Need advice regarding buying an EOS RP

@bionet thanks for the explanations.

Buttons are customizable

I usually adapt to the default way rather than customizing my own.

1/4000s is still 2 stops faster than a classic manual focus SLR, 4/5 FPS is also a lot faster (depending on how fast you could use the film advance lever )

Still has not used 1/4000s, I think my Fuji can reach 1/4000s but have not yet faced such a situation.

and it has spot metering, once a feature of pro bodies. Plus a 1 GB buffer and the ability to shot endless bursts in Raw until the card is full, if the card is fast enough.

Maybe I am wrong, but I thought spot metering was a common feature, both my Olympus and Fuji have it. My max speed is 1-2 photos per minute, I can't comprehend anything beyond that. Personally I would like to capture the moments with my eyes and then just take a photo to remember it.

@JustUs7 thanks for your comment.

Noticed this first using spot focus on a bird where the focus square was slightly larger than the birds head. It tended to focus on something contrasty behind the bird that was also in the square. When it’s close to your subject, it’s hard to tell in the EVF that you missed focus. Didn’t notice until loading on the computer.

Interesting. Noted, thanks for pointing this out.

IBIS, to me, is a bit overblown. The RF lenses you’re looking at are stabilized. If you’re as much of a novice / hobbyist as me - you don’t have a huge collection of old un-stabilized lenses laying around just waiting to adapt. For the rare occasion that light doesn’t allow for handholding, I’ll bring the tripod. Funny how photography survived so long without IBIS and now we can’t live without it.

My first interchangeable lens camera (OMD EM10) had an IBIS, so I kind of like having it. Recently I used a XF 35 mm F2 lens on X-T30, which didn't have any stabilization. Didn't face any issues. But there were a few situations like shooting a small stream, which would have turned out better if I had some sort of stabilization.

But, my vote will be Canon refurbished EF 100-400 MK II. I know it's pricey and almost double than 600 RF(Canon runs very attractive sales from time to time). But it's worth the price.

@souvikdgp thanks for your comment, but I can't afford it .

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.

Noted, thanks for pointing this out.

The camera is a tad slow to 'wake up'. So I just touch the shutter button and it's good. The EVF could be brighter, but it isn't a big heartburn issue.

@NormSchultze, thanks for your comment. I am just a hobbyist so this is not much of an issue, but thanks for pointing this out.

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.

@richardperson, thanks for pointing this out. As for using a tripod, I do have one a SLIK GX7500, it's not that big, but I tried traveling with it twice and was not at all comfortable.

I read kenrockwell's review - https://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/lenses/600mm.htm#spex

Here he points out that with enough light handholding up to 1/60th of a second is possible with EOS RP. I think I would mostly follow the 1/focal length rule, so I am assuming it's ok for me. Again thanks for your comment.

The RF 35mm f/1.8 is a good choice, but the 600mm is too big and specialised for me. If I were in your place I would look for a kit with one of the two 24-105mms or the 24-240mm.

@Sittatunga, thanks for your comment, I really liked the 24-240 kit(based on reviews), but it's out of my budget. Between 24-105 and 35mm, I would choose 35 mm, just my preference.