islandboy4147 Loc: Savannah, GA

7D Mark II Sigma 150-600 Sport lens. It's a fantastic combo and produces some great images. I was just becoming interested in the Sony due to an encounter with someone who had one and used with the same lens and producing some fantastic results. Obviously, there are differences in the two cameras and the real decision is what will spending extra money do to bring value to the overall experience. Still time to research and wait for new intros from Canon.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

You need the Fuji GFX 100 or Haselblad or any or the other medium format cameras.

gouldopfl

Wait until the 1st half of 2020. There are 2 EOS R new cameras in development. One is supposed to be a high end with 75mpx, dual card slots and possibly IBIS. The second on will be more on the highest end with the ability to use EF or RF natively by using a movable mirror. Other features to be announced. The first one is supposed to be out late 1st quarter and will probably be in the 3500 range.

grichie5

I made the switch from an Olympus OM D mark 11 to the Sony 7R 111 and have been delighted with the change. The resolution is excellent and the resulting prints almost have a three dimensional look.

The camera has a steep learning curve and a guide, like the one by David Busch is invaluable. However, the results are worth the hours of study and the camera is a joy to use.

The camera and lenses are larger and heavier than the Olympus equipment, but since age has curtailed my travel to a large extent, I can mange the weight and bulk for mainly local use.

The camera lacks a focus stacking control and the HDR is mediocre at best. But exposure bracketing is easily accessed and Photoshop will handle the HDR.

I was seeking better resolution and found it with this camera; and I was only spending my kid's money.

You will enjoy using this camera.

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SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Whatever that means!

gwilliams6

I was a pro Canon and Nikon shooter (both systems) for over 40 years before moving to Sony mirrorless in January 2017, and I have never looked back. While the Nikon Z cameras and Canon EOS R and RP are decent first attempts at fullframe mirrorless cameras, IMHO they just don't match up with the performance of the best from Sony. The Canon EOS R and RP have horrible 4k crops, smaller than APS-C size, not as good AI autofocus and tracking, slow actual frame rates with any AF-C, single card slots, poor refresh rates for their EVFs,poorer battery life, and even more expensive good lenses than Sony and all the excellent third-party lenses for the Sony E-mount.

Sony has just a more complete and developed mirrorless system,hands down. There is nothing I see in the EOS R and RP current models that could entice me back to Canon right now, sorry Canon fans. I am a working pro who can afford any brand gear I need, and my money will stay with Sony for now. Cheers if you lust for the EOS R or RP, just look beyond the hype and make darn sure its actual performance meets your needs.

2017 Camera of the Year: Sony A7RIII
2018 Camera of the Year: Sony A7III
2019 Camera of the Year: Sony A7RIV
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The top two selling cameras at B&H Photo during 2019 Black Friday/Cyber Monday
#1 Sony A7RIV
#2 Sony A7III

CWGordon

Every one probably says some of what they say to put everything in perspective - and probably some to annoy some of you guys - and maybe so you won’t criticize like so many of you do.

mjmoly

I can understand your attraction to the Sony. I have been following their development. Clearly, their technology appears to be today's leader. But I recently moved to a mirrorless camera and selected the Canon EOS R. My reason, I have a very nice collection of lens that work well with the R. So actually, it was a relatively easy choice...at least for me. There is so much technology in these new cameras that I will never learn it all. And the new camera takes great pictures.

Good luck with your decision.

gwilliams6

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hookedupin2005 Loc: Northwestern New Mexico

Your point is well taken, but I speculate that a person gets(or is drawn to, as you ask) another camera, not because they think it will make them a better photographer, but simply because they WANT one. That is the way I would think about it.

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

Delete half of captures as non keepers because of camera movement due to improper stabilization. More MP seems to be the holy grail to a lot of folks even though they are not cropping much or printing large.

TonyBrown

Forgive me, but can a DSLR camera also be mirrorless as your post says DSLR & mirrorless?

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

No, the “Reflex” part of DSLR describes the action by which the mirror reflects the image onto the viewfinder screen.

HTG

Hi
I just bought a few months age the canon r cause I had to buy a new but inexpensive body . I like it and its results but i m nearly sure that if i had no budget limits I would buy the Sony. Body, lenses,flash .
I DO believe though that a new R gonna b released as soon as the canon people finish to change all the issues that canon users came up with. E.g. dual card slot etc

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Same here!