay tuned and keep a lookout!

Exploring new opportunities 

It’s not a rosy situation out there, a weak and slow economy, lesser businesses and deals out there, cut in budgets, very challenging times ahead. 

Exploring new opportunities and opportunities, hopefully there would be a new light at the end of the tunnel, a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when the storm clears. 

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I haven’t been publishing much stories in recent months, I was facing a mix of situations, from exhaustion, fatigue, writers block, finding new business, as well as working on new visual stories, content creation, catching up on some backlogs that I am planning to clear them in January 2025. Meanwhile, I am also preparing my review and reflections for Year 2024 in my photography, travel, heritage sectors. 

Last but not least, thank you very much for your support for my photography (commercial and personal), travel and tourism, leisure and recreation, hospitality, as well as history, heritage and culture, content creation and writing for Year 2024.

Wishing all a Merry Christmas 2024 and Happy Holidays with your family and loved ones! 

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WMBD 2024 Theme – Insects

The WMBD 2024 theme – Insects, might not seem that directly linked to WMBD at a start. However, insects are important for migratory birds. The 2024 theme also highlights concerns on decreasing population of insects and natural environments.

A recent Straits Times article published in May 2024, “Migratory bird declines point to large scale ecological changes across Southeast Asia”. Since Singapore is a hub for migratory birds on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and it’s also a pitstop for birds migrating along the Central Asian Flyway as well. This would definitely be of interest to wildlife scientists and researchers in Singapore and in Southeast Asia region.

Birds play crucial roles in the natural environment, from pollination and pest control. In the context of a lack of insects, the ecosystem would be affected. If certain insects are overpopulated, and without the presence of birds as natural predators, that can also disrupt the ecosystem, causing outbreaks that damage plant health and agriculture.

Singapore – A hub for migratory birds on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and Central Asian Flyway

Just like Singapore is a global air transit hub for the world with our iconic internationally famous Changi Airport, Singapore is also a hub for migratory birds on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, as well for birds migrating along the Central Asian Flyway as well. Singapore is indeed a major migratory bird hub/stopover destination. 

Singapore is part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, migratory birds making a pitstop in Singapore, giving bird photographers here in Singapore many opportunities to photograph them in action, the diversity and beauty of those migratory bird species. 

Recent research findings over the past few years have also indicated that Singapore’s status as a major migratory bird hub has grown in stature, Singapore now has become the intersection of 2 major flyways, adding the Central Asian-Indian Flyway to the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.

Singapore, a small country by land size, now can play a bigger and wider international role in the migratory birds journey with those 2 major flyways, a transit hub for migratory birds. 

For more information on Singapore has a hub for migratory birds in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and Central Asian Flyway, please check out the following articles below:

• NParks article – Feathered Global Ambassadors: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/nparksbuzz/issue-42-vol-3-2019/conservation/feathered-global-ambassadors 
• Mothership article – New study shows Singapore is a pitstop for migratory birds from 2 major flyways: https://mothership.sg/2020/12/migratory-bird-central-asian-flyway-singapore/ 
• Nature Portfolio Scientific Reports: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-77897-z 
• Straits Times article on 1st April 2024 – New Initiative to protect migratory birds and habitats: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-initiative-to-protect-migratory-birds-and-habitats

Kickstarting my migratory bird photography adventures 2024 on World Migratory Bird Day 2024 (12th October)

It’s the start of a new migratory bird season in October 2024, I am kickstarting my migratory bird photography adventures 2024 on World Migratory Bird Day 2024 (12th October) with a rare migrant bird – Northern Boobook at Healing Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens, photographed on 12th October 2024.

There are still a number of migratory birds and local birds as well, that I haven’t managed to photograph. Along with my migratory bird photography adventures, I would continue to do so, updating and uploading my bird photography collections into this Flickr photo album. 

I am combining bird photography and outdoors/nature photography in nature reserves, parks, coastal areas. Outdoors, nature and bird/wildlife photography, always great therapeutic visual storytelling adventure for me. 

Like this gaze and look from this Crested Goshawk (shot at Healing Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens on 12th October 2024) telling you (my followers and readers) on my behalf, “Come follow me on bird/wildlife photography, outdoors and nature visual storytelling adventures!”

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Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery 

May the light of the full moon bring happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones!

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Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 Theme – “Every Lens, Every Age”

The Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 Theme – “Every Lens, Every Age”, is all about celebrating diversity and creativity in every shot. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a budding enthusiast, Canon Singapore invites shutterbugs of all ages and skill levels to join in Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 and to reignite their passion for photography.

Canon PhotoMarathon offers participants the opportunity to capture the beauty of Singapore through their unique perspectives. The competition has a two-hour submission time frame for each theme, this promises a fun, dynamic and thrilling photography experience, challenging participants to think on their feet and push their creative boundaries.

“We’re thrilled to see the Canon PhotoMarathon return, and we can’t wait to witness the creativity that emerges from this event. It’s not just about taking photos; it’s about preserving moments, telling stories, and connecting with a community that shares a love for capturing the world through a lens. If you have a love for photography, make this #yourCanonEventSG,” says Mr. Andrew Koh, Vice President and Head of Singapore Operations Group, Canon Singapore.

Exciting prizes await the winners!

Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 participants have the chance to win an incredible array of prizes worth up to $47,000, with the top 3 prizes in both the Open and Student categories featuring Canon’s latest photography gear. 

In the Open Category, the grand prize is a coveted EOS R6 Mark II Kit paired with a PIXMA TS8370 printer – with a combined value of over $4,000. Other winners will also be rewarded with Canon kits, allowing them to fuel their passion for photography.

In the Student Category, young photographers will stand a chance to win an EOS R8 Kit with a PIXMA E4570 printer, valued at more than $2,500, as the first prize. Winners in second and third places will also receive equipment that inspires and empowers their creative journey.

More than just a photography competition, it’s a reunion for the photography community

Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 is more than just a photography competition, it’s a reunion for the photography community. As a participant of 9 Canon PhotoMarathons over the years, while I also competed and submitted my photography entries, this was also a time to catch up with photographer friends. You can read my Canon PhotoMarathon stories and memories over the years here on my TGH Photography and Travel website! 

This event is a great chance for photographers to reconnect, share their passion, and inspire each other. Take this opportunity to celebrate the fundamental reason of why we love to take photographs, to capture and preserve priceless moments and memories. 

Here are some memories of my Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore adventures over the years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) that I participated in.  

By participating in Canon PhotoMarathon, whether you are a seasoned professional or just started photography, you are playing your part to contribute to a vibrant and thriving photography community in Singapore, ensuring that the art of photography continues to flourish in Singapore.

Registration for Canon PhotoMarathon 2024

Registration for Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 is now open, with early bird discounts available until 1st September 2024. 

Visit Canon PhotoMarathon official website at https://www.yourcanonevent.sg for more details and to register for this iconic photography event.

* Information courtesy of Canon Singapore and Alpha Story *

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World Photography Week 2024

World Photography Week 2024 takes place from 12th August to 26th August 2024. Do join World Photography Week, use hashtags #WorldPhotographyDay and #WorldPhotographyWeek when you post and share your photography works on Instagram or other social media platforms.

Join and follow World Photography Day on the following social media platforms

• Website – https://www.worldphotographyday.com/  
• X (Twitter) – https://x.com/WorldPhotoDaily 
• Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/WorldPhotographyDay/ 

World Photography Day 2024 

World Photography Day 2024 falls on 19th August 2024, the theme is “An Entire Day”. Do share your best photos on social media, remember to use the hashtags! Check out other photographers works, “Like”, comment, and share their photography works if the works resonate with you the most! 

To kickstart my #WorldPhotographyWeek 2024 and #WorldPhotographyDay 2024, here’s a photo on the theme “An Entire Day” at the Merlion Park in Marina Bay Singapore, #SnapWithCanon EOS R6 Mark II and RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens. 

Wishing all fellow photographers a Happy World Photography Week 2024 and Happy World Photography Day 2024! 

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NDP 2024 Rehearsals 

For NDP 2024 rehearsals, I started from the combined rehearsals CR1 to CR2, followed by National Education (NE) shows NE1 to NE4, Preview 1 and Preview 2, covering different locations around Marina Bay Singapore, capturing different views, TD40 Dynamic Defence Display and crowd favourite fireworks display lighting up the Marina Bay Singapore night skyline.

Red Lions

State Flag Flypast

Salute to the Nation

21 Gun Salute

TD40 Dynamic Defence Display – 3-Series PC Class Patrol Craft 

TD40 Dynamic Defence Display – F16C/D Fighting Falcon

TD40 Dynamic Defence Display – AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopter

Fireworks

Happy 59th Birthday Singapore!

Once again, I would like to wish Singapore a Happy 59th Birthday and to fellow Singaporeans a Happy National Day 2024 celebration and festivities! While we celebrate Singapore’s birthday and achievements, we also need to take stock of ourselves on all levels, unite together and move Forward SG, writing a new chapter for ourselves. 

Majulah Singapore, let’s go Forward SG!

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What is “Modulation” all about? 

“Modulation” is an artistic journey that explores the outcomes of social and environmental interactions. The project features a series of thematic ceramic workshops that culminate in a three -day exhibition showcasing the collective creativity of its participants. Participants will be engaged through “Modulation” Art Experiences, in the form of visual, auditory, and tactile interactions with themes of food, nature, and history.

House of VSE Co-Founder and Principal Artist, Lee Wei Lieh, known for his public rainbow light art installations, collaborates with Taiwanese Ceramic Artist Yiijon. Together, both artists will interpret each other’s art to create three brand new artworks that fundamentally juxtapose the nature of each other’s practice. 

Key highlights of “Modulation” include:

● The Main Exhibition: A curated collection of interactive art pieces that respond to sound, environment, and light to create a dynamic experience. This includes new modular light structures invented by renowned light artist Lee Wei Lieh.

● Evolving Clay Art: A dynamically evolving clay art installation that changes as participants interact with it during the exhibition, culminating in a final piece at the end.

● All Experiences: A unique exploration of different environments, from Peranakan cuisine to sun and sea, to stories of the Singapore River. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of each environment as inspiration and will create and bring home their own art, guided and perhaps even manipulated by Taiwanese artist Yiijon.

“We are thrilled to present ‘Modulation’ as a testament to the limitless possibilities of immersive art,” said Gary Chin, co-founder of House of VSE. “This exhibition is a celebration of innovation, creativity, and human intervention, and we can’t wait for visitors to experience it.”

“Modulation”: Amalgamation Exhibition 

The “Modulation” Exhibition kicks off on Friday 16th August 2024, an exclusive opening night featuring canapés, drinks and live performances by violinist Ryan Yee, and electronic musician, The Analog Girl.

Their music will dynamically influence a groundbreaking light innovation by Artist Wei at the exhibition, promising to excite both the young and young at heart. Visitors to this exhibition can join ticketed tours with the artists throughout the weekend, or they can view the exhibition during the open hours.

“Modulation”: Amalgamation Exhibition 

• Date: 16th -18th August 2024
• Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm
• Open to the public outside of tour times at no charge
• Venue: Goodman Art Center (Multi-purpose Studios), 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053

“Modulation”: Amalgamation Exhibition Opening Party (Ticketed Event)

• Date: 16th August 2024
• Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
• Includes: canapés, drinks and live music performances

“Modulation”: Amalgamation Exhibition Exhibition Tours (Ticketed Event)

• Tour times: 11:00am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm 
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Includes: Exhibition memento (while stocks last) and guided tour by Artists Yiijon and Wei

“Modulation”: Nature, Food & History Art Experiences

The “Modulation”: Nature, Food & History Art Experiences start on 7th August 2024. 

Modulation 1: Food meets Art Experience (7th and 8th August)

For foodie and art lovers, this would be a great time to indulge your senses together where “Food meets Art”, let the culinary delights and your culinary passions meet the arts and inspire creative expression.

Modulation 2: Nature meets Art Experience

For nature and great outdoors lovers who are also into art, there is “Nature meets Art” experience on Lazarus Island. Explore your creativity, let it spark, let it bloom in harmony with nature, and great outdoors.

Modulation 3: History meets Art Experience 

For history, heritage and culture lovers, embark on an enriching walking tour along the Singapore and explore “History meets Art” experience. Let the history, heritage, and culture flows seamlessly into your artistic inspiration. 

For more information on the Modulation”: Nature, Food & History Art Experiences, how and where to purchase tickets, please visit House of VSE website and House of VSE Peatix. 

A Sneak Peek into “Modulation” | Personal Thoughts 

Thanks to Wei Lieh and Gary, a very small group of friends and myself got a sneak peek into “Modulation”, insights, sharing and work behind the scenes/work in progress of the colourful rainbow artworks, listening to Artist Wei’s sharing. 

Our small group of friends have been following and supporting the colourful rainbow journeys and adventures of Very Small Exhibition / Bring Love Everywhere / House of VSE. My personal visual storytelling journey covering/featuring Very Small Exhibition / Bring Love Everywhere / House of VSE can be read here! 

We are all eagerly awaiting to view the “Modulation” artworks coming together with the various ceramic artworks at the exhibition, where arts meet innovation and creativity, bringing immersive and interactive art closer together between artists, art, friends (plus friends we haven’t met) and the world around us. 

If you would like to embark on an immersive and interactive art, colourful lights and ceramic artworks adventure, why not hop on and join “Modulation” series of participatory art experiences by House of VSE? 

* Information courtesy of House of VSE *

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“For content creators who dare to dream the impossible, we have the perfect tool for them, the EOS R5 Mark II. With this camera, they now possess the ability to turn their imagination into reality. The EOS R5 Mark II, with its new upgrades and functions, is truly for the creative visionaries of tomorrow”, said David Yeo, Senior Marketing Manager of Consumer Business, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore.

My visual storytelling/photography journeys with Canon EOS 5 Series and EOS R5

My visual storytelling/photography journeys with the Canon EOS 5 series began with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III in 2010, followed by EOS 5DS, EOS 5DS R, EOS 5D Mark IV and the EOS R5. The Canon EOS 5 series is not just esteemed, they are a trusted and well-received camera series used by both professionals and serious enthusiasts. 

In my personal opinion, the EOS R5 that was launched in 2020 along with the EOS R6, set the standards, pace and tone of Canon’s full-frame mirrorless EOS R family growth, with this tagline for EOS R5 and EOS R6 – “Born to Rule”. Both EOS R5 and EOS R6 were impressive in terms of specifications and performance. 

With the announcement of the EOS R5 Mark II, this new and powerful camera would pick up the baton and continue the legacy of Canon’s esteemed EOS 5 series and the Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless family into the next generation of both stills photography and videography.

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II has groundbreaking features that makes it outperform its predecessor EOS R5. 

Power-packed New Core for Unprecedented Performance

The EOS R5 Mark II is powered by the new 45-megapixel back-illuminated (BSI) stacked CMOS sensor, leading the host of feature upgrades. 

The new Accelerated Capture System, consisting of the all-new DIGIC Accelerator and the DIGIC X image processor, can process high volumes of data at unprecedented speeds. Together, the two pave the way for powerful new features and enable resource-intensive processing that sets new standards for AF performance.

Dual Pixel Intelligent AF for Smarter Subject Detection and Tracking

Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system

Like the EOS R1, the EOS R5 Mark II is also equipped with the Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system, which leverages the Accelerated Capture system and deep learning. This system greatly improves subject tracking and detection during video and stills shooting. It is highly accurate and capable of tracking the subject even for scenes that were challenging for the EOS R3, like when subjects cross each other and block the main subject. 

Register People Priority Function

Videographers and photographers shooting events and concerts will benefit from the Register People Priority function, as it prioritises a preregistered person for subject detection and tracking even when they are in a crowd and have their face turned sideways. The new Action Priority AF mode will automatically switch the focus point to subjects that are shooting, passing, or heading, helping sports photographers capture decisive moments during dynamic, fast-paced sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

Intuitive and Highly Responsive AF Control

For the first time ever on a “5 series” camera, Eye Control AF allows user to shift the AF frame by simply looking at their new subject to focus on. Updated optics and an improved line-of-sight detection algorithm have doubled the detection frame rate as compared to the EOS R3, thus allowing faster, steadier eye movement detection.

Both photographers and videographers can also store and recall a specific focus position by utilising the focus preset function, which was only previously available on super telephoto lenses. They can register and recall up to six different AF-related settings, which allows for a quicker response to different situations. 

Cinema Industry Standards for Next Level Video Production

In addition to the creative flexibility offered by its internal 8K DCI 60p RAW video recording support, the camera also provides ample industry-standard recording modes and options. Several professional production-oriented Cinema EOS system features were also included for professional filmmaking and video production needs. 

The new 4K DCI 60p SRAW recording option uses the camera’s full horizontal angle of view and provides a less resource-intensive option for projects requiring RAW video’s post-production latitude. Users can simultaneously record smaller 2K, a newly included function or Full HD proxy video files to the camera’s SD card slot and 8K or 4K main files to the CFexpress Type B slot. 

This allows users to edit footage more efficiently. The EOS R5 Mark II possesses the ability to create spectacular 4K videos with oversampled 8K sensor output and 2K/FHD videos from oversampled 4K. In addition, the camera showcases beautiful slow-motion scenes in 4K quality (up to 5x slower) or in Full HD (up to 10x slower) with the 4K 120p or Full HD 240p. 

Elevate Your Visual Storytelling

Both the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II are the first EOS system cameras to offer 10-bit Canon Log 2, which provides more vivid colour reproduction. Favoured by many filmmakers for its wider dynamic range (16+ stops) and better preservation of shadow detail, Canon Log 2 expands the possibilities of post-production to meet your boundless artistic visions. 

Besides the existing Picture Style colour profiles, the EOS R5 Mark II is also equipped with the Cinema EOS system’s Custom Pictures. The latter allows LUTs (lookup tables), including custom 3D LUTs for Cinema EOS to be applied in-camera even when recording in Canon Log 2/Log 3, or HDR formats so users can better visualise the output video while shooting.

Easy integration with Cinema EOS

The EOS R5 Mark II uses the new XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S file system, which has similar specifications as the Cinema EOS file system. This system enables workflows that are incompatible with the conventional MP4 format and streamlines the multi-camera projects editing process where Cinema EOS cameras are utilised.

Cinema EOS tools that provide detailed exposure information, such as the waveform monitor, false colours, and zebra display, have also been incorporated. Users can fine-tune exposure more accurately on set and improve efficiency on multiple camera shoots where exposures must be matched.

Seize the moment

The pre-recording feature, inherited from Cinema EOS cameras, will benefit users tasked to capture defining moments. This feature captures a scene up to 5 seconds before recording starts, and can be controlled remotely via the Camera Connect mobile app. There is no need to record continuously, which means smaller file sizes, effectively reducing the time users spend reviewing their footage. 

Other significant video features:

• Reduced rolling shutter distortion: The new BSI stacked sensor’s faster readout reduces rolling shutter distortion by approximately 40% compared to the EOS R5. This provides seamless action footage and fast camera movement without wobbly artifacts.
• Apple ProRes RAW external recording up to 8K 30p: This feature is supported through an HDMI Type-A output terminal. Users can simultaneously record 2K DCI proxy files to the CFexpress card.
• Linear PCM 24-bit 4-channel input support: This provides high-quality audio and flexibility for multi-microphone setups that are suitable for interviews and simultaneous ambient noise recording.
• Heat dissipating structure: The camera adopts a structure that dissipates heat buildup, allowing reliable recording even at the highest resolutions.
• Optional cooling fan for longer high-resolution recording: A cooling fan, Cooling Fan CF-R20EP (sold separately) extends 8K recording times, allowing up to 120 or more minutes of 8K 30p video to be recorded. It also enables limitless 4K 60p video recording with no overheating restrictions.
• Support for the latest wireless/wired communication protocols (Wi-Fi 6/6E and 2.5G Base-T wired LAN): These allow high-speed transmission of large photo and video files to a PC or FTP/FTPS/SFTP server, which is suitable for news reporting and editorial work especially with time constraints.

In-Camera Image Enhancements

The EOS R5 Mark II improves workflow efficiency and image quality through in-camera noise reduction and image upscaling that uses deep learning technology. 

• Neural Network Noise Reduction reduces the noise in high-ISO RAW images while retaining detail and resolution.
• In-camera Upscaling function that quadruples the number of pixels in the image, increasing the resolution to up to 179 megapixels with minimal impact on image quality. 

Combine both to generate cleaner, high-quality extreme crops that retain stunning clarity and detail, further empowering users to unleash their creativity.

Other significant still image features:

• Blurred/Out-of-focus image detection: This function is applicable to JPEG and HEIF images shot with the electronic shutter. It detects and rates images with faces that are blurred or out of focus. Users will also find it easier to choose the best shots from the many captured via improved high-speed continuous shooting performance with the electronic shutter.
• Dual Shooting: Users can simultaneously record 16:9, approx. 33.2-megapixel JPEG still images while recording Full HD 30p videos. This improves work efficiency for users who require still photos and videos of the same event when time is limited.

Delightful and reliable to shoot with

Designed to perform reliably on demanding shoots, the EOS R5 Mark II is built like the EOS R5, with similar dust- and drip-resistant weather sealing to withstand challenging weather conditions. For added protection, users may consider pairing it with the new Shoe Cover ER-SC3. The Rain Cover ERC-R5S / ERC-R5L will also come in useful for users shooting with the EOS R5 Mark II under rainy conditions for a prolonged period. The blackout-free EVF is twice as bright as the EOS R5’s and is equipped with superior anti-fog performance, which provides a brighter, clearer view of the scene even in unpredictable weather conditions. The Eyecup ER-KE can be added to provide a better EVF experience by blocking out stray lights to improve visibility and achieve more precise Eye Control AF.

The EOS R5 Mark II features a 5-axis In-Body IS (Image Stabilizer), with a newly designed mechanism and improved algorithms that increase its effectiveness when compared to the EOS R3. When shooting with a compatible RF lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, users can expect up to 8.5 stops’ equivalent image stabilisation so handheld images where tripods are not available will look even better up close.

To meet increased power requirements, the EOS R5 Mark II is powered by a new battery, Battery Pack LP-E6P, which has a higher current discharge but keeps the same form as other LP-E6 series batteries and can be charged with the LC-E6 charger. The USB Power Adapter PD-E2 (sold separately), can also charge the battery inside the camera and supplies more power than the USB Power Adapter PD-E1.

The USB Power Adapter PD-E2 can be combined with the DC Coupler DR-E6P, a new DC coupler for LP-E6 series-type batteries, to supply power directly to the camera during long shoots such as events or time-lapse recording. For enhanced operability such as vertical shooting support, users can combine the EOS R5 Mark II with:

• Battery Grip BG-R20: A battery grip with weight balance, buttons, and multi-controller position optimised for vertical shooting. It is compatible with the EOS R5/ R6 Mark II/ R6.
• Battery Grip BG-R20EP: A battery grip with the same features as BG-R20, with an additional 2.5G Base-T Ethernet port to support high-speed wired communication. This meets the needs of professional users who require wired network compatibility and better support for vertical shooting.

Pricing and Availability

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II will be available at Canon authorised dealers in end August 2024 at the following retail price.

Technical Specifications – Canon EOS R5 Mark II

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Litmus PR *

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