Canon EOS R Series Cameras

Yes, I read a lot about that camera and it appears to have received very good reviews.

Budget wise I would say at the very, very most given I'm not using it to make money would be circa £2.5k ish (give or take) so the R5 for example I wouldn't even bother purchasing as it's too expensive for what I would use it for...leave those high end cameras to the pros.

Thing is I have a couple of canon EF compatible lenses and flash. I didn't really want to go and buy more flashes and lenses for a Sony lol
 
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Adamcski said:
Yes, I read a lot about that camera and it appears to have received very good reviews.

Budget wise I would say at the very, very most given I'm not using it to make money would be circa £2.5k ish (give or take) so the R5 for example I wouldn't even bother purchasing as it's too expensive for what I would use it for...leave those high end cameras to the pros.

Thing is I have a couple of canon EF compatible lenses and flash. I didn't really want to go and buy more flashes and lenses for a Sony lol
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Perhaps an RP or R would definitely hit the mark?
 
Adamcski said:
Other option, is to control my purchasing desires (I believe they are labelled GAS on the forum) and see if any of the tech trickles down into newer models in a year or two..or is that unrealistic?
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The problem with that approach is that you’ll end up waiting forever, as there is always better tech coming out. And while you wait you don’t have a camera.

If you like canon then I’d look at the RP, R or R6. Your EF lenses will work perfectly with an RF to EF adapter and controls and menus will be familiar.
 
TimHughes said:
The problem with that approach is that you’ll end up waiting forever, as there is always better tech coming out. And while you wait you don’t have a camera.

If you like canon then I’d look at the RP, R or R6. Your EF lenses will work perfectly with an RF to EF adapter and controls and menus will be familiar.
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I strongly suggest an RP. Very little to not love on that camera, apart from the 4K video being pretty poor, but if you're not going to use that then,..

If I saw a decent RP deal, I'd be tempted myself again!
 
Some food for thought in those responses. I am heading to the next camera show, we may see some new tech by then :)

I think John Lewis have an R with adapter in stock for about £1,800 - £1,900 is that a good deal? I don't need any lenses straight away as I have my little 50 mm 1.8 (I love it but appreciate its not the best) and my sigma 105 macro lens, so that will keep me going. I read that the battery is poor on the RP which put me off a little - hopefully no worse than my little M50mk ii
 
I bought R5 + control ring + RF100-500 highly delighted so far superb ket very sharp results and excellent portability.
 
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Adamcski said:
I read that the battery is poor on the RP ...
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I don't want to sway your decision at the end of the day.... pick the one that you think you'd use the most.
The RP uses an LP-E17 battery which I think is the same as your M50. spare battery, less of a problem.
 
Adamcski said:
Some food for thought in those responses. I am heading to the next camera show, we may see some new tech by then :)

I think John Lewis have an R with adapter in stock for about £1,800 - £1,900 is that a good deal? I don't need any lenses straight away as I have my little 50 mm 1.8 (I love it but appreciate its not the best) and my sigma 105 macro lens, so that will keep me going. I read that the battery is poor on the RP which put me off a little - hopefully no worse than my little M50mk ii
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Buy grey import and save yourself some money.

Canon R here for £1359 with the adaptor.

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Adamcski said:
Wow that is cheap....gotta be a catch bar being from overseas
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Adamcski said:
It was a bit of a tongue in cheek comment given the other thread :ROFLMAO:
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I’ve used them loads as have loads of others on here, never any issues.

Be prepared to wait 10-15 days for delivery but I think that’s worth it to save £600.
 
You can spend an extra £60 and get 3 years warranty and delivery within 5 days.

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Or this one?

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I think it will be between the R and R6
 
nandbytes said:
Hmm you must have watched a different review to me :ROFLMAO:
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Image quality is all I care about and if I can pick it up grey import for £160/170 I’ll be happy with that for a lens I can not worry about being careful with. :)
 
Adamcski said:
That was another thing I had read that put me off the RP a little is that it has not sensor shutter to cover the sensor or something like that.
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I've got an RP. I've had it since February. I've used it on the beach in windy conditions, rain, next to waterfalls with spray, changing lenses a fair few times in less than ideal conditions and I've yet to notice any dust spots on the sensor. (I'm often shooting at f8-f11, so I'd be more likely to see spots than if I was shooting at f1.8).
It was something I thought about, but I wouldn't worry about it. Besides, buy a home sensor cleaning kit and you'll be fine.

I notice from Flickr that you're shooting an M50, which is a fair bit smaller than anything full frame, particularly if you look at the full frame zoom lenses.

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The RP is a bargain of a full frame mirrorless camera though.
Mine was under £800 s/h from WEX.
 
RP, R or R6? All depends which features you need most. Ken Rockwell has a decent summary https://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/compared.htm

I got the original R when it came out and still use it every day. Over the past year or so I’ve added two R5s to replace older DSLRs and those get a lot of use too, but more specialized - low light, fast action or big prints.
 
Kieran_89 said:
Image quality is all I care about and if I can pick it up grey import for £160/170 I’ll be happy with that for a lens I can not worry about being careful with. :)
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and doesn't seem to be very strong in that department
 
ABTog said:
I've got an RP. I've had it since February. I've used it on the beach in windy conditions, rain, next to waterfalls with spray, changing lenses a fair few times in less than ideal conditions and I've yet to notice any dust spots on the sensor. (I'm often shooting at f8-f11, so I'd be more likely to see spots than if I was shooting at f1.8).
It was something I thought about, but I wouldn't worry about it. Besides, buy a home sensor cleaning kit and you'll be fine.

I notice from Flickr that you're shooting an M50, which is a fair bit smaller than anything full frame, particularly if you look at the full frame zoom lenses.

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The RP is a bargain of a full frame mirrorless camera though.
Mine was under £800 s/h from WEX.
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That is a bit of a size difference, especially in the lenses. I guess that size difference is part of the equation that makes the larger lenses better than these smaller EFM ones, picture quality wise.
 
Adamcski said:
Won't want to give them back though lol
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Well that’s the point, you’ll know how much you want one. :)

but you could do an RP one weekend and the R6 the next and then you’d know what the real world comparison is for what you shoot.

I’ve a bit more patience (or less money) and I need to sell a load of gear before I buy one. (It’s much more complicated than that really)
 
Agree with Phil don’t rush into choosing try both then decide
 
Phil V said:
Well that’s the point, you’ll know how much you want one. :)

but you could do an RP one weekend and the R6 the next and then you’d know what the real world comparison is for what you shoot.

I’ve a bit more patience (or less money) and I need to sell a load of gear before I buy one. (It’s much more complicated than that really)
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Out of interest, what lenses are you intending to move on?
 
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