R5? R6? Anyone?

[Kayaker72]

I came across where B&H compared the R5 to an number of different camera bodies and here where a number of Canon Explorers of Light, who have used the R5/R6, answer questions about them.

This is starting to answer my next main question, I am seeing a number of people commenting on how good the AF is. Speed/accuracy. Rick Sammon saying the R6 is going to be his "go to" wildlife camera...

No doubt Canon is behind the marketing getting advanced cameras to youtubers and EOLs, etc. But, I am seeing pretty consistent reports.

I should really get off the internet and go take pictures......

[Joel Eade]

I came across where B&H compared the R5 to an number of different camera bodies and here where a number of Canon Explorers of Light, who have used the R5/R6, answer questions about them.

Interesting .... would have liked to see the Sony a9II and Nikon D850 comparison (especially AF tracking)

Also would love to see AF tracking capability with EF adapted lenses.

[Tounis]

I should really get off the internet and go take pictures......

This sentence pretty much sums up what I think about these new cameras. When I first saw rumors about the R5 and R6, I thought the R6 could be a worthy replacement for the 6D I bought in 2012 (to be fair, I think the EOS R already is at the price you can get one now). It looks like it should have a better sensor while the improvements in AF would be night and day.

But lately I thought about what kind of pictures I'm taking, how many of them benefit from a Full Frame camera, how much I like my M50 since I've bought it and in the end, I decided not to buy either the EOS R nor the R6.

During the last two years, I bought a few lenses for the M system and I now have a pretty nice collection. The M50 and all of these lenses (6 in total) cost me less than my 6D and 24-105 L kit in 2012. Even if Canon completely stops the development of the M line, I have more than enough gear to take great pictures and have fun doing it for a few decades, so I'm not worried about that. The EF-M 32mm and sigma 56 finished to convince me. I'll probably add another M camera in the future, either the rumored high end model or, if it never comes out, the M6 mark II, because the compact size of these cameras makes it easy to take two of them with you when hiking. I'd like to do this as I always found that changing lenses when hiking was uncomfortable, but didn't want to carry two heavy Full Frame cameras for hours.

To sum up, the only times I feel the need for an R or an R6 is when I read forums on the internet. When I'm actually taking pictures, my M50 is a joy to use and has far more features than I'll ever need.

[Joel Eade]

This sentence pretty much sums up what I think about these new cameras.

I agree....to some extent.

If my 5DMKIV or 5DS-r could be updated to match the AF tracking of these new R cameras then I would not even consider them!!!

[Tounis]

I agree....to some extent.

If my 5DMKIV or 5DS-r could be updated to match the AF tracking of these new R cameras then I would not even consider them!!!

Oh and if I were into bird photography I would completely agree with you ! I just feel I don't need such an impressive AF. But that's just me.

[Dave Throgmartin]

Oh and if I were into bird photography I would completely agree with you ! I just feel I don't need such an impressive AF. But that's just me.

Better bring a big lens if photographing birds using full frame. Crop sensors are better for the guy without big whites.

Dave

[Kayaker72]

Better bring a big lens if photographing birds using full frame. Crop sensors are better for the guy without big whites.

Dave

So, I have wondered if this says something about the future of crop sensor cameras, but....

An EOL (Rick Sammon) talking about the R6 and the new RF 600 mm f/11 and RF 800 mm f/11.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_mfqryFqBw

Not "L"....not aimed at the professional crowd, but a pair of <$1000 "super tele" lenses for the masses.

[Dave Throgmartin]

So, I have wondered if this says something about the future of crop sensor cameras, but....

An EOL (Rick Sammon) talking about the R6 and the new RF 600 mm f/11 and RF 800 mm f/11.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_mfqryFqBw

Not "L"....not aimed at the professional crowd, but a pair of <$1000 "super tele" lenses for the masses.

Good God f/11 is slow. I'd say for photographing birds lenses that are so slow would be virtually unusable if you want to shoot at any reasonable ISO.

I take photos of bald eagles a few times each winter. 1/1500 shutter is a good starting point to get sharp shots. What ISO would I have to use to shoot wide open at 1/1500? Too high

Dave