Canon's R5 or R6 . Better shadow detail or 45 mega pixels?
Dec 21, 2021 15:05:36 #
Dec 21, 2021 15:08:16 #
I am no Canon guy but if I have to pick one Canon it would be the R5. In my opinion it's a well rounded camera.
Dec 21, 2021 15:21:46 #
The EOS R5 has changed how we think about mirrorless, how we think about photography, how we think about life. The 20MP EOS R6, not so much.
Dec 21, 2021 19:56:50 #
Markcody wrote:
Upgrading from my 60d.and wondered what everyone thought of these 2 cameras.
If it won't hurt your bank account to badly then go for the R5, you won't be sorry. Have been shooting with an R5 for the last year and don't regret the purchase.
Dec 22, 2021 06:22:26 #
Dec 22, 2021 07:36:07 #
I’ve owned both the R5 and the R6 and if I didn’t know the R5 had more pixels I probably wouldn’t notice the difference in the shooting I do. (weddings, sports, real estate) Unless you are one to make huge engagements on a regular basis the R6 will be more than satisfying for you. Of course if you have the dough the R5 will give you the edge when you’re standing in front of that perfect scene worthy of a gigantic wall print. $1300 may just be worth it.
Dec 22, 2021 10:43:46 #
just started to use my R6 and so far so good. 20 mp is more then enough for my use.
Dec 22, 2021 11:16:59 #
It has been mentioned in one of the previous posts and you do not provide the specifics of what you shoot. I have both and reach for a different camera depending on the scenario involved. If landscapes, portraits, well lit situations, the R5 is certainly the better of the two in my opinion. I shoot a lot of high school sports (specifically football and basketball) which usually dictate a better low light handling which the R6 is better due to the large sensor size and what I will term a medium pixel number. I like the fps speed in either case, but seem to reach for the R6 the most based on what my focus (no pun intended) has been. I used the R5 last winter for the basketball stuff and it did a great job. The R6 in that situation just gave me a bit more flexibility. My opinion is you can’t go wrong either way. As other have said, just make sure you have the right glass to go with it.
Dec 22, 2021 11:56:15 #
clansman
Loc: wendover,england
Very useful as I have a shoulder which won't support a Dx11 with a 100-400. An expert from the Canon mag suggested the R6 being so much lighter is the answer. He did say the video has failings, which bothers me not at all as I shoot equestrian and have a proper Canon vid. It seems such a body change will be the answer, with an adapter , then swap to the new lenses thereafter.. Otherwise I have read nothing negative on the R6, so thanks for the reassurance.
Dec 22, 2021 13:04:36 #
clansman wrote:
Very useful as I have a shoulder which won't support a Dx11 with a 100-400. An expert from the Canon mag suggested the R6 being so much lighter is the answer. He did say the video has failings, which bothers me not at all as I shoot equestrian and have a proper Canon vid. It seems such a body change will be the answer, with an adapter , then swap to the new lenses thereafter.. Otherwise I have read nothing negative on the R6, so thanks for the reassurance.
The R6 is only about 2 ounces lighter, not sure that it makes much difference for most people.
Dec 22, 2021 13:59:05 #
clansman
Loc: wendover,england
Thanks, though I am advised that the R6 is 680grams, while the 1DxII is 1530grams. I had better check!
Dec 22, 2021 14:00:45 #
clansman wrote:
Thanks, though I am advised that the R6 is 680grams, while the 1DxII is 1530grams. I had better check!
I may be mistaken, I thought that you were comparing the R5 and R6... only a 2 ounce difference in weight between those two bodies.
Dec 22, 2021 14:57:50 #
clansman
Loc: wendover,england
Many apols: I was advised to look at the R6 for sports purposes, with no application for the R5. My interest in the main question was simply the qualities of the R6. Sorry if I diverged.
Dec 22, 2021 15:15:42 #
clansman wrote:
Many apols: I was advised to look at the R6 for sports purposes, with no application for the R5. My interest in the main question was simply the qualities of the R6. Sorry if I diverged.
I own the R5 and it is amazing at tracking and has a fast shutter speed, I have never used a 1DX so I can make no comparison, but if you are interested in a lighter camera you should research the R5, the biggest advantage that I can see in the R5 is resolution, for wildlife shots it affords you the ability to do some pretty heavy cropping and we all know that getting close to wildlife can sometimes be impossible. I don't think that noise is that big of a problem with the R5 but if you are a pixel peeper you can always invest in Topaz Labs software, it does a great job of sharpening and removing noise.
Dec 22, 2021 17:02:20 #
clansman
Loc: wendover,england
Many thanks: I think the R6 seems sufficient pixel-wise according to experience above, and I have no need other than equestrian rather than the longer distance for the wildlife. So I shall continue to ponder for the moment bit do appreciate your advice.
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