Still undecided about a 3rd body...R7, R8 or R6ii

tsinvest wrote:

Some of you may know I have been looking to add a third body to my gear. I currently have an R5 and an R7. What it is coming down to is that I like to keep the RF100-500 on my R7 for quick bird shots when the opportunity strikes. My R5 I use more for landscapes and more as a general camera. The thing is there are times I want to use my R7 with the RF70-200 and even the RF 18-150. It does a great job with both of those lenses. Now, call me lazy, but I hate to always have to switch out the RF100-500 from the R7 especially if a bird shot presents itself. By the time I switch back lenses the bird is gone.

I really want the convenience of having three bodies setup as I will most likely need them with minimal lens switching. I tried the R10 for this however it just didn't have the power of the R7. I really don't see that the R8 or R6ii make sense, since I shoot a lot of birds. So, logically it seems to make sense to add another R7 to my kit. I am just having a pause about adding a second body of the same type, although in my mind it seems to make the most sense. The cost isn't an issue, fortunately.

So any thoughts appreciated. I guess I'm looking for a little push.... Thanks

I’d say go for another R7.  It seems to be your sweet spot.

I sure like the convenience of having multiple bodies all set up and ready to go too.  For me, the R5 is the wildlife body (with 100-500 + 1.4x), the R7 shoots macros with the 100 (and you’re right, it does everything else darn well too), the R6 usually has the 24-105 (or a prime) on it, the R6ii is my workhorse (with 15-35, 28-70, 70-200), the M6 for low-res product shots for web, and the fun little M6ii (with a dozen M lenses) is my grab and go cam.

I may trade the R7 for the R8 this spring (since the 100 goes to 1.4:1).  The biggest thing I’d miss tho is the IBIS, but I usually have enough light for faster shutter speeds (LEDs or flash).

Certainly loving what Canon’s doing for me!

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