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R6 Mk II first impressions coming from a Rebel XT

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R5D4
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Re: R6 Mk II first impressions coming from a Rebel XT

eagle14 wrote:

I've been off the photography game for a number of years, sadly, but recently had a reason come up to get back on it. I took the opportunity to justify the upgrade I had been craving for years.

Coming from a Rebel XT, this is a lot of camera. I've got a lot to learn with it-- both because I'm out of practice and because it opens up so much more control. It was definitely the right move for me, and I'm eager to get to know this kit as well as I did my last.

Some immediate thoughts:

  • The AF is fast-- crazy fast. It's like feeling the handling of a Ferrari after spending a lifetime driving Toyotas. That's something I'll really need to focus on learning to control.
  • The viewfinder is gorgeous; almost like the real thing. But it's easy to get lost in the image and lose track of some of the basics. I can see how it'll be a more powerful tool, but there's a lot more going on than I'm used to.
  • I'm fascinated by the concept of the third ring on the lens--but I have no idea what to use it for. My workflow seems to be covered by the controls at hand I'm already used to. I'd like to explore using it though, and see if it provides me with a useful control mechanism.
  • I'm blown away by the image quality. It was hardly any effort to edit photos after; the biggest issue was working in an unfamiliar software (darktable). The images below aren't fantastic, but I can easily tell that's all on me, not the camera.

All in all, I'm extremely pleased with this model and excited to see what I can do with it!

Incredible upgrade! I've gotten so jaded upgrading from model to model over the years, I can't imagine what that jump must be like. The r6II is an incredible tool, enjoy!

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