WHAT IS THE CONCENCUS OF THE BEST MIRRORLESS CAMERA, CANON R5 OR EQUIVILENT SONY (Page 3): This is becoming a science project, as well as a somewhat veiled commercial to support...

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

This is becoming a science project, as well as a somewhat veiled commercial to support purchase decisions made by others. I go back to my original concept that you cannot make a mistake. They are all great cameras by companies that will be around for years and who will continue to develop more lenses and peripherals. There are currently enough great lenses to choose from, that will meet/beat your needs on all platforms.
Pick the camera that feels the best in your hands.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

SIMIBILL wrote:

I am considering buying a high-quality mirrorless camera. Being a Canon user for many years, of course, I am considering the Canon R5. But many reviews online say Sony mirrorless cameras are superior, and more lenses, including Tamron and Sigma, are available.
Please share your experience and opinions with me.

Gee, I kinda like my Canon EOS R5 W/L glass, but after reading some of these comments I just don't know . . . . sigh (Grin)
Don't you just Love all of this Bench Racing?
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

nikon123 Loc: Toronto, Canada

gwilliams6 wrote:

Here From DPReview: Sony A7RV
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/6867714788/our-favorite-gear-rewarded-dpreview-awards-2022?slide=15

I have enjoyed reading the entries on this topic. I am a Nikon user and except for a short foray into first Yashika and then Olympus, I have been shooting Nikon since 1970. I am comfortable with the ergonomics of Nikon, I like to be seen with Nikon and I am used to their menu. I would suggest that choosing between the brands is less to do with technology and much much more to the creativity, imagination and skill of the photographer. Period!

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Architect1776 wrote:

Canon has 30 native lenses in the R system and more coming. More than 95% of people would ever buy and the full range of price options. Who has sub 1K 800m and 600mm that have phenomenal quality and portability from any other major maker including major 3rd party? It amazes me how many just read anti Canon posts and are clueless about the large number of R lenses, more than most people would ever get any way.

They have just one minor pebble to throw, so they throw it often as if it was a cinder block. It's the new bitch-point, replacing the well worn out complaint about replacing the FD mount in 1987, a change that moved Canon from also-ran to global market leader.

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

Jimmy T wrote:

Gee, I kinda like my Canon EOS R5 W/L glass, but a... (show quote)

What’s not to like about your camera? It’s great. Enjoy!!! I bought a BMW and never thought about the fact that I could have bought a Mercedes. Oh no!!!

jlg1000 Loc: Uruguay / South America

SIMIBILL wrote:

I am considering buying a high-quality mirrorless camera. Being a Canon user for many years, of course, I am considering the Canon R5. But many reviews online say Sony mirrorless cameras are superior, and more lenses, including Tamron and Sigma, are available.
Please share your experience and opinions with me.

They will never be consensus, *but* as a Sony shooter, I can tell you that the one thing I really enjoy is the freedom of choosing lenses from many manufacturers, which is impossible with Canon.

For example, one month ago, I purchased an excellent Tamron 18-28 f2.8 for which there is no native counterpart neither from Sony nor Canon.

Had I choosen Canon, i wouldn't be able to have such a lens.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

I suggest you stick with Canon. IMHO you won’t be sorry.

Canisdirus

Architect1776 wrote:

Canon has 30 native lenses in the R system and more coming. More than 95% of people would ever buy and the full range of price options. Who has sub 1K 800m and 600mm that have phenomenal quality and portability from any other major maker including major 3rd party? It amazes me how many just read anti Canon posts and are clueless about the large number of R lenses, more than most people would ever get any way.

Yes...they have some lenses...and more coming...pretty much said that.

But punishing the customer...on purpose...blatantly...means I cannot recommend them any longer.
I used to...right up to when they screwed their customers.

Hey...it's nothing right?

It's something you have to consider...and you have a company that obviously considers you...differently than Nikon Sony or the rest do. They are expanding options...not curtailing them.

Small case in point...anecdotal I'll admit...but true none the less.

Just bought the Tam 24mm f/2.8. Brand new for $150...it got great reviews optically even on the Sony A7RIV sensor...for $150 bucks.
Absolutely true...the lens is ...stellar.

Canon won't let their customers have that lens...they just won't.

That's how a company loses my recommendation.

It's not an insignificant setback for Canon users...told to just wait...buy Canon lenses...pay $350 for that same lens.

billt1970 Loc: Gambrills, Maryland

bsprague wrote:

At that level, it is not going to matter. br br ... (show quote)

I love this bsprague. You NAILED it!! BT

bweber Loc: Newton, MA

I will tell you what I told my customers many years ago when I sold cameras. The major brands all produce high quality images. Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fuji and others are all quality cameras. You should not make your choice by soliciting advice of others if you are choosing between quality brands. You are going to spend a great deal of money on the camera. Choose one that you feel comfortable with and will take along on all your adventures without hesitation. Go to a camera store and handle all of the cameras. Select the one that feels good in your hands and has a menu system and button selections that are easy for you to use. That is the one you will want to use regardless of the brand name.

Jeffcs Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina

The one thing few ppl take into consideration is the lenses, after all what is making the image the glass! There isn’t one of the major system manufacturers that don’t make “consumer or kit” lenses that just aren’t as sharp or contrasty at the “pro-lineup”. All that said yes cameras today also have a roll in image quality. My point to this is don’t pair a top of the line body with a kit lens and expect top rate images…

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

gwilliams6 wrote:

Dont expect ANY consensus here in UHH, LOL. br br... (show quote)

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Dear -- gwilliams6

Well written, Well thought out, and full of absolutly "right on" information...

Although, I do own Canon...... I fully enjoyed and respect the information you have offered

Tks for your input my friend

George "GoldStar46" Veazey

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ELNikkor

SIMIBILL wrote:

I am considering buying a high-quality mirrorless camera. Being a Canon user for many years, of course, I am considering the Canon R5. But many reviews online say Sony mirrorless cameras are superior, and more lenses, including Tamron and Sigma, are available.
Please share your experience and opinions with me.

Read all the responses, (and expect there will be more). Love Nikon, but suggest you stay with Canon. Decide what focal length lenses appeal most to your shooting style and get the Canon R lenses that will go on your new R5. (and let us know what you finally do!)

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Robertl594 wrote:

What’s not to like about your camera? It’s great. Enjoy!!! I bought a BMW and never thought about the fact that I could have bought a Mercedes. Oh no!!!

Robert, of course, you are 100% correct!
I do Love the R5 and I find that the Canon EOS R5 has capabilities far exceeding my own.
I guess you missed the "Grin" at the end of the first line of my post.
My tongue was embedded deeply in my cheek.
Additionally, I'm pretty (read VERY) sure that any Top-Of-The-Line Sony, Nikon, Oly, etc. also have the capacity to greatly exceed my capabilities. (No Grin - Just Fact)
However, I do try hard, and I am persistent.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

With the wrong brand, success is probably 99% luck. But with Canon equipment, it's 100% the photographer.