I have both. I use the R7 for birds and wildlife and the R6 MKii for everything else. If I could only have one, it would be the R7 as that is my primary genre that I photograph.
I'm trying to decide on a camera since a teenager owned a Canon camera. I shoot all sorts of things. Flowers to wildlife. Been using Canon D300 thinks it's about 20 years old. So far I'm thinking R5 or R5-2. I appreciate all the good information you give us.
You’ll be happy with either of those. I love my R6 ii but I can’t lie. Having the R5 would be awesome. You could crop so hard on a 45mp sensor and still have amazing detail. A little out of my price range but maybe I’ll get a used one someday. Thank you for always watching and commenting on here.
I think it’s a very intriguing lens. I don’t currently plan to get one myself but 200-800 is an awesome range to have for wildlife. I have the 800 f/11 and enjoy having that reach. The prime 800 makes finding your subject tough sometimes having that 200-800 zoom would be amazing. I have a few friends with them on order when they get them in I will try to get my hands on one and make a review video if I can.
I'm going on an expedition Arctic trip July 2025 and realized I needed a camera LOL... My last real camera was a Canon F-1 bought in 1974. Anyway - I ordered and received a Sony 6700 on Friday. Literally took it out of the box and said what a p-o-s toy... I got big hands and it felt like one of those old Kodak throw away cameras they'd put on the table at weddings... Anyway, I'm returning it asap. I'm now looking at the R7 or R6M2. I know it's all about the range for shooting Polar bears in the arctic so lens selection is critical plus you get that extra mileage from the R7 (altho you could get an extender for the R6)? Also - i don't want to carry more than 2 lenses on the trip and definitely it will be a pain to swap lenses while on the move like in a moving Zodiac wanting to shoot my wife (literally) fairly close to me but also be able to grab distance shots of the elusive bear. SO - I'll definitely need a zoom that will do the job for me. What do you guys suggest for camera and lens? I want IBIS and great AF. This camera will basically become a hybrid I can use going forward for anything I'll ever need. PS: I have time to buy since I'm more than a year away but need a few months to get comfortable with the setup... Is there anything coming down the pike that would serve me better?
The R7 surprised me. I get great images and performance from it. Now have the Metabones 0.71x speedbooster to get 1 stop light advantage and close to FF look. I think there is a strong possibility of not buying a R6ii in future- maybe a second R7 ii when it comes
Not everyone needs a full frame camera. I would think for most photographers especially mainly wildlife photographers the R7 is more than sufficient. Thanks for watching the channel and commenting I really appreciate it.
I’m pretty sure it’s still a useless auto record setting like the original R6. Sucks because it would be nice to program actual usable settings and be able to trigger recording while in picture mode but canon said no for us R6 and R6ii users. I believe the R5 does allow you to do what you want though.
I have both. I used the R7 for a long time to photograph motorcycles. One thing I don't see anyone talking much about is the handling, and the R6II's is far superior in my personal opinion. I Use both with an RF 100-500L. Currently I only use the R7 when I need more range and that's it. Within the range of the lens, the R6ii is superior in every way.
Great review , you confirm what I was thinking , I am going to africa and taking my new R7 with the Tamron 100-400 with the 1.4 extender , backup 90d and the Rf 18-150 . I have the both Tamron G2 both I have weight and space restriction ...I might !! take the Canon 18-135 3.5 but maybe not ... thank you for your great video and appreciate you commenting on the tamron product.
Oh man I would love to get my hands on the RF 70-200f/2.8L that’s one of my dream lenses! Sounds like you’ve got a great setup. Thanks for watching the channel and commenting on here I really appreciate it!
I have both. I use the R7 for birds and wildlife and the R6 MKii for everything else. If I could only have one, it would be the R7 as that is my primary genre that I photograph.
Totally agree with you. Thank you for watching the video! I appreciate it.
I'm trying to decide on a camera since a teenager owned a Canon camera. I shoot all sorts of things. Flowers to wildlife. Been using Canon D300 thinks it's about 20 years old. So far I'm thinking R5 or R5-2. I appreciate all the good information you give us.
You’ll be happy with either of those. I love my R6 ii but I can’t lie. Having the R5 would be awesome. You could crop so hard on a 45mp sensor and still have amazing detail. A little out of my price range but maybe I’ll get a used one someday. Thank you for always watching and commenting on here.
I enjoy watching you you give good tips
Hey Jesse! What do you think about the Rf 200-800mm? Will you get one? :)
I think it’s a very intriguing lens. I don’t currently plan to get one myself but 200-800 is an awesome range to have for wildlife. I have the 800 f/11 and enjoy having that reach. The prime 800 makes finding your subject tough sometimes having that 200-800 zoom would be amazing. I have a few friends with them on order when they get them in I will try to get my hands on one and make a review video if I can.
I'm going on an expedition Arctic trip July 2025 and realized I needed a camera LOL... My last real camera was a Canon F-1 bought in 1974. Anyway - I ordered and received a Sony 6700 on Friday. Literally took it out of the box and said what a p-o-s toy... I got big hands and it felt like one of those old Kodak throw away cameras they'd put on the table at weddings... Anyway, I'm returning it asap. I'm now looking at the R7 or R6M2. I know it's all about the range for shooting Polar bears in the arctic so lens selection is critical plus you get that extra mileage from the R7 (altho you could get an extender for the R6)? Also - i don't want to carry more than 2 lenses on the trip and definitely it will be a pain to swap lenses while on the move like in a moving Zodiac wanting to shoot my wife (literally) fairly close to me but also be able to grab distance shots of the elusive bear. SO - I'll definitely need a zoom that will do the job for me. What do you guys suggest for camera and lens? I want IBIS and great AF. This camera will basically become a hybrid I can use going forward for anything I'll ever need. PS: I have time to buy since I'm more than a year away but need a few months to get comfortable with the setup... Is there anything coming down the pike that would serve me better?
The R7 surprised me. I get great images and performance from it. Now have the Metabones 0.71x speedbooster to get 1 stop light advantage and close to FF look. I think there is a strong possibility of not buying a R6ii in future- maybe a second R7 ii when it comes
Not everyone needs a full frame camera. I would think for most photographers especially mainly wildlife photographers the R7 is more than sufficient. Thanks for watching the channel and commenting I really appreciate it.
One question, can you customize the red record button on the R6 II? Or is it still useless?
I’m pretty sure it’s still a useless auto record setting like the original R6. Sucks because it would be nice to program actual usable settings and be able to trigger recording while in picture mode but canon said no for us R6 and R6ii users. I believe the R5 does allow you to do what you want though.
Ah thats sad..
I have both. I used the R7 for a long time to photograph motorcycles. One thing I don't see anyone talking much about is the handling, and the R6II's is far superior in my personal opinion. I Use both with an RF 100-500L. Currently I only use the R7 when I need more range and that's it. Within the range of the lens, the R6ii is superior in every way.
what about the handling - please elaborate...thanks.
Great review , you confirm what I was thinking , I am going to africa and taking my new R7 with the Tamron 100-400 with the 1.4 extender , backup 90d and the Rf 18-150 . I have the both Tamron G2 both I have weight and space restriction ...I might !! take the Canon 18-135 3.5 but maybe not ... thank you for your great video and appreciate you commenting on the tamron product.
r6mii + 70-200 2.8L + 50 non L prime + 28 non L prime. Everything covered
Oh man I would love to get my hands on the RF 70-200f/2.8L that’s one of my dream lenses! Sounds like you’ve got a great setup. Thanks for watching the channel and commenting on here I really appreciate it!