The Canon EOS R6 Mark II should be announced sometime this year
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I think in today's day and age it doesn't matter which system you are on. Both Canon and Sony have a great offering and are both pretty much neck in neck. I think a lot comes down to user preference and use case. They both have their pros and cons. (The a7siii still has better low light and shadows than the R5 for example)
However, I don't think the A7Rv is meant to compete with the R5. The A7Rv would compete with an R5s (like what the 5Ds was, high resolution). Don't forget the A7Rv has 35% more pixels than the R5.
The closest they have to compete with the R5 is the A1 (But it has a stacked sensor) when comparing megapixels and speed, but it comes with a hefty price tag which is why the R5 is so much more appealing. This is where I get excited because the R1 and A1ii will push both brands to dominate and will push newer and faster technologies into the smaller bodies.
If the R6ii has a stacked sensor, I think that will be the nail in the coffin to hurt Sony. Then they would have to start using stacked sensors to compete.
The Autofocus and the Stacked Sensor would also be a huge motivation to have dslr users upgrade to mirrorless. Canon makes money on sales.
Plus, the R6ii would be more expensive with a stacked sensor and would leave a gap at the lower price point for where the Rii would be able to come in.
Let's say:
From: R $1800 R6 $2500 R5 $3900 R3 $6000
To: Rii (R8?) $2200 R6ii $3000 R5ii $4000
This would be my guess.
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I mean, 100% of the market isn't the target market for this, either. If you're happy with your OG R6, that's great. I doubt Canon will exert much pressure on you, as I am sure that they don't see that as the only path into this camera. Using myself as a counterpoint example, I have an RP. I balked on the R6 for a variety of reasons, some spec-related, and some related to the amount of time that I have had the RP. Those have both swayed a bit, and this R6 Mark II has my full attention. I won't be able to jump on one right away, but I'll definitely be considering it once the initial rush is over.
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I don't do video, so the R6 is plenty good for me.
As for the 135, 1.8 isn't all that much faster than 2.0. The EF version is excellent. It's sharp, light, and quick to focus. And adapted it still feels great, and the camera balance is barely affected at all.
The things that might get me to consider switching are a better minimum focus distance than 0.9m and/or IS performance.
Otherwise, this is one of those times where I'm not really looking to switch it out.
Contrast that with the EF 100 f2.8 macro, where it was clear that focus speed was an obvious area of improvement, and getting the RF 100macro was a no brainer, with the drastic improvement in that area, the 1.2x magnification as a nice bonus (plus a non-factor, SA adjustment gimmick to play around with.)
But nice for Canon filling out another core prime focal length.
The 35 has got to be next, but is another that I don't really see a point in me upgrading.
What I really want to see is the rumored 24mm auto-focus tilt-shift.
As for the 135, 1.8 isn't all that much faster than 2.0. The EF version is excellent. It's sharp, light, and quick to focus. And adapted it still feels great, and the camera balance is barely affected at all.
The things that might get me to consider switching are a better minimum focus distance than 0.9m and/or IS performance.
Otherwise, this is one of those times where I'm not really looking to switch it out.
Contrast that with the EF 100 f2.8 macro, where it was clear that focus speed was an obvious area of improvement, and getting the RF 100macro was a no brainer, with the drastic improvement in that area, the 1.2x magnification as a nice bonus (plus a non-factor, SA adjustment gimmick to play around with.)
But nice for Canon filling out another core prime focal length.
The 35 has got to be next, but is another that I don't really see a point in me upgrading.
What I really want to see is the rumored 24mm auto-focus tilt-shift.
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I'm ok with that, it's pretty much perfect for my needs. I can't see buying another FF body ever again. It's so nice to not have G.A.S. Now....lenses.... that's very different.
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I know I am probably in the minority but I hope they do not put the new hotshot like the R3 has. I have four EL-1 Canon flashes and shoot weddings primarily, a flash on each camera and two off camera for receptions. The last thing I want is to have to add a stupid spacer that will only add more stress on the hot shoe. I still do not understand why a $1000 flagship flash will not fit on the R3 without an adapter. If they do they better bring out a new flash, but I just invested $3600 in new flashes for my R5 and two R6 bodies and don't wanna have to buy more sigh.
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The EF 135 f/2 L is a great lens, but it does have some LOCA, which could be eliminated in a new design and the new one could have IS. The question is how much will that cost? Probably at least double.
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Is it always raining at the weddings you shoot? The only function of the AD-E1 adapter is to provide a weather-sealed connection between a sealed flash and the multifunction shoe. If you don’t need sealing, just mount the flash directly in the new multifunction shoe and shoot. That’s what I do with my four 600EX-RT flashes and my R3 (one at a time, of course).
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I was about to post the same. My R6 still feels like a new camera to me, so I am pretty bummed it is about to join the legacy pile.
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I just did my insurance premium review and virtually all my Canon gear had gone up 10-15% replacement cost in Australia. I think that the rebates etc are offsetting this increase and give some marketing space to effectively get back to where it was (when they feel like it).
Local Canon entities are able to set their own pricing. Still happy that we are getting a local 5 year Canon warranty for piece of mind although I haven't had any issues so far.
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"hint"?? Even the 1DXiii's Advanced User Guide is full of temperature warnings even if it exceeds the stated specifications in practice. All equipment has defined operating temperatures and the 1DXiii is 0-45C. Clearly it operates outside of this range especially <0C. Deserts and direct sunlight can exceed 45C.
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