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

R2D2 wrote:

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.

You have me thinking here R2.  Maybe put the 100-500 on the R5 and use the R7 for my other lenses 24-105, 70-200, 100-400 etc.  The R5 and the R7 with the 100-500 do equally well, probably because of the extra MP of the R5.  THEN, wait a little while and pick up the R8 as my third body.  I like the fact that it is smaller and lighter than the R5 and R7 and this would afford me several options rather than adding another R7.

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).

I read a lot about the R8 and I like its size and weight.  The IBIS I can do without especially since most of my lenses have stabilization built into them.  The sample photos I've seen from the R8 are quite nice.  I would really like the option to have a lighter setup to use when wanted.  I may sit tight for a while and this may be a definite possibility.

Certainly loving what Canon’s doing for me!

Me too!  Coming from Nikon it is fun to be with Canon now.  They are so far ahead of Nikon and they just keep on coming out with lots of gear and options for their users.  Biggest thing for me with Canon is their excellent auto focus system, great for bird photography.

R2