DavidM Loc: New Orleans, LA

So I’m about to pull the trigger on the R7. I’m very aware of its pros and cons. That being said is anyone having regrets after using this camera in real life usage or have any helpful advice?

Thanks in advance!

David

dbrugger25 Loc: Raleigh, NC

I have an R7 and an R5. I think the R7 is a fantastic camera.

The only downside is that it requires a different flash. There is an adapter that allows the use of any Canon mount flashes. The slash mount shoe doesn't have the traditional contact arrangement. Instead it has a contact point at the front of the shoe.

30 megapixels in an APS C sensor is a great achievement and I like that my RF lenses are 1.6 times more telephoto on the R7. That makes it great for wildlife and sports photography.

DavidM Loc: New Orleans, LA

Thank you and good info to know... This is helpful!

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

????? I'm using the same flash (550EX) I used on my XT, T2i, and then 80D. It still has all the functionality it always had.

As far as the R7 goes, the only thing I don't like is that the viewfinder turns off after a minute or so and if you are waiting for the perfect moment to shoot, you have to re-touch the focus/shoot button to get it back on. They do this because unlike on a DSLR, the viewfinder uses batteries. Otherwise, it is a great camera.

Charles 46277 Loc: Fulton County, KY

PHR, that is the one thing I most dislike in my Hasselblad H2 camera. It cuts off after only a few seconds! That should be something we can control, but apparently not (unless somebody can say how). You can't compose a picture without constantly touching the shutter button.

Charles 46277 Loc: Fulton County, KY

DavidM Loc: New Orleans, LA

I found this menu regarding display power settings. Let me know if it works? Thanks for the info…

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Thanks for the tip. I was able to set the viewfinder off to 3 minutes. I'm afraid what this will do to battery life.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

I have the R7. I waited a long time for this camera as I had a specific set of parameters.
IBIS and ability to use all my curret lenses, R, FL, FD and EF.
It does this perfectly, as I have shown in recent gallery posts.
As to the flash it works just fine with older EX flashes with NO adapter required. For some reason only the last couple of EX MII and 6xx series need an adapter but my 580EX doesn't need one.
So far no regrets.
The AF is amazing even with the 100-400mm MII and 2X MIII performing instantly and accurately on the eye if desired.
If APSC is what you want (As that is exactly what I wanted) nothing right now even comes close.
I also love the IQ/resolution which is equivalent to a 800mp+ FF camera.
It works well in low light as well, here in a dimly lit coal mine example and the slow 10-18mm lens. It was poorly lit. About 1/4 second exposure handheld. About 3200 ISO.
Go for it and have fun.

DavidM Loc: New Orleans, LA

Thanks, this is helpful.. I use godox flashes so I'll have to investigate how to adapt them if necessary. I'm looking for reasonable memory cards to use with this. I also have that lens.

bkwaters

It's a fantastic camera. If one needs the bigger battery, dual card slots, higher resolution, weather sealing, focus point joy stick and faster burst speed, it's the way to go. If one does not, the much cheaper and lighter R50 has the same AF speed and accuracy, ease of use and picture quality (except for large blowups or extreme cropping).

One suggestion, don't be afraid to use the touchscreen for quick adjustments. While dedicated dials and buttons are advantageous when shooting very fast, for leisurely shooting the touchscreen is more convenient.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

If anything get without and see if they work and if not then get the adapter.
The camera has all the correct places for all the pins as DSLRs.
So I am guessing it is solely a software difference with the latest EX flashes.
I got the adapter in case I need it on a different R camera as some do not have the old style contacts at all.
Enjoy the camera when you get it.
You will be amazed at the detail it can capture.

MtManMD Loc: Beaverton, Oregon

Steve Perry has a new and interesting in-depth video about battery life and what causes the drain and what doesn't. I recommend watching it.

MtManMD Loc: Beaverton, Oregon

I have both the R7 and R5 bodies and love them both. The R5 is always my "go to" camera for most situations, however the R7 is used for wildlife where I need the reach and occasionally the faster frame rate. I've been happy with images from the R7.

I find the R7 autofocus to be a little quirky at times compared to the R5. The R7 has newer autofocus "improvement" technology, so maybe my brain just hasn't grasped it fully yet. One customization I recently implemented that really helps me was to set dual back button focus buttons, one with spot focus one-shot, and another button with animal eye recognition and servo. Now I can switch modes as fast as my thumb can slide left or right an inch without moving my eye from the EVF.

From my experience, reading the manual will teach you about 20% of the capabilities. Reading specific topic articles and watching YouTube videos will greatly expand your knowledge of what the camera can do. There are layers and sub-menus within the menu system that you may not even notice at first, and certainly won't understand without some detail explanation that is not included in the manual. Follow the breadcrumbs. Learning one thing will lead to something else, and so on.

Rgandel Loc: South Orange, NJ

I also have the R7 and am very pleased with it.