The nice thing about cameras is that they do not become less capable with age. No matter how long you own it, as long as it is still operational, it's just as good of a camera as the day you bought it. Newer models may have newer features, but if your old camera suited your needs when you bought it, it still does, unless your needs changed. We tend to forget that as we get caught up in chasing the latest and greatest! Most of us probably ever come close to reaching the potential of our old cameras before we are junking them for something else!
I sold much of my Nikon gear and lenses to purchase and go the Canon ML route. Not such a good move. I still have 5 F mount lenses and 3 Nikon DSLR camera bodies. I am seriously considering selling my newer Canon and RF lenses and going back to my Nikon system and may upgrade to a D850 which I should have done in the first place. I am only a serious hobby photographer and at 71 years young the DSLR cameras is what I am used to and depend on as they have never failed me.
The best thing about my R5 is THAT IT IS PAID FOR !!!!! I don't know anyone who can run out and buy new cameras and lenses every few months....rich people with too much time and money on their hands. For professional, I understand the photo arms race.
I have an EOS R and an R5. I have a Canon 70-200 F/2.8L IS II USM (which I LOVE!!!), a Sigma 14-24 Art lens (which is also an awesome lens!), a Sigma 60-600 Sports (very fine lens, especially for the cost), a Sigma 50MM 1.4 Art (astounding quality images!) and an RF 100-500. You speak about most people not being able to tell the difference between cameras, and I agree. But lenses... by buying Sigma Art lenses I have saved a ton of money and have quality no one could possibly see any difference between a high-prices RF lens and the Sigma WITH an EF/RF adapter! Guaranteed. Beautiful photos! And the R5 auto-focus has been fine for me, so I'm not sure that AF griping isn't a bit niche for those more talented than I. I would love an RF 100 Macro, but fundage won't allow it for now. The R5 has been a massive workhorse for me in stills and video and is super-strong in every category for what do, (I'm an amateur photographer) and I couldn't be happier with it. I bought it 15 minutes into the release and got it right away when it started shipping. The ONLY issues I've had is a couple times where it seized up to the point where I had to remove the battery and replace it, then it worked fine. Jan Wegener did a vid on causation and fixes but I haven't had it happen again since. Great video! Thanks for sharing your insights. Nice photos on you IG page!
Oh nice! I'm glad to hear the Sigmas are working well with your RF mounts. They're definitely incredible lenses, especially for the price. I had a couple myself, along with some nice Tamron G2 lenses, but I eventually sold them all and switched over to all native lenses because I was having af reliability issues. I think it would have been fine if I just did this for fun, but when clients are paying big money, I just have to have 100% reliability. I really wish Canon would let some 3rd party manufactures play with their AF algorithms and open it up for the RF mount.
Same! I got an R6 II along with the Sigma Art 50 1.4, Sigma Art 14-24 2.8 and Canon EF 70-200 2.8 III. WOW. I did comparisons wit the RF 50 1.2 and the Sigma is 99% as good optically. And the Sigma focuses about 2x faster than the native RF lens (go figure). Also the Sigma cost me about $999 in Canada vs $3000++ for the RF version. And the Sigma has a 7 yr warranty vs only 1 yr from Canon. Same with the 14-24. It's a bit bigger than the RF 15-35 but it's optically just as good (maybe better), wider and less than half the price! And again 7x the warranty! The Canon has IS but it's not a big deal since the camera has IBIS. Also the Canon allows front mount filters, but I can get the Meike variable ND EF/RF adapter for $200 cdn (about $125 us) which works amazingly with this lens. I also got the EF 70-200 2.8 III instead of the RF because it cost about $1500 less! And the image quality is so close! The RF is smaller but it also extends which isn't ideal. I shoot hockey and I need the lens to be pressed against the glass to prevent glares. If you are always zooming in/out the lens is extending/contracting making it nearly impossible to use unless you back away from the plexi glass. Not ideal at all.
Love your approach and how you articulate things. I have the R5 and RF100-500 and am completely happy with it. Am I grumpy that it has basically been forgotten from a firmware perspective? Yes. Do I wish that the autofocus could be tweaked via firmware? Yes. But, I can confirm from shooting wildlife in Africa, this camera is an absolute beast in the field. The way I see it, if the R6 II is a “110%” autofocus, the R5 is surely a 100%!
Hey thanks man, I really appreciate that! And yeah, I feel the same. definitely grumpy about the R5 firmware updates. I'm glad for the ones they did roll out, but was hoping for more. It is still a beast though, for sure!
I have an R5 and an R, I recently went on a trip where I didn’t feel comfortable taking my R5 so I took the R and the 24-105L. I really fell in love with the R again, while taking all of the photos on the trip (I was traveling for family stuff). It was light, simple and really I didn’t need all of the fancy new auto-focus to make some amazing photos. It was just me having a ton of fun! I know that is a different story when it comes to wildlife, but depending on what you are doing you just don’t need all the fancy new stuff.
I sold my R6 and R earlier this year and bought a R5. Yes, it is quite a huge difference and I would not ever want to go back to less MP especially for bird photography. If I would have the money and would shoot professionally, I would definitely add a R6II as my b cam. I used to shoot a lot of TH-cam videos and needed a second camera but atm this is not something I do regularly as I focus more on photography.
Just upscale the R6 II files when needed with AI. You will get better images. I just use Adobe Camera Raw Enhance Super Resolution the very very rare times I need more than 24 MP (which is almost never). Side by side the R6 II files become sharper and more detailed at 45 MP.
@@77dris I have seen comparisons like that (Fabian Fopp -> YT channel) and the R5 still had more detail in it and looked better. Also, I really do not want to miss 4K/120 video anymore. I often shot small wildlife clips and they look amazing.
I love my R5. Best from Canon so far regardless of price. The only downside is its rolling shutter, especially with hummingbirds. I can use cRaw if I don't want the big file size of the native RAW file. Buffer would not be a problem if using cRaw by the way. With all that said, I really hope the new R5 II will have a stacked sensor to reduce rolling shutter and keep it between 45 and 60 mp.
Yeah, I forgot to mention the rolling shutter. It's not great on the R5, for sure, but it's not great on any of the canon cameras except the R3. I switched to using all cRaw in all of my cameras last year, just to help save space. I go through a lot of hard drives these days.
Always enjoy your take on Canon bodies, Brent. Recently, Canon USA store had refurb R5 body on sale for $2199. They also had a refurb R6ll body for around $1800. I could only afford to buy one so opted for the R5, even knowing this price means the R5ll announcement surely must be just around the corner. At $2200.00, not too worried about my investment. Great video.
My R5 locked on to the eye of a chicadee the first time I took it into the woods. Black head and tiny black eye AND using an adapted Sigma 150-600C. I don't shoot video, so the R5 is a winner.
After deciding that the R5 Mk II would be overkill for me (I don't shoot any video, only stills), I just got my R5 today. Very much looking forward to working with it!
I know the feeling about the wildfires. My territory, 1.3 million sq km is currently riddled with wildfires. My town has been swimming in thick wildfire smoke for a few weeks.
@BrentHall 13 km away from town, and the wind is driving it towards town. They'll likely be issuing a voluntary evacuation order in the next day or so.
Awesome information.. especially for beginners or camera users in general looking to upgrade camera equipment. Or buy a camera for the first time.. it's helpful to listen to someone who's already using a particular camera body and brand. Thanks for sharing 😁
Not sure if you would check this comment, I've gone through all your videos of R6m2 and R5, because I'm standing in the middle of them. Currently using 80D and looking for mirrorless upgrade while staying in the Canon system. R5M2 has come out and the price of R5 including the used market dropped significantly. I will probably be able to get a second-hand R5 around a new R6M2 budget. I'm just Hobbist nothing serious at the same time for non-commercial purposes, since the price difference between the two bodies isn't huge as this video came out, which body do you recommend? I'm trying to get a body that can last longer. Advanced features but 24MP and based on what you said in the video, still impressive features with 45MP. I do Photography almost 99%.
I mainly shot weddings with the R6M2 and a R8 as a second body . I use my R5 for portrait work and detailed flat lay. I use the R6 for pleasure personal and travel shooting. I love shooting manual with the R6 and love the look of 20 megapixels. The R5 is special to me the video is crisp. The R5 can be had for $2899. Yes the R5 is relevant. I honestly haven’t fully mastered it’s capabilities
If you need a camera right now I'd go for the R5 because having the 45MP sensor allows me to crop in and essentially get 2-3 different images from one picture! The R6 ii is great no doubt, but after using them both I'd pick the R5 if I had to keep only one.The R5's AF is still very good and If you don't need a camera now, wait it out save up and get the R5 ii, it'll be worth it.
Hi Brent, I appreciate the insights and comparison between models. I agree the R5 allure draws the community’s attention and price has been the hesitation. As anticipation grows for the R5-II, I see more frequent sales and I have read positive comments about the quality of refurbished R5s directly from Canon at huge discounts compared to original MSRP. My introduction to the mirrorless camera genre was the R50 which has been a great little camera and has served me well for travel and hiking. With all that said, I feel comfortable acquiring the R5 finally, now that prices are finally coming down from the stratosphere! Thanks again for sharing what you do and helping all of us make sense of all the possibilities. All the best -Jon
A minute into the video and I had a huge smile on my face, haha! Thanks for this highly informative and detailed video, Brent :). It has been very helpful, and reiterates many key points you and many other photographers advocate, especially the one about choosing glass over body. What reinforced your point about the megapixels was about how a viewer looking at your work can't deduce the gear used (I actually was looking at some of your stuff on your Instagram today, absolutely wonderful!). Also, sorry to hear about the wildfires :/ . Hopefully it gets better soon, and would love to see your work from your camping trips when they happen. Cheers!
Thanks man, I'm glad the video helped! Judging from the comments, you're not alone in your quest, lol. And yeah, I'm really hoping the wildfires die down soon so I get some camping and filming in!
I'm sorry to hear about the fires... I'm in Napa and all too familiar how stressful that can be on both mental health and physical health. Our fire season peaks in Sept-Oct so fingers crossed... On a different note, I love my R5 and although my experience with the other EOS R family of cameras is limited, having only used the R7 out of the line up, there are very few things I would change. I'd love 8K/60. I rarely use 8K bc 30fps just doesn't cut it for wildlife. I love 4K/120 but wouldn't complain about 1080/240. As for photography, as you mentioned, switching to 1.6x crop mode is awesome but would love to get a MP boost there. I'm content with 49mp in full mode but 17mp in crop frustrates me from time to time. Great and informative video Brent!
Honestly, the only things that regularly bother me about the R5 are the limitations of its electronic shutter mode: 0.5 second maximum exposure time, and no exposure bracketing. My R7 doesn't share those issues, so I presume the R6m2 and R8 (and eventually the R5m2) don't either. Apart from that, it's just an incredible camera, easily the best I've ever owned. I'd welcome improvements to AF and subject detection, of course, but that's not to say it isn't already excellent. The only reason I'd warn anyone away from the R5 right now is the likelihood of the mark 2 coming (relatively) soon. Even if it's not a huge upgrade, it should finally drop the price for the 1st-gen! Great video as always, Brent. Bummer about the wildfires, the whole world's going a bit crazy these days. :/
I shot photos with my 12MP Nikon D700 till 3 years ago. Also water birds in Florida with the 28-300 mm and Hummingbirds in Texas. Great combo. Having said that. I’d go for the D5. For the simple fact that in combination with the 100-500 it will allow me to crop the hack out of it and still end up with pictures having equal or better quality than the D700.
Not Rambling, just covering all the details possible! I haven't compared Rx bodies in person, but I've not had many issues with my R5. AF is on point about 98% of the time, and I do action equine sports. At some point I'll add another R body to my bag, not sure which one yet though.
Hello Brent, I can only agree with you, because you have shown everything that is worth mentioning. Another great video from you. I don't want to repeat every point you mentioned, just to highlight a few points that are important to me. The R6 Mark II is definitely a great camera but I personally prefer the R5 and am waiting for an R5 Mark II or whatever to come. Maybe I'll buy an R5 C too. I've been filming more lately and the R5 C offers more for that. I'm in the fortunate position of having the time. Until April/May 2024. Then I'll be on a photo trip again and need a second camera body. A second R5 or an R5 C or the R5 Mark II (if available on the market by then). It may surprise many, but I miss the LCD screen on the top of the body of the R6 Mark II. I use it all the time. This is really an important thing for me. Also, I need the megapixels. Small birds or something and no way to get close enough. I love my RF 100-500mm but sometimes even 500mm is too short. I don't always have my RF 600mm f/4.0 with me either, but 600mm can still be too short depending on the situation. Sure, I could use the RF Extender 1.4x or 2x. But only on the RF 600mm f/4.0. It also works on the RF 100-500mm, but it's not really fun. I tried it out in Sri Lanka (May 2023) and gave up immediately. The 30 minute recording limit doesn't bother me. At least for now. Usually I only have a few minutes to film wild animals. Another important reason to prefer the R5 is that this camera uses CF Express cards. As you said before. I hope that the successor to the R5 will have two CF express card slots. But the R6 Mark II is a great camera, there's no doubt about that. Greetings Uwe Germany, Frankfurt am Main
I'm still soorting an EOS R that i bought in 2020... if live to never an R5 or an R5 MkII when it comes out but they're very expensive and photography is just a hobby, i can't justify the expense. I might buy a second EOS R body to have a spare body, they're inexpensive by comparison.
I value your honest assessment of current R5 versus R6ii as that is what I am considering. I think I will wait and see what the R5ii has to offer before I decide what to acquire. I have had the original R6 and enjoyed using that. Greetings from Denmark. / Per
Thank you so much! Very valuable...I shoot about 65% sports action - so auto focus is VERY IMPORTANT. As is price. My regular R6 doesn't auto focus so well, but encouraged the R6II does so much better!
I recently got a mint condition R5 for an insane $1800. Coming from the EOS R I'm extremely happy and guess I will be happy with it for the next 5+ years. I still love the EOS R and for now keeping it for landscape etc
For birds / wildlife photography and price difference of 600$ between new R6mk2 and R5, would you still choose R5 right now? Or bet on R6mk2 because of AF and low-light performance? For the price difference I can get tripod, gimbal and some prime lens. Both bodies to be used with 100-500 with TC1.4, maybe 800 f11, in future with 200-800 :) I am buffled...
That's a tough choice. Both are great for different things. The AF and high iso performance of the R6II is incredible, but if you crop a lot, want 8K, 4K 120p, better video codecs, easier switching between stills and video, or just more mp, then the R5 is still a fantastic choice. Also, while the AF and low light performance of the R6II might be better, the R5 is no slouch and still one of the best for both that canon has to offer rn.
@@BrentHall yeah, tell me 😂 So far, I settled for R6II, as I do not do video. Yes, having such crop capabilities would be great for birds etc. but so far I usually complained on AF not hitting precisely or where I want, rather than not being able to crop (from R6). And for those rare cases, I would use Gigapixel or something similar. The difference I can put towards 200-800 (which in Europe is more expensive than 100-500...)
I got an r5 when it came out cause i had the money to burn and love it. I just picked up two 6d for astro one will be moded and one stay native. I was surprised how well the r5 performed with astro.
Thanks man! I get people asking about it from time to time, and I'd like to, but I just don't think it would really fit in with my channel, or that most people would care at all, lol. Plus I'd have to go find the rest of them. :P
Interesting that would come out right now as I over-analyze getting a R5 or R6-II. I have an R6 right now and want to complement it with a second body. I have heard (right or wrong) that the R6 M2 is great but not worth upgrading if you already have the first one. Hence, the R5 seems to be the best way to go for me but still trying to figure it out. I'm stills only, mainly landscapes and portraits with some wildlife and action. Thanks for the vid!
If you have an R6 already, and only do stills, and budget is an issue, then you might look into the R8. It's an R6II crammed in an RP body, so you'll get the slight mp boost and excellent sensor and AF, but in a smaller form factor. downsides are no IBIS and a smaller battery, but overall I think the R8 is an incredible little camera, especially as a second body. If budget isn't as much of an issue, then obviously, you can't go wrong with an R5 :P
Hi Brent, i shoot sports with an original R6, but thinking of upgrading to either an R6II or an R5. I shoot 1000-2000 photos at any event i attend, so could end up with 3-400 keepers. I crop a lot, and find the resolution depth of the R5 appealing, but are the DNGs cumbersome to work with in Lightroom. My computer is a 2014 iMac Retina with 32GB RAM ,so how do you think would fair editing R5 images compared to R6II? I also think the extra resolution would serve as extra reach, effectively as i cant always get to the ideal shooting position. Thanks
I don't use Lightroom so I couldn't say about any differences in editing the R5 vs R6 files, though I've never had any issues using bridge and camera raw or photoshop with the R5 files. You can put the R5 in cRaw, which is what I've had it set to for the past couple of years. There's no real discernable image quality drop at all, but get half the file sizes, so that might help you.
Thanks Brent for a informative video. I have the R7 with the budget 100-400 Canon lens and the 800 F11 Canon lens and although they have there weaknesses I have taken many amazing wildlife and bird pictures with that set up. I'd love to have to have the R5 and R6 Mk2 and the 100-500 lens but know that that will never happen. We have to learn to do the best with what we have and be content.
I still think that even with the R7's issues, that paired with the RF 1-4, it's by far the best budget wildlife setup out there. It's just a bummer the af isn't more reliable, but I still wish I could have kept mine.
This video looks amazing. Btw, do you really see a difference between All-I and IPB? I compared both on my R and couldn't see any difference even zoomed in to 200%. The IPB on the R6II actually has higher bitrate than IPB on the R (I think close to the All-I). I usually shoot at IPB Light because I can't see any difference. For editing I don't notice a big difference at all. I agree that MP are overrated. I've shot for 18 years as a pro and when I compared the R6 and R5 files I didn't see any real world difference. Even upscaled using AI, the R6/II files will look better even zoomed in to 100% and pixel peeped . The lens and AF accuracy makes the biggest difference in detail and sharpness. I've had billboard sized prints from 8MP cameras (1DIIN) and printed large posters with images from my bread and butter 10MP 1DIII that I shot with for 12 years. With the money I saved getting the R6 II I bought a 70-200 2.8 L lens (there was a $2000+ difference here in Canada). The R6 II and 70-200 2.8L III combo is the BEST I've ever used! I shot hockey with it and it never missed focus... even nailing eye AF through helmet/cages/visors and shooting thru plexi glass! And the images were soooooo clean. My 1D III couldn't come close to that. Good luck with the wildfire situation.
I don't think most people will actually notice the difference in quality. It's mostly just in things like the amount of color grading and editing you can do before the footage starts breaking, and how well it plays back, because IPB is actually a bit harder for systems to handle for smooth playback due to the compression. Having said that, for TH-cam, I've never had any issues with shooting and editing in IPB. I'm glad you're enjoying the R6II, it really is an incredible camera!
Just got an almost brand new R5 for $2450 which is about the same price as the R6II. Close I know but I jumped on the R5, time will tell, but I am 95% Photography. Thanks for the review. Ian (UK)
I noticed a pop-up that said "R5C" as an option. Is that better than the R5? I have a total NEWBIE question that maybe you can help me understand. What is a "prime lense?" And what makes a lense worth 10 to 12 thousand dollars or more versus a 1 thousand dollar lense or a kit lense? Sorry about the wildfires. Hope they are put out soon. I also think that "camera lady" does an excellent job.
The R5C is an R5 with an internal fan built in so it will never overheat. It also comes with the full cinema filming menus and options from Canon's full cinema cameras. It's better than the regular R5 for filming, but for still it's the same. The drawback though, is that the R5C doesn't have IBIS, but most filmmakers don't care about that as much. Personally, I'd sacrifice IBIS for the fan and cinema menus and codecs. An R5C is actually camera lady's dream film camera, lol . As for the lenses, a prime lens is a fixed focal length lens. So no zooming. There are many reasons why the big primes are so expensive, but that's more than I want to type right now. :P
It’s more worth it now because it’s discounted due to new models coming out. If you don’t have an R5 it’s worth it. I got an R6M2, simply because I’m not spending an extra $1,000.00 to get an R5 and if I’m going to spend that much I’ll just get an R5M2 or R1.
Both of those are a massive upgrade from a 6D. I will say that the AF system in the newer mirrorless is far superior than the 1DX2 as well, even in the new entry level R series bodies. Obviously an R5 is much more expensive than a 1DX2, but if you're wanting sports and can swing it, I'd say look at the R6 mk II. IMHO it's the best overall camera that Canon makes right now, with the best AF system and a relatively affordable price (compared to R5 and R3).
Well, like I said in the video, you'll miss the reach for sure, which might be what's holding you up so much? But I promise you that the R6II is a pure beast of a camera, as is, of course, the R5. Especially if you can find any sort of a deal on one. Good luck with it, whatever you decide. :P
I wouldn't say my R5 wasn't "good enough"... I'd say, it wasn't "long enough", being a FF camera. The R7 is a better match for me. Oh, and geez, my R5 used to glitch so much ! It never turned completely into a worthless brick... but it did do about 5 different glitches that required at least a turn off and on, but half the time, removing the batteries and putting back in... Never have any of these problems with my R7's. BTW, my R7 puts "twice as many MP's on my subjects" as my R5 did.
The r7, for me, it just not in the ballpark with the r5/r6/r3 in terms of the af system. Maybe I got a bad copy. If I didn’t need the MP/CF-E/8k for wildlife, I’d go with the r6m2 every time as it is the best value/feature mix. MP matter to me because I’m cropping heavily all the time, even though I get closer and have the big lenses. So, it all depends on who you are as a photographer and what kind of images you want in your portfolio.
Sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your R7. I use mine with the RF100-500 for birding, and I am thrilled by the image quality and bird eye tracking. The 32MP sensor leaves me a lot of room to crop, which I also appreciate a lot. Can I ask where you are unhappy more specifically? Thanks.
@@wellingtoncrescent2480 Mainly, the tracking. And the rolling shutter when in ES mode. And shutter shock when in MS mode. No problem with IQ as I had a 90D with the same resolution. I use the r7 for macro. I do have the 100-500 as well. It fails to lock on (compared to r5) and just won’t track like the r5. I have many good shots with the r5. I do have some good shots on the r7, though, so it is better than the 90D, but it is weaker than the r5/r6/r3. If it were on par, I’d be happy. Thanks.
@RogerZoul Yes, the shutter shock is striking, enough to discourage use of that mode. I rely on the electronic shutter (30 fps maximum) or, if rolling shutter is an issue, the electronic first curtain shutter (15 fps maximum). I moved from the M6 II, which is the mirrorless version of your 90D, and my experience improved substantially. From your comments, I wonder if I should think about moving up further. Thanks.
That didn’t help! As of today, I’m debating the R5 for $2,899 vs. waiting for the R5mk2. The only improvement that would make me regret buying the R5 instead of waiting is faster and more accurate auto-focus. It’s 4-yr old technology. The mk2 might even be 2 years old if you consider how long ago it has been rumored to being released. The R6mk2 has too many missing abilities to even consider it….assuming the focus is better. The other thing weighing on my mind is that the R5mk2 will most likely cost $4k.
Sorry it didn't help man. You definitely got some tortured soul vibes going on with your decisions. 😅 The R5 is only going to drop in price, and used ones even more so, making it an attractive offer for a lot of people, I would imagine. Personally, I've really been starting to feel the R5's old age and lack of certain things for my my shooting needs lately, so I'll definitely be pre-ordering the R5II the second it becomes available, even though that price is really going to hurt. But I've known this and have been saving up for it for a while now so it won't be a shock, but still won't feel good, lol.
Well unlike yourself I have been in photography for a long time I think when I started getting into it we’re still doing black-and-white film so that was back in the 1970s OK so as we moved on through into digital I love it a lot beats going out wasting time sitting around waiting for them to come out the process was slow I’m glad I’m glad we’re over it as for the cameras I am planning to get a five skews me I’ve got 5D on the brain I do plan on getting an R5 and I might go ahead and get an R6 mark 2 just because it I can do wildlife the speed is there
That's awesome! I started on film too, but back in the 90s. I got my first Minolta and an Olympus OM-1 in 95 when I was 11. I actually shot on film all the way through being in the navy in the early 2000s and didn't switch full y to digital until 2011. I definitely don't miss dealing with film. I loved working in the darkroom, but I love Photoshop more, lol. The R5 and R6II is a great combo, for sure.
Great, thoughtful video. I thought long and hard about R6 vs R5 when they were released. I have the 100-500 and 800, but for me, the dealbreaker were file sizes. Unlike you, I am lazy, and going through an R5 burst and editing the huge files just means less quality photos. I like editing an R6 image, I love bringing up shadows etc. But when I hired an R5, I just lost the hunger to make the images, well, sing.
No worries man. Thanks for watching anyway. I don't think it was click bait at all though. It was a genuine question that many people have asked me this year, and I answered it.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to it! Not sure if I'll be able to afford one yet, but we'll see, lol. I'll just have to work extra hard with the TH-cam, clients, and sell out some more workshops :P
@@BrentHall got a big trip to Antarctica next February. Need 2 camera bodies. My hope is it launches this fall or sometime late this year and I can get it as my 2nd, then sell my old R5 when I get back.
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The nice thing about cameras is that they do not become less capable with age. No matter how long you own it, as long as it is still operational, it's just as good of a camera as the day you bought it. Newer models may have newer features, but if your old camera suited your needs when you bought it, it still does, unless your needs changed. We tend to forget that as we get caught up in chasing the latest and greatest! Most of us probably ever come close to reaching the potential of our old cameras before we are junking them for something else!
Nikon shooter here. Still using and loving my D850.
And, seriously, people, the best camera is the one in your hands. Give it some exercise!
I sold much of my Nikon gear and lenses to purchase and go the Canon ML route. Not such a good move. I still have 5 F mount lenses and 3 Nikon DSLR camera bodies. I am seriously considering selling my newer Canon and RF lenses and going back to my Nikon system and may upgrade to a D850 which I should have done in the first place. I am only a serious hobby photographer and at 71 years young the DSLR cameras is what I am used to and depend on as they have never failed me.
The best thing about my R5 is THAT IT IS PAID FOR !!!!! I don't know anyone who can run out and buy new cameras and lenses every few months....rich people with too much time and money on their hands. For professional, I understand the photo arms race.
I have an EOS R and an R5. I have a Canon 70-200 F/2.8L IS II USM (which I LOVE!!!), a Sigma 14-24 Art lens (which is also an awesome lens!), a Sigma 60-600 Sports (very fine lens, especially for the cost), a Sigma 50MM 1.4 Art (astounding quality images!) and an RF 100-500. You speak about most people not being able to tell the difference between cameras, and I agree. But lenses... by buying Sigma Art lenses I have saved a ton of money and have quality no one could possibly see any difference between a high-prices RF lens and the Sigma WITH an EF/RF adapter! Guaranteed. Beautiful photos! And the R5 auto-focus has been fine for me, so I'm not sure that AF griping isn't a bit niche for those more talented than I. I would love an RF 100 Macro, but fundage won't allow it for now.
The R5 has been a massive workhorse for me in stills and video and is super-strong in every category for what do,
(I'm an amateur photographer) and I couldn't be happier with it. I bought it 15 minutes into the release and got it right away when it started shipping. The ONLY issues I've had is a couple times where it seized up to the point where I had to remove the battery and replace it, then it worked fine. Jan Wegener did a vid on causation and fixes but I haven't had it happen again since.
Great video! Thanks for sharing your insights. Nice photos on you IG page!
Oh nice! I'm glad to hear the Sigmas are working well with your RF mounts. They're definitely incredible lenses, especially for the price. I had a couple myself, along with some nice Tamron G2 lenses, but I eventually sold them all and switched over to all native lenses because I was having af reliability issues. I think it would have been fine if I just did this for fun, but when clients are paying big money, I just have to have 100% reliability. I really wish Canon would let some 3rd party manufactures play with their AF algorithms and open it up for the RF mount.
Same! I got an R6 II along with the Sigma Art 50 1.4, Sigma Art 14-24 2.8 and Canon EF 70-200 2.8 III. WOW.
I did comparisons wit the RF 50 1.2 and the Sigma is 99% as good optically. And the Sigma focuses about 2x faster than the native RF lens (go figure). Also the Sigma cost me about $999 in Canada vs $3000++ for the RF version. And the Sigma has a 7 yr warranty vs only 1 yr from Canon.
Same with the 14-24. It's a bit bigger than the RF 15-35 but it's optically just as good (maybe better), wider and less than half the price! And again 7x the warranty! The Canon has IS but it's not a big deal since the camera has IBIS. Also the Canon allows front mount filters, but I can get the Meike variable ND EF/RF adapter for $200 cdn (about $125 us) which works amazingly with this lens.
I also got the EF 70-200 2.8 III instead of the RF because it cost about $1500 less! And the image quality is so close! The RF is smaller but it also extends which isn't ideal. I shoot hockey and I need the lens to be pressed against the glass to prevent glares. If you are always zooming in/out the lens is extending/contracting making it nearly impossible to use unless you back away from the plexi glass. Not ideal at all.
Love your approach and how you articulate things. I have the R5 and RF100-500 and am completely happy with it. Am I grumpy that it has basically been forgotten from a firmware perspective? Yes. Do I wish that the autofocus could be tweaked via firmware? Yes. But, I can confirm from shooting wildlife in Africa, this camera is an absolute beast in the field. The way I see it, if the R6 II is a “110%” autofocus, the R5 is surely a 100%!
Hey thanks man, I really appreciate that! And yeah, I feel the same. definitely grumpy about the R5 firmware updates. I'm glad for the ones they did roll out, but was hoping for more. It is still a beast though, for sure!
I have an R5 and an R, I recently went on a trip where I didn’t feel comfortable taking my R5 so I took the R and the 24-105L. I really fell in love with the R again, while taking all of the photos on the trip (I was traveling for family stuff). It was light, simple and really I didn’t need all of the fancy new auto-focus to make some amazing photos. It was just me having a ton of fun! I know that is a different story when it comes to wildlife, but depending on what you are doing you just don’t need all the fancy new stuff.
I had r5 for a while and I think it’s very good camera. Last year, I upgraded to R5C and it is the best camera for me especially 8k cinema raw.
Oh nice! I would definitely love to have one as my main filming camera!
I sold my R6 and R earlier this year and bought a R5. Yes, it is quite a huge difference and I would not ever want to go back to less MP especially for bird photography. If I would have the money and would shoot professionally, I would definitely add a R6II as my b cam. I used to shoot a lot of TH-cam videos and needed a second camera but atm this is not something I do regularly as I focus more on photography.
Just upscale the R6 II files when needed with AI. You will get better images. I just use Adobe Camera Raw Enhance Super Resolution the very very rare times I need more than 24 MP (which is almost never). Side by side the R6 II files become sharper and more detailed at 45 MP.
@@77dris I have seen comparisons like that (Fabian Fopp -> YT channel) and the R5 still had more detail in it and looked better. Also, I really do not want to miss 4K/120 video anymore. I often shot small wildlife clips and they look amazing.
In Norway a used R5 has a similar price than a new R6 mark II. Around 30000 Nkr.
I love my R5. Best from Canon so far regardless of price. The only downside is its rolling shutter, especially with hummingbirds. I can use cRaw if I don't want the big file size of the native RAW file. Buffer would not be a problem if using cRaw by the way. With all that said, I really hope the new R5 II will have a stacked sensor to reduce rolling shutter and keep it between 45 and 60 mp.
Yeah, I forgot to mention the rolling shutter. It's not great on the R5, for sure, but it's not great on any of the canon cameras except the R3. I switched to using all cRaw in all of my cameras last year, just to help save space. I go through a lot of hard drives these days.
I appreciate your honest assessment of the R5 & the R6II, thank you! Laszlo Montreal
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I’ve enjoyed watching this channel grow over the three years that I’ve been subscribed.
Always enjoy your take on Canon bodies, Brent. Recently, Canon USA store had refurb R5 body on sale for $2199. They also had a refurb R6ll body for around $1800. I could only afford to buy one so opted for the R5, even knowing this price means the R5ll announcement surely must be just around the corner. At $2200.00, not too worried about my investment. Great video.
Oh nice, I'm glad you got a deal on the R5! I'm sure you'll have fun with it. :P
My R5 locked on to the eye of a chicadee the first time I took it into the woods. Black head and tiny black eye AND using an adapted Sigma 150-600C. I don't shoot video, so the R5 is a winner.
Feeling the same way. For BIF, ok, the R6II, but for the rest, it often depends on my mood, if R5 or R6II. Btw, nice Strat in the background.
Thanks man! Yeah that's my favorite. I got it back in 2003 right before I left for navy. It's been with me everywhere ever since.
After deciding that the R5 Mk II would be overkill for me (I don't shoot any video, only stills), I just got my R5 today. Very much looking forward to working with it!
I really think the R5 is the best value camera canon has right now. I still absolutely love and use mine.
I know the feeling about the wildfires. My territory, 1.3 million sq km is currently riddled with wildfires. My town has been swimming in thick wildfire smoke for a few weeks.
Oh damn, I'm sorry to hear that. It's certainly no fun to deal with, for sure.
@BrentHall 13 km away from town, and the wind is driving it towards town. They'll likely be issuing a voluntary evacuation order in the next day or so.
Awesome information.. especially for beginners or camera users in general looking to upgrade camera equipment. Or buy a camera for the first time.. it's helpful to listen to someone who's already using a particular camera body and brand. Thanks for sharing 😁
Not sure if you would check this comment, I've gone through all your videos of R6m2 and R5, because I'm standing in the middle of them. Currently using 80D and looking for mirrorless upgrade while staying in the Canon system. R5M2 has come out and the price of R5 including the used market dropped significantly. I will probably be able to get a second-hand R5 around a new R6M2 budget. I'm just Hobbist nothing serious at the same time for non-commercial purposes, since the price difference between the two bodies isn't huge as this video came out, which body do you recommend? I'm trying to get a body that can last longer. Advanced features but 24MP and based on what you said in the video, still impressive features with 45MP. I do Photography almost 99%.
I mainly shot weddings with the R6M2 and a R8 as a second body . I use my R5 for portrait work and detailed flat lay. I use the R6 for pleasure personal and travel shooting. I love shooting manual with the R6 and love the look of 20 megapixels. The R5 is special to me the video is crisp. The R5 can be had for $2899. Yes the R5 is relevant. I honestly haven’t fully mastered it’s capabilities
If you need a camera right now I'd go for the R5 because having the 45MP sensor allows me to crop in and essentially get 2-3 different images from one picture! The R6 ii is great no doubt, but after using them both I'd pick the R5 if I had to keep only one.The R5's AF is still very good and If you don't need a camera now, wait it out save up and get the R5 ii, it'll be worth it.
Hi Brent, I appreciate the insights and comparison between models. I agree the R5 allure draws the community’s attention and price has been the hesitation. As anticipation grows for the R5-II, I see more frequent sales and I have read positive comments about the quality of refurbished R5s directly from Canon at huge discounts compared to original MSRP. My introduction to the mirrorless camera genre was the R50 which has been a great little camera and has served me well for travel and hiking. With all that said, I feel comfortable acquiring the R5 finally, now that prices are finally coming down from the stratosphere! Thanks again for sharing what you do and helping all of us make sense of all the possibilities. All the best -Jon
You bet man, I'm glad it helped! You'll definitely enjoy an upgrade to an R5 from your current setup!
If you don't crop in alot hands down R6 ii 24MP..but they're larger pixels and still great to have!!
A minute into the video and I had a huge smile on my face, haha! Thanks for this highly informative and detailed video, Brent :). It has been very helpful, and reiterates many key points you and many other photographers advocate, especially the one about choosing glass over body. What reinforced your point about the megapixels was about how a viewer looking at your work can't deduce the gear used (I actually was looking at some of your stuff on your Instagram today, absolutely wonderful!).
Also, sorry to hear about the wildfires :/ . Hopefully it gets better soon, and would love to see your work from your camping trips when they happen. Cheers!
Thanks man, I'm glad the video helped! Judging from the comments, you're not alone in your quest, lol. And yeah, I'm really hoping the wildfires die down soon so I get some camping and filming in!
I'm sorry to hear about the fires... I'm in Napa and all too familiar how stressful that can be on both mental health and physical health. Our fire season peaks in Sept-Oct so fingers crossed... On a different note, I love my R5 and although my experience with the other EOS R family of cameras is limited, having only used the R7 out of the line up, there are very few things I would change. I'd love 8K/60. I rarely use 8K bc 30fps just doesn't cut it for wildlife. I love 4K/120 but wouldn't complain about 1080/240. As for photography, as you mentioned, switching to 1.6x crop mode is awesome but would love to get a MP boost there. I'm content with 49mp in full mode but 17mp in crop frustrates me from time to time. Great and informative video Brent!
Honestly, the only things that regularly bother me about the R5 are the limitations of its electronic shutter mode: 0.5 second maximum exposure time, and no exposure bracketing. My R7 doesn't share those issues, so I presume the R6m2 and R8 (and eventually the R5m2) don't either. Apart from that, it's just an incredible camera, easily the best I've ever owned. I'd welcome improvements to AF and subject detection, of course, but that's not to say it isn't already excellent. The only reason I'd warn anyone away from the R5 right now is the likelihood of the mark 2 coming (relatively) soon. Even if it's not a huge upgrade, it should finally drop the price for the 1st-gen!
Great video as always, Brent. Bummer about the wildfires, the whole world's going a bit crazy these days. :/
Oh man, I forgot about the electronic shutter thing. That has definitely drove me mad a few times too, lol.
I shot photos with my 12MP Nikon D700 till 3 years ago. Also water birds in Florida with the 28-300 mm and Hummingbirds in Texas. Great combo. Having said that. I’d go for the D5. For the simple fact that in combination with the 100-500 it will allow me to crop the hack out of it and still end up with pictures having equal or better quality than the D700.
Aside from the MP, how’s the difference between the two in terms of Dynamic Range and shadow recovery potential?
Not Rambling, just covering all the details possible! I haven't compared Rx bodies in person, but I've not had many issues with my R5. AF is on point about 98% of the time, and I do action equine sports. At some point I'll add another R body to my bag, not sure which one yet though.
Thanks man! Yeah, I've done a lot of rodeos with the R5 and it always does great.
Hello Brent, I can only agree with you, because you have shown everything that is worth mentioning. Another great video from you. I don't want to repeat every point you mentioned, just to highlight a few points that are important to me.
The R6 Mark II is definitely a great camera but I personally prefer the R5 and am waiting for an R5 Mark II or whatever to come. Maybe I'll buy an R5 C too. I've been filming more lately and the R5 C offers more for that.
I'm in the fortunate position of having the time. Until April/May 2024. Then I'll be on a photo trip again and need a second camera body. A second R5 or an R5 C or the R5 Mark II (if available on the market by then).
It may surprise many, but I miss the LCD screen on the top of the body of the R6 Mark II. I use it all the time. This is really an important thing for me.
Also, I need the megapixels. Small birds or something and no way to get close enough. I love my RF 100-500mm but sometimes even 500mm is too short. I don't always have my RF 600mm f/4.0 with me either, but 600mm can still be too short depending on the situation. Sure, I could use the RF Extender 1.4x or 2x. But only on the RF 600mm f/4.0. It also works on the RF 100-500mm, but it's not really fun. I tried it out in Sri Lanka (May 2023) and gave up immediately.
The 30 minute recording limit doesn't bother me. At least for now. Usually I only have a few minutes to film wild animals.
Another important reason to prefer the R5 is that this camera uses CF Express cards. As you said before. I hope that the successor to the R5 will have two CF express card slots.
But the R6 Mark II is a great camera, there's no doubt about that.
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I'm still soorting an EOS R that i bought in 2020... if live to never an R5 or an R5 MkII when it comes out but they're very expensive and photography is just a hobby, i can't justify the expense. I might buy a second EOS R body to have a spare body, they're inexpensive by comparison.
I value your honest assessment of current R5 versus R6ii as that is what I am considering. I think I will wait and see what the R5ii has to offer before I decide what to acquire. I have had the original R6 and enjoyed using that. Greetings from Denmark. / Per
Thank you so much! Very valuable...I shoot about 65% sports action - so auto focus is VERY IMPORTANT. As is price. My regular R6 doesn't auto focus so well, but encouraged the R6II does so much better!
You're welcome, I hope it helped! The R6II is just incredible for AF.
I recently got a mint condition R5 for an insane $1800. Coming from the EOS R I'm extremely happy and guess I will be happy with it for the next 5+ years. I still love the EOS R and for now keeping it for landscape etc
Oh wow, that's incredible! You definitely got a steal for an R5.
What was the shutter count and condition of camera? With any lens?
@@MrAlijeelani not sure of the shutter count. Camera looked new.
For birds / wildlife photography and price difference of 600$ between new R6mk2 and R5, would you still choose R5 right now? Or bet on R6mk2 because of AF and low-light performance? For the price difference I can get tripod, gimbal and some prime lens. Both bodies to be used with 100-500 with TC1.4, maybe 800 f11, in future with 200-800 :) I am buffled...
That's a tough choice. Both are great for different things. The AF and high iso performance of the R6II is incredible, but if you crop a lot, want 8K, 4K 120p, better video codecs, easier switching between stills and video, or just more mp, then the R5 is still a fantastic choice. Also, while the AF and low light performance of the R6II might be better, the R5 is no slouch and still one of the best for both that canon has to offer rn.
@@BrentHall yeah, tell me 😂 So far, I settled for R6II, as I do not do video. Yes, having such crop capabilities would be great for birds etc. but so far I usually complained on AF not hitting precisely or where I want, rather than not being able to crop (from R6). And for those rare cases, I would use Gigapixel or something similar. The difference I can put towards 200-800 (which in Europe is more expensive than 100-500...)
I sure hope so! I just picked it up a few months ago and absolutely love it!
Oh nice! It's definitely an awesome camera. I'm sure you'll have fun with it. :P
I got an r5 when it came out cause i had the money to burn and love it. I just picked up two 6d for astro one will be moded and one stay native. I was surprised how well the r5 performed with astro.
Oh nice! I'm seriously contemplating sending my R6 in to get modded for astro.
Great discussion. Off topic, but would you ever consider doing a video on your collection of guitars
Thanks man! I get people asking about it from time to time, and I'd like to, but I just don't think it would really fit in with my channel, or that most people would care at all, lol. Plus I'd have to go find the rest of them. :P
Brent, If you a are using a camera with less pixels than say the R5 would you consider using a upscale software ?
I have, on occasion, but mostly I just don't find the need, or maybe I'm just too lazy to do it?
@@BrentHall thanks for the reply . Semper Fi !!!
Interesting that would come out right now as I over-analyze getting a R5 or R6-II. I have an R6 right now and want to complement it with a second body. I have heard (right or wrong) that the R6 M2 is great but not worth upgrading if you already have the first one. Hence, the R5 seems to be the best way to go for me but still trying to figure it out. I'm stills only, mainly landscapes and portraits with some wildlife and action. Thanks for the vid!
If you have an R6 already, and only do stills, and budget is an issue, then you might look into the R8. It's an R6II crammed in an RP body, so you'll get the slight mp boost and excellent sensor and AF, but in a smaller form factor. downsides are no IBIS and a smaller battery, but overall I think the R8 is an incredible little camera, especially as a second body. If budget isn't as much of an issue, then obviously, you can't go wrong with an R5 :P
Great video, thanks very much. I have an RP but want the R5 for the megapixel count. It's the price that's got to be justified for me to get it..
Hi Brent, i shoot sports with an original R6, but thinking of upgrading to either an R6II or an R5. I shoot 1000-2000 photos at any event i attend, so could end up with 3-400 keepers. I crop a lot, and find the resolution depth of the R5 appealing, but are the DNGs cumbersome to work with in Lightroom. My computer is a 2014 iMac Retina with 32GB RAM ,so how do you think would fair editing R5 images compared to R6II? I also think the extra resolution would serve as extra reach, effectively as i cant always get to the ideal shooting position. Thanks
I don't use Lightroom so I couldn't say about any differences in editing the R5 vs R6 files, though I've never had any issues using bridge and camera raw or photoshop with the R5 files.
You can put the R5 in cRaw, which is what I've had it set to for the past couple of years. There's no real discernable image quality drop at all, but get half the file sizes, so that might help you.
Thanks Brent for a informative video. I have the R7 with the budget 100-400 Canon lens and the 800 F11 Canon lens and although they have there weaknesses I have taken many amazing wildlife and bird pictures with that set up. I'd love to have to have the R5 and R6 Mk2 and the 100-500 lens but know that that will never happen. We have to learn to do the best with what we have and be content.
Never say never?
I still think that even with the R7's issues, that paired with the RF 1-4, it's by far the best budget wildlife setup out there. It's just a bummer the af isn't more reliable, but I still wish I could have kept mine.
This video looks amazing. Btw, do you really see a difference between All-I and IPB? I compared both on my R and couldn't see any difference even zoomed in to 200%. The IPB on the R6II actually has higher bitrate than IPB on the R (I think close to the All-I). I usually shoot at IPB Light because I can't see any difference. For editing I don't notice a big difference at all.
I agree that MP are overrated. I've shot for 18 years as a pro and when I compared the R6 and R5 files I didn't see any real world difference. Even upscaled using AI, the R6/II files will look better even zoomed in to 100% and pixel peeped . The lens and AF accuracy makes the biggest difference in detail and sharpness. I've had billboard sized prints from 8MP cameras (1DIIN) and printed large posters with images from my bread and butter 10MP 1DIII that I shot with for 12 years.
With the money I saved getting the R6 II I bought a 70-200 2.8 L lens (there was a $2000+ difference here in Canada). The R6 II and 70-200 2.8L III combo is the BEST I've ever used! I shot hockey with it and it never missed focus... even nailing eye AF through helmet/cages/visors and shooting thru plexi glass! And the images were soooooo clean. My 1D III couldn't come close to that.
Good luck with the wildfire situation.
I don't think most people will actually notice the difference in quality. It's mostly just in things like the amount of color grading and editing you can do before the footage starts breaking, and how well it plays back, because IPB is actually a bit harder for systems to handle for smooth playback due to the compression. Having said that, for TH-cam, I've never had any issues with shooting and editing in IPB.
I'm glad you're enjoying the R6II, it really is an incredible camera!
Just got an almost brand new R5 for $2450 which is about the same price as the R6II. Close I know but I jumped on the R5, time will tell, but I am 95% Photography. Thanks for the review. Ian (UK)
Oh wow, that's a definitely a good price!
May i get the details about your camera? The condition? Shutter count?
I noticed a pop-up that said "R5C" as an option. Is that better than the R5?
I have a total NEWBIE question that maybe you can help me understand. What is a "prime lense?" And what makes a lense worth 10 to 12 thousand dollars or more versus a 1 thousand dollar lense or a kit lense?
Sorry about the wildfires. Hope they are put out soon.
I also think that "camera lady" does an excellent job.
The R5C is an R5 with an internal fan built in so it will never overheat. It also comes with the full cinema filming menus and options from Canon's full cinema cameras. It's better than the regular R5 for filming, but for still it's the same. The drawback though, is that the R5C doesn't have IBIS, but most filmmakers don't care about that as much. Personally, I'd sacrifice IBIS for the fan and cinema menus and codecs. An R5C is actually camera lady's dream film camera, lol .
As for the lenses, a prime lens is a fixed focal length lens. So no zooming. There are many reasons why the big primes are so expensive, but that's more than I want to type right now. :P
@@BrentHall thanks for the explanation. I'll be looking forward to seeing your new videos. Have a great day.
It’s more worth it now because it’s discounted due to new models coming out.
If you don’t have an R5 it’s worth it.
I got an R6M2, simply because I’m not spending an extra $1,000.00 to get an R5 and if I’m going to spend that much I’ll just get an R5M2 or R1.
I’m trying to upgrade from my 6D to a 1DX mark ii or a R5 and I mainly want them for sports is it that big of a difference?
Both of those are a massive upgrade from a 6D. I will say that the AF system in the newer mirrorless is far superior than the 1DX2 as well, even in the new entry level R series bodies. Obviously an R5 is much more expensive than a 1DX2, but if you're wanting sports and can swing it, I'd say look at the R6 mk II. IMHO it's the best overall camera that Canon makes right now, with the best AF system and a relatively affordable price (compared to R5 and R3).
I am thinking about upgrading from my R7 to a second hand R5 or second hand R6 or a R6.2 so... thank you... but still confused
Well, like I said in the video, you'll miss the reach for sure, which might be what's holding you up so much? But I promise you that the R6II is a pure beast of a camera, as is, of course, the R5. Especially if you can find any sort of a deal on one. Good luck with it, whatever you decide. :P
I wouldn't say my R5 wasn't "good enough"... I'd say, it wasn't "long enough", being a FF camera. The R7 is a better match for me. Oh, and geez, my R5 used to glitch so much ! It never turned completely into a worthless brick... but it did do about 5 different glitches that required at least a turn off and on, but half the time, removing the batteries and putting back in... Never have any of these problems with my R7's. BTW, my R7 puts "twice as many MP's on my subjects" as my R5 did.
The r7, for me, it just not in the ballpark with the r5/r6/r3 in terms of the af system. Maybe I got a bad copy. If I didn’t need the MP/CF-E/8k for wildlife, I’d go with the r6m2 every time as it is the best value/feature mix. MP matter to me because I’m cropping heavily all the time, even though I get closer and have the big lenses. So, it all depends on who you are as a photographer and what kind of images you want in your portfolio.
Sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your R7. I use mine with the RF100-500 for birding, and I am thrilled by the image quality and bird eye tracking. The 32MP sensor leaves me a lot of room to crop, which I also appreciate a lot. Can I ask where you are unhappy more specifically? Thanks.
@@wellingtoncrescent2480 Mainly, the tracking. And the rolling shutter when in ES mode. And shutter shock when in MS mode. No problem with IQ as I had a 90D with the same resolution. I use the r7 for macro. I do have the 100-500 as well. It fails to lock on (compared to r5) and just won’t track like the r5. I have many good shots with the r5. I do have some good shots on the r7, though, so it is better than the 90D, but it is weaker than the r5/r6/r3. If it were on par, I’d be happy. Thanks.
@RogerZoul Yes, the shutter shock is striking, enough to discourage use of that mode. I rely on the electronic shutter (30 fps maximum) or, if rolling shutter is an issue, the electronic first curtain shutter (15 fps maximum). I moved from the M6 II, which is the mirrorless version of your 90D, and my experience improved substantially. From your comments, I wonder if I should think about moving up further. Thanks.
Mega pixels are not over rated! It depends on your needs! I am doing very big prints 24x36 and bigger! The r6 can’t hang with the big prints! @20mp!
Thanks Brent, that was helpful.
You bet man, glad it helped!
I wish I had seen this a couple weeks ago. Just purchased the R5 and am feeling a bit like a sucker
Não valeu a pena?
That didn’t help! As of today, I’m debating the R5 for $2,899 vs. waiting for the R5mk2. The only improvement that would make me regret buying the R5 instead of waiting is faster and more accurate auto-focus. It’s 4-yr old technology. The mk2 might even be 2 years old if you consider how long ago it has been rumored to being released. The R6mk2 has too many missing abilities to even consider it….assuming the focus is better. The other thing weighing on my mind is that the R5mk2 will most likely cost $4k.
Sorry it didn't help man. You definitely got some tortured soul vibes going on with your decisions. 😅
The R5 is only going to drop in price, and used ones even more so, making it an attractive offer for a lot of people, I would imagine. Personally, I've really been starting to feel the R5's old age and lack of certain things for my my shooting needs lately, so I'll definitely be pre-ordering the R5II the second it becomes available, even though that price is really going to hurt. But I've known this and have been saving up for it for a while now so it won't be a shock, but still won't feel good, lol.
@@BrentHall Thank you for the therapy! 😉 One way or another, I’ll survive.
Do the think the sensor in the 1Dx ii is better than the 5Div?
Depends on what you want out if it. I think the 1d2 is better for low light, but the 5d4 definitely has more resolution.
Well unlike yourself I have been in photography for a long time I think when I started getting into it we’re still doing black-and-white film so that was back in the 1970s OK so as we moved on through into digital I love it a lot beats going out wasting time sitting around waiting for them to come out the process was slow I’m glad I’m glad we’re over it as for the cameras I am planning to get a five skews me I’ve got 5D on the brain I do plan on getting an R5 and I might go ahead and get an R6 mark 2 just because it I can do wildlife the speed is there
That's awesome! I started on film too, but back in the 90s. I got my first Minolta and an Olympus OM-1 in 95 when I was 11. I actually shot on film all the way through being in the navy in the early 2000s and didn't switch full y to digital until 2011. I definitely don't miss dealing with film. I loved working in the darkroom, but I love Photoshop more, lol. The R5 and R6II is a great combo, for sure.
Great, thoughtful video. I thought long and hard about R6 vs R5 when they were released. I have the 100-500 and 800, but for me, the dealbreaker were file sizes. Unlike you, I am lazy, and going through an R5 burst and editing the huge files just means less quality photos. I like editing an R6 image, I love bringing up shadows etc. But when I hired an R5, I just lost the hunger to make the images, well, sing.
I personally traded in my R6mkii for an R5 for my portraits and weddings.
Gostou da troca?
Was there a difference in the AF performance and dynamic range, which is better?
I don't understand how people could seriously ask if a camera is still relevant.
R5 in 2024? Antique!😂
lol. At least it's still a rock solid performing antique...😁
waiting for the r5 11
Same
Lenses….. lenses……
didnt liket he click bait headline, at all. the R5 is amazing camera in 2027 as well.
No worries man. Thanks for watching anyway. I don't think it was click bait at all though. It was a genuine question that many people have asked me this year, and I answered it.
Waiting on that R5II
Yeah, I'm looking forward to it! Not sure if I'll be able to afford one yet, but we'll see, lol. I'll just have to work extra hard with the TH-cam, clients, and sell out some more workshops :P
@@BrentHall got a big trip to Antarctica next February. Need 2 camera bodies. My hope is it launches this fall or sometime late this year and I can get it as my 2nd, then sell my old R5 when I get back.
No its bsd
Dell all Canon bu Fuji system The Best!!!
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This is more of a look at me video....I can't watch.
No worries man. Thanks for commenting anyway. It still helps. Hope you find the video you're looking for out there somewhere.
No so give it to me!!!