p.2 #1 · Does the New R8II Looks Too Much Like a Sony?
snegron7 wrote:
Is it just me, or does the new R8II look nearly identical to the Sony A7 series camera bodies?
It's by no means ergonomically appealing to me, but I don't and have never intended to buy one, so of little to no consequence for me.
There's a lot of Sony user's out there, so maybe Canon wanted to win some of them over by producing a camera more appealing to them, and/or others who may prefer a more compact camera?
Dumb, or smart business?
p.2 #2 · Does the New R8II Looks Too Much Like a Sony?
Steve Spencer wrote:
I think for me the R8 II would be a lot better for manual focus lenses than the R8. I need a joystick for shooting manual focus lenses and IBIS is really a must too. Despite its small size, I doubt it will even be my travel camera with manual focus lenses. My big hands don't like small cameras and I really like having the top LCD to see shooting parameters. I am very happy with my R5 II for manual lenses. For my secondary camera when I replace my R7 in a couple years it will likely be between the R6 II and the R8 II. I am not sure which way I will go, and I will probably just let my wife decide. She uses the R7 at least as much as I do and she will probably prefer the smaller R8 II and that will be fine with me....Show more →
Yes, the joystick is why I’m interested in the R8II. Where my doubts come in is not about the camera, but about using M mount lenses. The adapters that allow for the Canon manual focus functionality need some programming every time you change the lens. I’m not sure I want that hassle, unless a lens is truly special. I don’t think many lenses are truly special, especially not when it comes to street and travel photography.
p.2 #4 · Does the New R8II Looks Too Much Like a Sony?
Are we talking about cars, motorcycles, women, watches, furniture, clothing.....or, an entry-level camera?!? I never would have expected to see so much time devoted to whether a camera is 'good-looking'. But you learn something every day, I guess.
Are we using it to capture photographs, or are we taking it out on a dinner date?
It looks fine for a photographic tool. And with the same familiar Canon grip, once it's in your hand it'll feel like....a Canon.
I'd be more focused on the fact that Canon actually put a joystick on a lower-end body like this. If the CR images are accurate, isn't that a first? I'd be stoked on this if I was in the market for an R8-level body.
p.2 #6 · Does the New R8II Looks Too Much Like a Sony?
Cliff L. wrote:
It looks like Canon is borrowing some of the less desirable ergonomic features of the R7, unfortunately.
I greatly prefer the rear dial and joystick placement on the R7. So easy, fast, and natural for me to reach. The placement on my R6 MK II and 5D MK IV is awkward and harder to reach. Obviously, it is okay for those with larger hands or longer fingers. I actually have to take my finger off the shutter button to rotate that darn dial on the R6 MK II. Hopefully, Canon makes more cameras with the dial and joystick placed higher and closer to the right..
