GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

I don't know what the EOS-R is but I'm about to check it out. I had a serious stroke 4 years ago and while I'm doing OK, at 80 I realize that I will always be looking for something smaller and lighter. I added a Z6 to my collection over a year ago and also like you my other camera's see little use. We live in a fast changing world my friend.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Nice Pics.
My ex-marine grandfather used to rock from side to side on dry land - he couldn't lose the habit. He sailed on the last sailing ship in the British Navy - HMS Pelican.
Keep safe.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

ELNikkor

Sounds like a great past-time for these times, cruising the Hudson looking for photos in your "fishing" boat. Great photos (and banter) with other UHHers. Neat to find out that "delderby"'s grandfather sailed on the Pelican. Now, I'm going to look up the story on that ship.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

The R series is Canon's full-frame mirrorless system. The lenses for the R series is the RF series, but, with the $99 adapter any EF or EFs lens ever made will work perfectly. The adapter is merely a spacer. No optics to degrade the image. EF lenses work every bit as well or better on the R in large part because or the more consistent accuracy of its auto-focus compared to DSLR's such as the 5DIV. It focuses on the sensor instead of through a system of mirrors and a separate focus sensor, which can become inaccurate.
The R is only about 4oz lighter then the 5DIV but has a nearly identical 30mp sensor. The RP is smaller and lighter. Still a full frame but with a lower pixel count. The R5 is due to be released in a few months and the spec's for it are awesome. I'm afraid my checkbook is going to take a hit! There is also an R6 coming which is supposed to be small, light, and less expensive even though the prices for the R and RP are already less then I would have expected. Probably because losing the mirror and separate focus system has simplified manufacturing. The R, RP, and R5 all have electronic view finders in addition to the rear display which articulates on the R. Not sure about the others.
I sold all my EF lenses, except my 100-400 and 100 Macro since there are currently no RF replacements and have gone to RF lenses. All are outstanding, especially the 85mm f/1.2. Love that lens. The RF L lenses are pricey but Canon is producing a non-L RF series also.
The R series may not appeal to everyone but it is obviously what Canon sees for the future. They seem to have no intention of abandoning their DSLR's at this time, so, no matter which way you go they got you covered.
Glad to hear you have had a good recovery from your stroke. If I can answer any questions feel free to PM me. www.canonrumors.com has a number of articles about the R system. So does Ken Rockwell:
https://kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r.htm

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Thank You!
I'll bet your grandfather had some great stories to tell!
Now that you mention it, I've seen quite a few sailors and Marines reeling from side to side. Seemed most noticeable after they had been ashore a few hours!

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Thank You!
It's a lot of fun on the river. When the weather cooperates, that is. The Pelican has an impressive history. I enjoy reading Naval and maritime history as well as some novels. A few I can highly recommend are the novel HMS Ulysses by Alistair Mclean (or any of his books actually) and both The Serpants Coil and Grey Seas Under by Farley Mowat. Both of those are based on historical fact and are excellent.

mwoods222 Loc: Newburg N.Y,

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Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

I love those Tug Boats. They are so powerful and hard working. Boat traffic is always interesting to me and there is so much of it along the East Coast all to way to Norfolk and beyond. Nice work.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Interesting site with some nice photos. Thank You!

kerry12 Loc: Harrisburg, Pa.

Seems like getting a boat is an excellent idea. We have a nice river here also for shooting wildlife. Used to go out quite a bit with a friend who had a boat to go fishing. A boat is a great way to also just relax. Good shooting.

mwoods222 Loc: Newburg N.Y,

Pick out any tug by name and go to "tugboat information" and do a search. See their history.The most interesting information is their capacities ie fuel, oil, potable water etc. Its mind boggling how much they carry and that all about range

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

I like tugs also. After coming back from Viet Nam I was assigned to a 65' Army tug at Ft Eustis, Va. Made a number of trips down the Intercoastal to the Army Depot at Charleston. Had a great time.
Here we are on the Dismal Swamp Canal. Taking another, larger tug that I am standing on, to Charleston to be put in reserve.

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LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Yup! Good for photography. Good for relaxing.
Thanks!