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M6 Mark 2 vs R7

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Re: M6 Mark 2 vs R7

R2D2 wrote:

MAC wrote:

CamerEyes wrote:

Taking my chance to shoot out this question. Rejoining the forum after almost a decade of being away from photography websites.

Now on the hunt for cropped body, coming from an 80D. I know the R7 has all the bells and whistles of the new Canon tech and hardware. Does not mean it's worth that much money compared to the really cute and capable M6 Mark 2 which I tried in the store over the weekend and found impressive for its size. Mostly I do take photos on foot, while doing a bit of hiking and occasionally from hillside locations, with a small tripod in a small backpack.

Or maybe I should invest in new tech like the R7 so I don't have to change it for the next 3-5 years?

lots of good info from the folks posting so far

it is a tough choice these days with so many options and depends on ones shooting style

as an RP and 6d owner and a M6II and 7d2 owner here are my perspectives

1) if you mainly shoot sports or wildlife - skip immediately to the R7 with tele glass

2) I have no interest in R10 - I don't see enough RF-s glass

3) if you mainly do landscapes and portraits, I can recommend my combo: M6II + 11-22 + 32 + dxo PL5

4) if you are a one lens does all person, then for me I chose the RP + RF 24-105 F4L - I just did a run and gun parade and I needed 24 mm and 105 mm a lot and this was the one lens solution for me during the hour I took 1500 photos - no time to change lenses - the m6II stayed at home

well - it turns out I love my M6II sometimes and I love my RP when I want that 24-105 L glass and at some point I may add the R7 when I want long focals for sports, action, and wildlife

imagine that - Canon selling me all of these

actually if weight and cost are not an issue, the R5 is the all in one camera - but I like to roll with multiple cams tailored to my needs - specifically low weight and power matters to me

best wishes on your quest

+1 We see eye to eye on most of these points.

Funny you mention doing a parade with the RF 24-105L (on FF). I just used the same lens for a military parade myself! The mayor loved it!

my dignitary did also - 100 out of 1500 delivered after parade in 2 hours using 1-3 second culls with faststone to get to the 100 cream, DXO PL5 and adjustment to shadows in backlit photos then some cropping - no photoshop or lightroom needed for this shoot

R2

Edit: To expand more on your parade shoot, you are so right about just running and gunning with a single lens (ideally the 24-105) on FF. Perfect combo for this task!

the 1.5 mile track - no time for changing lenses or switching cameras --don't want to get run over - keep it simple -- it was right choice

On a more personal note, unfortunately I’m beginning to fall into old habits again and taking on too much work (leaving not enough time for my own shooting!). Just this week alone I’ve been approached by the director of a National Wildlife Refuge AND (separately) the Education Director of a State Wildlife Refuge to shoot for each of them (along with hosting workshops and education events, etc). This coming week is the deadline for my university project. At least sports has cooled down for the summer, but I’m scheduling other events through October already.

these sound a lot more fun than weddings

I was doing wedding shows, $1500 zookbook albums, LLC, insurance, MOTB, etc, no fun

Sorry, had to cry on somebody’s shoulder. 🥲

you'll be fine

And here I’m supposed to get my FAA drone license this summer (to keep my (day-job) boss happy)… Help me!

now that sounds exciting but also risky if a crash ...

I'm retired and my own boss

No more $3K weddings...no more paying insurance premiums - Only fun, low risk shoots for me

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