Canon R5 and R6

Buddy · 9 Jul 2020 at 20:59

R5 (some copy paste sorry)

All-New 45MP CMOS Image Sensor & DIGIC X Processor
Captures up to 12fps on Mechanical Shutter
Up to a fast 20fps using the Silent Shutter
Recording stunning Full Frame 8K RAW video
4K video up to 120fps
Canon’s first In-Body Image Stabilisation
Dual Pixel CMOS AutoFocus ii System
Both CFexpress & UHS-II SD Card Slots
New LP-E6NH long-life battery

R6

Large 21 MegaPixel Image Sensor
Powerful DIGIC X Image Processor
Excellent Low-Light Performance
ISO range comes in at 100-102400
ISO can be expanded to 50-204,800
Stunning 4K 60p Video Recording
Canon’s first In-Body Image Stabiliser
8-Stop Sensor-Shift Image Stabilisation
Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II System
Two Super-Fast UHS-II SD Card Slots

So anyone still interested in Canon or everyone jumped ship to Sony?

I'm personally interested in the R6 as a nice replacement for the 7dii. I'll miss the cropped sensor (wildlife) however it's got the same processor and animal AF as the 1dx-iii.

Buddy · 9 Jul 2020 at 23:01

SDK^ said:
Canon starting to catch up with Sony but those prices are too high. For me the R6 doesn’t offer anything over my A7 III, which was a lot cheaper.

You could argue the range of glass (also a lot cheaper) could make up the difference.

Buddy · 12 Jul 2020 at 15:08

I think Tony and Chelsea covered it quite well.

For amateurs I think the R6 is appealing. It's got pretty much the same sensor and AF processing as the 1dxiii but a 3rd if the price!

Buddy · 23 Jul 2020 at 12:36

I think people are overly focused on the 8k video capabilities.

For a still camera they offer a lot. Especially the R6 which has a lot of what the 1dxiii has at a fraction of the price.

Buddy · 23 Jul 2020 at 21:00

iSaff said:
Do we know if Canon closed the gap with Sony sensors in dynamic range with new tech. or by lowering the megapixels in the R5? I think 20mpx is plenty, I'm using a Nikon Z6, but definetly intrigued by the R6.

Use the dpreview studio https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison
They've only added R6 atm. Performs well.

Buddy · 25 Jul 2020 at 18:09

The dp studio has been updated with the R5. Impressive noise performance. Need to start saving......

Buddy · 25 Jul 2020 at 19:08

Captain said:
Jared Polin has a review up of the eyeAF, says it’s very very close to the Sony FF cameras.

Yes saw it. Here's the animal eye focus. Even gets eye focus on a fish!

Buddy · 1 Aug 2020 at 23:03

Just stick with your EF lenses. With mount no reduction in AF speeds (sometimes improved).

I'm waiting on decent wildlife photographers reviewing the R5. So far good feedback....

Buddy · 3 Aug 2020 at 22:35

Good review.