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I have R6 & R7: which to keep when getting R5 II?

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Steven Aunan
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I have R6 & R7: which to keep when getting R5 II?

So, I'm happy with my current setup, but I've read the R5 Mark II rumors and I'm already excited about the possibility of owning one. When it comes out, do I ditch the R6 or the R7?

My brief history: corporate comms photographer recently retired and able to pursue the "art" with better equipment. Started with 7D Mark II, then R7, and recently a refurb R6. I do mostly urban landscapes and street, but traditional landscapes are increasingly interesting to me. As a former offroad motorcyclist, I also love the back country, the Sierra Nevada is only an hour away, and I have a 4x4 Jeep.

The R6 is currently my primary camera. I love the ergonomics, the controls, and the full frame. The R7 is also fantastic, and it's always in my bag, but I mostly use it for video and/or stills so I can minimize switching lenses in the field. I have just one EF-S lens, so lenses are not my dilemma.

My experience is that the newer R7 has better AF than the R6, but it's likely the R5 II's AF will be better than the R7. I definitely like the 45 MP of the current R5, but I don't need two high-resolution cameras. Will the R5 II sensor meet/exceed 45 MP, and thus offset the "reach" of the crop sensor R7?

So far, I'm leaning toward keeping the R6. Your thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 Steven Aunan's gear list:Steven Aunan's gear list
Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS R7 Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM +5 more
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS R7
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