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R8-no ibis vs. R6 MKll - Ibis

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MikeJ9116 Veteran Member • Posts: 6,955
Re: R8-no ibis vs. R6 MKll - Ibis
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Swerky wrote:

VanDyck wrote:

Hello,

I'm an enthusiast stills 6D shooter - landscapes, colorful night skies, city streets, and macro, but generally not portraits as according to my wife I have a gift for capturing unflattering images of people. Having said that, I'm pretty good with cats!

Most of the time, I shoot with a tripod for sharp shots as my hands do imperceptably shake a bit at times.

I can’t tell to what extent your hands shake, but I guess lens IS is more than enough to keep things steady. If you have non-stabilised lenses, then I guess ibis is needed. I also use the camera strap to help with stabilisation by tightening it around my body.

The R6 MKll has been on my radar screen and I've requested an in-stock alert. Then comes the R8. Price and functionality could justify pre-ordering it right now! I've gotten over my grumbling about the small battery as it looks like I can order an RP battery grip. The bigger question is ibis vs. no ibis.

You mean the official extra bottom grip that came with the RP? This is just a grip extension. Not a battery grip.

I believe the OP is referring to the Vello battery grip for the RP.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1525429-REG/vello_bg_c18_battery_grip_for.html

The notion of a light weight R body with a few modern RF lenses for hand-held shots is enticing. Hand-held video is a great option but it's not my priority.

If I order the R8, will I regret not having ibis???

Thoughts? Recommendations?

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