Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thank you for responding rehess.

Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thank you Blair

Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thank you for your reply.

Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thank You for your reply. I found it very useful as you had personal experience to share.
I think you nailed it when you spoke of regret. I’m trying to make a decision I won’t regret.

Vlemasters

I was in a similar situation. Had a 77d and a good L lens (100-400). I wanted better low light performance for mainly wildlife. I considered both ways but went with the 5D IV . Very happy. Most of my shots are from inside a vehicle where I rest camera on a rice bag on window sill. Therefor weight isn’t a concern. When hand holding I take the battery grip off to make it a bit lighter and haven’t had a problem.

Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thank You TommiRulz, it sounds like a very disappointing experience you had with trying to use the adaptors. It’s something I am thinking could be a solution and possible evolution to the Mirrorless system.
More food for thought.

Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thank You for your in put William. I appreciate your insight. I am always trying to learn about and use light.

Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thank You for your reply Paul. I appreciate the technical details you provided. My knowledge in that type of specifics is limited. Thinking along those lines will give me more food for thought.

Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thanks for sharing your experience Vlemasters. Weight may be an issue as I like to hike with my camera as well. I’d love to have the 100-400 lens! More reach...

domcomm Loc: Denver, CO

I suggest the Fujifilm X-T3, plus an adapter for your lenses, which is about $14 on Amazon.

Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thanks for the suggestion domcomm. I’ll check it out.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Consider using the <quote reply> button to create a focused / specific reply.

Marianne M Banks Loc: Anacortes WA

Thank you, it was getting a bit cumbersome and I didn’t know how to manage it 😂

Selene03

Marianne, The 5dmkIV is a terrific camera that I have used and continue to use since it was first released. You can't go wrong with it, especially for birds and wildlife. I recently have been using mirrorless bodies (Canon R, Sony a7riii, and Sony a7rIV). I like the smaller bodies as I do a lot of hiking for landscape photos and also like taking travel and street photos. I have found the later bodies easier to carry, though the lenses can still be on the heavy side. The Sonys are amazing cameras and Sony has some terrific lightweight lenses that are impressive. However, I love the image quality from the R. It is almost the same camera as the 5dmkiv. Its colors are better and I like its touchscreen AF system with a full screen of AF points to choose from. You have good Canon lenses and they will work with the R flawlessly with the adopter. The Canon 16-35 f4 lens remains my favorite. The AF, however, is not quite so good for birds and other fast moving objects--that's where I continue to use either the 5dmkiv or one of the Sonys (I will sell the a7riii pretty soon). If you can, try them out and see what you like best. I have small hands, so the smaller mirrorless bodies suit me well. You should have no worries about the 5dmkiv becoming obsolete. Good luck with your choice!

ecurb Loc: Metro Chicago Area

Exactly, a camera has to fit your eye, hand , and mind. The advantage of a MILC is the EVF. The disadvantage of the MILC is the EVF. Only you can decide which works for you. If possible, rent both bodies for a week.