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Three years in and I may just buy another R

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thunder storm Forum Pro • Posts: 10,139
Re: Three years in and I may just buy another R

Zeee wrote:

thunder storm wrote:

Trent Severn wrote:

If/when I replace my R, I'll most likely be moving to the R6 mark II or the R5 - there are simply too much comprimises with the R8 for my liking.

Both the R8 and the R lack a rear dial, and both lack IBIS. I would prefer a bigger battery, and an higher IQ count, but the better AF, light metering, auto white balance of the R8 outweigh these advantages of the R.

I did great with my R just using the 100-500 IS. I mapped my R7 so in M mode the QC dial is for EC, the main dial is for Tv and lens ring is for Av. Since I shoot wide open mist often Av is not a big requirement. Along with Auto ISO the ergonomics are very comfortable.

You won't need all the dials in every situation.  Shooting indoors bouncing to the ceiling with a speedlight + diffuser, that's when I need all the dials. Aperture, shutter speed, ISO or EC, flash EC....

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