I took some of my best photos with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II — and it's currently at its lowest ever price
If it's a high-speed camera with a solid burst rate, I always put it through its paces by photographing animals and birds — and if you're on the lookout for a camera that can withstand anything, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the one for you.
However, there's no sugarcoating it: the EOS R5 Mark II is an expensive camera. Its body alone costs $4,299 / £3,799, and I haven't seen it get a major price drop... until today.
Right now, you can save $500 at Amazon U.S. or £238 at Amazon U.K.. If you're a pro photographer and are looking to upgrade, I'd snap (pun fully intended) this deal up immediately.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II improves on its predecessor by introducing a 45MP Stacked sensor that captures lots of detail for extreme cropping. Its intelligent autofocus system with auto subject-detection quickly locks on to animal and human faces and eyes, as well as vehicles. It's built well and handles sublimely, and its 30fps burst shooting and 8.5-stops of IBIS make capturing action effortless.
The EOS R5 Mark II is capable of withstanding anything you throw at it. Fully weather-sealed and protected against dust and rain, you can use it in virtually any environmental setting — indoors and outdoors. It's sublime to handle thanks to the sculpted grip, and it never feels too bulky to carry around your neck.
Brits, rejoice! The EOS R5 Mark II is discounted in the U.K. too. Bad news is that it isn't as big a discount as the one being offered to the Americans. At Amazon U.K., you can save £238... which isn't a lot but it's something.
But of course, the EOS R5 Mark II's prowess lies in its imaging capabilities. Featuring a 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor which enables speedier readouts to minimize rolling shutter distortions, it takes stunning photos with beautiful color science. 45 megapixels also give you room for extreme cropping.
Canon has also perfected the EOS R5 Mark II's autofocus system. With auto subject detection, the camera quickly locks on to animals, birds, humans, vehicles, you name it.
In my testing, the camera took mere milliseconds to focus on the subject regardless of how many times I switched between, say, humans and vehicles. It even locked on to a slightly obscured squirrel which even my own eyes could not see!
A picture is worth a thousand words, of course, so you can browse through the sample gallery above and see just how gorgeous they are.
The EOS R5 Mark II has a stacked feature set and you can read all about it in my full review. Its in-camera upscaling (powered by AI) for images shot as JPEG/HEIF is a highlight.
It enhances resolution by 4x, extrapolating the image's EXIF data, creating stills up to 180MP from the original 45MP image. You can upscale either one image or a series of burst shots, and it's one feature that can revolutionize how you photograph subjects.
The EOS R5 Mark II is our pick for the best full frame mirrorless camera for a plethora of reasons. It's super straightforward to use with a well-laid out control scheme, its autofocus system gives you little to complain about, and it takes ridiculously good photos.
If I were you, I'd save $500 at Amazon U.S. or £238 at Amazon U.K. right now — that's the lowest I've seen the camera drop to!
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- USA Today
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- Tom's Guide
I review keyboards for a living — here's the fastest ones I'd buy with my own money
A keyboard with fast actuation can drastically improve how you type or play games. Right now, keyboards featuring magnetic switches rank among the fastest, thanks to their adjustable actuation points and rapid trigger functionality. The best mechanical keyboards can rival magnetic keyboards in terms of speed, but the latter can be more consistent in this regard. We at Tom's Guide review many of the best keyboards. Because of that, the team and I have gotten to test more and more keyboards with Hall Effect magnetic switches as these peripherals rise in popularity. To that end, I wanted to spotlight some of the fastest keyboards we've tried out. Below, you'll find a handful of my favorite Hall Effect (or magnetic) keyboards. While not all of these have an 8K polling rate (which is absurdly fast), I guarantee you'll notice an immediate improvement in your speed, both in typing and in gaming. The Keychron Q1 HE is a 75% Hall Effect keyboard that's an advanced version of the Keychron Q1 Pro and a metal-cased evolution of the Keychron V1. Like the other keyboards I've listed here, the Q1 HE features Hall Effect switches that use magnets for actuation, allowing for adjustable actuation points and multiple actions per press. These magnetic switches significantly enhance the Q1 HE's gaming performance, elevating it above other Keychron mechanical keyboards and placing it alongside top gaming keyboards such as the Corsair K70 Max and the SteelSeries Apex Pro. Despite its advanced technology, the Q1 HE keeps Keychron's signature feel and sound due to excellent noise and impact dampening, making it equally suitable for typing. Its QMK firmware allows for extensive customization, which can be especially useful if you're a gamer who's also a writer like I am. While the Q1 HE costs a pretty penny, and Hall Effect switches are still relatively new and have limited switch choices, the performance and features make it a worthwhile investment. This Keychron keyboard comes with my highest recommendation. Easily the best metal keyboard money can buy right now, the Q1 HE offers a heap of gaming features thanks to its excellent Hall Effect switches. That's not all, as the Q1 HE offers all of the great productivity features you can find on the non-magnetized Keychron Q1 — expect some of the smoothest typing on top of a wealth of customization options. If you're looking for something with elegance, the Keychron K4 HE is sure to turn heads if you work in an office. Its design features tasteful rosewood bits and a nice mix of black and brown keycaps. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. This makes it more than just a keyboard — it's a statement piece that can spruce up any work environment. This attention to detail is backed up by a solid build that's made to last. This keyboard isn't just about looks, as it also boasts excellent performance. This versatility comes from innovative features like Rapid Trigger, which lets you press keys super fast, and Snap Tap, for really precise, quick moves. For gaming, the dedicated Gamepad mode is a huge bonus since you can configure the keyboard for different game genres. The K4 HE also lets you customize individual keys and even combinations, giving you a lot of control and responsiveness. For typing, the built-in number pad is crucial for data entry, and the responsive switches make typing feel genuinely smooth and efficient. The Keychron K4 HE's 96% layout might feel too cramped if you're used to a full 100% keyboard. And like other keyboards with Hall Effect switches, switch options aren't exactly plentiful. However, these flaws might be negligible to most, considering all the benefits this keyboard provides. If you're looking for a high-quality, versatile, and eye-catching keyboard, the Keychron K4 HE is definitely a smart buy. If you're on a budget and need a powerful magnetic keyboard, the Keychron K4 HE should be right up your alley. Sporting lovely looks and a sturdy build, this is a fantastic board for both gaming and productivity. Per-key and quad-actuation let you adjust each key's sensitivity, while features like Rapid Trigger give you a competitive edge. The Lemokey P1 HE is the keyboard that converted reviewer Nikita Anchata into a magnetic keyboard fan. Why? Because this keyboard is not only dependable for productivity, but it's packed with features that also make it a gaming powerhouse. If you haven't noticed yet, this is one of the reasons magnetic keyboards are so great. The Lemokey P1 HE has quad-actuation points that let you assign up to four commands to a single key, while you can adjust the actuation point of every key. You also get a 1,000Hz polling rate and Rapid Trigger, both of which ensure there are no missed inputs. Web-based software makes it very easy to customize the keyboard to suit your needs. The only flaw here is that the P1 HE doesn't come with Mac-specific keycaps despite being compatible with macOS. But if you're like me and need a keyboard that's compatible with both Windows 11 and macOS, you can easily overlook that. The bottom line is that this is a fantastic Hall Effect keyboard that's charming to boot. Featuring 1,000Hz polling, Rapid Trigger and per-key and quad-actuation, the Lemokey P1 HE is a gaming powerhouse. Its magnetic switches are highly responsive and double-shot PBT keycaps make the keyboard a joy to use. It features a full-metal build so you can count on the fact that it will last you a while. The P1 HE has done the unthinkable: it has converted me, a mechanical switch die-hard, into a Hall-Effect fan. 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