KeEdNel wrote:
I am presently using a 6D MKII and a 80D. Both are great with the 6D MKII being favorite. I am looking at adding an EOS RP for travel and to use my existing EF Lenses. If anyone has one I would appreciate you review of the camera.
The EOS RP and the 6DII share the same sensor, just as the EOS R and the 5DIV also share the same sensor. I don't have an RP or a 6DII, but, I do have an R and a 5DIV so I can see similarities and I believe that my experiences with the R will give you an idea of what to expect from the RP vs the 6DII.
First off, the auto focus with the R is superior to the 5DIV. It is more accurate and more consistent. Both the R and RP have thousands of auto focus points. In comparison, your 6DII has 45, and, the auto focus system works in a different manner, eliminating mirrors and a focus sensor. The result is better auto focus. That was one of the first things I noticed when I got my R.
The RF 24-105 f/4 L IS lens is superb and I find that all of my EF lenses perform better on the R. With the EF/RF lens adapter you can use ANY EF or EF-s lens ever made.
The R is highly customizeable and I would be surprised if the RP didn't share some of that.
The R uses the LP-E6N battery, just like your 6DII, but, the RP uses the smaller LP-E17, which might be a source of irritation since mirrorless cameras seem to be battery hogs, compared to most DSLR's. You would definitely want at least one spare battery, I would think.
There are 4 different EF/RF lens adapters, priced at $99, $199, $299, and $399. They are just spacers, no optics. The 1st one is the most basic. The next one includes a control ring. I have that one and find it handy. The 3rd and 4th ones have provisions for various filters.
You always see people writing about balance, which mystifies me. I use my both my R and 5DIV, hand held, on everything from a small, lightweight, EF 85mm f/1.8 prime to my EF 100-400 L II with extender and have yet to notice anything about balance. It's just not an issue to me but obviously it bothers some people.
The EVF is a plus because of the amount of info you can show if you wish. After learning the buttons and wheels I never have to take my eye off the viewfinder to change almost any setting. I can change the focus point simply by moving my right thumb over the rear display while viewing the EVF.
I believe that the RP has a slightly slower burst rate then the 6DII, but I doubt it is enough to make much difference. If you are shooting something that requires a high frame rate then the 7DII would be the one.
After getting my 5DIV I eventually sold my 7DII because I found that I just wasn't using it, despite it's advantages in some areas. Now, I am beginning to wonder if I should sell my 5DIV because I definitely prefer the EOS R. I'll keep it as a spare, of course, but.......