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Feb 24, 2021 12:36:56   #
bleirer
 
Craigdca wrote:
I’ve had the same experience with learning about #2 ha ha!

Would it be a mistake to settle for the RP? Does it have decent in camera stabilization?I’m interested in landscapes, birds and wildlife, some portraits, and hopefully the Milky Way.

Let me know if I’m hijacking your post and I’ll ask the admin to remove this.


I have the RP and it is not in the same league with the R5. It has no in camera stabilization, but the R5 also exceeds it by far on every other test and spec. Speed, autofocus, dynamic range, low light, high iso, resolution, you name the test or spec. That said you can buy 4 RP's for one R5, and for the money it is a very good camera and a fine choice if a $1000 camera is what is in your budget.

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Feb 24, 2021 12:53:06   #
Craigdca Loc: California
 
bleirer wrote:
I have the RP and it is not in the same league with the R5. It has no in camera stabilization, but the R5 also exceeds it by far on every other test and spec. Speed, autofocus, dynamic range, low light, high iso, resolution, you name the test or spec. That said you can buy 4 RP's for one R5, and for the money it is a very good camera and a fine choice if a $1000 camera is what is in your budget.


You're right that budget is a factor, especially when I may need the new R lens to supplement my EF-S kit lenses and an old Tokina EF 80-400.

Would you mind posting a straight out of the camera picture of stars (some light pollution is ok), bird, landscape, and building with shadows? If you could mention the lens you're using that would be even better. Thank you!

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Feb 24, 2021 13:03:28   #
bleirer
 
Craigdca wrote:
You're right that budget is a factor, especially when I may need the new R lens to supplement my EF-S kit lenses and an old Tokina EF 80-400.

Would you mind posting a straight out of the camera picture of stars (some light pollution is ok), bird, landscape, and building with shadows? If you could mention the lens you're using that would be even better. Thank you!


Here is a good source of sample images and an honest review. I don't post many images, but you could check my topics list for the few I did post. To do that click my user name, then the little number next to topics created. My most recent gallery post with an ef 100-400 lens and 1.4x converter. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-684242-1.html

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-RP.aspx

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Feb 24, 2021 13:20:04   #
Craigdca Loc: California
 
bleirer wrote:
Here is a good source of sample images and an honest review. I don't post many images, but you could check my topics list for the few I did post. To do that click my user name, then the little number next to topics created. My most recent gallery post with an ef 100-400 lens and 1.4x converter. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-684242-1.html

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-RP.aspx


Thanks so much!

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Feb 24, 2021 13:35:00   #
Saigon Loc: Atlanta, GA
 
LFingar wrote:
Nice shot! Facial detail is outstanding. Was that the EF or RF 85 1.2?


Thanks LFingar! It is my old EF Len, I used the adopter for most of my old Lens since I got my EOS R body last year and 1/2 ago. The only RF Len I got so far is the 24-105 L Len for travelling purpose.

You made a great choice here with your new R5...You could try IBIS + IS Len on 1 sec. shot! I've tried it and it worked great....Cheer!

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Feb 25, 2021 07:57:14   #
LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY
 
Craigdca wrote:
You're right that budget is a factor, especially when I may need the new R lens to supplement my EF-S kit lenses and an old Tokina EF 80-400.

Would you mind posting a straight out of the camera picture of stars (some light pollution is ok), bird, landscape, and building with shadows? If you could mention the lens you're using that would be even better. Thank you!


While any EF mount lens will work just fine on any of the R series cameras, with the adapter, of course, your EF-s lenses will impose a crop sensor limitation. To get the most out of the R series L quality lenses, whether from Canon or others, either EF or RF, are recommended. Problem is, they are pricey. I try not to think about what I have spent for the 4 RF L lenses I have! The Canon RF 24-105 f/4 L is pretty reasonable and Canon has been introducing non-L RF lenses that show very good results and will no doubt have more in the future. One reason that I made the switch to the R series in both cameras and lenses is because it has become obvious that Canon sees that as the future and that further development of DSLRs and EF lenses slow dramatically.
The nice thing about the R series is that even if you have budget constraints you can get in a game with the RP and then slowly build up your RF lens collection without having to give up any of your EF lenses.

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Feb 25, 2021 09:13:11   #
pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY
 
LFingar wrote:
Just got my R5 yesterday so today I was sitting on the floor getting familiar with it. At one point I thought I would see how the in-body stabilization works with a non-stabilized lens. In this case, the RF 85 f/1.2 L. This photo was shot handheld at f/2.8, 1/10sec in ambient light. Point of focus was the emblem on the spine of the center book. I learned two things: 1. The stabilization seems to work pretty well. 2. It used to be a lot easier getting up from on the floor!
Next I want to see how it works with my EF 100-400 L II, which is stabilized. From what I have read it should be even better.
Just got my R5 yesterday so today I was sitting on... (show quote)


The Canon L 100-400II and with the 1.4x works great on my R5. The eye autofocusing is incredible for birds. Good luck! I set up afc-on and * for back button focus - one for landscape and the other BIF.

Good luck

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Feb 25, 2021 09:18:43   #
cactuspic Loc: Dallas, TX
 
When I received my R5, I immediately sold my 5D Mark IV. The advantages of the R5 were numerous. In addition to auto focus improvement, it is better for wildlife photography. It has a much higher frame rate which is helpful for birds in flight. It's higher pixel density allows for more severe cropping. It's low light capability is better. I love the focus bracketing feature. Because it is mirrorless and uses the electronic shutter, there is no need to have a settling time between shots and, depending on your shutter speed, the stack can be taken as fast as twenty frames per second. This mean that there is less chance your stack will be wrecked by wind movement or changing light. AS mentioned, the image stabilization works in conjunction with the lens stabilization to give you longer times you can handhold than if you just had in-lens stabilization. Alll the the lenses that you use on your Canon DSLR will work just as well on the R5 with an adapter as they do with the DSLR.

There is even one unanticipated benefit. As someone who heavily focus stacks, I can take between 20,000-50,000 stacking shots a year. This puts a fair amount of wear on a DSLR shutter. As the focus bracketing mode does not use the mechanical shutter, the overwhelming majority of my stacks do not involve even a single shutter actuation, saving wear and and tear on the shutter.

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Feb 25, 2021 18:10:34   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
That sounds remarkable and it must be a sensational camera. Thanks.

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Feb 25, 2021 18:16:39   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
That sounds remarkable and it must be a sensational camera. Thanks.


The EOS R5 will change how we think about mirrorless, how we think about photography, how we think about life.

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Feb 25, 2021 20:34:36   #
Dickbas Loc: Southern New Jersey
 
I gave up my 5D Mk IV (which I loved!) and got an R5 and RF800mm f11 in December.
It was a fundamental Game Changer for me and I could not be happier! I'm actually enjoying photography again!
And my Keeper Rate has soared to 80-90%!

I second the above comment from CHG_CANON.

You won't regret it!
(Here is an example of a shot I took HAND HELD with my R5, RF800mm with a RF1.4x converter (can you say 1,120mm!!) And, I am a Shaky 73 yrs old......The 8 stops of Image Stabilization is unbelievable!


(Download)

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Feb 25, 2021 20:45:06   #
User ID
 
Ruthlessrider wrote:
Since there is one person with an R5 and one with an R6 posting here, I’ll ask this question. I have a Canon 5DIV, besides weight, are there other benefits to giving up the 5DIV to purchase either of the two mirrorless cameras.

You already know it won’t help you get up off the floor. May as well spend the money on a week at a spa.

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Feb 25, 2021 23:25:54   #
Craigdca Loc: California
 
LFingar wrote:
While any EF mount lens will work just fine on any of the R series cameras, with the adapter, of course, your EF-s lenses will impose a crop sensor limitation. To get the most out of the R series L quality lenses, whether from Canon or others, either EF or RF, are recommended. Problem is, they are pricey. I try not to think about what I have spent for the 4 RF L lenses I have! The Canon RF 24-105 f/4 L is pretty reasonable and Canon has been introducing non-L RF lenses that show very good results and will no doubt have more in the future. One reason that I made the switch to the R series in both cameras and lenses is because it has become obvious that Canon sees that as the future and that further development of DSLRs and EF lenses slow dramatically.
The nice thing about the R series is that even if you have budget constraints you can get in a game with the RP and then slowly build up your RF lens collection without having to give up any of your EF lenses.
While any EF mount lens will work just fine on any... (show quote)


I agree that R is where they’re going. Good to know there will be cheaper R lenses as I want their sharp quality. Until then, I like your plan to start with just the RP and use my current lenses as the results should be a huge improvement over my T2i.

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Feb 26, 2021 00:17:12   #
steve L Loc: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
 
Nice library...diverse...from Hitler to Calvin and Hobbs !!
going to look up that UBoat one...those guys were ??? Crazy ??

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Feb 26, 2021 07:22:39   #
LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY
 
Craigdca wrote:
I agree that R is where they’re going. Good to know there will be cheaper R lenses as I want their sharp quality. Until then, I like your plan to start with just the RP and use my current lenses as the results should be a huge improvement over my T2i.


The T2i is still a good camera, but, it is far from cutting-edge in today's world. I am sure you will be elated at what the RP can do in comparison. Last time I looked B&H had several used RPs for sale. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a used item from them. Could save yourself some money towards a lens.

EDIT: Just want to mention that now that I have an R5 I will probably be selling my R in the not too distant future. Excellent condition. If you are interested send me a PM.

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