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Biggest challenges with R5 (to 5D line previous owners)

Started Aug 30, 2020 | Polls thread
PMUK
PMUK Senior Member • Posts: 2,999
Re: Biggest challenges with R5 (to 5D line previous owners)
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Hi Light Pilgrim,

I can’t answer this from your perspective, but I’ll answer it from mine, which may help you.

I own a 5D IV, an R and (as of a few days ago) an R5. I am a non-professional hobbyist.

OVF over EVF. When I use my 5D IV the one thing I really miss is the EVF of my R/ R5 and the advantages they offer - e.g. exposure simulation, heads-up histogram, image review.

5D line bodies more robust and durable vs R5. I have - and would readily - take my 5D IV out in any weather (with sensible precautions), up/ down any mountain/ on any hike etc... The same is also true of my R (it’s had - and survived - several absolute drenchings) and I have no doubt that - in my hands - the R5 will meet, or exceed, the very same standards.

Battery life being a real issue. My 5D IV has a - seemingly - external battery endurance. Be in no doubt the R and R5 just cannot compete, but I have rarely had to switch to a 2nd battery with my R even on an all-day tour. I carry a spare battery - it’s not a real issue. So far, my R5 looks like being similar, or - possibly - very slightly worse. It won’t be an issue - for me.

Other. Difficult. I love using my 5D IV - it’s the ultimate version of a true classic - and it produces fantastic images. I love using my R - it’s also a real joy, even though it sometimes comes up just a little short (for me) in terms of having a truly agile AF. My early impressions of the R5 are it’s the love child of the 5D IV and the R (but on AF steroids). A nice step up.

Regrets? I have a few. I really wish Canon would gift us the benefits of Zebras for stills. Why can’t we customise every button, e.g. the largely redundant (for me) Rate button. Why can’t we back-up/ upload our customisations to/ from a memory card/ via USB? The R and R5’s customisation options are certainly very powerful, but still - occasionally - bow to the 5D IV, e.g. the extra depth available for some buttons like AF-ON. (Note, I’m still exploring the R5).

Bottom line - these cameras are a real joy - you pays your money, you takes your choice...

I’m not sure where this takes you, but there you go...

Phil

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