Re: Struggling between RF USM and STM lineup as an amateur
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Alastair Norcross wrote:
RogerZoul wrote:
If you don't want to wait for an R5M2, why not an R5M1 now, rather than an R6M2? Why is an R6M2 your step down rather than an R5M1?
Obviously I can't speak for the OP, but a couple of reasons spring to mind, if I were in the OP's position. First, the R6II is quite a bit cheaper than the R5. Even with some nice (temporary) price drops, the R5 is still $1000 more than the R6II. The updates in the R6II mean the AF system in particular is even better than the one in the R5. You also get some nice features, like variable e-shutter speeds (single, 5fps, 20fps, 40fps, compared with only single and 20fps in the R5), raw burst, in-camera focus stacking (not just focus bracketing), an auto select feature for the subject to detect, etc.. The only advantage of the R5 seems to be more resolution, and it's not clear how much, if at all, that would benefit the OP.
Thank you for your answer. It all comes to me wanting to have the newest gear on the market. I know that R6 Mk II came in Nov 2022 and it will be the one R6 for the next few years. I don't want to buy the R5 Mk I, as the risk that Mk II comes is high. I know it seems silly, but it would be a kind of disaster for me. If R5 Mk II was just announced, I would have difficulties choosing between it and R6 Mk II. I.ex. my old trusty 50d has an upper screen, etc. But it's true, I don't need high MPx camera. That would only produce an additional storage problem. Also for our parents living outside Switzerland (we come from Poland) and downloading those big files.
I know, I am being quite irritating with my need for RF 50mm F1.2, but I love to ask. Even if I would set few stops back (i.ex. till F2.8), I imagine the general IQ should be much better. Or am I a victim of the marketing and YouTube reviews?
Yes, I am aware that I'm overthinking it. I know this is my personal problem. I do the same with cars, road bikes, coffee machines, etc. It's quite tiring for my wife. That is why I'm testing your patience, instead of hers...
It was the same with the MacBook Pro M1. I was waiting for this kind of a laptop many years. I was watching each announcement, telling my wife "this is this year!" and then being once again disappointed by apple. But since I have this laptop, I am very happy (although it's clear I'm not using it's potential) and I will have it for many upcoming years.
I like the newest gear at the moment, particularly not long after the announcement. But afterwards I keep this gear for many years, not upgrading every 3 years. My smartphone is almost 5 years old, as I am waiting for the iPhone with USB C
So I am sure, I will stick to my choice for the camera and lens for many years. Maybe I will add additional one. But it would be difficult to explain why I need an upgrade from RF 50mm F1.8 to F1.2 in few years.