You and I may think that, but it hasn't exactly set the market on fire since it was introduced...no IBIS, early on autofocus issues and unusual ergonomics (touchbar) alienated many.Seriously? The R is hardly "meh"
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You and I may think that, but it hasn't exactly set the market on fire since it was introduced...no IBIS, early on autofocus issues and unusual ergonomics (touchbar) alienated many.Seriously? The R is hardly "meh"
What exactly can a DSLR do that a mirrorless camera can't?
Two killer features for me, zero viewfinder lag and realistic representation of what I can see.What exactly can a DSLR do that a mirrorless camera can't?
Two killer features for me, zero viewfinder lag and realistic representation of what I can see.
Personally I don’t like looking through an EVF for hours and when you do fast panning the lag just upsets my photo mojo, and I hate the lack of DR in EVF’s, my eyesight, though not brilliant, is way better than an EVF, I don’t want or need WYSIWYG I want and need reality and a brain to decide what I want to prioritize.
so what can you mirrorless do that cameras like the 1DX III can’t do?
IBIS and superior RF lenses are two examples right off the bat...Two killer features for me, zero viewfinder lag and realistic representation of what I can see.
Personally I don’t like looking through an EVF for hours and when you do fast panning the lag just upsets my photo mojo, and I hate the lack of DR in EVF’s, my eyesight, though not brilliant, is way better than an EVF, I don’t want or need WYSIWYG I want and need reality and a brain to decide what I want to prioritize.
so what can you mirrorless do that cameras like the 1DX III can’t do?
I know. Eye-AF and no AFMA and a little bit smaller equipment would be the #1 features getting me into R system.Eye-AF... it works with EF lenses adapted and is a big advantage.
Once again:For many it will be a process to switch over due to cost. Start with an RF body while using EF lenses and phase in the RF lenses over time as funds permit.
For me, 2ti to the R no joke. That 2ti with the magic lantern firmware was all I needed at the time.For me: 350D->5D2->5D4->R
Sp the pricing will be... ? Lets hear it folks... ______________
$3499 body only. $4199 with the RF 24-105
1 Free 64mb cfexpress card during the initial release.
By the holiday season the following will happen.
The R will drop to $1499 body only. (Local dealer is selling them currently for $1699 now)
RP will drop to $799 and be the cheapest FF mirrorless on the market to go along with more consumerist versions of RF lenses due out.
No source. Just a hunch that Canon wants to win.
Interesting. I must preface my response that I started my photography journey with mirrorless cameras (and smartphones ), so I do not have extensive experience with DSLRs unlike some (or perhaps a majority) of the folks here.
I enjoy the fact that the EVF lets me see the exact representation of the image which will be produced by the camera. I enjoy the truly silent shooting mode of mirrorless cameras. I enjoy the fact I can use the mirrorless camera like a smartphone - u can focus anywhere across the entire sensor, and just touch and drag focus points on the touch screen. I haven't experienced 'viewfinger lag' as you have mentioned. Maybe that's just me.
I see the 1DXIII as a semi-mirrorless camera actually, since it offers alot of the features of mirrorless cameras in its 'live view' mode.
++++ I enjoy the fact that the EVF lets me see the exact representation of the image which will be produced by the camera.
A.M.: do you use strobes or flash much?
Let's hope for something like that.$3499 body only. $4199 with the RF 24-105
1 Free 64mb cfexpress card during the initial release.
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yes, a rhetorical question, I suppose. For someone who use strobes or flash extensively, EVF does not let see the exact representation of the image which will be produced by the camera.Was that a question for me? I don't use flash or strobes much. I do mostly travel photography or street photography.
yes, a rhetorical question, I suppose. For someone who use strobes or flash extensively, EVF does not let see the exact representation of the image which will be produced by the camera.
Your negative experiences with EVF are not shared by everyone. I know some Sony users who would never go back to OVF. I like OVF but it is not a dealbreaker for me.I know. Eye-AF and no AFMA and a little bit smaller equipment would be the #1 features getting me into R system.
But shooting sports, action, wildlife or BIF with the existing EVF are a horror (to me).
This will become better. But will it already with the R5? Don't think so.
So why change?
That is good advice. Never used a mirrorless. My 6D serves me fine, but f it craps out, I think I would likely go to mirrorless and the R model would surely serve me fine for my landscspe photography. Retired, on a fixed income, so have to limit spending. I recall the disappointment when the 6D was released. While I feel it is dumbed-down a bit more than necessary, I believe it has sold well and proven itself a good camera. The R is proving also to be very good. Perhaps those putting down mirrorless should rent one and see what they are like. I may eventually do that.I can heartily recommend the R. I suspect most of the people who dismiss it have never used it. See my post above to see the disadvantages. Basically, it's not my first or even second or third choice for sports or fast action. It's serviceable for birds in flight, but you need a tolerance for a lower keeper rate. Fantastic for portraiture. Great as an all-around body. If you are in the U.S. and act quickly, you can get a refurbished with 24-105 for under $2,200 or body only for under $1,500. But a better deal for body only may be the Canon Price Watch street price for $1,600 since the refurbished models don't include an adapter.
a proportional modelling light..okaaaay.. I do events mostly.. my typical lighting is utterly disproportional with flash either bouncing from what I can or flash bender XL Pro on camera. on rare occasion, when I have a live light stand - off camera flash into a 50cm soft box handheld.But neither does an OVF... and if you use proportional modelling lights than the EVF will give some indication
Can you please accept that it is not working for me and that I am arguing from my perspective?Your negative experiences with EVF are not shared by everyone. ...