Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

You're comparing a short ultrafast zoom with a slower medium tele zoom, Haydon … not really a fair comparison … the 6D2 only provides - what - 95-98% of the actual view. But, ALL other FF cameras, and the 7D2 and 80D too - provide 100% … so, there really isn't a dearth of WYSIWYG Canon bodies around!

djlouden Loc: Ocala, Florida

I think replacing one or more of my DSLR's is a future work in progress. But as of yet the current offerings have not pushed me in that direction and even though I've been dipping my toes in to test the waters, it's one toe at a time at the moment. I considered the EOS R but after reading Ken Rockwell's glowing review of the RP I decided to go that route for now. I'm certain Canon has plenty of candy planned for the future and we'll see where that leads. I'm headed to retirement later this year so I'll have to limit my G.A.S. attacks down the road and stand by and watch as all the folks with more money than me give their experiences and opinions.

Happy shooting

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Good idea, DJ … let those who have such money to spare for a $3-4G camera - spend it, and then come on here to let us all know whether they considered it to be a worthwhile experience, and those of us who can barely afford just over a grand for a camera - chomp in the bits - as we realize but for another two grand or so - there go we …. I personally think the RP is a great choice … a good compromise for all!!!!

LPigott Loc: Monterey Peninsula, CA

Any chance you could post some images from your “RP?” Comparing them with your 80D?

Haydon

The glass with Canon's mirrorless isn't weight saving, it still hefty. The camera body is only half of the equation. There is little saved in weight with the whole package when you use two comparable lenses below.

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens = 2.1 lb / 950 g
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens = 1.3 lb / 580 g

THE WYSIWG is what comes from a viewfinder as a finished product. You won't get that out of a DSLR. This nullifies chimping,

As stated, IQ improves with the flange differences and the size of the package is what most people see. Sony loves using the angle of size as a selling point.

Care to revise?

Haydon

 

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

What would you like me to revise, Haydon?

As you can see in my Signature, below - I already use EVFs in my SLTs … so I am well aware of both the advantages, and - the disadvantages. But, I prefer them over MILCs, any-day - as you have the best of BOTH worlds - the EVFs you get on MILCs and the familiarity, one acquires with many years, using DSLRs.

Haydon

Weight saving? It's MINIMAL when using that set of comparable lenses & factoring in bodies.

We weren't comparing SLT's either, I thought your words were DSLR originally :)

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Don't really have anything to add on that score, Haydon …

The 60D is the largest and heaviest DSLR I ever bought - wanted it not only for its superior pro-level features - at the time - but, also - because I could see from the weight and dimensions it was quite a bit larger and heavier than all other DSLRs I had considered, heretofore, and it was a test of my own ability to handle a camera that large. Glad I did it, too - as I now know NOT to buy anything bigger, nor heavier!!

With regard to my SLTs - they are identical to other DSLRs - in every way - in how they perform, except you have an EVF, and the composition is always seen, even when you depress the shutter. Something - which, apparently - the RP doesn't do. Which is another reason why I'd prefer to stay with my SLTs.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Selene03

I have had the RP a couple of weeks now, but haven't had a lot of opportunity to use it. My initial impression is that I really like it. I got both the rf 24-105 F4 lens and the 35 mm 1.8 lens. They are both terrific. I think the others here have pretty much summarized my initial reaction to it although I have not been bothered at all by the evf blackout. I have found the playback display a little fussy, but I suspect that is my lack of familiarity with the camera. I too got this as a hiking and travel camera and am pretty convinced it will be great for both. I get that it is not that much lighter and smaller when you add some of the lenses, but it feels significantly lighter and more manageable to me. I really like framing with ff cameras--to be able to do that with a camera that is smaller than the sl2 I use in my kayak is kind of amazing. I have included two photos--the poppies were taken with the rf 24-105 lens and the the croissant with the 35 mm lens. I processed the poppies some to play with it, but I didn't do much except crop on the other one. I probably punched up the colors too much in the first one, but this will give you some idea of the photos from the camera.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Very nice examples.

BrentHarder Loc: Southern California

Nice on both photos! Was the poppies photo taken at Lake Elsinore?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Neat Strawberry Croissant, there, Selene … was it as delicious as it looks? .. Looks absolutely scrumptious!

Selene03

Thanks everyone! Yes, the poppies were taken at Lake Elsinore, but during the week before things got crazy. And, yes, the croissant was really good!!! Thanks again!