R8 predicted specs: Full frame at $1499

MarshallG wrote:

BackToNature1 wrote:

Fat Nerd wrote:

boldcolors wrote:

A lot of comments about no IBIS. It says in the rumours IBIS not installed

I think it's prepared for IBIS mechanically but you need to pony up in a firmware update to activate it.

Sadly I think not, if you refer to the google translate link above, it seems like it's simply no-IBIS. Though a Japanese native speaker could perhaps comment what it actually means.

Using my knowledge of the Chinese script, in literal translation it says "Does not include IBIS"

I think every other feature listed (4K60, Clog3, 6K->4k supersample, 40fps shooting) allows for a camera with more uses than just having IBIS alone. And if I were in the market for a new camera, I'd pick those over IBIS.

Since I already have a cameras to do closeup of things, my biggest concern would be distance Wildlife and just how good the Lens stabilization is for Canon. Or for any other brand. There are times though, I even wonder if the shutter speed if high enough, some case usages might just be better with either of the stabilizations systems, turned off.

Regardless, if it has basically all the things of the Canon R6ii including the sensor, this could be a very compelling offering even without IBIS. But I would have to see it in the hands of Owners, not some Ytube reviewers. We know most of them really rarely shoot as we do, especially in that short of a timeframe that they actually have the gear.

I don’t think this camera is an EOS R6 II without IBIS, because I don’t think anyone would pay an extra $1,000 only for IBIS. We shall see.

Traditionally, the 5- and 6-series differed most of all in frame rate, which was the fps and also the autofocus speed, number of points, etc. And the 5 series was built a little better and had more controls. So the more expensive cameras had a compelling set of features, but not compelling to everyone, because not everyone shoots in bursts.

I agree with you that the big YouTube reviewers, especially Northrup, is mostly superficial. I no longer watch Northrup because they’ll post a video of “Why I’m dumping Canon for Sony” followed by “Why I’m dumping Sony for Canon.” I guess it gets them clicks but it’s obviously nonsense and why bother with people who lack integrity? But if you learn from them that’s fine.

I suspect the $1,000 is for IBIS, dual card slots, professional level environmental sealing, better EVF, better on body controls.  That’s the pro level stuff that the simple shooting specs don’t hit.  For a family guy like me, the shooting specs and one card slot are enough.