Which Canon Mirrorless Camera should you buy?
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Tony & Chelsea Northrup review EVERY Canon RF mirrorless camera, including the Canon EOS R10, Canon R7, Canon R6, Canon R5, Canon R3, Canon R, and Canon RP. Which one is right for depends on your budget and whether you shoot sports & wildlife.
I own the R6 and I absolutely love it. Buy the one you can afford and does the things you will use it for. Don't break the bank for no reason.
I bought the r10 back in April as my first more serious camera and I've found it incredible, for videography too using a gimbal. Planning to get an r6 or something like so by 2024.
I just bought the R8, and it's out of this world 🌎 ❤
Tbh I am considering buying a camera, but sadly all that Canon offers is hot garbage, r7 has no buffer at all and everything looks sharper than it, the R6MII cant record while plug-in HDMI one or other, and the R8 has no IBIS and garbage battery, and only r5 and higher that can be used as an upgrade from 2018 R camera crazy how 6 years and still the whole R series are step down from the R $2,300 MSRP except off $3900 R5 and $4300 R5MII, inflation is crazy… and Canon are behind in the market so bad … (it is just my opinion)
I have a Canon R6 and I love it! And for those who say "you cant shoot landscapes because the megapixels are too small" are just being snobby, you can shoot anything with anything.
+1 The R6 just makes things less blurry in the landscape if it’s windy, and the tripod weighs less than the Statue of Liberty…
You can also substitute your 8 ball with a bowling ball, but you’ll get thrown out of the bar
Lol I used to shoot with a 20D and nobody ever noticed
@@roodick85 You noticed
@@roodick85 i still keep my 20D on a shelf as a love relic, as it got me so many jobs, was printed in magazines and such. No one noticed 🙄
Still shooting every video for both my UA-cam channels with my beloved Canon EOS R, which I bought the day it was released. Even gave up both my GH5 and my Sony A7iii for the switch and I couldnt be happier!!!
Currently selling my Sony ZV1 to purchase the R10 for a vlogging and B cam!
Great comparison vid as always guys!
R10 or RP. Or 5D Mark 4, 6D mark 2 or 90D. Add a flash, and 3 quality lenses (walk around, tele, portrait). 2000 dollars and you’re completely set. Many choices possible - I’ve been in the Canon ecosystem since the 450D and have always been happy. I’ve built up my gear over the years, and I’m currently on R5 with RF 28-70, EF 70-300, RF 35 and EF 16-35. My system is complete!
I have never seen a better comparison video. Exceptionally professional and well presented.
This does an INCREDIBLE job of showing some important/relevant differences between these cameras for beginners. Well done guys :)
6000$ beginners???
You have a point LOL. They are not ALL $6000 though. Also, there are a lot of cashed-up people around these days, who just spend money on new hobbies hoping that'll make them good at whatever... Let them I say. It floods the market with cheaper second-hand gear when they give up 6mnths later. Which is great for you and me ;P@@P.E.J.
I have been doing photography for 3 years now and I only have a £80 Sony A200. The pictures it takes are still amazing for the price!
My first camera was a SONY Cybershot 5 mega pixels. Had a number of higher resolution point and shoots after, but never thought any were as good as my SONY. Currently shooting on a Fuji XT4, which is pretty incredible.@@jesphillips2193
By the way, the EF-R adapter works great! I adapted an older 400MM f/5.6 to a friend's R6 and it worked flawlessly! So if you've already got EF glass then just adapt it and you'll be fine.
I love the adapter... I have an R6 and RP, and the only RF glass I own is the kit lens that came with my RP. I shot an airshow this past weekend with the R6 and an adapted Sigma 150-600 C and got some amazing shots.
I purchased the ef/rf nd filter adaptor considering I do outdoor stuff quite often and I had ef glass prior to buying an r6. I loving the results, system works great for me
It sounds great but it doesn't help Canon sell more RF glass if users are happy with adapted EF glass.
@@sosomelodies659 The RF glass is better. Canon have been holding baxk on the EF glass for several years.
@@nordic5490 eventually Canon will make RF glass for the consumer line and it won't be that great while still being pricier than third-party options.
I decided to buy the RP because this is my first mirrorless camera and I didn't want to invest too much if I don't like it. Also, I can use my EF lenses with the adapter. I wanted the R6 but it's a little steep right now. Anything above the R6 seems like they are more for pros and serious amateurs.
You could actually try the R8 quite nice step up upgrading virtually everything of your RP in the same body.
I bought my R7, RF 100-400, & RF 85 from Milford. Saw you ad for them and gave them a call. Great deal and service!
Awesome thank you!
I got my R7 from them as well when NO ONE had'em!
When I come to UA-cam to look up about cameras, this is the type of video I love and am impressed with. Not to long but enough for the right information I need. Great presenters, and overall great video.
Great summary! I use 2x R5 with great lenses like 85 1.2 RF / 28-70 2.0 RF and I LOVE them. But honestly, when it comes to value, the RP is amazing and unbeatable.
I ultimately went with the R6! R5 is a close second but I didn’t find the extra cost to be worth it for my needs.
@@christopherowens8313 The R6 is an excellent camera if it suits your needs! I personally like the R5's higher resolution to have more cropping options without losing quality. The viewfinder is also noticeably better. But it sure comes down to purpose and personal preference 🙂It's like choosing between two super cars.
I know you guys get paid for the sponsorships, but I still wanted to say thank you for having a local business as a sponsor. B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon might have great deals, but the care that you get from a local business outweighs any perceived savings.(Actually, the national camera companies aren't really that much cheaper, based on comparisons with my local shop.) Plus, if you support the local business long enough, you become a familiar face to the workers, and you tend to get some perks, for example, when the R7 started shipping, my local store got two of them, they called me before others on their wait-list.
Just to let everyone know crop frame cameras/ APS-C cameras have a 1.5x crop with any lens and canon APS-C cameras have a 1.6x crop. This just mean that effectively you have more zoom. It is not lowering you picture quality like cropping a photo in post editing. Also putting an APS-C lens on a full frame camera is bad. It will crop it and have vignetting.👍📷
From someone who has used the Eye Focus on the R3 - I can absolutely assure you that it’s not gimmicky.
It’s fricken awesome. It follows faster than my brain can possibly comprehend.
I look. I press the shutter. Perfection.
It was pretty decent on the EOS 3 film camera 30 years ago. I've missed that. Would be really beneficial for side shots on a stage with multiple people.
Many people like calling things gimmick because they don't use it or see its value.
In all honest do you rely and trust the feature in the moment? Tony said the feature needs to be calibrated often, has that been your experience?
@@jamesfoureight9879 I trust it implicitly for a full 14-hour wedding day.
I find my outside and indoor profiles work well for most scenarios and only sometimes need to do a nighttime calibration for dance-floor shots.
I may calibrate 2-3 times during that 14-hour period at the absolute most.
It’s honestly incredible.
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Thank you! Finally a clear, detailed enough review of the different options to choose from.
Great info!
I miss Milford Camera... Jesse does awesome classes and is outstanding with his advice.
Chelsea swings a mean bat. Perfect swing. Thank you for all that canon info, that was a lot of work.
As a film photographer and loyal Canon owner transitioning to digital, I was originally planning to get the EOS 250D/Rebel SL3/Kiss X10/200D II, but when I was told DSLR was being phased out, I looked at the R series. The R50 would've been okay if it weren't too small, so I settled with the R10 and I love it. I'll still be using my EOS 50/Elan II/55, but it's great shooting with both formats.
I can't believe the R3 has eye following detection for focusing. I believe that stated with Canon way way back with the Film camera the Elan 7e which was my first Canon camera. The "E" stood for eye detection. So cool!
I still have my EOS 50E (same?) here (don't use it). I don't remember how much I used it, but it worked pretty well. But it only needed to cover a limited amount of AF points.
I’ve been wanting to buy a nice camera for about six months or so, after watching your channel for about a year I decided on the R7. Today I bought it, come home all exited, turn to your channel so I can watch the video you have on tutorials and settings (newbie here) and I see this video 🤦🏽♂️….I’m not even going to look at it just in case…😂BTW my wife and I love the channel.
I've been carrying my RP around in my backpack while traveling around the world. Love it. One day I'll upgrade to the R6.
Hey, i really like the review. It sums up all the options well.
But there should be a big disclaimer, that none of the cameras should be recommended as budget option.
None of the canon cameras has acces to modern & affordable third party lenses. So even if you buy a R10 for 1k for wildlife you will need another 3k for the rf 100-500.
I just startet photography a year ago with the R6 and I am really happy with the camera itself. But i will not recommend it to anyone who is on a budget under 10k.
Just the trinity itself without a camera is roughly 8-9k (Sigma or Tamron around 3k for the E-mount).
theres always ef lenses you can use with canon adapter.
Sigma 150-600mm contemporary under 1k or sport 1,5k....
@@clueless3891 absolutly true.
I own the Tamron 150-600 G2, which is pretty much the same and in many situations a decent solution.
But the problem is the af, that just works unreliable. And then there is no point to buy the latest mirrorless body with amazing af when it is just working in 80% and 20% starts pumping and produces errors.
Just returned from 20 day Safari and missed quite some animals/scenes due to the problems with the af. So the wild dogs and 2 leopards are just on the 6 year old bridge camera of my dad. In other situations where you get a 2. chance it is no problem at all.
EF adapter. Infinite possibilities. Including some pretty amazing EF L glass....
I personally (professionally) use an EF 100-400 mk 2 over the RF 100-500 because EF @ 400 is 5.6. RF @ 400 is 6.3. It's not AS sharp, but the color and light are a step better on the R5. That being said, the 100-400 RF is still a great lens and only $600. A few YTbers have used it for capturing birds in flight and have said it keeps up enough. I wouldn't expect it to be as battle ready and rugged as the L series glass, but it'll get the job done for under $1k
God....im still using my T2i. Thats the inly camera i have. Im kind of stuck having to like it even with all this increduble new tech out there. Wishing you all the best with all the new tech
Would like a video like this but for Sony and Nikon. Very informative to those starting out or looking to see if it is worth upgrading from crop to full frame
When I wanted to move from the 70D to full frame, I chose the RP instead of the 6DII or the R. Paired with RF "L" glass, I get beautiful landscape images. The low-light performance does leave something to be desired, though. I will be moving to the R5 when/if prices come down.
I don’t want to disappoint you but the 80d still after almost 5 years is still expensive AF so I’m expecting the r5 to hold its price for a long long time
@@Sorennn94 I am in no rush. The RP serves me well for landscape photography.
@@rlfisher trust me you’ve made the right choice ! The only disadvantage is the small battery but other than that it’s the best for the price
@@Sorennn94 Absolutely. I actually carry 2 Canon and 2 OEM batteries for cold weather. Another advantage is, with the L-bracket off and a fixed 35 or 59-ish lens, it is a dandy carry-around camera.
Love my 70D. Years later it still holds up tbh. But it is time for full frame. Almost went R6 but need me some sigma and tamron; A7iv it is
I own an RP body. Fully satisfied. The only caveat is battery life. Want to buy the RP, invest on an extra battery too. Amazing photos on kit lenses too.
I have been a Canon fan for over 35 years. The lack of 3rd party lenses is a big deal. I hate to say this at this rate my next camera is most likely NOT a Canon.
I'm not a professional photographer and already have a fullframe DSLR for 8 years but still watch this video for more reasons to stay with the current gear. LOL.
Would love to see a similar video reviewing Sony cameras. I've been using an a6500 for a few years. There are so many A7 cameras now, to pick through.
I use the A7RIV and it’s amazing, but could be a little better in low light. Still much better than my a6400. Id probably suggest the A7IV because a little better lowlight performance and still great resolution at 33MP rather than 61 on the RIV. For video the A7RIV is not much of an improvement at all from the a6000 series besides IBIS and full frame. (I know the R lineup is photo centric but it would have been nice to have the option of a higher fps 4K)
I can imagine Tony is throttling some frustration discussing this😂 I speak with tons of barbers and hairstylists who want to take haircut photos (still subject in a well lit salon), and across the board I’m like “get an EOS RP and the most expensive 85mm you can afford” but about half the time they come back with something like “I got an M6ii (or 90D)with a kit lens, the guy at Best Buy said it’s better!”
It makes sense to buy full frame lenses to an aps-c camera, because when you later switch to a full frame body, you will still be able to use them.
Very good informative video Tony ! The R5 is the camera that I was waiting for. It is expensive but since it has been firmwares updated (1.52 + 1.60) it is worth every hard saved penny. This video will help people to decide for sure. Good job !
And now with another amazing firmware update coming soon!
I started with a Canon digital Rebel my first real lenses were Tamron. I have a combination of Canon and Sigma lenses now, along with a 5D mk III, 5D mk II, and a 7D converted to shoot infrared. I supposed I will eventually need to move to mirrorless, but will resist as long as I can because I don't want to buy all new gear and sell what I have at a reduced value. If Canon does not allow third party lenses on their mirrorless when I am ready to switch, then I am unlikely to stay with the brand. Mind you, I have also helped five friends start out with their first DSLRs, and they are all on Canon.
By far one of the best explanations for cannon cameras thank you so much
For Landscape still going wild with the R. best buy I did in years.
This is the best buying guide on these. Thank you!
Awesome video with great, well thought out info. “In the dugout, where I always sat as an athlete.” 🤣😂🤣 Had me rolling! Thanks again, great job.
thank you so much for making this video, I have been researching for two weeks and I just cant decide. This video really helped.
The cost of the camera you want is only part of the story, canon bodies are not cheap but n a par for equally specified other makes. Select a camera body based on features you use most often and image quality you need, the prices are almost linear based on these criteria. But lenses are a whole different matter. Canon RF mount lenses are expensive. Third party lenses offer usually much more bang for the buck but here is the rub, Canon won't allow third parties to make and sell RF mount glass. So my advice would be that unless you have a compelling reason to need some obscure feature only Canon cameras can offer then I would chose Sony or Nikon as your base body and then you have access to hundreds of top quality lenses at reasonable prices as well as second hand. Your camera bag can be a cornucopia of great glass for the price of just one Canon RF L series lens.
Or just get an EF to RF adapter, loads of affordable lenses for the EF mount.
Hence I loved Canon cause the resell value great!
@@SonOfInfernum I did but it doesn't help with the Sigma 150-600 C lens... the adapter works but the lens has autofocusing issues. I have not seen adverse reports on other EF third party lenses yet but they may exist. Generally the EF Canon Lenses are superseded by the RF equivalent lens which are better so reviews suggest.
As Maxime said... just go EF RF adapter
Did you get the 150-600 before or after the EOS R system? If you had it already... sure, thats annoying, but if you bought it after the camera....its totally your fault, especially if it was known already in the community. I dont see this problem as a huge dealbreaker.... just remap any button to AF-C/AF-S switching and go as good as possible for AF-S when its also just ok. I am using the RP and rely very much on AF-S in wildilfe because 5 fps is slow enough, i dont want like 2,5-3,5 fps because i need AF-C. Also since the RP doesnt have any animal detect thats pretty much im limited to.
I just got a RF 800 F11 instead of the 150-600 sigma, i really struggled with this decision since i knew from the beginning i will rely a lot on AF-S anyways but for flying and moving birds i just needed reliable AF-C if i use it. I think the RF 800 and RF 600 F11 pretty much show: RF glass can be affordable, in fact even super affordable for its performance.
Just some other examples you may know:
RF 50mm 1.8
RF 85mm 1.8
RF 35mm 1.8 IS
RF 24-105 non-L
But yeah, I also try to avoid RF glass - the camera is just a charme with as much used as possible with the Meike RF EF filter adapter on it - just always protected sensor and all needed filters for EVERY EF lens!
I got once a EF 100mm 2.8L Macro with broken stabilizer super cheap, repaired it and well, even if the stabilizer would have been unrepairable- Just SUPER VALUE!
The thing is i guess... just use CANON (!!!) EF glass if possible, except for a super garbage lens (EF 75-300 IS USM) all my EF lenses perform better on mirrorless than they did on the DSLR!
I cant really say much about 3rd party EF lenses AF performance since basically all my 3rd party EF gear is just manual focus, a telescope or has from the beginning trashy AF which im fine that it works at all on mirrorless.
@@harrison00xXx Great comprehensive comment, thanks. I had the 150 to 600 to use with my 5D mk IV before I got the R5... that's why I'm miffed about it. I have other rf glass but not the L series. I smile too 😊 as I have the 70 to 300 USM EF lens.... I found it was great focusing, very quick, but above 200mm it went off so my attempts at close ups of birds on say the opposite river bank were frankly unusable... but don't tell anyone as I hope to sell it on eBay. I bought the excellent 150 to 600 Sigma to replace the 70 to 300 USM. Oh well. Sony looks good but the rear tilt screen is pointless and a pain. (I had two A390 Sonys that also had annoying flip screens) Sony could advance if they had a flip twist out screen like Canons.
Well heck! I'm a beginner with a RP, and have been dead-set on upgrading to the R6. Now you've got me thinking I might need to tuck away a little more cash for the R5. Thanks a lot y'all!
Thanks for the video but I wish you guys would of mentioned a few more things like which camera have IBIS.
As a current RP owner I also want to mention that the camera does have issues since it's their first and a lot of the new things in the newer RF cameras I wish they would throw some love on the R and RP with simple updates but they don't. The camera has 4k but it's contrast focus and is extremely cropped. At times it just feels more like a purposely built feature rather than a limitation especially since cameras like the m6 mark Ii has it.
I know it's a short video but little details like that makes me really want to upgrade to the R6 or R5.
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living with the RP for few years and i still love it
cant find any other fullframe with the same price point anymore
Great summary. Thanks. I have the R5 and I love it.
Great presentation but there is no third-party glass for the series and too few budget options from Canon.
First great informative video! The issue I have with all camera manufacturers is that they all failed to implement technology from smartphones. Living in period where there is inflation and recession it makes it a little harder to decide whether or not to buy a new mirrorless camera with a new mount. But these manufacturers know all too well that they will come out ahead if they take their time. However if companies like Yonguo are getting a jump start on smartphone tech in their cameras, Canon, Sony and Nikon are gonna spend 2 or 3 years playing catch up. But who has the patience? Either you want in or you miss out! I've missed out on taking great photos at night that my iPhone 11 just can't match a dslr!
Try fujifilm. They do.
@@zedrickapollo4290 Can you be a little more specific? And I'm assuming your referring to a full frame.
@@zedrickapollo4290 What does Fujifilm have that no other manufacturer do?
@@veeaa Absolutely nothing.
Well if a world brand such as the big company of yonguo has something the rest can`t stay behind. Do they already have a great set of fast primes available.......
I will continue enjoying my set of full frame Nikon gear I have since 2018 :-). I recently added a Z6ii to the kit. It just does not make sense to switch systems and Nikon is getting better all the time. Switching systems is simply not something a budget minded person would do, and today, really any system (Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fuji, etc.) is cool enough and more than good enough.
It's futile!
@@nellatrab whattt???
Hi, sorry, but did you make a mistake @ 6:20? The one on the right is completely blurry, why di you say that it's better than the one on the left? I don't understand 🤔
Note that her favorite was the RP with the 24-240. And they had 6 of them in studio. What does that say? That's why I purchased the RP with the 24-240. Read another review that stated the RP was basically a miniaturized 5D MkII. Put 400K photos on one of those. And music videos. It's still going with an IAIA student. Just love having a nearly "pocket" MkII. Photos with the RP24-240 combo are surprisingly good. Very workable in post or even SNAPSEED. Have also seen reviews stating the combo is a well kept secret. Certainly not as perfect as a new 5D but it's so small and tidy. If knowing what one is doing, gets the job done quite well.
I went for Canon R6 + 24-105 mm F4 L lens. After many years I switched from Canon 550D + 15-85 mm. Now its time to decide to buy or 100-400 F5,6/8 or shorter 70-200 F4 L but with 1.4x or 2.0x gear.
The ef/rf nd filter adaptor was something that interested me in staying with canon being that I already own ef glass and I do alot of outdoor video. So all I needed was a body and adaptor. So I went with the r6, and the 4K video is great. Rf glass seems great but the results I’m getting right now I’m very content with.
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the meike adapter also works great! one ND for all EF glass is amazing
It appears Canon is aiming for a lens monopoly. See the articles "These third-party Canon RF-fit lenses are being pulled from sale - but why?", "Viltrox Says Canon has Demanded They Stop Selling RF-Mount Lenses" and from Canon rumors: "The state of third-party lenses for the RF mount, Canon may be involved". For this reason, available glass will be limited and prone to monopolistic pricing. So my personal answer to 'Which Canon Mirrorless Camera should you buy?' is none of them. Sony slows down frame rate for third party lenses, but at least you can use them. The policy of Nikon is unclear to me, but Tamron is making a new Z lens (but it is basically a kit lens that nobody would want). I think any sensible person can see that these "buy only our line of products" positions are consumer hostile. If Canon follows forward with this policy, I will never buy a Canon mirrorless (I do have an M3, but that doesn't count). I don't need 30 frames per second, so I may never move to a mirrorless mount for my primary usage (I have Canon full frame and Nikon full frame DSLR cameras, and some older Sony alphas {but the Sony cameras are not for serious use}).
If I were a camera manufacturer I would not choose a formal policy that looks hostile towards the consumers of my products. Back in the day, Canon made something called L lenses that were better than any third party glass. So people bought those and Canon made money. There was nothing wrong with that model. I want choices and the safety of alternative vendors. Maybe DJI or Viltrox will make a camera that has a totally open API and mount and then they will bury these Japanese dealers.
People will say, "Use an adapter." but adapters always lose something. And I would not want my Sigma glass to suddenly stop working when the next Canon model comes out.
As a 100% Canon user I do 100% agree with this. I can not recommend a Canon mirrorless setup to anyone who needs to care about his gear budget at this point.
Tamron/Sigma etc should start producing cameras, competitive cameras.
@@mariusdan6147 Sigma does make cameras.
A note on adapters... Read your Canon warranty, Canon can void the warranty for use of unauthorized 3rd party products. And will your spiffy lens still work after the next firmware update? Will using it brick your camera? Nobody knows. I do hope Canon reconsiders this move.
Canon makes its money and profit on lenses. Cameras are a loss leader. They are currently making money hand over fist on their new RF lenses. This is good for them and the consumer. Canon not only makes a great camera, they make them so good that it would take a lot from someone else to make one nearly as good.
But for those a little wiser, the EF-RF control ring adapter is perfect allowing the use great EF (and EF-S) lenses being traded in for more expensive glass while still maintaining the functionality. Personally I like the location of the control ring closer to the camera with the adapter. I haven't bought an RF lens yet for my EOS-R. I am tempted on some, but the EF glass available at comparatively bargain prices is good. I am also sharing these lenses with my APSC 90D. My 100-400/4.5-5.6IIL works great on both! I do hear the R7 siren calling though...
Anyway, my R is a poor photographer's version of the 5D4, missing the second card slot, but with a great EVF system. I do love this camera! Favorite lens with it is the Canon 24-70/4 L IS.
Breaking it down very nicely for those considering the Canon system like myself. Not sure I can afford the glass tho.
You can just get the adaptor and use the whole EF mount. They are amazing lenses and third party options 🤷🏽♂️
Again, you both never disappoint, Great review and your Honesty is very well appreciated. I have learned so much from your UA-cam Channel I can't thank you enough. A dedicated follower and fan for life, Thank you Chelsea and Tony.
Milford Photo is great!!! Got my R7 today.
This review was a great reminder regarding an important point on sensors, specifically made for the R7 vs R6 here in this video, but can apply to other cameras in general. The IQ isn't just dependent on the number of sensor megapixels (pixel density), it also depends on the design/quality/tech of the sensor itself. A more sophisticated higher tech but lower megapixel sensor may have better IQ compared to a lesser tech sensor that has more megapixels.
having an L Series Lens instead of a terrible kit lens also helps
@@Toamserippa Kit lenses... why they are still a thing?
Just let the customer decide which he wants to be his "kit" lens... my personal kit lens and only lens was for a while a 50mm 1.4 with trashy autofocus, later a 28-105mm as "universal" (it obviously wasnt on APS-C!)
Even within the RF lineup there are nice "kit" lenses:
the RF 35 and 50mm primes
RF 24-105 non L is pretty sharp! (but for my taste too expensive already)
24-70L if you want the "L"
100mm 2.8L Macro... probably THE lens hard to ever regret! I just afforded a 2nd hand EF version, superb Macro lens and i guess its also nice for portrait. The 900-1100$ i saved with the EF version were also worth it, i love "budget" stuff!
After hearing Chelsea praise the Nikon D850 I bought one after forty years of buying Canon. I’m not getting sucked into the mirror less market like the camera companies want us to. Dslr produces great images and my D850 with native snd Sigma glass is a breath of fresh air after being tied to Canon for so long, I’m hanging onto my 5D iii though, can’t part with it yet. To many memories!
I have a D850 too and love using it. But the Z7ii... oooft. That thing performs. As much as I love holding a chunky reliable DSLR, the mirrorless features like eye- and subject-detect AF are a whole new game, and as much as I was reluctant to use a digital viewfinder it's actually a lot nicer than I was expecting.
Finalllyyyyyy someone was smart enough to create a video like this! Sooo insightful! 👏🏻 👍🏻👍🏻😀😀
Thanks for this video really broke down the R line well and now I have a clear idea of what i will consider buying
Great video, I have an RP and its amazing suits all my needs.
R6 + Nifty 50 and or 24-105 f4. Go out and have fun.
appreciate your adherence to 4k/60.. looks sooo good
I don't know if it's really fair to include the kit lenses, because when I had a 60D, I used regular EF lenses, frequently borrowing my dad's for his full frame camera, and they work just fine. I used a 100-400 with the 60D for wildlife photos, and it was nice to have the extra crop without having to crop it after transferring photos. Besides, if you're getting into photography and want to continue and get into it more, it's nice to have lenses that work on both. Sigma makes some great EF lenses that work fine with the adapter, and are a bit more affordable than Canon, as well as having more diverse offerings. I have the R and their lenses are pretty on part with the Canon L series lenses I've used. I ordered the R7, so I'll see how that goes. I probably wouldn't use the 50 on it, but I have a feeling that the 150-600 would be great on a crop sensor for getting pics of the moon. I know some people are like "no, you have to buy Canon L lenses for Canon cameras, they work the best!" But comparing the RF 50 1.2 to the Sigma 50 1.4, the images are exactly the same. Don't limit yourself to one brand, or one line of lenses, there are some great options. I got my Sigma 50mm used too, so if you have a local store, just walk in with your camera and an adapter, and see what they have secondhand. Sigma does have some APS-C lenses too, so if you have the adapter, go for it.
One thing nice about getting the original R is that it came with a bunch of extras, including a lens adapter. I use it maybe half the time I'm taking photos, and it's great. It will be interesting to compare the R and R7, as there's been a lot of technological advancement in that time. I might take it to the store in person (I'm in Canada, so we have Henry's and the staff are fantastic) and then try some different lenses or comparisons. I need to get more memory cards since the R7 takes two cards, and for shooting 4K, you pretty much need to have UHS-II cards, so I'd like to get a matching set.
I missed this when it first came out. Thanks for pointing out that you had covered Canon. Now I’m looking ahead to seeing one on the Nikon lineup.
I've been happily in DSLR-land for 20 years, since I bought my original Canon 300D, which I still have and which still delivers nice results. I've added a 20D, 7D Mk II, and finally a 1DX Mk III to my arsenal. Save for a soon-to-be-delivered Sigma 150-600C and an old Tokina 19-35 that I've had for years, all of my lenses are Canon EF or EF-S. I've really never given much thought to moving to mirrorless, since my hardware is all in great shape and will probably last longer than I will. However, lately I've found myself getting more and more tempted to add an R6 Mk II to my kit. Knowing that I can use the EF-RF adapter to continue using my Canon glass is a big incentive. I'm still not 100% sure, but the scales seem to be tilting towards a purchase. After all, Christmas is coming…😉
If you are shooting mainly video?
So great reviews and very good explanations, not just tech all, a good mix! I like the way you are and you are amazing : ) Thanks Chelsea and Tony!
When I started shooting wedding videos, I relied on sigma glass for my second and third cameras. I purchased Canon lenses for my main, but could not afford or needed expensive lenses for my two other angles.
I'll buy the one that allows third party lenses please. Which models are those again? Seriously Canon's RF lenses strategy and Australian pricing I why I quit them after 20 years. Just wish I had left them years earlier.
I started with the Canon rp and the 24-70 2.8 then got the 16-35 2.8 then a 70-300 4.5 and after a bunch of jobs got the R and haven’t felt the need to upgrade yet. The only thing I do wish I had was 120 fps at least at 1920x1080 sometimes 😅
Thank you for all the recommendations and info.
OK this is one of your best ever vlog reviews! I hope I'm not being too out of line, but Tony I'm digging that hat and Chelsea you have stunning eyes and those brows...OMG! 🙂 Oh and BTW...the RP has amazing low light ISO performance, far better than my Z5.
Thanks for the excellent info! But, that is the worst golf swing 9:45! hahaha!
R6 and R10 are for me
I've been using full frame lens on aps-c bodies my whole life starting with the first digital rebel and Ive had no problem. Actually I love the range I get from using FF lens on crop bodies. The advantage is that you can use your lens on both bodies but if you have aps-c lens, you can't use them on a full frame body.
Think the R7 is way better than just a camera for birds.
The R6 seems to be forgotten about but it seems like the best all round camera or as you guys say “Best bang for your buck”
So between the RP and the R5, which one would be better for landscape photography?
great video, thanks guys! what would you reccomend for macro? i am looking at R5, but wonder if that overkill for macro niche
With Canon's anti-consumer actions regarding third-party lenses, and their refusal (thus far) to issue a firmware update removing the 30 minute record limit on the R5/6..
Might I suggest a Sony camera?
Signed - A disgruntled Canon shooter.
theres always ef lenses you can use with canon adapter.
@@truthseeker6804 Okay, where can I buy a Tamron 35-150mm f/2-f/2.8 for EF mount? Or the "companion" 17-35 f/2-f/2.8...
Got the former for my Sony today, traded in my Canon gear
@@mbr5742 there’s always lenses to fulfill that range and aperture and there’s people who makes excuses
@@truthseeker6804 Nope. There is no single lens for CanNot that does. Well, there is for Sony so today 40+ years of Canon usage came to an end for me.
@@mbr5742 good bye then
I have a DSLR 80D and now i am having serious thoughts about moving to canon mirrorless because of their third party lens policy
I'm a Live streamer I'm using a Canon vixia G20 camcorder. I stream at night and mainly in my vehicle. I stream in 720p I'm looking to upgrade to a mirrorless camera. But I need one with a decent zoom I'm looking at the Canon R10 if I can get one a Lil cheaper but get a solid lense will that help? I'm barely doing research any info helps its an expensive purchase I want something that will work for wat I need it for. Thanks for any info.
Brilliant! I have had an M50 for some years and want to upgrade, within the Canon system. I think I am not alone in that situation. But to which camera? Your video answered that precise question. Tnx a million!
If you've got an M50, you can go anywhere. None of the lenses are compatible with the R bodies. Check out Tony and Chelsea's newest video on Canon banning 3rd party lenses, if you haven't already. If you're ready to ditch the M50, you should definitely check out the Sony and Nikon options - or even something like Lumix S, if you're going to do a lot of video.
@@hoodie3810 Tnx a lot for sharing your suggestions! I have some older lenses but it's not the use of them in the future that interest me the most, but which Canon camera is most suited for my photography. Or rather, I was interested in that. With Canon using its power to crush competition, I will, as you also suggest, change to another brand.
Teh RP is an amazing value honestly!
But i'm still saving for my R5, i've been wanting that camera since it came out!
Another interesting story regarding Canon lenses... I was browsing a supplier website for a zoom RF lens to replace my Sigma 150 to 600 mm EF because of the focusing issues on the Canon R5. A chat box appeared and I asked who I thought was a retailer representative what he recommended... it turned out he was a Canon employee .... So I asked him about the Sigma issue and he said it was known issue and no plans to release the RF specs to Sigma so they could fix the issue. When I explained what I wanted to use the lens for he said my best option was the Canon 100 to 500 RF L series lenses and he kindly provided the link to the retailers listing ... £2,979 ! My Sigma cost be £749. No doubt the 100 to 500 RF L will take outstanding photos but for an amateur like myself I could buy a second hand car for that or pay my whole years energy bill (2022 only). If I wanted the Canon 10 to 500 RF L I would need to sell all my lenses including the R5 Body. I could perhaps then buy a second hand R or RP ! Doesn't make sense, so I may sell all my gear and switch to Sony or Nikon. Well done Canon.
Make sure to enjoy those 3rd party Nikon mirrorless lenses.......................
My Sigma 150-600 C has no issues on my R6.
Yeah, they want you to pay the premium prices. No thanks, for me.
There are a lot of Canon shooters using the 150-600mm on Canon EF bodies.... I have a lot of Canon products but can't recommend Canon's Rf system to them because of the problems with trying to use that lens. I once considered switching to Nikon and there was a program to change from Canon to Nikon mount due to the D850. You might see if they could change your mount to Nikon and use a converter but that might be cost prohibitive and Nikon only has one sports shooting camera as of today.
@@anthonyclements6020 I have the Canon 5D Mk IV and the Sigma 150-600 works just fine on that with the EF mount but the 5D doesn't have the Animal eye tracking and has a 32 megapixel sensor. I se no reason why the Sigma should not work on the R5 with Canons own RF ro EF adapter but it doesn't work 100%.leading to a lot of out of focus shots. Helping Sigma would be a nice gesture from canon as Sigma are not trying to reverse engineer an RF mount unlike Samyang and Viltrox. I think Canon are just being petty.
I'm currently a DSLR user, is it a good time to go for the R6 when its kind of due for an upgrade ? Or should i wait for an R6 Mark2 which might come out ?
Thank you so much for laying out all the options so plainly! Great segment! Stay safe out there!
Thank you both for another very helpful vid!
I am finally considering g upgrading my main working body from 2006 (5D Mk ll). Your comments have steered me in the direction of the R5, although that is not written in stone yet.
Here is my question: I have been using these 3 perfectly good (and heavier) canon lens….all being EF L USM models: 16-35 2.8…..24-105 1:4…..70-200 1:2.8.
Are these lenses compatible with the R5, and the rest? Are there any penalties full frame to full frame?
Thank you very much indeed!
Solid advice here. Thank you.
Good video, I have the RP and L glass but in the future I want the R5.
I do not agree to say the crop sensors have limited lenses. The other way around yes. You can say you don't use the whole lens. However almost all lenses loose sharpness in the edges. So using a FF lens on a Crop sensor also has benefits. Also in case you ever want to upgrade you don't have to throw out your lenses.
You do miss something at the low end. FF wideangle and wideangle zooms are not what you want with APS-C. But everything from 35mm upwards is just for a different viewing angle and good in tele. I bought a R7 with the 18-150 which is really nice for vacation and most other motives and is very light. The 18-55 is too short in my opinion. You would need to switch lenses too often.
I have the R6, but you have me thinking I want to upgrade to the R5. Do smaller businesses take trade ins?
excellent review I have the EOSR and I’m completely happy with my purchase.
I would buy the Nikon Z9
I'm torn between the R5 and the R6 ii. I *CRAVE* megapixels, but, my budget means I'll probably end up with the R6 ii.
Holy cow, the R3 sounds like a taser⚡️
I have the EOS-R. Shot mainly my son’s soccer matches, jujitsu, wildlife and cityscape on vacation. What your be your recommendation on another camera to add?
Great Video Mr Tony & Ms Chelsea! I Learnt Heaps 💡🧠!
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Thank you for this useful video. Wondering if I should go for a R6 Mark 2 or R5 . Heard R6 mark 2 has a better autofocus than R5 and better light performance. I primarily shoot wildlife and family photos.
Thanks! This was really helpful! No mention of the video specs on the R and RP though? I keep getting conflicting information about their video capabilities. I'd get an R5 if I could, but that's highly unlikely. So, it's looking like an R6 is the best option for me....though still a ways off. 🤔 Haha, holy crap I can't believe the sound of the R3 in burst mode... We've sure come a long way since my old man's Nikon and its MD-11! 🤣