Canon celebrated 20 years of EOS 5 series cameras
By ForGeeks
The company summarized two decades of the lineup that has influenced the digital photography and videography industries.
This year Canon celebrates the 20th anniversary of its iconic EOS 5 series of interchangeable optics digital cameras. Since the launch of the first camera in 2005, the range has become synonymous with progress in full-frame photography for professionals and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
The first model was the EOS 5D, introduced in September 2005. It was Canon’s first non-professional camera with a full-frame CMOS sensor, making the technology available to a wider audience.
The EOS 5D was the first non-professional camera to feature a full-frame CMOS sensor.
In 2008, the series made a breakthrough with the EOS 5D Mark II, the first to shoot Full HD video, effectively shaping the DSLR video market. This was followed by the EOS 5D Mark III (2012) with improved autofocus and shooting speeds, and the 5Ds and 5Ds R (2015) with a then-record 50.6 megapixel resolution.
After that, the EOS 5D Mark III (2012) with improved autofocus and shooting speeds, and the 5Ds and 5Ds R (2015) with a then-record 50.6 megapixel resolution.
A new evolution: the move to mirrorless cameras
In 2020, Canon moved the philosophy of the EOS 5 lineup into the mirrorless segment with the launch of the EOS R5. The camera supported 8K resolution shooting and offered a high level of performance thanks to an advanced image processor.
In August 2024, the company released the EOS R5 Mark II. It utilized a new image processing system and the integration of deep learning technologies, which significantly improved both video and still image quality.
A new image processing system and the integration of deep learning technologies.
From 2005 through June 2025, there were eight models in the EOS 5 lineup – each one a technological step forward for Canon and the industry as a whole.
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