Hi everyone,
after many years of amateur photography, including the last few with the Canon 5D Mark III, I am considering transitioning to the Mirrorless system. However, the timing (May 2023) seems a bit particular because of the rising rumors of new models. So I would like to discuss with you the doubts that are holding me back from making a purchase nowdays:
So, I've tried to share my doubts with you. Buying a R5, or R3, or just wait... I hope someone who is (or has been) in my same situation can help me with some valuable advice!
Thank you all. Maurizio
after many years of amateur photography, including the last few with the Canon 5D Mark III, I am considering transitioning to the Mirrorless system. However, the timing (May 2023) seems a bit particular because of the rising rumors of new models. So I would like to discuss with you the doubts that are holding me back from making a purchase nowdays:
- The most suitable model for my type of photography would be the R5. I mainly take travel photos, landscapes, nature shots, and outdoor portraits. Recently, I have also been capturing outdoor sports activities of my daughter (equestrian). I love sharpness and details, and I'm sure that the R5's 45 megapixels, combined with the EF L-series lenses I already have (which I would keep) and future RF lenses (which I would purchase), would provide me with great satisfaction. However, we are talking about a 2020 model, and there are already rumors about a possible Mark II version being released soon...
- Needless to say, I am very attracted to the R3. Like many of you, I have read and watched comparisons between the R5 and R3, and each time the R3 comes out on top. The work Canon has done on this camera is truly exceptional in my opinion, and the recent price drop makes it affordable for me. As an owner of lenses with a significant weight (e.g., EF 85mm f/1.2L II, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II) and interested in a future purchase of an RF telephoto zoom that reaches 400mm or 500mm, I would like the idea of investing in a body with good balance. Besides, I have always used the battery grip on the 5D, so I am accustomed to the weight and grip. The doubt that is holding me back from purchasing the R3 is not the technology onboard, which I believe will remain valid for a long time, but rather the 24 megapixels resolution. Making such an investment today without granting myself a significant upgrade in detail seems like a missed opportunity at this point in the journey.
So, I've tried to share my doubts with you. Buying a R5, or R3, or just wait... I hope someone who is (or has been) in my same situation can help me with some valuable advice!
Thank you all. Maurizio