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

So, that settles it! The "Blues Brothers" got it right.

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

I’m getting a kick out of your enthusiasm with your new toy, party on!
Btw, I too studied under the watchful eye of Sister Mary Diesel-Locomotive!

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Until a few weeks ago I dreaded the idea of DSLR's ever being replaced by mirrorless. Despite all evidence to the contrary I felt that their small sensors were inferior to full frame or even APS-C. Now, having bought a full frame mirrorless I honestly feel that it is the future of full frame photography. Instead of dreading the rise of the mirrorless camera I can't wait to see what Canon's next mirrorless offering will be.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Lupane Loc: Gainsville, Ga.

For those who are mathematically inclined, using the following 6 buttons: shutter button (3 choices); Dialfunction button (40 choices); lcd panel illum. button (40 choices); AF on button (36 choices); AE lock button (40 choices); AF point button (25 choices). The product of all choices is a total of 3 x 40 x 40 x 36 x 40 x 25 = 172,800,000 possibilities. Yes, some choices are duplicated but the result is inconsequential since there are several other buttons not being counted and the count still will be in the millions if not billions. I am wondering if some of these combinations may cause havoc inside the camera. Just wondering

Bill_de Loc: US

But how many are mutually exclusive?

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Lupane Loc: Gainsville, Ga.

That would take over 320, 000 hours at about 3 minutes per setting. Maybe Canon engineers can answer that dilemma some day. I rather spend my time photographing.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Of course they did! How could you think otherwise?

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

You made me think about why I am enthusiastic and the simple answer is that I just realized that I no longer have to worry about the possible demise of DSLR's. They are already in decline and with the introduction of a full frame mirrorless and likely APS-C models the DSLR's popularity, I believe, is going to take a nosedive sooner then anyone expects, and I don't have to worry about it! Full frame and APS-C photography will still be alive and well and to me the future looks quite exciting. Add to that the fact that all my EF lenses, plus EF-S lenses for those that have them, will work perfectly with the EOS R and you bet I'm enthusiastic.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Ah, but if you spend some time setting up your camera to suit your style you WILL be able to spend more time photographing!

Lupane Loc: Gainsville, Ga.

No doubt, the EOS R is always, ready, willing, and programmed to photograph. Thank you for your post. I have the camera ready for tomorrow, the order to B&H for a BG-E22 grip is on its way, Hopefully in February we may have the new Firmware being talked about. Perhaps the battery life may live a little longer; at least in my case. You are right, the end of the dslr is near. I wonder what will be of the Canon 7D iii? Have a wonderful rest of the day.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

I'll have to see what kind of battery life I get with my usage. A grip may be in my future but first I am going to try to keep the screen turned off as much as possible. Another possible bonus with the grip is that it could resolve balance issues for people who feel that may be a problem for them.
Canon is supposed to have said that they will not be bringing out an updated 5DS/R anytime soon, if ever. There is talk of a 75-100mp EOS R in the works instead. There is also talk of an APS-C EOS R in the works. If that is true, which seems likely, I would expect the 7DIII to be shelved in favor of an EOS R version. Pro versions of the EOS R are also said to be in the pipeline. Nothing has been officially announced but it all makes sense when you consider that Canon has paused development of EF L lenses and apparently DSLR's also. They appear to be jumping into the mirrorless market feet first, investing a lot of development time and money. That is significant and they will want a return on their investment. If all the stories are true then someone high up at Canon has made the decision that mirrorless is the future.

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Larry, I’ve been shooting a Sony a-77 for almost five years. I have three batteries and just keep them charged and I have never considered battery life an issue. For me it just hasn’t been a problem.
My opinion on evf/mirrorless Camera batteries: No Worries.

Lupane Loc: Gainsville, Ga.

Thank you LFingar, for all the information provided. I do not open the flippy screen to save batteries; however, I do carry 2 additional batteries with me. Have a great day.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

So what you are really saying, I think, is that once you decide what settings are important to you for different situations, you have the freedom and are in control of arranging access to these settings pretty much where you want them.