I use the M.Fn button to switch modes on my R3, as I did on my 1D X. That’s possible on the R5, too. It doesn’t get much faster than pressing the little button right next to the shutter release, it’s definitely faster than reaching up to twist that big dial. I don’t think it’s possible to assign mode switching to a button press on a camera with a labeled mode dial.
Depends on what I’m shooting. With birds and people, I do change modes frequently depending on whether they’re still (single point AF, slower shutter) or moving (Servo tracking, faster shutter).
amazing AF doesn't equate with 80% keepers. If its that great, shouldn't it be at least 90%
I don't know about other people, but I rarely change modes. I am obviously not an expert in using the customized settings, as I have found them confusing to use and gave up. As a result I may sometimes "use" the top LCD since it's there, but it's more of a waste of space for me since that area could be better used by other things, and its usage could be embedded within the menu system.
The R6 is an excellent camera, not sure that within its "range" there is a lot to improve. Not sure about the concept of "digital teleconverter".
Apart from the 24mp sensor in the R3, there does not seem to be any other modern FF 24mp sensor currently being produced. If so, which is more likely: Canon start another modern 24mp sensor production line for an upgraded camera, or use the R3 sensor which is currently being manufactured? I do not know the answer as it would surely depend on, amongst other things, which is more cost effective or what their long-term plans are. I would hazard a guess that it would be more convenient to use the R3 sensor, and bump the price of the R6II closer to $3k.
The R6 is a wonderful camera, and the mark II don't look as huge step forward in this aspect, so I would recomend to get the R6 now, and wait for the mark 3..
It's very useful for bird photography when you have to be quick at changing settings. On my R5, C1 is for perched birds with preset iso, wide open aperture and auto shutter speed at H+ in EFCS. C2 is for BIF at 1/3200s and ES at 20 fps, C3 is for low light perched birds, and the next click goes into FV for manual settings. On the R7, C1 is for perched birds with low speed ES, C2 for BIF at 30 fps in ES and 1/3200, C3 is 1/3200 and high fps mechanical shutter to avoid rolling shutter.
What is the logical reason for "at least 90%"? I can understand "100%" being the hallmark of amazing and being an absolute value, but anything below that is purely subjective and depends on what the subjects are. For example, for a lazy heron drifting across the sky, I would get close to 100% keepers with just about every DSLR I have used, but for some subjects just a few keepers would be amazing, like a hunting dragonfly or swallow in flight.
Please note that I qualified the statement with razor thin DOF of f1.2 on fast moving subjects. Think kids, pets, etc. On 5D II's antiquated 9 point af that is basically spray and pray, and MAYBE you can get one to two out of 10.
Canon will get you to buy the 30MP ver. in 8 months after you buy the 24MP ver. Save your money, wait! Canon will run out of these cheap sensors soon. Then you'll get more value.I'm happy to see a new version of the R6, but no idea what to think of this
I stumbled soon over a feature in the R7 called auto level - it rotates the sensor by use of the IBIS actors to bring it into a horizontal position (+/- 3° or so) and it is absolutely stunning. No longer checking the markers of the level display and no level display in the viewfinder. For me it would make a difference because it avoids one of my most prominent "errors".
