Canon wins six EISA awards

Canon has won six accolades in the latest EISA Awards 2025-2026 in the Photography category, four of which are for its EOS system.

The flagship Canon EOS R1 camera takes this year's award for the Best Professional Camera, whilst the EOS R5 Mark II – launched at the same time – has been awarded Best Full-Frame Camera.

The EISA Photography Expert Group  recognised the EOS R1 for the following:
"The Canon EOS R1 is a groundbreaking professional mirrorless flagship designed for speed, precision, and reliability. Built around a newly developed full-frame CMOS sensor and next-generation image processor, it delivers outstanding still and video performance. With advanced Deep Learning driven autofocus including Canon’s unique Eye Control AF, ultra-fast burst shooting, and robust 6K video capabilities, the EOS R1 is built for high-level sports, wildlife, and news photography. Its rugged, weather-resistant body and integrated vertical grip make it a trusted companion for demanding assignments, setting a new benchmark in Canon’s mirrorless lineup."

Of the EOS R5 Mark II, EISA said, "The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is an advanced mirrorless camera for professional and enthusiast users. With its new 45MP stacked-CMOS sensor, photographers can shoot at 30 frames per second with minimal rolling shutter distortion, while videographers gain 8K 60p recording in RAW. A new ‘DIGIC Accelerator’ co-processor enables complex Deep Learning algorithms, including sophisticated subject recognition. On top of that, new features include Eye-control AF, Pre-Capture, Dual Shooting of stills and video, and Action Priority autofocus for certain sports. The newly designed body has extra vents for cooling and the optional cooling fan grip, allowing extended video recording times. Overall, it’s an extremely accomplished all-rounder."

Canon also won two of its six awards for its latest hybrid lens innovations, the EOS RF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM Z and RF 50mm f1.4L VCM.

"Canon has complemented its unique RF 24-105mm F2.8L IS USM Z standard zoom with a telephoto zoom that has the same dimensions and can also be used with an external zoom motor drive. Both lenses are part of Canon’s new series of hybrid lenses that are adapted for both stills and video use. Sports and press photographers will appreciate the short zoom throw distance zoom ring that allows you to change focal length in a flash. Meanwhile, videographers will appreciate that it zooms easily and smoothly, and that the angle of view does not change when focusing. Even though its predecessor has an excellent optical design, Canon has managed to improve sharpness. Teleconverters can also be used for extra versatility and without any great loss of sharpness."

"The Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM is the third lens in Canon’s series of compact, fast prime lenses. All share the same external dimensions, allowing them to be placed in the same rig or gimbal without having to move focus aids or rebalance. The lens is significantly smaller than its big sibling, the RF 50mm F1.2L USM, and 370 grams lighter. This makes it attractive to reportage and street photographers who want to save weight without losing optical quality. Videographers will appreciate the lens’s aperture ring which is switchable between smooth and clicked operation. Focus breathing is well controlled, too. The lens produces a soft and pleasing bokeh, which is desirable when shooting portraits."

Rounding out the awards, Canon also won Best Photo Accessory for the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 printer, as well as Best Vlogging Camera for the PowerShot V1.

The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) was founded in 1982 and today is a community of 54 technology magazines, websites and social media commentators from 27 countries, specialising in several product areas: namely Hi-fi, Home Theatre and Vision, Photography, In-Car Electronics and Mobile Devices. Every year the EISA jury of experts rewards the best products in each class with a coveted EISA Award.