02/03/2026 10:10 am
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Finally made the jump from my trusty 5D Mark IV to the R5 and man, it is a whole different beast. I thought I knew what I was doing but the sheer speed of this thing is kind of intimidating lol. I am planning a trip up to Olympic National Park next month for some landscape and eagle shots and I am realizing my old gear just isnt gonna cut it for the R5. Specifically the battery life seems... well, it is not great compared to my DSLR days.
I already picked up one extra LP-E6NH but I am worried that wont be enough for a full day of shooting 45MP raws or if I decide to mess with the 4K 120fps video stuff. Also the card situation is stressing me out a bit because those CFexpress Type B cards are pricey as hell. I have got about a $900 budget left for essentials before the trip.
Is there anything specific I am missing that is specific to this body? I am looking for:
- Best bang for buck CFexpress cards (should I go ProGrade or Delkin?)
- A solid cage or L-bracket that doesnt block the screen flip
- External power options like a PD power bank for long sessions
- Screen protectors that actually fit the bevels right
What are you guys actually using day-to-day to keep this thing running smoothly without breaking the bank too much further?
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02/03/2026 11:18 am
Are you doing bursts for eagles? Be careful because slow cards wont keep up with the buffer, I lost shots once.
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02/03/2026 10:11 am
TL;DR: Stick to high-sustained-write cards and high-wattage PD banks to avoid performance issues. Unfortunately, the R5 power management is pretty inefficient compared to the 5D line. I had issues with generic power banks because they dont hit the 9V/3A delivery needed to charge while you're shooting. For cards, skip the ProGrade Gold series as the sustained speeds are honestly disappointing for 4K 120fps. I recommend the Delkin Devices Black CFexpress Type B 512GB since it handles the high bitrate without issues. For power, the Anker 737 Power Bank PowerCore 24K is essential for the PD 3.1 standard. Most L-brackets are poorly designed for the flip screen, which is frustrating, but the SmallRig L-Bracket for Canon EOS R5 2976B is okay if you slide the side plate out. It isnt a perfect setup tho...
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02/03/2026 10:25 am
Congrats on the R5! I am totally obsessed with mine!! ^ This. Also, check these out for your trip:
- SmallRig L-Bracket for Canon EOS R5 and R6 2976 is amazing because it lets the screen flip properly.
- ProGrade Digital 512GB CFexpress Type B Gold is fantastic value for those huge files.
- Baseus Adaman 65W 20000mAh Power Bank handles the PD charging perfectly for cheap. Youre gonna love the autofocus at Olympic, its seriously life changing tho!
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18/03/2026 9:53 am
Stumbled onto this thread a day late but honestly your move from the 5D IV to the R5 is a massive jump in terms of data management. Over the years ive seen so many people grab the fastest looking card only to have it overheat or throttle after thirty seconds of high-speed shooting. I once had a card fail right as a hawk started diving and it still haunts me. Reliability is everything when you are dealing with files this big. Quick question for you though... are you planning to lean hard on the 20fps electronic shutter for those eagles or are you sticking to mechanical? It really changes the math on what kind of sustained write speeds you actually need to pay for. Generally speaking, just go with Lexar or Angelbird for your media and you will be fine. For the power stuff, any decent PD-capable bank from a reputable brand will keep you charged via the USB-C port, just make sure it puts out enough juice to actually trigger the charging circuit while the camera is on. Those generic ones usually wont cut it for the R5 demand.
