Canon EOS R10 - a pleasant surprise :)

Rich Jacobson wrote:

KevinRA wrote:

Rich Jacobson wrote:

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.

Used a 10-18 on the 7D and was pretty good - and would buy again only I have the EFM 11-22 for the M series

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

+1 for the 11-22 RFS. Has to be coming surely as the current glaring gap.

The 22mm EF-M I found the copy I had underwhelming - only real plus was size and less of a benefit on a R10.

I do quite like the 16mm RF though on both the R10 and R5 as a fun (not perfect) little lens.

I thought that I would prefer a 35mm prime for indoor use, and the RP body is the same price as the RF 24mm lens, so why not use it with the 35? That way I also have both a full frame and crop sensor body with the same controls and battery. If I don’t find the RP to be of any value, I won’t lose much on resale.

Indoor use - including shallow DOF at wider angle - RP no brainer here at current discount price