Looking at Canon EOS R kits

JustUs7 wrote:

Man that R6 is something. It’ll do everything you need it to do and then some. Question is, does the RP do enough? R6 is 2.5x the price. I can’t bring myself to do it unless I’m making money with the camera. Then you need two SD cards, maybe better quality. Then why would I put consumer glass on a pro body? Overall it’s a money pit (unless you have the disposable income - then it’s cool). Of course the store wants to sell that one And they’re not wrong It’s the better piece of equipment. Although the RP is 26 megapixels to the R6 at 20 megapixels, there really isn’t a debate as to the better sensor. The R6 all the way.

As I said in the other thread - I’m happy with the RP and I just ordered the 100-400 (bonus time!). I did that over the long primes because it’s a bit faster (f/8 vs f/11 at the long end and a USM focusing motor). And it’s lighter and more versatile. I can use it for hiking and wildlife as well as 0.41x semi-macro at the long end (flowers and critters, how fun!). Closer focusing as well. My son plays soccer, so it can be good for that too. Outdoors in the sun, the aperture is fine.

If I really want, I can buy the 1.4x teleconverter and end up at 560mm and f/11 at the long end, which is super close to the 600 f/11 anyway and more versatile.

Yes I look at those pix you posted with the RP!

The 1.4x is expensive! I saw that too but figured for a little more.... 800mm?!

I can't wait to hear how you feel about the 100-400 lens!

The RP has a slightly higher max resolution as well, and more focus points. No, I am not a pro by any means. I also don't tend to turn any of my gear over quickly (that goes for everything expensive that I buy)

I'm looking up rentals. The camera shop doesn't have that available now.