twosummers Loc: Melbourne Australia or Lincolnshire England

Hi again,

I'm pretty happy with my real estate photography (with thanks to all of you here that have advised me on technique). Like many of you I'm sure I keep looking to upgrade. I'm happy with my go-to lens (Canon EF 16-35 F4 L) and would like to stick with Canon. Recently I've looked at the following 3 camera bodies which now make up my shortlist. The problem is I keep changing my mind and prices are all over the place. Any experience of these out there?

Canon 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS R
Canon EOS RP

My first hands on at the weekend left me feeling that the 5D is BIG, The RP is not that much smaller than the R yet feels a little cheaper.

I think in any event I'll keep the trusty 6D as it's proven to be a robust and reliable machine. I'm up to about 8,000 shutter activations which I don't think is anything to worry about.

Do I stick or twist?

James

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Personally if the 6D meet my needs, I would stick with it.
8000 shutter activations is nothing.
(I own a 5D)

Grahame Loc: Fiji

The first thing I would ask myself is what do I want/need from a new camera that my existing one will not give me.

I would then list these in priority and use this when looking at available options.

bleirer

If you are happy now, you can wait to see what the next R offers. https://www.canonrumors.com/a-couple-of-eos-r-cameras-that-can-be-considered-pro-are-in-the-pipeline-cr1/

ed3 Loc: Belton, MO

There is an old adage " if it isn't broke don't fix it". If it does everything your require why change?

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

...Canon 11-24mm f/4 L, or Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM...if this is a GAS attack, have you considered some high price glass...

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

I own two of the three cameras you are considering, the 5DIV and the EOS R. I also had a 6D for several years. All are excellent cameras and each offers some unique features. Of all of them, the R is by far my favorite. Still, I don't see where any of the three, for your type of shooting, will give you any great advantage over what you have. Especially if you are happy with your current results. If you feel you have to have a new camera, which many of us often do, or you shoot other subjects you haven't mentioned, then I recommend the R or RP. Despite your impression, the build quality of the R is pretty much equal to the 5DIV and it is every bit as capable, if not more so. For less money. Your EF 16-35 f/4 L, which I also have, will work as well or better on the R. The R is noticeably smaller then the 5DIV and I understand that the RP is smaller yet, which seems to be off-putting for some people. Still, I believe you would find it to be to the 6DII what the R is to the 5DIV. For even less money then the R. Despite some reviews by "experts", some of whom seemingly have not even handled the R or RP, user results show that they are excellent cameras. Mirrorless has some definite advantages and is, IMO, the way that DSLR's will be going in the future.
Still, if real estate photography is your only concern, my advice is to save your money and stick with what you have. It is an excellent combo and obviously, based on your current happiness, quite capable of doing what you need.

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

For Real Estate photography you certainly don't need any more than the 6D, it is an excellent camera and the 16-35 f/4 IS is one of Canon's best ultrawides, even the newer much more expensive f/2.8 III optically is not noticeably any better and does not have the IS, so there is no need to consider a different lens.

If you really have GAS that must be satisfied and are not shooting sports or active nature then the Mirrorless cameras are the way to go, but for what you are doing you are already well equipped.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Good choice. Keep the 6D and keep shooting - with zero outlay of cash. : )

BebuLamar

If you have GAS then get the EOS-R and not the RP. Getting the RP won't fix your GAS. If you don't have GAS I think the 6D is fine.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

James:
I personally own the Canon 5DIV, Canon 6D, and the Canon RP Mirrorless.
I have no experience with the Canon EOS R.
While I do like all three of the listed bodies.
I like them all for different reasons.
What is important to me is low light photography and all three do low light very well, however, the RP really excels. It also weighs about 1/2 of what the 5DIV weighs.
Yes, I know that the RP, the 6D & 6DII are rumored to have the same sensors. I have yet to see Canon confirm or deney this.
However, if that is true, the computer (Digi?) in the EOS RP must be "light years" (grin) ahead of my 6D and 5DIV Canon bodies when it comes to low noise in low light.
Personally, just using the Canon RP camera body with Canon RF, F4 24-105mm L IS USM (kit) lens and without applying Denoise, stacking, layering, etc. I get very good, very low noise exposures.
If you do decide to go with either the Canon R or RP you will have to get the Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R ($199) to use your current favorite lens.

Personally, I don't feel comfortable giving advice on which is best because I don't know about ALL of your applications. That being said, I REALLY like the Canon RP.
On travel, I have put the RP in Program and just fired away without worries. It also has Manual modes and a host of other modes including the "New Fv" mode.
Now, if you can hold out (grin) I think that the next generation Canon IS R or RP body will be the bomb when coupled with an IS lens.
I have posted a video and two web sites below that I personally used that may assist you with comparisons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDw17WfUVKk
https://cameradecision.com/
https://kenrockwell.com/tech/reviews.htm

Smile,
Jimmy T Sends

gsmith051 Loc: Fairfield Glade, TN

I would definitely stick with the 6D if it is working well for you. I have a 6D and it is doing just great. Recently sold a bird photo and did very well last year making few bucks in competition. I don’t need to spend more money to produce a better picture. 😀

/George

bleirer

Right now the ef adaptor and the bottom extender is free with the RP, at least it was last month.

khorinek

I have the 5D Mark IV and the RP. Since getting my RP (I now use two RP's), my 5D Mark IV sits on the shelf. The RP was designed after the 6D Mark II, except it is mirrorless. It weighs half as my Mark IV. Knowing what I know now, and with my type of photography, I would go straight to the RP.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

I think you already know the answer. If it feels big in your hands... My own experience is with the new Olympus X. I thought I was interested until I felt it in my hands. Too big for me, not comfortable.