R7 or R/RP for shooting my toddler?

lightwriter wrote:

Hi there!

I have at the moment a Canon 700D with the kit lens, the EF-S 10-18mm STM and the EF 35mm f/2.

I don't know how useful you'll find the 10-18 for your toddler. You might want to consider eventually getting a RF 24-240.

I'm thinking of buying into the mirrorless system, because I have a daughter with 20 months, and I want to be able to photograph her and take some videos where I can rely on the autofocus.

Having had crop cameras for many years and then moved to FF a few years ago, I tend to recommend FF cameras now. The R6 is a wonderful camera and would serve you well; the R7 may be a bit better for you because of its denser sensor, newer AF and other goodies. Keep in mind, though, that there's no battery grip for the R7 and it's got some other differences from the R5/R6. R7/6/5 all have remarkably better AF than what you're used to.

While the R7 currently seems to be the hot camera on forums, you might want to consider a R6 instead for more composition flexibility, larger EVF and other things. R6 with a 24-240 would probably please you greatly.

A caution about video: if you're planning to shoot 4K/8K, be sure your computer's up to the task.

I know the R7 has IBIS and better video, but I'm no birder nor do I shoot sports. Are the R/RP better options for me or are they too long on the tooth?

I wouldn't worry about "long on the tooth"; it's not like your 700D's current, and it doesn't sound like it's really failing you. At this point I think that almost any R camera you choose will be a huge upgrade to what you now have, and will probably last you for many years unless you acquire a bad case of "gotta have that new one" syndrome :0)