Canon R5 Guide: this is a quick “owner ops” hub for the most common Canon R5 questions (settings, fixes, and sanity checks).
If you’re in a hurry: start with the 2‑minute quick steps below, then jump to the exact guide that matches your problem.
Fast triage (pick one):
- Selling/buying used? → check Canon R5 shutter count.
- Camera behaving weird? → do a Canon R5 factory reset.
- Need it quiet? → enable silent shooting (electronic shutter).
- Rear screen/live view annoying? → turn off Live View / screen behaviour.
- Power/travel: → charge Canon R5 with USB?
Quick steps (2-minute fixes)
1) Quick reset (when settings are a mess)
- MENU → Setup (wrench) → Clear settings / Clear all camera settings.
- Confirm OK.
- Re-check the behaviour.
2) Quick silent mode (when you need no shutter click)
- MENU → Shooting (red camera) → Shutter mode.
- Select Electronic.
- Take a test shot and watch for LED banding/rolling shutter if applicable.
Canon R5 fixes & settings (model index)
- How to Check Canon R5 Shutter Count
- How to Reset Canon R5 to Factory Settings
- How to Enable Silent Shooting on Canon EOS R5 (includes: “why do I still hear a sound?”)
- How to Turn Off (and On) Live View on the Canon R5
- Can You Charge Canon R5 with USB?
Related topic hub
If you’re here specifically for silent shooting across different Canon models, use the topic hub:
Canon Silent Shooting Guide.
Common gotchas (R5)
- Electronic shutter isn’t magic: you can still get LED banding and rolling shutter depending on light and motion.
- “I still hear a sound”: often beeps or lens AF, not the shutter. Disable beeps and test in a quiet room.
- Reset doesn’t erase your card: factory reset clears settings; formatting a card is separate.
In summary
- This page is your Canon R5 hub: pick the exact fix, follow the quick steps, then use the full guide.
- If you want silent shooting across models, use the Silent Shooting topic hub too.
