My
digital photographic journey is as follows:
- 3 Fuji P&S (40i, 6800z, F601), then
- Canon DSLRs (350D, 7D, 80D) and
- Canon mirrorless (M5)
I have bought a number of other Canon cameras in recent years as backups / 2nd angle shots (including the Canon 600D, 700D and M100).
I now own too many lenses to list here. But it all started out with the 18-55mm ii, 28-135mm USM IS and a 50mm f/1.8 ii. Next, I bought a Sigma UWA and a Canon 100-300mm USM. I have upgraded all my lenses since. I also have a bunch of other photographic accessories (flashes, tripods, timers, etc, etc).
My most used gear now is the 80D with 15-85mm, 70-300mm L, 50mm STM and Sigma 8-16mm
I take my Canon M5 with 15-45, 22mm f/2 or 18-150 if I want a smaller travel / holiday kit.
I have used many other cameras extensively (borrowed from friends / photography acquaintances, during events, trade-shows, expos, etc. etc). This includes 5D models, 1D models and the Canon R. No FF DSLR or FF mirrorless has yet met all my needs (in terms of weight, size, features, functionality, price) or in matching the exactly lenses I really wanted to invest in.
That's why I stuck with my APS-C lineup which I have been very happy with. I have taken hundreds of thousands of digital photos for over 20 years.. and I expect I'll take more as the years tick by.
However my having my main camera as an APS-C, is likely to change with the R5. This is likely to be my first FF mirrorless. Those RF lenses are insanely good (albeit somewhat quite expensive). It's likely I'll keep my DSLRs, as it's very much 'horses for courses' - just as I use the various items of my photographic gear now - whatever is 'fit for purpose'.
Looking forward to seeing what the new "#1" camera for CR Guy will be... and also how that will be for the rest of us. Regards
PJ