R5/R7 and RF100-500mm thoughts for those who use both

Bramble9 wrote:

I have both R5 and R7 w/ 100-500L, RF100-400, and 600mm f11. I'm rapidly approaching "Geezer Class" i.e. 80 y.o. and now mainly shoot yard birds during the day and moon-shots at night, conditions permitting. And for those two purposes, I almost totally rely on the R7 + 100-500L. I add the 1.4 xTC for the moon shots. I also like the R5 w/ the 600mm for yard birds as the focal length is "right on".

The 32 MP sensor of the R7 seems to be a sweet spot for me with plenty of room for cropping and file sizes still easy to work with. I do use the R5 for anything low light and grand kids duty w/ either 24-105L or 24-240 for outdoors, e.g. beach work.

With the R7 I prefer not to have ISOs higher than about 1600, but with the R5 I can easily shoot fairly clean at ridiculously high ISOs. (Topaz Ai noise reduction as needed) But anymore I don't do much night shooting. One last thought, for bumbling around daytime, the RF 100-400 and either body makes for lighter carry and optical quality is still very good. I may add the R8 and 24-50 for an "easy to carry" package-- hope that lens is at least decent,

Bramble9

More good information...Thanks!

The R8 sounds interesting.  I was thinking of adding it too, however I decided to get the R10 instead since I do a lot of bird photography.  It is working out well.  I'm 73 and also enjoy lightening the load when I can.

Best of luck!