Here is the Canon EOS R5, official development announcement soon.
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The L series RF primes basically destroy the L series EF primes, so . . . yeah.
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I think the R came in lower because it was missing a number of key features available on more advanced bodies. Comparing the 5D IV and the R directly makes a good case for this. 5D IV was $3500 where the R was $2300. The 5D IV launched that same sensor almost 2 years earlier, came with two card slots, had more advanced weather sealing and robust constriction, a joystick, better battery life, a faster burst speed when using auto focus, and I'd argue quicker access to controls with more functions having dedicated buttons on the 5D IV.
Even on release of the R there was still good reason to choose the near 2 year old 5DIV first. Considering the rumoured R5 seems to more than bridge the gap between the R and the 5DIV - long surpassing the 5D IV, and arguably the 5DsR, and even in some respects the 1DXIII, I think this could reasonably come with some sticker shock. The Sony a9II launched at $4500, and if the specs are true, the R5 may make a convincing case as a superior sports camera - equivalent burst rates in electronic mode, and faster burst rates in mechanical, with substantially more resolution, likely a better grip, and I'll bet on Canon's weather sealing first too (though, it's all hypothetical until the R5 is announced)
You're right though, it's all a guessing game. I still think the R was (and still is) a pretty incredible deal for the price. When I bought my 5DIV, I was choosing between that and a 6DII - if the 6DII had a price bump and the 5DIV sensor, I would have probably picked that up instead, and frankly I think the R fits that niche pretty well right now.
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Point taken -- excuse me! I meant to say "All event/wedding folks won't just give up their mirrors..." There will be early adopters, a herd that sees where the road is going and a stubborn bunch that clings to their mirrorboxes.
Dual cards (as much as we debate that here) could be the single biggest feature that gets that camp to say 'sure, why not'.
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True, but for some adapters still add a "not really the right lens" "yuckiness" that's hard to quantify. It's superficial but real for some. The wobble, the kludge look, the inconvenience, the hassle of not having one when you need it. But they do function fine.
Adapters are ideal for those who are looking for inexpensive (including) lenses, or to use the lenses they already own. But the need for an adapter creates resistance to purching a lens that requires it.
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