RPaul3rd Loc: Arlington VA and Sarasota FL

I have seen many posts that the entry-level Canon R series bodies have an overheating problem. Mine certainly does. Any information on how, if, and when the company is offering a fix. I was on holiday in Europe a couple of months ago, giving the R50 a workout and several times received the message that my camera had overheated. And, several times the camera froze when I tried to take an image. Removing the battery seemed to have fixed that anomaly.

I now am considering an R8 or a R6 Mark II but have read about similar problems. Canon does have a camera containing a fan but that is not in my budget. What's going with Canon? Has anybody heard about fixes for the less expensive R series camera bodies. The R8 was released in April 2023 so it appears Canon's rush to market was a mistake.

BTW, the R50 is fantastic but I want a full-frame body.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

I have an R5 and an it's 2nd round of numbering and yes, it gets worm when shooting constantly nbuit only worm. No problem. I shoot HDR and that is 3 shots every squeeze.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Please provide proof that this is an issue.
ALL brands overheat at some point depending upon ambient temp and type of video and length.
Most all go about 30 min then get warm.
Just saw a video on the Sony a3700 getting too hot to touch after about 30 min. in a shoot.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

I've not noted any overheating with my R7.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

There is no issue.
This is Troll post.

MJPerini

Almost any modern camera will overheat if used like a camcorder for continuous video. Canon did have an issue with the R5 which offered 8k first in a mirrorless camera, they made a helpful firmware update that decreased the issue.
They do run hot because so much data is being moved around. So they were clearly 'one the edge' heat sink wise.
Cameras that get hot on the outside indicate internal heat 'wicking' to the outside which is part of the design.
All brands have it to some degree.
Unfortunately there is only so much they can do without changing the form factor in some way (R5C)
They are delivering broadcast quality video for a fraction of the cost of a broadcast camera. The net result is that they are getting a bit of a black eye for their efforts. And unfortunately as soon as one guy goes on youtube with an overheating camera, thousands more try to replicate the issue.
The photographer can help, bright sun on a black camera in high ambient temps are going to be more difficult than an air-conditioned space.Short clips generate less heat than long ones. The bigger the sensor the more heat it generates. The more compact a camera the harder it is to dissipate heat and for its capabilities the R5 or any modern mirrorless camera is very compact. Cinema cameras are bigger for a reason.
You originally asked about a full frame experience with an R6II It is a second generation camera I'm sure there are internal improvements to mitigate heat, the sensor is half the MPXLs of the R5 ( less data less heat)
By all accounts it seems to be a great camera but I would also say if you try, you will be able to find a situation where you get a heat warning.
Good luck

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The proof you are demanding is so widely available that you would have no problem at all reading up all about it on your own.

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PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I've not had that problem with my R7

gwilliams6

You always take the unsubstantiated position that NOTHING is ever wrong with Canon, and EVERYTHING is wrong with ALL other brands. You take every opportunity to bash any and all brands, OTHER than Canon. LOL

In reality, Canon mirrorless cameras have had a very bad reputation and history of overheating, just a fact. But you cant stand the truth when it pertains to Canon. LOL

And BTW there is NO such Sony model as the A3700, LOL, LOL. You never have your facts straight.

Cheers and best to you.

steinr98

Canon has done a firmware upgrade that some what helped. There R MANY U Tube videos that shows ways to help with this problem. There R a number of items that can be turned off or dialed back. I don’t remember the name of one fellow that reset his5 R so it e. And more…..ran continuous and over the 30 minute turn off. Example:is your WiFi turned off? Your screen turned down as low as possible, and more.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Unsubstantiated?
You are lying.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Only Trolls and idiots write what you just wrote.
Universal to and exclusive to Canon?

MJPerini

It is really a bit silly at this point to suggest that Canon has not had overheating problems.
It marred the otherwise spectacular launch of the camera.
Canon should have known that releasing the first 8k video Mirrorless, there would be some who thought they bought an Arri Alexa, it is not. What it was at the time of launch was the most full featured camera on the market. It did everything well, except keep it's cool. Canon knew it and quickly responded with a firmware tweak that made it better , then followed it up with the R5 c with a different form factor and an electric fan.
Why would they do that if the R5 didn't overheat? They wouldn't.
Sadly we live in a time where, rather than looking for what is right about a new camera, there is a mad rush to Find Something wrong and make a video.
The R5 is an exceptional camera in all ways except the overheating on long clips of 8k video, that came out in a time when no other pro cameras had 8k.
I think Canon handled it about as well as any company could. They were upfront about it. (even they knew they had an issue)

Claiming that "There is no issue" might be the winner in the UH Dumbest comment sweepstakes

PS I will bet that the long delay of the R5 II (over the R6 II) is being spent figuring out how to achieve a permanent fix without changing the form factor. It is not easy. I bet it will be a great camera when It arrives.

ChristianHJensen

Oh - like you provide proof whenever you post crap to stir the pot.....................

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

One camera doesn't mean all cameras.
Google Sony overheating problems.