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p.2 #1R5 Backup Body?
I agree 5D MK IV, IF you still have a stable of EF lenses, other wise an R6.
Good luck!
Fixed!
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Good luck!
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Mar 26, 2021 at 06:37 PM
p.2 #2R5 Backup Body?
I'll try to be a bit more serious with this reply...the comedy is sure falling flat on this board recently.
The OP asks "What is everyone else using when they don't reach for their R5"
100% true answer to that question is I was reaching for my A9II and after that I reached for the A1. I had my R5/100-500 in one side of my bag and the A1/200-600 in the other side. No joke. That is what I used.
Now assuming the OP isn't looking to mix brands, and I'm sure he isn't, if I was the OP I'd either wait for the R1 or if buying now and selling by end of the year isn't a big deal to him then I'd pick up an R6. Or if this 2nd body will just be for the off chance that the R5 fails then maybe something like an EOS R or back to a 5DIV.
The OP asks "What is everyone else using when they don't reach for their R5"
100% true answer to that question is I was reaching for my A9II and after that I reached for the A1. I had my R5/100-500 in one side of my bag and the A1/200-600 in the other side. No joke. That is what I used.
Now assuming the OP isn't looking to mix brands, and I'm sure he isn't, if I was the OP I'd either wait for the R1 or if buying now and selling by end of the year isn't a big deal to him then I'd pick up an R6. Or if this 2nd body will just be for the off chance that the R5 fails then maybe something like an EOS R or back to a 5DIV.
Mar 26, 2021 at 07:33 PM
p.2 #3R5 Backup Body?
Since my F-1 in '76, I have always bought a brace of the same camera model. That went for my medium format cameras as well. (I confess, I only had one Horseman 4x5.)
My practice was to always be able to produce the same results with either camera, and as well to rotate between the cameras from job to job and during the job, making sure both were functioning identically at all times.
My practice was to always be able to produce the same results with either camera, and as well to rotate between the cameras from job to job and during the job, making sure both were functioning identically at all times.
Mar 26, 2021 at 11:14 PM
p.2 #4R5 Backup Body?
I have the R5 and I kept the EOS-R that I first tried to see if I wanted mirrorless. I sold off my 5DMKIV.that I really liked the sensor and I have it still with the EOS-R, and it,
's good as long as it’’s not fast action. I have been tempted to trade it for an R6,but think I will wait to see what comes next.
Dave
Edited on Mar 29, 2021 at 08:36 PM · View previous versions
's good as long as it’’s not fast action. I have been tempted to trade it for an R6,but think I will wait to see what comes next.
Dave
Edited on Mar 29, 2021 at 08:36 PM · View previous versions
Mar 28, 2021 at 08:00 PM
p.2 #5R5 Backup Body?
One thing that makes this all so much easier, is that every Canon body we have mentioned takes the same battery!
I used to need three or four different types of battery,. now I have ONE!
I used to need three or four different types of battery,. now I have ONE!
Mar 28, 2021 at 09:36 PM
p.2 #6R5 Backup Body?
I have the R6 as my R5 backup. Main reason is more affordable and the controls are identical. When I am shooting large concerts, I like changing settings quickly on the fly, and its very difficult when your bodies have different controls.
Mar 29, 2021 at 07:38 AM
p.2 #8R5 Backup Body?
I’ll take a sub-16 ounce Full frame R Mount with no finder like the new little Sigma fp L with a sensor that keeps the price $999 or less. Pair with a little RF 50 f1.8 or anything in the RF collection that needs a light and compact body.
Mar 29, 2021 at 07:24 PM