There is no proof from me ... just asking if anyone had seen similar reviews or had any knowledge of the stated problem. Having said that, I have ordered an R8 and it is to be delivered today. Will update my earlier post after I put the camera through its paces. Look on the BH website for the R8 and click on reviews. At the bottom of the "most positive" is a mention of overheating.

I have seen many posts that the entry-level Canon R series bodies have an overheating problem. Mine certainly does. Any information on how, if, and when the company is offering a fix. I was on holiday in Europe a couple of months ago, giving the R50 a workout and several times received the message that my camera had overheated. And, several times the camera froze when I tried to take an image. Removing the battery seemed to have fixed that anomaly.

I now am considering an R8 or a R6 Mark II but have read about similar problems. Canon does have a camera containing a fan but that is not in my budget. What's going with Canon? Has anybody heard about fixes for the less expensive R series camera bodies. The R8 was released in April 2023 so it appears Canon's rush to market was a mistake.

BTW, the R50 is fantastic but I want a full-frame body.

I purchased this camera and now want to update the firmware. Meandering through the USA.CANON.com website is like running track in spaghetti sauce. Any ideas or is there sometime that I'm not doing correctly? Your help will be gratefully acknowledged and I thank you in advance for any comments.

Thanks. I've got a good one in the DC area and I will follow your suggestion PW

thanks for your advice, particularly about the adapted EF lenses on the R series camera bodies. I have several EFers, in addition to only two for the 6D MK2 so that's one question I feel was well answered. About the camera body - I like the SL2 and when I travel it's a lot easier to carry and has been a good producer using my lenses. The question was and is ... looking for a camera body that's smaller and lighter than the 6D and you are right about it ... it has proven to be a good camera. I'm a sucker for taking photos in natural light indoors. The viewfinder on a mirrorless viewfinder doesn't bother me at all. I appreciate and value you opinion.

I have three cameras: full-frame Canon 6D Mark2; a C-MOS Canon SL2 with multiple lenses; and a Canon Powershot SX70 HS. The middle one, the SL2, I use mainly for travel because of it size and weight. It is several years old and in good working order but I am inclined for the replacement to be a mirrorless Canon. I do not seek a camera body that does everything for you like my old 5D Mark 3 did and I am not into vlogging so what are your thoughts on a replacement? I am looking for a C-MOS Canon body that can process images with the latest DIGIC processor and I note that there is a new Canon R80 and the EOS R50 both of which look very interesting. Your advice please.

The best way to fix an out of focus photo is not to take one in the first place.

My walkaround lens on holiday is a Tamron 18-400 for my Canon SL2 APS-C camera. It wasn't that heavy. Just a thought!

Thanks ...

Wall Street Journal teases have been like this for years so it's not a scam. It's a very clever way to entice you to buy a subscription.

I am also not a birder. When my wife and I were in Costa Rica a couple of years ago, I had my Canon SL2 (lightweight) and a Tamron 18-400 mm lens and it was a good pairing. Total for that was about $1000. You might try the Canon mirrorless M50 (also lightweight) and a newly released telephoto for it (up to 500mm). Before y'all tear me apart, I agree these are not the best but they are photos of birds with the equipment I mentioned. AND ONE NOTE OF CAUTION. The humidity can be a camera killer, particularly in the rain forests. Take a bag full of dessecant which will keep your equipment nice and dry.

Let's keep this civil. Who are you to scold someone for their decisions on purchasing camera equipment? Because of your holier-than-thou attitude, I would never trust one bit of advice you offer. Why don't you leave the rest of us alone.

Clueless? B&H is the best of the best. My nearly 40 years of dealing with them is proof. When I have a dumb question I have NEVER been shooed away as an idiot. Don't know about Adorama and I switched to Canon equipment many years ago. Why don't you try contacting Nikon directly. Duh!

24-105 for sure. As for low light situations ... isn't that what the ISO adjustment is for?

My favorite is an 18-250 lens on my Canon. It has the versatility I want.