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Canon EOS R10 - a pleasant surprise :)

Started 4 months ago | User reviews thread
Rich Jacobson Contributing Member • Posts: 521
Re: Canon EOS R10 - a pleasant surprise :)

YouMeandtheDogs wrote:

I don’t think Canon is marketing the R10 for professional use, at least not as a primary camera. But for amateurs and hobbyists like me, it’s a powerful little camera. I sold my RP and replaced it with the R10 for these reasons: slightly smaller and lighter than the RP, especially when using an RF-S lens; greater versatility (much better FPS); greater reach for wildlife at lower lens cost; newer processor; improved eye/subject tracking; feels just as good in hand as the RP; works nicely with two EF-S lenses using EF to RF adapter; RF-S 18-150 lens offers nice range.

The RP served me well and I got it to experience full-frame photography. For my needs, though, I’ve learned that full-frame is not necessary.

I like using R10, the results I get when taking photographs, and I expect it to meet my needs for years to come.

I agree with your assessment of the R10 - a lot of capability in a small package.  However, I am thinking of adding a refurbished RP body at the current $599 price just to use with the RF35/1.8 lens which I bought with the R10, and maybe the RF15-30 which I can pick up for $450.

The other route would be to buy a used EF-S 10-18 with adapter for $200 and use that for wide angle on the R10.   I'm curious as to which EF-S lenses you are using on the R10 and how you think they compare to the RF lenses on an RP.

Ultimately I would probably buy an RF-S 11-22 or 22mm prime if they get released next year.

 Rich Jacobson's gear list:Rich Jacobson's gear list
Canon EOS R10 Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
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