Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

I am currently renting the R7 in order to assess whether this is my next camera. It is fantastic. Various pros and cons are that it gives great image quality even at high ISO, despite having lots of pixels for a crop sensor. Blazing shutter speed, focus bracketing, profocus. And I'm sure it goes on.
There are some critiques you will find on YouTube about how its focus point will inexplicably drop off of its target when using it for birding. So in a burst of shots it will be focused on the eye of the target, then suddenly it will blip over to focus on something nearby. I don't do that photography, so I don't particularly care. It's a problem that several on YouTube bring up.
What I suggest that you do is rent the camera with an adapter and try it for what you do. The best price for that was at Lens Rentals, and you will have the option to just buy it-- sending back the empty case. The asking price for my copy is the best price I've seen for a used one, and my copy is in perfect shape.
One possible issue for me was that one feature is that you can look thru the viewfinder and meanwhile use your finger to control the focal point on the main screen. It was very glitchy for me, although it's possible I was not doing it right or the sensitivity was wrong. But you should try that yourself. If nothing else, you will definitely have fun playing with this camera, like I am. I am still not sure what I will do.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

I use the joystick with my thumb to change focus point when looking through the viewfinder.
Far easier than messing with the touch screen.
Also it can be expanded immediately if desired or go to full auto.

u4ea

Thanks Mark! I appreciate your opinion!
I hadn't thought of renting one but it sounds like an interesting idea.
Can I ask what camera you were using before the R7?

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

You'd need to get the R8 bundle with the RF 24-105 f/4L IS. You'd become a better photographer with the *real* upgrade you've been dreaming about in this GAS exercise.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Silly response.

dbrugger25 Loc: Raleigh, NC

I have a 5D Mk IV, an R5 and an R7. After going mirrorless, I rarely us the 5D although it is an excellent camera. The R5 is fantastic and the R7 has most of the R5 functions but with a higher resolution crop sensor.

You won't be disappointed with the R7.

u4ea

Thank you very much I appreciate your opinion!