I'll very likely get this one, or wait for V2 depending on how the year ends. This camera is aimed squarely at the middle of the market: the advanced amateur/enthusiast (me), or, like the 6D, a less-expensive backup camera for a pro or semi-pro. I have a 70D (my first DSLR), and a 6Dv1 I recently bought from a friend, specifically for its low-light capability. Magic Lantern really amps up the features for both bodies for stills. I shoot landscapes, nightscapes, street, lightning/storms, macro, & wildlife i.e. a bit of a number of of things. I'm into photography for the sheer pleasure of it. I have been eyeing a 5DIV, but at $4,399 Canadian, it's hard to justify. $2,999 is an easier pill to swallow, especially with the newer technology and similar sensor to the 5DIV.
I have a dozen-ish Canon lenses with about 1/4 "L" glass, so I have no inclination to move over to a new ecosystem. Sure, I'd like to have a faster burst mode for birding, but I've gotten some great shots with the 6Dv1, and in daylight, the 70D is still a good birding camera. Its low-light image quality is sub-par. So, for the price, the features, and the ability to keep my lens investment and not lose any of their functionality, the EOS R has my attention.
Sep 10, 2018 at 06:49 PM
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