From 6D to RP? (R?)

jwilliams wrote:

christ0f wrote:

Hello,

Now the RP is in a very good price so I was considering a change of my still good, old 6D. The main reasons are: it's lighter, better AF and video that I do occasionally and focus stacking - doing lot of macro with my 100 2.8 (non-L)

I have some doubts:

- the viewfinder, I'm simply used to that from dslr, I have seen few of mirrorless, and thought Fuji X-T3 has a one that is ok, but I guess RP is not in the same league

- dynamic range - what I already read, I'm not gaining here, which is a pity after those years

- high iso noise - I'm often doing some fire-camp sessions, using ISO 6400

- generally ergonomics: I'm not sure how I also survive without the top screen..

- battery life

I'd get the set probably with native 24-105 L and 35 1.8 (to replace my Sigma 35 1.4, making set really light). Still keeping 16-35/4 via adapter.

Many of the ticks here would be probably solved by R (not RP), but that is more expensive and I don't know why... has not the focus stacking on board. R5/R6 looks ideal on paper, but R6 is 2.5x more expensive that RP and 1.5 than R.

From your experience, I guess many of you have switched from 6D or 5D II/III to those - do you have some comments?

Thanks!

Quit worrying. I went from a 6D to an R and RP and would not trade either of them to

whats the defiance in AF between the R and RP?

get my 6D back.

EVF on RP is good. On the R it is great. I'd take either over an OVF in most usage.

RP is similar IQ with a bit more resolution compared to the 6D. R is a bit more resolution and better DR. Both have better high ISO.

Handling on the RP is great for its size. Smaller and lighter but competent is how I'd describe it. Not the best for huge lenses but it still handles decently with my 2lb 50 1.2 on it. The R is a superb handling camera, even with large heavy lenses.

Don't worry about the top LCD panel as it really isn't necessary.

If you can stretch the budget it sounds like the R might be a better upgrade, but I'd still take my RP over a 6D any day.

AF on the R/RP is miles ahead of anything the 6D is capable of.

The RF 24-105 4L IS is a great all around lens. The 16-35 4L IS works fine on either with the adapter, but of course handles better on the R.

R6 appear to be one of the best all around general usage FF cameras out there, but pricing is a bit high.

If I was starting over right now I'd probably buy an RP for a light easy to carry camera and then wait until the R6 becomes more affordable to add a more well rounded camera to my setup. The R basically splits the difference between those 2.

The R is a good bargain if wanting an all around good camera at a very good price.