Will moving from Canon 5D MkIII to EOS R Be worth it? Locked

Hi,

To give some background - I'm just getting into higher end cameras. I have an old brute 5D Mk III that I got on a great deal about 6 months ago. I've shot it enough to know that I crave higher quality photos now. I'm seriously considering getting the EOS R and pairing it with the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 lens which I could also use on the 5D as a backup. Versatility-wise I think the EOS R looks amazing. I did test a Sony A7iii just in case I wanted to even consider switching, but the pop out screen on the EOS R and the higher resolution of the R make me want to stick with Canon. My favorite stuff to do is street and landscape photography. I have no goals to do weddings/events, but getting better at portraits in a street sort of way is something I'm interested in getting better at as well. For me this is still more of a hobby than career, although, I do want to get to the point of being able to sell prints or possibly even publish a book someday.

My big question here is - Does anyone have experience with both these cameras (5D MkIII and EOS R)? Would you see it as a step in the right direction to move to the EOS R from the 5D?

Any input at this point is useful. I want to make sure I'm going to spend money wisely if at all.

Thanks!

The only thing you lose going to the R is a memory card slot. If having one slot is okay, then the R is a great choice. While I'm not sure about the Sigma lens working with the adapter, it is a fact that the EF lenses work seamlessly with the R.

I went from the III to the IV and found that it is a better camera all 'round. The R seems to be a little better than the IV when it comes to focusing speed and accuracy. But I'm one of those sticks in the mud that won't go without two card slots. I don't do many paid shoots anymore, but when I do, I want that bit of extra insurance that the second card gives.

I would ask that anyone replying please don't ruin this thread by arguing about one vs two card slots.  I only brought it up so that the OP wouldn't ask me why I don't have the R instead of the IV since I mentioned that the R focuses better than the IV.

David

adam_gindt_photo wrote:

My favorite stuff to do is street and landscape photography. I have no goals to do weddings/events, but getting better at portraits in a street sort of way is something I'm interested in getting better at as well. For me this is still more of a hobby than career, although, I do want to get to the point of being able to sell prints or possibly even publish a book someday.

I've been using my R for hobbyist portraiture and street/landscapes and it works phenomenally. The flip-out screen and ergonomics make it so I rarely have to worry about the camera and can just focus on composition and framing. I also use it professionally for video and weddings/event work and I haven't run into any issues there, just in case you do step into that world in the future.

It didn't take me much time to acclimate to the control layout as I had been previously using the M50, but if you're coming from a DSLR it may be enough to throw you off for a bit. But once you get the camera setup exactly how you want it, using it is completely second nature. I don't own any RF lenses, but I use the control ring adapter and it makes every shooting situation a breeze.

I don't have any experience with the 5D3 but I can say the EOS R is worth every penny I spent on it. And you can find one with a pretty significant discount at this point on ebay/etc.

I've been a long time user of the 5dmkiii and just rented the R with kit lens for the Easter weekend.  Been fiddling around with it already and love the AF on this.  I'm also pumped about putting some prime L glass on this thing as well.  Overall been very pleased thus far.  I'm gonna buy one in the near future.

Thanks everyone who responded! I did get the EOS R! Showed up today and I took it out for a spin. It has an amazing amount of customization. Still looking through the images from today, but so far the detail looks great.

adam_gindt_photo wrote:

Hi,

To give some background - I'm just getting into higher end cameras. I have an old brute 5D Mk III that I got on a great deal about 6 months ago. I've shot it enough to know that I crave higher quality photos now. I'm seriously considering getting the EOS R and pairing it with the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 lens which I could also use on the 5D as a backup. Versatility-wise I think the EOS R looks amazing. I did test a Sony A7iii just in case I wanted to even consider switching, but the pop out screen on the EOS R and the higher resolution of the R make me want to stick with Canon. My favorite stuff to do is street and landscape photography. I have no goals to do weddings/events, but getting better at portraits in a street sort of way is something I'm interested in getting better at as well. For me this is still more of a hobby than career, although, I do want to get to the point of being able to sell prints or possibly even publish a book someday.

My big question here is - Does anyone have experience with both these cameras (5D MkIII and EOS R)? Would you see it as a step in the right direction to move to the EOS R from the 5D?

Any input at this point is useful. I want to make sure I'm going to spend money wisely if at all.

Thanks!

I have used 5D MkIV (and i still have it). R is a nice camera, but R6 and R5 are the real next generation ... i bought R6 some 6 months ago and it still is amazing . R5 was too expensive and i did not need the 45 mp

IBIS  and AF system will give you a totally new experience - and some images you could not take with 5D. Especially the new AF system is something that you will like after trying it (read the manual first  )

Sigma24-70 will work with R6 and IBIS will work. Just buy the adapter that works surprisingly well  with all lenses - i have used EF 24-70 f 4 and it is a nice lens with R6. Of course new RF lenses are very good - but the price is quite high. EF lenses just work

The AF system will be especially useful for street and possibly portraits (extremely fast face/eye detection and perfect focus - if you want it.

The sensor size might make you think  if size matters ... i do not see real differences when i compare 5DMkIV and R6 - and i do print images up to A2 size - ok for even bigger prints . Images are clean without noise and the resolution is good enough for everything.