EOS R or R6 Mk1 for first mirrorless Cam? Quick Response Requested!

[Sean LA]

So I have finally decided to get my first mirrorless camera after years of Canon DSLRs from the original 5D in 2005 to the 6D and 6D mkii. Looking to buy (new) EOS R or for $400 more the EOS R6. I dont want to go with the more expensive R6ii or R5 at this time.

This is for amateur still photography portraits, street, travel , landscapes. No interest in video.

The R6 would bring IBIS which is a welcome feature for my (shaky) handheld shooting and bring stabilization to my EF lenses. The dual card slots are also nice though not crucial. The lower mp in the R6 is a bit odd but not a deal breaker. I will get the RF 24-105 4L IS and also use my Canon EF L lenses with the adapter for now.

I would probably be satisfied with the older R but might have buyer's remorse at missing the newer R6 with its IBIS etc for a little more $$. Feedback appreciated.

 

[MAC]

I owned a R for several years. It was a good camera but it has A LOT of shortcomings. Between it and the R6, get the R6. It is leaps and bounds above the R in nearly every category but sensor resolution. Another camera I think you should consider, and I now own, is the R8. It is an outstanding camera and if you can live without IBIS, it it is a better choice than the R6, IMO. Plus, it is less expensive than the R6 if bought new. As for the R, I think you should take it completely out of consideration unless getting one at a steep discount is important to you.

agree

The R has difficulty in getting the decisive shot

Getting the decisive shot at 20 fps or 40 fps with the best AF on the planet far outweighs the long in the tooth original R

 

[MikeJ9116]

I owned a R for several years. It was a good camera but it has A LOT of shortcomings. Between it and the R6, get the R6. It is leaps and bounds above the R in nearly every category but sensor resolution. Another camera I think you should consider, and I now own, is the R8. It is an outstanding camera and if you can live without IBIS, it it is a better choice than the R6, IMO. Plus, it is less expensive than the R6 if bought new. As for the R, I think you should take it completely out of consideration unless getting one at a steep discount is important to you.

agree

The R has difficulty in getting the decisive shot

Getting the decisive shot at 20 fps or 40 fps with the best AF on the planet far outweighs the long in the tooth original R

After using the R8 for five months it has made me realize just how bad the R's AF is when compared to current standards. The same goes for Canon's latest non-stacked, non-BSI sensor tech. I don't feel like I gave up anything with the resolution drop between the R and R8 and the readout speed of the 24mp sensor makes using ES come with no drawbacks for all but the most demanding shooting situations. I can't think of a single category where the R8 has not met my expectations and there are numerous areas where it has far exceeded my expectations.

 

[CamerEyes]

So I have finally decided to get my first mirrorless camera after years of Canon DSLRs from the original 5D in 2005 to the 6D and 6D mkii. Looking to buy (new) EOS R or for $400 more the EOS R6. I dont want to go with the more expensive R6ii or R5 at this time.

This is for amateur still photography portraits, street, travel , landscapes. No interest in video.

The R6 would bring IBIS which is a welcome feature for my (shaky) handheld shooting and bring stabilization to my EF lenses. The dual card slots are also nice though not crucial. The lower mp in the R6 is a bit odd but not a deal breaker. I will get the RF 24-105 4L IS and also use my Canon EF L lenses with the adapter for now.

I would probably be satisfied with the older R but might have buyer's remorse at missing the newer R6 with its IBIS etc for a little more $$. Feedback appreciated.

It's 2023. In fact, it's almost 2024. Get the R6Mii. Otherwise, if you get the R, your new camera is actually old. That means old sensor (though it's still quite good), old technology (AF isn't anything to write home about), old controls (useless touch bar).

Or, the R6. But not the R.

 

[PhotosFlight]

I have the R6 so I am a bit biased but it has incorporated many of the lessons learned by the Canon engineers.

 

[charisgratia]

Since the R8 lacks a "Flippy" articulating screen which I value, my shortlist consisted of the EOS R and the EOS R6 both of which fall within my modest budget.

Between these two the R6 seems to have an edge which would justify the extra $400 it will cost me over the R.

So after weighing all the insights provided I have decided to take the plunge! My new R6 is on its way

Again my gratitude for all the responses which helped me make my decision.

Enjoy your new camera! FWIW, I have the R and R6, but after getting the latter, it's been my main camera. Both have excellent image quality, but you're more likely to get the shot of fast-moving objects using the R6. I do prefer the build quality of the R (magnesium alloy vs polycarbonate) as well as the slimmer grip which fits my hand better, but overall it's not close, particularly if you do any video (4K crop with R is ridiculous).

 

[MikeJ9116]

You are going to love your new camera!

 

[AkinaC]

So I have finally decided to get my first mirrorless camera after years of Canon DSLRs from the original 5D in 2005 to the 6D and 6D mkii. Looking to buy (new) EOS R or for $400 more the EOS R6. I dont want to go with the more expensive R6ii or R5 at this time.

This is for amateur still photography portraits, street, travel , landscapes. No interest in video.

The R6 would bring IBIS which is a welcome feature for my (shaky) handheld shooting and bring stabilization to my EF lenses. The dual card slots are also nice though not crucial. The lower mp in the R6 is a bit odd but not a deal breaker. I will get the RF 24-105 4L IS and also use my Canon EF L lenses with the adapter for now.

I would probably be satisfied with the older R but might have buyer's remorse at missing the newer R6 with its IBIS etc for a little more $$. Feedback appreciated.

Have your ever consider R8? I struggle to recommend the R unless you are obsessed with metal body. IBIS is useful with non-IS EF lenses.

I have the R6, it's a solid choice. But if you are asking me which one to get in 2023 September. I would say either R8 or R6ii.

 

[davidwien]

Since the R8 lacks a "Flippy" articulating screen which I value, my shortlist consisted of the EOS R and the EOS R6 both of which fall within my modest budget.

Between these two the R6 seems to have an edge which would justify the extra $400 it will cost me over the R.

So after weighing all the insights provided I have decided to take the plunge! My new R6 is on its way

Again my gratitude for all the responses which helped me make my decision.

A smart decision, which I am sure you will not regret. I am perfectly satisfied with my R6 and see no need to change it. It make much better photos than my 5D did.

David

 

[DannH]

I find the Canon Eos R gets a lot of bad slack, but it's a very good camera.

I switched a few years back from a 6d and had the same decision. I shoot mainly landscapes and portraits so didn't need the better FPS, IBIS, AF etc. The fact that the R cost me £600 less at the time and the Eos R had 10 more MP was the deal breaker for me. Both felt like a bit of a stepping stone at the time until Canon releases a new 30+MP camera that doesn't cost the price of a car.... (I'm still waiting)

Having moved to the R, I don't think i'd want to go back to a 20mp sensor. The R's AF is excellent it rarely misses when I take family portraits of my kids (toddlers don't sit still) and I have good cropping ability that I really noticed coming from a 6d.

I'm still glad I picked the R, most of my landscapes are on a tripod and I rarely shoot high ISO, but the R6 is the better all round camera with FPS, IBIS, High ISO etc. If I had shaky hands, needed higher than ISO 1600, needed better AF for sports or wildlife etc then the R6 would have been an easy choice.

Both cameras came out a while ago now, if I was buying new in 2023 I would try and stretch to an R6 ii or look at 2nd hand.

 

[AshleyMC]

Both cameras came out a while ago now, if I was buying new in 2023 I would try and stretch to an R6 ii or look at 2nd hand.

Very good suggestion.

 

[Sean LA]

Thanks to all who responded and helped me make my decision.

My new R6 with the RF 24-105 4L IS lens has arrived! Expensive kit.

Need to setup the camera now.

Looking forward to my adventure exploring the capabilities of this equipment.

Sean

 

[PicPocket]

Thanks to all who responded and helped me make my decision.

My new R6 with the RF 24-105 4L IS lens has arrived! Expensive kit.

Need to setup the camera now.

Looking forward to my adventure exploring the capabilities of this equipment.

Congratulations, and enjoy your new gear. It is a very capable camera for someone who is keen to get the most out of it

Feel free come back and ask more questions, generally you will get answers you are looking for - assuming you learn to ignore hijacked sub-threads that veer off from the main topic ;-)

 

[MAC]

Thanks to all who responded and helped me make my decision.

My new R6 with the RF 24-105 4L IS lens has arrived! Expensive kit.

Need to setup the camera now.

Looking forward to my adventure exploring the capabilities of this equipment.

Sean

Congrats!

 

[AkinaC]

Thanks to all who responded and helped me make my decision.

My new R6 with the RF 24-105 4L IS lens has arrived! Expensive kit.

Need to setup the camera now.

Looking forward to my adventure exploring the capabilities of this equipment.

Sean

Congrats join the R6 family

Your kit will last you a long time.

I regret didn't get the RF 24-105L and went for adapting EF24-105L II. (I was considering backward compatibility with my DSLR&Sony bodies