Canon Mirrorless

Vinnie Superstar · 31 Aug 2022 at 16:13

Anyone got any experience with these?

I'm looking for a full frame mirrorless which is suitable for sports. The R6 seems to tick most boxes but I'm concerned that it will be the same as the 6D which I tried last year which wasn't at all suitable for sports.

I currently have a Canon 90D so without listing my lenses, will those compatible with the 90D work with the new mirrorless bodies?

The R7 isn't full frame is it?

Captain · 31 Aug 2022 at 19:19

You get 14fps with the mechanical shutter and 20fps with the electronic so that’s fine for sports, it also shares the same auto focus as the Canon R5 and R3.

R7 is APSC but also a higher mp sensor with a 1.6x crop when using FF glass.

mrgubby · 1 Sep 2022 at 18:37

What sports are you shooting & how was the 6D unsuitable ?

( I've got a R5, 7D2 & 6D)

BananaDunka · 4 Sep 2022 at 00:06

Keep in mind you /will/ get rolling shutter with the electronic shutter being used on all Canon Rs except the R3 which has advancements that prevent rolling shutter. For sports you'd want to be using the mech shutter on non R3 models if you want to avoid the rolling shutter - This will depend on the sport of course. Fro KNows Photos did a video comparing it a while back.

Personally I will upgrade to the R3 for my uses as I much prefer the 1/64000 maximum shutter as none of the other models have anything beyond the antiqued 1/8000s as I always shoot at 1.4 on all my sub 135mm lenses.

dave28 · 4 Sep 2022 at 13:31

a few points that are just my opinion, i am not a pro photographer.

you need an adaptor to use old dslr lenses on a mirrorless.

Canon are dead expensive now, the RF lenses are stupid money for good telephoto f2.8 fixed aperture lenses like you would want for sports.

R6 is good enough for pro sports photographers to get good results, its more to do with skill and knowing the equipment inside out.

BananaDunka · 4 Sep 2022 at 16:02

Agreed on the lens adapter, the upshot is Canon's RF from Ef adapter ring is superbly excellent. It will make your old lenses much better because the RF system focusing is much more precise than EF bodies. You also have no need to micro adjust any more. The £200 you pay for the adapter is well worth it. Your old lenses will feel like new lenses.

I see no RF lens in the current lineup that would reasonably replace my EF primes, the cost is ludicrously lol.

Vinnie Superstar · 4 Sep 2022 at 18:21

mrgubby said:
What sports are you shooting & how was the 6D unsuitable ?

( I've got a R5, 7D2 & 6D)

Football. It was just sooo slow. I always fancied a 5D but they said it wasn't suitable for sports, I thought it couldn't be that but but that was confirmed when I tried the 6D!

Vinnie Superstar · 4 Sep 2022 at 18:24

I mainly use an EF 70-200mm F2.8 IS mk3 (I think) lens

Captain · 4 Sep 2022 at 19:45

mrk said:
Keep in mind you /will/ get rolling shutter with the electronic shutter being used on all Canon Rs except the R3 which has advancements that prevent rolling shutter. For sports you'd want to be using the mech shutter on non R3 models if you want to avoid the rolling shutter - This will depend on the sport of course. Fro KNows Photos did a video comparing it a while back.

Personally I will upgrade to the R3 for my uses as I much prefer the 1/64000 maximum shutter as none of the other models have anything beyond the antiqued 1/8000s as I always shoot at 1.4 on all my sub 135mm lenses.

What you shoot with now? 5Dmk4?

BananaDunka · 4 Sep 2022 at 19:47

5D Mk3 still, had it since launch. Been doing extensive research into mirrorless upgrades and the R5 and R3 are the natural upgrades for me really. R3 especially because of the battery life and maximum shutter speed so can keep shooting 1.4 in daylight without any concern about blown highlights etc.

Keeping my existing lenses of course (35 1.4 L II, 85 1.4, 135 2.0 L) but likely to add an ultra wide prime for landscape/architecture and wedding ceremony.

Captain · 4 Sep 2022 at 20:35

Ah I always assumed you had a higher MP camera from how sharp your images were, must be that premium L glass

BananaDunka · 4 Sep 2022 at 20:39

90% of my shots are typically with the 35mm 1.4 L II, it is a breathtaking lens is all I can say lol. Edge to edge as sharp as f4 when at f1.4, focus accuracy so quick and spot on I have no micro adjust set on body either so can only imagine what it will be like on an R5 or R3!

marcus_667 · 14 Sep 2022 at 11:09

Sony body with a sigma mc11 adaptor maybe an A7 Mk4 or a 3 depending on budget of if you have more aim for an A9