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Hi,

The R5 looks like all I have ever wanted in a stills camera. My current EOS R will be traded in.
2018 was my last season with a DSLR, and I am not giong back.

Any others tempted by a switch to mirrorless?

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eirik wrote:Any others tempted by a switch to mirrorless?


I did, years ago, never looked back. :biggrin:

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eirik wrote:... Any others tempted by a switch to mirrorless?


G'day Eirik, I did start my digital journey with a mirrorless camera (Lumix FZ50) many years ago but decided to change to a Canon 40D DSLR about two years later, then upgraded to a 6D about three years ago. Until the R5 was announced, I was considering the purchase of a 5DIV as my next camera. I'm not interested in > 7 frames per second and the video capability is something that I'll rarely use. From what I've read, the R didn't have much on the 5D IV in terms of SNR, dynamic range etc., so, for me, there was nothing compelling about it. It also felt unbalanced with a large tele zoom attached.

Am I missing something? I'd be happy for you to educate me if there is something that I have overlooked. TIA.
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Interesting - yes
Interested - No
As a dedicated Canon user for some 30+ years, I've retained what I wanted through, and into DSLR spec. For my style and genre of photography, the 14-16 fps of the 1DX Mk2, coupled to the ISO handling for wildlife and sports is superb. The L series of glass gives a fine balance in hand whilst the combination produces the results that I and clients like.
In sum, get the best from what I have and don't need to be a tech-chaser.
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Canon has confirmed that it is focusing development on producing RF-mount lens for its full-frame mirrorless system. As it stands today, while the EF mount for DSLRs is still supported, there won't be any new EF lenses unless they are demanded by the marketplace.

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news ... demands-it

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GeorgeP wrote:
eirik wrote:... Any others tempted by a switch to mirrorless?

Am I missing something? I'd be happy for you to educate me if there is something that I have overlooked. TIA.


I see your point George. I have had most of the models you mention. For me it is not mainly about the specs. The largest advantages for me is the ability to see the exposure and the histogram in the viewfinder while I am shooting. It works really well, and it lets me focus more on getting the shots I want. I still use fully manual exposure for complete control, and for me seeing the actual exposure in the viewfinder is a great addition in the photographic toolbox.

The reason I am interested in switching from the EOS R to the R5 is the relatively slow fps of the R. In practice you do not get more than around 3-4 fps, and that is a bit on the slow side. 7-8 would have been just fine for me. The R5 has 12 fps with the mechanical shutter, and a few other things like no touch bar and dual card slots. Still I am glad I bought the R to find out how good mirrorless is in practical use.

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eirik wrote:...The largest advantages for me is the ability to se[e] the exposure and the histogram in the viewfinder while I am shooting. It works really well, and it lets me focus more on getting the shots I want...Eirik


Totally agree that this feature is useful because that was one thing that I liked about the FZ-50's EVF (although there was lots not to like about it...) However, like most people with a bit of experience, I can usually step into any environment and, without metering, manually select the appropriate camera settings to achieve an acceptable exposure.

Apart from being a pilot, serial airshow attender and photographer, I'm also a nerdy bird photographer. In the rain forests of Ecuador, high-ISO performance is the main 'thing'. I will concede that, by sticking to DSLRs, I could also be facing the same future as those big lizards faced about 50M years ago. :wink: :smile:
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