Agonizing between R5 and R6 (Page 2): I've moved from a 6D to the R6 and there's nothing wrong with it. It's an amazing camera with the IBIS and eye/face tracking alone is worth the...

DavidM Loc: New Orleans, LA

Basil wrote:

I currently have a 5D Mark IV (My tele lenses include a Canon 70-200 f4, 300 f4 Prime and a Sigma 150-600 Zoom).

While I love the 5DIV, I am pretty much certain that I want to move to mirrorless but am torn (agonizing is more accurate) between going for the Canon R6 or spending another $1400+ (plus more $$ for CFe cards and a CFe reader) for the R5.

My biggest concern is having 10MP less with the R6 compared to the 5D4 and whether the additional MP of the R5 is worth the rather hefty additional expense (remember it's not just the additional $1400 for the camera, but also the added expense of using CFe cards compared to SD cards).

I know that more pixels on the R5 means I can crop in more and retain IQ, but in practical real-life situations, how often would that be an issue and how much difference will it really make in practical terms.

Of course if the R6 had just a tad more MP (like even 24),that would make the decision a little easier. But going down to 20Mp from 30MP is a hard pill to swallow, if only psychologically, but at the same time justifying more than $1400 + additional CFe card/ reader costs for the R5 is also psychologically a hard pill.

I do like the fact that the R6 uses the same cards in both slots whereas the R5 uses two different card types (I hate that about my 5D4). Aside from the MP and some increased video capability (which isn't that important to me) it seems the two are very comparable when comparing all other features.

I guess the real question would be how much I can still crop in with the R6 before seeing any noticeable degradation of IQ?

I have read lots of comparisons and watched a ton of "comparison videos" but wanted to hear from hogs here who have moved from the 5DIV to the R6 specifically. I still don't have a good feel for whether giving up those 10MP would make enough of a difference to warrant the additional expense of an R5. Have any hogs moved from the 5D4 to the R6 (I'm specifically not asking about the R5 in this post - I know it would be "better" than the R6) and what has your real world experience been regarding whether 20MP is "enough" in most situations.

I currently have a 5D Mark IV (My tele lenses incl... (show quote)

I've moved from a 6D to the R6 and there's nothing wrong with it. It's an amazing camera with the IBIS and eye/face tracking alone is worth the cost. The smaller resolution is not noticeable and allows for fast shooting and smaller storage space.

Before you knock the camera resolution you need to rent and use the camera.

Tomfl101 Loc: Mount Airy, MD

Over the long haul that extra $1300 won’t hurt so much. Go for the R5 and know you’ll have the better camera.

BebuLamar

CHG_CANON wrote:

I'd the same thing about anyone moving from a 30MP EOS 5DIV to a 24MP EOS R3 ....

I agree the R6 is a fine camera. But, I will not part with a single pixel. Not one pixel of resolution.

Yeah! Only the R5 changes the way you think about life correct?

DRM Loc: NC

Basil wrote:

I currently have a 5D Mark IV (My tele lenses include a Canon 70-200 f4, 300 f4 Prime and a Sigma 150-600 Zoom).

While I love the 5DIV, I am pretty much certain that I want to move to mirrorless but am torn (agonizing is more accurate) between going for the Canon R6 or spending another $1400+ (plus more $$ for CFe cards and a CFe reader) for the R5.

My biggest concern is having 10MP less with the R6 compared to the 5D4 and whether the additional MP of the R5 is worth the rather hefty additional expense (remember it's not just the additional $1400 for the camera, but also the added expense of using CFe cards compared to SD cards).

I know that more pixels on the R5 means I can crop in more and retain IQ, but in practical real-life situations, how often would that be an issue and how much difference will it really make in practical terms.

Of course if the R6 had just a tad more MP (like even 24),that would make the decision a little easier. But going down to 20Mp from 30MP is a hard pill to swallow, if only psychologically, but at the same time justifying more than $1400 + additional CFe card/ reader costs for the R5 is also psychologically a hard pill.

I do like the fact that the R6 uses the same cards in both slots whereas the R5 uses two different card types (I hate that about my 5D4). Aside from the MP and some increased video capability (which isn't that important to me) it seems the two are very comparable when comparing all other features.

I guess the real question would be how much I can still crop in with the R6 before seeing any noticeable degradation of IQ?

I have read lots of comparisons and watched a ton of "comparison videos" but wanted to hear from hogs here who have moved from the 5DIV to the R6 specifically. I still don't have a good feel for whether giving up those 10MP would make enough of a difference to warrant the additional expense of an R5. Have any hogs moved from the 5D4 to the R6 (I'm specifically not asking about the R5 in this post - I know it would be "better" than the R6) and what has your real world experience been regarding whether 20MP is "enough" in most situations.

I currently have a 5D Mark IV (My tele lenses incl... (show quote)

I moved from 5Div and 5Diii (as backup) to R5 and R6. I am primarily a landscape shooter, only infrequently concerned with severe cropping. The R6 is a very capable camera, but for my photography the R5 Is far superior to the R6, principally because of the extra resolution. R5 detail is amazing sometimes. My only mild complaint about the R5 is file size, not unexpected of course given the 45mp sensor.

I might be as well served with 10 or even 15 fewer megapixels, but not with 25mp less. The R6 actually has even slightly less resolution than the 5Diii (20mp versus 22mp, if I remember correctly). I wish Canon offered something full frame with IBIS and resolution in the 30-36mp range. Since they don't at present, I am thinking about selling my R6, getting a second R5.

My advice would be to get the R5. Based on my own experience, I suspect it will satisfy any photographic needs for longer and more completely than would the R6.

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

Basil wrote:

I currently have a 5D Mark IV (My tele lenses include a Canon 70-200 f4, 300 f4 Prime and a Sigma 150-600 Zoom).

While I love the 5DIV, I am pretty much certain that I want to move to mirrorless but am torn (agonizing is more accurate) between going for the Canon R6 or spending another $1400+ (plus more $$ for CFe cards and a CFe reader) for the R5.

My biggest concern is having 10MP less with the R6 compared to the 5D4 and whether the additional MP of the R5 is worth the rather hefty additional expense (remember it's not just the additional $1400 for the camera, but also the added expense of using CFe cards compared to SD cards).

I know that more pixels on the R5 means I can crop in more and retain IQ, but in practical real-life situations, how often would that be an issue and how much difference will it really make in practical terms.

Of course if the R6 had just a tad more MP (like even 24),that would make the decision a little easier. But going down to 20Mp from 30MP is a hard pill to swallow, if only psychologically, but at the same time justifying more than $1400 + additional CFe card/ reader costs for the R5 is also psychologically a hard pill.

I do like the fact that the R6 uses the same cards in both slots whereas the R5 uses two different card types (I hate that about my 5D4). Aside from the MP and some increased video capability (which isn't that important to me) it seems the two are very comparable when comparing all other features.

I guess the real question would be how much I can still crop in with the R6 before seeing any noticeable degradation of IQ?

I have read lots of comparisons and watched a ton of "comparison videos" but wanted to hear from hogs here who have moved from the 5DIV to the R6 specifically. I still don't have a good feel for whether giving up those 10MP would make enough of a difference to warrant the additional expense of an R5. Have any hogs moved from the 5D4 to the R6 (I'm specifically not asking about the R5 in this post - I know it would be "better" than the R6) and what has your real world experience been regarding whether 20MP is "enough" in most situations.

I currently have a 5D Mark IV (My tele lenses incl... (show quote)

I have the R6 and a 5Ds (50MP). I still use my R6 more even with much less resolution. If I owned the 5D4, I'd probably still use the R6 more as I do like the way it performs at very low light and high ISO numbers.

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

Back to the OP, I sold body parts to purchase the R5 and don't regret it for a moment.

recb

I have a 5DMK4 and I purchased the R5 primarily for the AF capabilities and secondarily for the increased frame rate. Other benefits include the IBIS, increased MP and ergonomics. I looked at the R6 but overall the R5 was well worth the extra cost for me. My main subjects using the R5 are wildlife. I still have the 5D as a second body and is a great camera especially for landscapes.

jimvanells Loc: Augusta, GA

I have an R5 and do not use CF Express cards. I only use SD cards but I do buy the fastest ones.

recb

jimvanells wrote:

I have an R5 and do not use CF Express cards. I only use SD cards but I do buy the fastest ones.

Ditto

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

I faced the exact same dilemma about 6 months ago. I had a 5d4 and a 7d2. Whenever I used the 7d2 and since I do tend to crop (sometimes a LOT), I was concerned about losing image quality by doing the same with the R6. I also used the 5d4 for landscape and appreciated the larger sensor. Consequently....I chose the R5, sold both the 5d4 and 7d2, and am confident I made the correct decision.

mikegreenwald Loc: Illinois

Speaking as someone who frequently makes very large prints, I could not justify moving from the 5Div to the R6. I moved from the 5Div to the R5, and regard the changes as strongly positive.
Still, the 5Div is an outstanding camera, and the need for you (OP) to change at all is a bit uncertain.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Just to throw a cat in amongst the pigeons. . . . and to not directly answer your question. I have a 5DIII. I had planned on a mirrorless to be my next (and probably last) camera. But instead I purchased a 1DXII. It has fewer MP than the 5D. But I find myself shooting with it more often than the 5D and I see no reduction in image quality in large prints. I do admit, though, that my shooting background causes me to look more for speed, and the # of frames per second gets really important sometimes.

photoman43

See if this info helps you. Kathy shoots with both bodies:

https://kathyadamsclark.blog/2021/01/30/canon-r5-compared-with-r6/

Arizona Art Loc: SE Florida

FYI, You do not need a card reader for the R5. I use the cable that comes with it to download images to my computer. Works well, is fast and free.

Had my R5 since December 2020. upgraded from an 80 D and 6D Mk ii, both were 24-ish Mega Pixels. The R5 is a huge upgrade in features, IQ and resolution.

HRBIEL Loc: Rapid City, SD

Any thoughts of keeping the 5D4 as your main camera and using an EOS R7 as a backup. At least the R7 has 33 megapixel and the autofocus capabilities of the R5 not to mention its phenomenal low price!