Use case

davidwien wrote:

RLight wrote:

davidwien wrote:

RLight wrote:

Thought I'd take a moment in hindsight and write a snippet about best use of the EOS R and whom it's best suited.

Who: Advanced amateurs; entry full frame option, particularly those who want to do landscape work, and/or more advanced portrait work (vs the EOS RP)

Thanks for starting this thread. I bought an RP with the intention of upgrading as prices became more affordable. It seems that you are recommending the R rather than the R6 as a next step, and I appreciate the advice.

But I would like to know what advantages to expect from trading up from the RP to the R, please.

Many thanks!

David

This is a good resource here...

https://www.apotelyt.com/compare-camera/canon-rp-vs-canon-r

The main upgrades of the R, in no order:

30MP vs 26MP

13.5EV of Dynamic Range vs 11.9EV of Dynamic Range (that's quite a bit more btw); it's important for landscape shooters that are pulling on highlights in RAW files

Larger Battery

Higher quality, larger EVF

Same for the LCD

Bigger grip

1/8000 vs 1/4000 max mechanical shutter; matters if shooting fast glass in bright conditions.

8FPS in Single Shot vs 5FPS, or, 5FPS in AI-Servo vs 4FPS

Auto-closing sensor protector

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Now many of these advantages are shared by the R6, and, the R6 exceeds the R in many regarding including IBIS, FPS, AF joystick, etc. But, the R6 is quite a bit more, and, is less megapixels. So it really depends on price, and what you plan to shoot with. The R is more powerful vs the RP in virtually every regard, and, can be found usually relatively not much more than the RP, used.

The main reason in my book to go RP, size/weight and that traditional PASM dial. Otherwise the R for a little more, is a more capable body. The big differences are dynamic range, battery life and that 1/8000 shutter speed. Otherwise the advantages of the R are incremental and you’re not wrong to consider the R6 (which shares those advantages).

Thanks for the link. I find there the usual "bare and unconvincing narrative", i.e. a list that does not tell me whether I should be able to take better pictures with the R. (Not your fault!)

The features that I find attractive are the weather sealing, higher dynamic range and the sensor protector. Otherwise, I have no problem with the RP defaults. As I never use the LCD when shooting, and cannot see well in any viewfinder, I am not certain that more resolution there would be a help for me. What I really miss is the eye-controlled focus of my EOS3, but for that I need the R3!

David

A better camera will not improve your best pictures.  It will enable you to get a higher percentage of your best pictures relative to the total number of pictures you take.  It will enable you to get your best pictures in more conditions, such as lower light and higher contrast situations.  But your best pictures will be no better.

Such is true of any camera upgrade.