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from nikon to canon r5

Started 10 months ago | User reviews thread
Jeff_0000 Senior Member • Posts: 1,001
Re: Me too...
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Wildkits wrote:

Jeff_0000 wrote:

richard cohen wrote:

I don't think the r5ii will perform quite up to the a1/z9/r3 because of the lack of a stacked sensor, but it should hopefully be able to close the gap...sticking with the smaller form factor is a huge plus in my book. That's what has kept me from using the z9...

True.

The 5 series is one class lower than the 3 and two classes lower than the 1. Surprised that Canon chose to upgrade current R5 and R6 first before releasing something higher.

I can relate to the chunkiness of Z9. I tried to hold the camera and 2470 f2.8 Z for a while and my arm was exhausted😂😂. To me the R5 is more similar to a D850 or baby Z9 than the Z7ii. Nikon may release Z8 but it will probably be a camera like the A7R5 which I don't prefer except its screen design.

I've never accepted Canon's claim that the R3 is not a flagship camera. The only thing that keeps it from having that designation is having an SD card slot in place of a second CFE-B slot--and Canon's protestations. Thus, I'd say that the R5 is a class below the R3/Z9/A1 and the vaporware R1. But that is a minor quibble.

I suspect the R3 was going to be the R1, which is the mirrorless version of 1dx. Maybe after realizing what Sony A1 could do, Canon quickly changed the name and took away an CFExpress slot to claim it as R3.

I want a high MP body so R5 is the most suitable choice to me.

Having used the Z9 for almost a year, it balances well with a long prime or superzoom. With a 6+ Lb (3000g+) lens attached, you hardly notice the Z9.

But I don't always shoot with a 400mm/600mm prime. In those situations I much prefer a more compact body, and that's where the R5 excels. If I'm using a small prime, or 70-200 or even 100-500, I don't need the humongous Z9. Frankly I find the Z7 and A7R lines come up rather short as all-purpose cameras. I feel that 15fps is the new minimum for an all-around camera and these two cameras are stuck on 10fps. I'm hoping that Nikon will make the Z8 a junior Z9 and give it at least 15fps. Let the Z7 line be the high resolution body. 40-50MP is all I need and anyone who wants/needs more should wait for an 80-100MP body rather than settle for 61MP.

I would like to see a jump in fps in Z8 as well.

Thus, the R5 stands alone as the best all-around body. It's unfortunate that the L lenses are so expensive, but the f/4 zooms (and 100-400) are truly excellent if you are on a budget.

I went all-in on Canon mirrorless when the R5 came out purchasing the 15-35L, 70-200L, 100-500L, and 85L f/1.2. So, while I find it irritating that Canon has closed its doors to third-parties, it really doesn't impact me--and it's all about me, isn't it? .

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Nikon D750 Nikon Z6 Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon EF 16-35mm F4L IS USM Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD +2 more
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