Switching from R6 MkII to R5, best path forward...

[545Moose]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

I'm already into the Canon ecosystem and have no need or desire to change that, but seeing how the R5 II just came out, I thought there should be some good deals on the R5 itself now. For having a backup body, the R6Mkii wouldn't be a bad option at all, and I think I'm better off finding a new/old stock or new to me R5 as a primary and keeping the R6 Mkii rather than trying to sell it, losing money there, and getting into an R5 and still having one body. Those in similar situations, what's worked best and what deals are floating around out there? Thanks

 

[drsnoopy]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

I'm already into the Canon ecosystem and have no need or desire to change that, but seeing how the R5 II just came out, I thought there should be some good deals on the R5 itself now. For having a backup body, the R6Mkii wouldn't be a bad option at all, and I think I'm better off finding a new/old stock or new to me R5 as a primary and keeping the R6 Mkii rather than trying to sell it, losing money there, and getting into an R5 and still having one body. Those in similar situations, what's worked best and what deals are floating around out there? Thanks

I’m surprised you find the R5 and R6ii different in size. They are both listed as the same physical size:

138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46″)

R5 740g a little heavier vs R6 670g.

I have an R5, my brother has R6, they feel identical in the hand. Apart from the mode dial, the controls are in the same place, and the grip is the same size as it has the same battery. The R6ii has almost exactly the same control layout. So what is different for you?

Having said that, the R5 is a great camera, plenty of reasons to own one, but not due to any size difference.

 

[Zeee]

You sure it's not an R7?

 

[borno]

I ordered a refurb R5 from canon for $2400 the other day, I think they still have the sale price now.

 

[thunder storm]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

I'm already into the Canon ecosystem and have no need or desire to change that, but seeing how the R5 II just came out, I thought there should be some good deals on the R5 itself now. For having a backup body, the R6Mkii wouldn't be a bad option at all, and I think I'm better off finding a new/old stock or new to me R5 as a primary and keeping the R6 Mkii rather than trying to sell it, losing money there, and getting into an R5 and still having one body. Those in similar situations, what's worked best and what deals are floating around out there? Thanks

Stick with the R6II, and get another R6II if you need a back up body.

 

[Zeee]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

I'm already into the Canon ecosystem and have no need or desire to change that, but seeing how the R5 II just came out, I thought there should be some good deals on the R5 itself now. For having a backup body, the R6Mkii wouldn't be a bad option at all, and I think I'm better off finding a new/old stock or new to me R5 as a primary and keeping the R6 Mkii rather than trying to sell it, losing money there, and getting into an R5 and still having one body. Those in similar situations, what's worked best and what deals are floating around out there? Thanks

Stick with the R6II, and get another R6II if you need a back up body.

My R6II is so good the Mark III would have to be pretty revolutionary to upgrade. It's a keeper.

 

[thunder storm]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

I'm already into the Canon ecosystem and have no need or desire to change that, but seeing how the R5 II just came out, I thought there should be some good deals on the R5 itself now. For having a backup body, the R6Mkii wouldn't be a bad option at all, and I think I'm better off finding a new/old stock or new to me R5 as a primary and keeping the R6 Mkii rather than trying to sell it, losing money there, and getting into an R5 and still having one body. Those in similar situations, what's worked best and what deals are floating around out there? Thanks

Stick with the R6II, and get another R6II if you need a back up body.

My R6II is so good the Mark III would have to be pretty revolutionary to upgrade. It's a keeper.

If you don't list 45Mp as your need you're really having trouble to justify anything else. And for a back up body only the R8 might work as well, although the different battery size can be a pain of course.

 

[545Moose]

It's a grip thing for me, the shape of the R5 grip is bulkier and doesn't have the depth in the right hand finger area that the R62 has, and I'm having nerve issues lately and things are exacerbated a great deal in holding the camera that way; yes I need a battery grip, but my right hand doesn't have to contort into a candy-cane as much to hold it (R5). It's overall more comfortable to hold.

I'll take a look at Canon's refurb, and check local marketplace too, but that amount of money I'd rather have some warranty and peace of mind for a $1-200 difference.

 

[gscotten]

I'll take a look at Canon's refurb, and check local marketplace too, but that amount of money I'd rather have some warranty and peace of mind for a $1-200 difference.

The Canon refurbs have the same one-year warranty as their new cameras.

 

[drsnoopy]

It's a grip thing for me, the shape of the R5 grip is bulkier and doesn't have the depth in the right hand finger area that the R62 has, and I'm having nerve issues lately and things are exacerbated a great deal in holding the camera that way; yes I need a battery grip, but my right hand doesn't have to contort into a candy-cane as much to hold it (R5). It's overall more comfortable to hold.

I'll take a look at Canon's refurb, and check local marketplace too, but that amount of money I'd rather have some warranty and peace of mind for a $1-200 difference.

 

[BirdShooter7]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

I'm already into the Canon ecosystem and have no need or desire to change that, but seeing how the R5 II just came out, I thought there should be some good deals on the R5 itself now. For having a backup body, the R6Mkii wouldn't be a bad option at all, and I think I'm better off finding a new/old stock or new to me R5 as a primary and keeping the R6 Mkii rather than trying to sell it, losing money there, and getting into an R5 and still having one body. Those in similar situations, what's worked best and what deals are floating around out there? Thanks

Stick with the R6II, and get another R6II if you need a back up body.

My R6II is so good the Mark III would have to be pretty revolutionary to upgrade. It's a keeper.

If you don't list 45Mp as your need you're really having trouble to justify anything else. And for a back up body only the R8 might work as well, although the different battery size can be a pain of course.

I’ve gotta say, the R8 is my favorite camera I’ve ever owned. The only thing that I would really like would be a faster readout speed so I can photograph hummingbirds with the electronic shutter without worrying much about distortions.

 

[John Photo]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

I'm already into the Canon ecosystem and have no need or desire to change that, but seeing how the R5 II just came out, I thought there should be some good deals on the R5 itself now. For having a backup body, the R6Mkii wouldn't be a bad option at all, and I think I'm better off finding a new/old stock or new to me R5 as a primary and keeping the R6 Mkii rather than trying to sell it, losing money there, and getting into an R5 and still having one body. Those in similar situations, what's worked best and what deals are floating around out there? Thanks

Stick with the R6II, and get another R6II if you need a back up body.

My R6II is so good the Mark III would have to be pretty revolutionary to upgrade. It's a keeper.

If you don't list 45Mp as your need you're really having trouble to justify anything else. And for a back up body only the R8 might work as well, although the different battery size can be a pain of course.

I’ve gotta say, the R8 is my favorite camera I’ve ever owned. The only thing that I would really like would be a faster readout speed so I can photograph hummingbirds with the electronic shutter without worrying much about distortions.

...... and for the R8 to have the same battery ass the R6, etc.

 

[BirdShooter7]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

I'm already into the Canon ecosystem and have no need or desire to change that, but seeing how the R5 II just came out, I thought there should be some good deals on the R5 itself now. For having a backup body, the R6Mkii wouldn't be a bad option at all, and I think I'm better off finding a new/old stock or new to me R5 as a primary and keeping the R6 Mkii rather than trying to sell it, losing money there, and getting into an R5 and still having one body. Those in similar situations, what's worked best and what deals are floating around out there? Thanks

Stick with the R6II, and get another R6II if you need a back up body.

My R6II is so good the Mark III would have to be pretty revolutionary to upgrade. It's a keeper.

If you don't list 45Mp as your need you're really having trouble to justify anything else. And for a back up body only the R8 might work as well, although the different battery size can be a pain of course.

I’ve gotta say, the R8 is my favorite camera I’ve ever owned. The only thing that I would really like would be a faster readout speed so I can photograph hummingbirds with the electronic shutter without worrying much about distortions.

...... and for the R8 to have the same battery ass the R6, etc.

That would be nice but I’m really not having issues with the current battery.

 

[Zeee]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

I'm already into the Canon ecosystem and have no need or desire to change that, but seeing how the R5 II just came out, I thought there should be some good deals on the R5 itself now. For having a backup body, the R6Mkii wouldn't be a bad option at all, and I think I'm better off finding a new/old stock or new to me R5 as a primary and keeping the R6 Mkii rather than trying to sell it, losing money there, and getting into an R5 and still having one body. Those in similar situations, what's worked best and what deals are floating around out there? Thanks

Stick with the R6II, and get another R6II if you need a back up body.

My R6II is so good the Mark III would have to be pretty revolutionary to upgrade. It's a keeper.

If you don't list 45Mp as your need you're really having trouble to justify anything else. And for a back up body only the R8 might work as well, although the different battery size can be a pain of course.

I’ve gotta say, the R8 is my favorite camera I’ve ever owned. The only thing that I would really like would be a faster readout speed so I can photograph hummingbirds with the electronic shutter without worrying much about distortions.

No kidding. Released year after the R6II. I'll have to pay attention to the Mark II if ever released.

These little gems. The R had awful fps and blackout but the 7D2 never came out of the bag after I got it. It had the same sensor as the 5D4 which was the sweat spot for me and I just had too much fun with the focusing system. I had a great 10 years between the 7D and 7D2 but the new AF tech just got a hold of me.

 

[gscotten]

...... and for the R8 to have the same battery ass the R6, etc.

That would be nice but I’m really not having issues with the current battery.

I am quite satisfied with battery life on my R8. I have always carried a spare with me for all my cameras JIC, but these little batteries carry better. I can put one (or two, even) in the watch pocket of my jeans with no bulge.

I have shot over 1100 photos in a day on one battery, but 300 is more normal for me. The only times I have needed the spare is when I have shot several small events (under 50 shots, say) and didn't bother to recharge the camera before a big shoot.

This battery suits my style of shooting and I am glad it doesn't have a bigger one.

 

[drsnoopy]

It's a grip thing for me, the shape of the R5 grip is bulkier and doesn't have the depth in the right hand finger area that the R62 has, and I'm having nerve issues lately and things are exacerbated a great deal in holding the camera that way; yes I need a battery grip, but my right hand doesn't have to contort into a candy-cane as much to hold it (R5). It's overall more comfortable to hold.

I'll take a look at Canon's refurb, and check local marketplace too, but that amount of money I'd rather have some warranty and peace of mind for a $1-200 difference.

Does anybody else find a difference between the grip of an R5 compared to an R6ii? They seem exactly the same to me. The dimensions are the same, they take the same battery, the same L-plates fit, they both use the BG-R10 battery grip - the grip is the same, surely?

Is the OP actually comparing an R5 side-by-side with an R6ii? What is going on?

Anybody else think the R5 and R6ii grips are the same? Or not?

 

[R2D2]

So I only have one body which is my R6 MkII, and it's a great camera, however, at one of my classes my instructor has an R5 and it fits my hand so much better; my hand doesn't have to clasp my fingers around the grip so deep to get a great fit (hopefully that makes sense)

It's a grip thing for me, the shape of the R5 grip is bulkier and doesn't have the depth in the right hand finger area that the R62 has, and I'm having nerve issues lately and things are exacerbated a great deal in holding the camera that way; yes I need a battery grip, but my right hand doesn't have to contort into a candy-cane as much to hold it (R5). It's overall more comfortable to hold.

LOL, you aren't imagining things! The R5 and R6ii indeed have differently shaped grips (I've put a ton of shots through both!). It's certainly subtle, but ergo is ergo. And it's important to go with the ergo that's comfortable (for you personally).

So give the R5 another squeeze. See if you still get the same impression.

And keep in mind that the R6ii has a lot of AF refinements that the R5 doesn't have. Depending on what you shoot, this may or may not impact your success rate.

Best of luck!

R2

ps. With the R5ii out now, you should find some very good deals on R5's. :-D

 

[R2D2]

It's a grip thing for me, the shape of the R5 grip is bulkier and doesn't have the depth in the right hand finger area that the R62 has, and I'm having nerve issues lately and things are exacerbated a great deal in holding the camera that way; yes I need a battery grip, but my right hand doesn't have to contort into a candy-cane as much to hold it (R5). It's overall more comfortable to hold.

I'll take a look at Canon's refurb, and check local marketplace too, but that amount of money I'd rather have some warranty and peace of mind for a $1-200 difference.

Does anybody else find a difference between the grip of an R5 compared to an R6ii? They seem exactly the same to me. The dimensions are the same, they take the same battery, the same L-plates fit, they both use the BG-R10 battery grip - the grip is the same, surely?

Is the OP actually comparing an R5 side-by-side with an R6ii? What is going on?

Anybody else think the R5 and R6ii grips are the same? Or not?

They are subtly different.

It's mostly in the sculpting (which may indeed make a difference to the OP). The grip's corners have been changed slightly, and the R5's shutter button is turned outwards moreso than the R6ii's. This causes the hand to be rotated outwards slightly more than with the R6ii. There are other differences too (like slightly more room between the grip and the mount with the R5), but IMHO it's the shutter button's position that likely creates the biggest difference in ergo. I think that's what the OP is noticing if I were to hazard a guess.

Interestingly enough, I too prefer the R5's grip a bit more than the R6ii's when mounting my larger lenses. As with the OP, it's simply a personal pref thing.

R2

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[545Moose]

It's a grip thing for me, the shape of the R5 grip is bulkier and doesn't have the depth in the right hand finger area that the R62 has, and I'm having nerve issues lately and things are exacerbated a great deal in holding the camera that way; yes I need a battery grip, but my right hand doesn't have to contort into a candy-cane as much to hold it (R5). It's overall more comfortable to hold.

I'll take a look at Canon's refurb, and check local marketplace too, but that amount of money I'd rather have some warranty and peace of mind for a $1-200 difference.

Does anybody else find a difference between the grip of an R5 compared to an R6ii? They seem exactly the same to me. The dimensions are the same, they take the same battery, the same L-plates fit, they both use the BG-R10 battery grip - the grip is the same, surely?

Is the OP actually comparing an R5 side-by-side with an R6ii? What is going on?

Anybody else think the R5 and R6ii grips are the same? Or not?

They are subtly different.

It's mostly in the sculpting (which may indeed make a difference to the OP). The grip's corners have been changed slightly, and the R5's shutter button is turned outwards moreso than the R6ii's. This causes the hand to be rotated outwards slightly more than with the R6ii. There are other differences too (like slightly more room between the grip and the mount with the R5), but IMHO it's the shutter button's position that likely creates the biggest difference in ergo. I think that's what the OP is noticing if I were to hazard a guess.

Interestingly enough, I too prefer the R5's grip a bit more than the R6ii's when mounting my larger lenses. As with the OP, it's simply a personal pref thing.

R2

Yup, all that ^^^ nailed it. It's not night and day different, but enough to notice the increase comfort level compared to my R6ii and my ongoing nerve issues I'm having. So that alone is worth a change for ease of my body, regardless if I need that much camera per say or not, and not doing video, those features don't play into the mix very much if at all.