Ekeeton

You're light years ahead of the mirrorless craze

gouldopfl

[quote=twosummers]Has this happened to you?

I've had my Canon EOS R since they were first released. I had upgraded from my beloved 6D Mark I. For too many months I've been lusting over the R5 and R6 and often even wondered if I should have bought the 5DIV instead of the R.

However I've come to realise what a terrific and tough camera the R actually is - fantastic image quality, feels like a pro camera, so far has worked impeccably and has been a reliable workhorse for my real estate work. Believe it or not I actually love this camera and I no longer lust for any other camera. I'm saving my GAS for lenses instead.

Am I mad or have I come to my senses? Have any of you come to a similar conclusion my friends?[/quote

I had the same question. The R has a nice 30mp sensor and does all types of photography I do. I mainly do macro, astrophotography and some street and landscape. I thought about the R6 for doing some other genre's but decided I didn't really need that. I have a couple of trips planned for later this year where the R6 would be great. For those trips I will rent the camera body. I can then return it and continue to use my R. If I need a faster camera I can just rent.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

I think the 610 will be very similar to what I have. Don’t really like steep learning curves.

Mainridge Loc: NW Mich, SW Fla

You are definitely on a roll. LOL

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I am a hobbyist, and have been so for 45 years. I enjoy the convenience of my APS-C type 18-300 lens, so I have no urge to go full frame. In fact, I find my 80D capable of very sharp images and find it easy to use. So I don't even lust for the newer 90D.

I do have a curiosity about the rumored APS-C mirrorless R series camera, but it doesn't rise to a GAS attack, I am so pleased with what I have.

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

Good for you! Now, just get married to it and you will never have GAS again!

Cheers!

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

You are truly a blessed and lucky man to be gas free. Enjoy!!

Silverrails

Yes, Our Cameras have feelings too!!
😂😂😂😳🙋‍♂️😊

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

They’re family so I never part with any of them!!

Nickaroo

The Mirrorless replies are old news. I will put mt D850 or D5 up against any Mirrorless system that you so Boldly Proclaim. Hell, my D500 can still run with the best of them, one just has to know how to apply the Camera. The trick is in the lenses. I do agree that Mirrorless is here to stay, I just wish everyone luck when they are changing a lens out in the field with a nice breeze. Have fun cleaning those sensors.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

What do we keep telling you?

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

And what does an EOR R5 do for you?

ANS: The shutter closes with power-off to keep dust off sensor when changing lenses.

Nickaroo

I get what you are saying, I also have an EOR R6. I heard that the R5, and I do know someone that had a problem with their sensor overheating. Mirrorless is the future as Lenses are being transformed. But, to continually beat the drum that Mirrorless is the only avenue, come on Paul. Like I stated, my D500, D5, and D850 will still stand up to any Canon Mirrorless, and please don't take my words for a grain of salt. I do a lot of Sports and Wildlife and what do you or would you do with the gear that I have? Everything in my Bag works to perfection. I only took the R6 because it was a gift and I did buy a 70-200 RF lens for it. But, I want to see a better lineup and the prices to drop a little on glass. I'm not going to chuck my Nikon 600 f/4 away when it is still pristine. I take care of my gear and even put it in a Ruggard Humidity cabinet after use and downloading my images. I still don't trust Canon's Curtain yet. I want to see what they come out with later this year or next. But, I will stand my ground and say that my Nikons will still blow the doors off of Canon when doing the type of work that I do.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The market doesn't think so ... with Nikon now looking up at Canon and Sony.

Nickaroo

Like I said, my Nikon’s put out great images. And never Forget, Nikon is no slouch, it just depends on where they want to invest. During this Pandemic, do not think that one company that has been in business for 75 years or more is just going to fold. Not one Company is the ruler. Do you feel that Nikon has to rely on Cameras? They might just be an underdog that will leave many scratching their heads. To say that one company is looking up at another does not have any value to talking heads. You are too one dimensional with that rationale. I knew of a local company where everyone said that they would fold within 2 years and that was 49 years ago.