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Need advice regarding buying an EOS RP

Started Aug 21, 2020 | Questions thread
souvikdgp Regular Member • Posts: 292
Re: Need advice regarding buying an EOS RP

richardperson wrote:

I like my RP and have not had any problems. Here are the only drawbacks, which are just part of a smaller less expensive camera:

  1. It uses a smaller battery which is different from almost every other canon full frame body. This gives you less battery life and is not upward compatible.
  2. It is very short, so many buy an extension for the bottom to provide support. A plus for packing, a minus for needing extra stuff.
  3. If you use a RF 600mm on this, then you may need a tripod/monopod as it will be a big lens on a small body with no IBIS, although it does have IS.

Having said that, the RP is still the best full frame for compact form and great price. I wouldn't use it for sports, but I have not run into any other limitations using it.

Other thing you might want to consider: Buying a used EOS R, as the prices should be through the floor once the R5 and R6 are out and a lot of people will be selling them. The main difference here is the standard battery, larger grip and more MP.

EOS R is a better option in every way. But wanted to point out a small advantage of RP over R and that's the availability of focus stacking in RP. This will be immensely helpful in case someone finds interest in macro photography. Just thought of pointing it out.

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