Three years in and I may just buy another R

Swervin Mervin wrote:

Like most people I regularly lust after the shiny shiny stuff, R6ii's and R5's but truth be told the R has way way exceeded what I expected from it. It was a huge upgrade from the 6D it replaced, particularly in terms of auto-focus. Honestly, I've not once been disappointed with it. It's robust, the AF is good, the IQ is great and it handles well.

Your post is mildly amusing to me as it is a bit contradicting. You mention the perceived huge upgrade in terms of AF from the 6D, which means you will be really surprised if you upgrade from the R to an actual "state of the art" mirrorless. While the Rs AF is not bad per se (accuracy is mostly good, especially for static and semi dynamic shots) compared to todays gold standard it is really slow (AF speed) and subject detection capabilities are outdated as well. I stil have two EOS Rs, but I have rarely used them when I bought the Z6 and Z7 (eye AF slightly better, but 1.8 primes much better on the Z system) and have never used them again when I got the R5. I should really sell them as they are just collecting dust.

Resolution difference between the 24MP Z6 and the 30 MP EOS R is really not a factor, Z6 might even have the edge, depending on the environment conditions you are shooting in. If resolution is really important I would be a bit hestiant about the R6 anyway.

With the exception of build quality, pure resolution and maybe "color science" the R is outdated in every aspect nowadays and I would rather spend a little bit more for a R6 (my least favorite of the bunch), R8, R6 II or R5. R6 should be available in the mentioned price range soon (clearance sale). I also got the R8 on pre-order for 1500€. As soon as I have th R8 (as an electronic shutter only cam), I will sell both Rs and probably the Z6 and Z7 wait for a worthy sucessor in the Nikon world (Z6/Z7 III) to continue my dual system voyage.