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I have a dilemma, I own both Nikon and Canon equipment body's and lenses

I do not yet own a mirrorless body

My better quality lenses are Canon , so it would seem better to buy a Canon Mirrorless , But which one ?

I don't do video ( Most body's have the facility )
Not sure I need massive Mega pixels ? Why would I ?
To use my prime lenses I will need the adaptor
I don't do fast moving / motorsport / aircraft in flight , More a sit and wait see what comes along kind of person using a tripod or mono pod.

So many R body's to choose from , What do you think would be best for me ?

Help :ty::canon::nikon:
 
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R6 Mk2. My OH has the Mk1, but when she traded in her EF lenses she let go of her 100-400/4-5.6 EF Mk2, regretted it ever since.

Sadly video is a standard feature, and I don't think I have used it since 2016.
 
I was in a similar-ish dilemma switching to morrorless....albeit just with Canon kit and I do take pictures of small / fast moving stuff....so maybe not that similar at all!!!!

Anyway, initially i bought an R7 and used my EF L lenses with an adapter ring. Everything worked very well indeed...I was mightily impressed with the new focusing options, how well the body played with my EF lenses, and of course, the images I was able to take. My go to lens for most things was a trusty 100-400/4-5.6 EF ii, but a short play with the RF100-500, and i was sold - particularly the speed and accuracy of focusing. I was worried about the higher minimum F-stops on this lens, but this has proved a non-issue for me, particularly with the R bodies astonishing high ISO abilities.

Fast forwards 3 years....I have just sold the R7 and bought a 2nd R5 body to go with all the RF lenses I have replaced my EF lenses with. (I've always had 2 bodies to minimise the need to switch lenses in dusty...mainly African...environments.) For me, the ability to crop hard, as a very high resolution sensor allows, is at times extremely helpful.

Beware....it's a slippery slope!!!!
 
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The R6 is fantastic, the mkII may be better, but I can’t find a reason to swap to it.
Best camera I’ve ever owned, and you’d have to spend a lot on a Nikon to get better AF.
You might not feel you need the better AF, but until you’ve used it, you’ll not understand what a game changer it is. It’s literally the reason to move to mirrorless.
 
swanseamale47 said:
Let me come at this a different way. Why do you want to change from what you have now, whats lacking?
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There was a saying common in the 1980s or thereabouts which went something like...

"Those who worship at the bleeding edge of technology shall be sacrificed thereon".​

I find it applies well to digital photography, which is why I still use things like this Nikon S10, for no other reason than it's sometimes the least bad tool for the job...

Nikon Coolpix S10 Ixus 70 IMG_4528.jpg
 
swanseamale47 said:
Let me come at this a different way. Why do you want to change from what you have now, whats lacking?
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This is a very good question. Perhaps a pros and cons list. Watch some videos - yes they are written by fans usually but this doesn't make them useless. You might also consider buying used from a reputable, retail dealer so you can get your hands on it. I saw a 5D4 at Clifton Cameras and was a tad gobsmacked by its size.

I did need the things you described at one point, not so much now. The thing is, once I tried the R series cameras, I found myself frustrated with my DSLRs not giving me the same options. I had an R6 for action too at one point. I am now in the fortunate position of having an R3 for action etc. However, due to its size, I do not take it abroad and the R5 does everything I want it to including unexpected surf competitions on the beach. The crop ability is great.
 
swanseamale47 said:
Let me come at this a different way. Why do you want to change from what you have now, whats lacking?
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That's exactly what I was thinking given the features the OP lists that they don't want are the main advantages of mirrorless cameras. If I had similar requirements I'd likely still be happily using a Nikon DSLR since it could all that well and still has some other advantages like exceptional batterylife. The main reasons I switched to a Nikon Z series are mostly speed although the silent shutter can be handy as well.
 
I can get by with my 1DX , It like me is getting on now so I thought it may / might be a good time to upgrade
As said I have not owned a mirrorless camera yet so it's now or never .
 
Yet another reason why I ditched full frame cameras to go the MFT route. All the MFT lenses of any make can be used on and MFT cameras as they are all interchangable. Using different lens makes on differnt MFT cameras may mean the dual IS is only compatible with like for like make. This does not prevernt the camera IS from still doing its job
 
realspeed said:
Yet another reason why I ditched full frame cameras to go the MFT route. All the MFT lenses of any make can be used on and MFT cameras as they are all interchangable. Using different lens makes on differnt MFT cameras may mean the dual IS is only compatible with like for like make. This does not prevernt the camera IS from still doing its job
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Are you saying my 500F4 and 300 F2.8 can be used on MFT body ?
 
F1.2 said:
Are you saying my 500F4 and 300 F2.8 can be used on MFT body ?
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No. He's saying any MFT lens can be used on any MFT camera.

realspeed said:
Yet another reason why I ditched full frame cameras to go the MFT route. All the MFT lenses of any make can be used on and MFT cameras as they are all interchangable. Using different lens makes on differnt MFT cameras may mean the dual IS is only compatible with like for like make. This does not prevernt the camera IS from still doing its job
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However, with some specific lenses there may well be a loss of some functions when using them on a different manufacturers camera.
 
OK , I will stick with Canon then.
 
F1.2 said:
So many R body's to choose from , What do you think would be best for me ?
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It’s a tricky one.
You have a 1dx, did you buy it cos you need that build quality? Or just for the speed? Or the handling?
The R6 has the speed and mpix of the 1dxIII, but not the build quality, it will take a grip though.
The R5 gives a jump up in image quality, but still isn’t built like a tank. Will also take a grip.

The R3 and R1 are closer in family to the 1dx, but for lots more money for that build quality, and are a jump in spec from the 1dx.

If you want the MVP, the R8 isn’t as fast as any of the other offerings. And if you want to take advantage of the crop, the R7 is the only one I’d consider, but it doesn’t take a grip.

I don’t think the R6II I tested was a sufficient upgrade to the original, people with R5’s would have to comment re that upgrade.
 
As is usually mentioned I recommend you try Test drive. This gives you the opportunity of trying the camera/lens for a couple of days for free. You may decide a mirrorless camera is for you or that it offers no benefit over your existing camera.
 
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