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R6 or R8

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MarshallG
MarshallG Veteran Member • Posts: 8,951
Re: R6 or R8

I’d generally say that the R6 is a better camera. The R8 has higher resolution and a better autofocus system. However, R8 lacks IBIS, which is very useful for video. R8 also has lower viewfinder resolution, and lower frame rate for shooting bursts.

With that said, understand that there are a lot of photographers who highly value fast autofocus and high frame rates, which is very important in shooting sports and fast moving wildlife… but not so much for other forms of photography.  The R8 is smaller and uses a smaller battery which won’t last as long. If small size is important, that’s a consideration. Most serious photographers prefer a larger body, because we rely upon using the controls as we shoot.

My sincere answer is try to swing the R6 II, but we all have our budgets.  The R6 owners here have been very happy with their cameras, so you can be confident that you won’t have regrets.  I have the very similar, higher resolution R5 and I’m very satisfied.

 MarshallG's gear list:MarshallG's gear list
Canon EOS R5 Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L II USM Canon Extender EF 1.4x II +4 more
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