twosummers Loc: Melbourne Australia or Lincolnshire England

Hi again!

The R6 reviews are impressive (I don't do much video) so considering upgrading from my (almost new) EOS R. I appreciate the loss of pixels but for real estate work that should not be an issue especially with the new sensor. IBIS is attractive too. The R feels robust and has worked flawlessly - however the the R6 spec does impress. Has anyone done the swap?

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I haven't but I'm sure it will make you the photographer you couldn't be without it.
--Bob

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

What caught my attention in your post was "almost new." Unless the new model offers something that is significant and important to you, save your money. Look for online comparisons.

Well, after skimming a comparison, I see why you have a dilemma. The R6 sounds like a considerable improvement.
https://mirrorlesscomparison.com/preview/canon-eos-r-vs-eos-r6/

And -
https://www.google.com/search?q=Canon+R+vs+R6&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS911US911&oq=Canon+R+vs+R6&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5j69i61l2.4023j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Definitely! New cameras always do that, especially if they are very expensive.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Only you can make the decision. If your present camera is not doing the job or if it lacks features you need in your photography I would say go ahead and update.
There is a big difference between I need and I want.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Don't be afraid to give up a good camera to buy the best camera.

I've been very happy with the IBIS of my Sony (mirrorless) and the support this technology adds to my age-old manual focus FD lenses. Is this feature worth a $2500 change to a lower pixel resolution body? Not in my book. I'd just use a tripod or IS-enabled EF or RF lenses and / or good shooting technique. Recognizing, of course, that it's my money being discussed and not yours.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

If you can afford it and you have no other pressing need for the money then sure, why not, go for the upgrade. The images the R6 will record will really be no better than the images the R records but you will feel better.

tuthdoc

Unless you buy some of the new lenses it’s not worth it. I get up to 8 stops-the tripods stay in the closet😀

DennisC. Loc: Antelope, CA

Always get the latest model if you can afford it, it will motivate you to shoot more.

one_eyed_pete Loc: Colonie NY

If I were you I'd be tempted to sell my R body while it's still nearly new and buy the R6 body. Step up cost prolly under $1K. But then I just went down in size/weight to MFT to lighten the load for my aging
body.

maciej

I had the same dilemma since I have an R (as well as a 5D4). After some soul searching and performance comparisons I decided the R5 was the way to go - I just got it a few days ago and I am extremely pleased with the initial results. With the RF24-240 focusing is much faster than with the R and the imagery is noticeably improved. An it was great with the R to begin with.
It depends on your objectives, but I am very happy I chose to go with the R5 as an upgrade from the R. Personally I don't think the R6 upgrade from the R gives enough to be worth it.

twosummers Loc: Melbourne Australia or Lincolnshire England

Thanks everyone - we're always looking for justification to buy more gear. Just rethinking this dilemma....I have the R and a brand new RF 24-105 L F4 lens. Maybe selling both of these would get me near to the price of the R6......Also I'm thinking that the R5 maybe has too many pixels and therefore huge file sizes - not great for HDR and processing generally. The twin cards in the R6 is a step up from one and they are relatively inexpensive SD cards - the second card in the R5 is a yet more expensive add-on. List price here (UK) for the R6 is £2,500 (GBP) but about £2,250 if I buy from HK (I bought the R from a reliable dealer there and saved a lot and got a 3 year international warranty which I can transfer) - I bought the lens from a Canon dealer in Melbourne and that came with a 5 year (Australian and non-transferrable warranty). Hey Ho - what fun...Thanks again. I have the adapter so can use my EF lenses whilst I save up for more RF glass.