Re: Official Canon EOS R5 Mark II Images & Specifications
It sounds like a fine, functional camera, and I think the price is not out of line with expectations given the price of its predecessor and the effects of inflation. However…
For years one of my arguments against “switching” has gone like this: If you use Brand A right now and you just saw Brand B come out with a new thing that has more advanced features, you might be tempted to jump to Brand B. But typically every new introduction by any brand exceeds the feature set of its competition, and when Brand A comes out with its next upgrade it will likely exceed the capabilities of Brand B again. Over time, it is generally best to stick with one brand.”
I’m afraid that, at least at first appearance, Canon may be proving me wrong wis the R5II and probably the R1. Both seem like they more or less almost catch up with the older models of the other brands, but they certainly don’t seem to move things forward significantly if at all.
If anyone can remember my posts over the years (yeah, can’t count on that…) I have long been skeptical that the there was much reason to move away from Canon even if other brands seemed to have a few temporary advantages. Now I’m not so sure. Perhaps I’m wrong, but at this point, at least when it comes to camera bodies, Canon is languishing somewhere in the range between “about as good as” and “consistently behind” the alternatives.
Re: Official Canon EOS R5 Mark II Images & Specifications
It sounds like a fine, functional camera, and I think the price is not out of line with expectations given the price of its predecessor and the effects of inflation. However…
For years one of my arguments against “switching” has gone like this: If you use Brand A right now and you just saw Brand B come out with a new thing that has more advanced features, you might be tempted to jump to Brand B. But typically every new introduction by any brand exceeds the feature set of its competition, and when Brand A comes out with its next upgrade it will likely exceed the capabilities of Brand B again. Over time, it is generally best to stick with one brand.”
I’m afraid that, at least at first appearance, Canon may be proving me wrong wis the R5II and probably the R1. Both seem like they more or less almost catch up with the older models of the other brands, but they certainly don’t seem to move things forward significantly if at all.
If anyone can remember my post over the years (yeah, can’t count on that…) I have long been skeptical that the there was much reason to move away from Canon even if other brands seemed to have a few temporary advantages. Now I’m not so sure. Perhaps I’m wrong, but at this point, at least when it comes to camera bodies, Canon is languishing somewhere in the range between “about as good as” and “consistently behind” the alternatives.
Re: Official Canon EOS R5 Mark II Images & Specifications
It sounds like a fine, functional camera, and I think the price is not out of line with expectations given the price of its predecessor and the effects of inflation. However…
For years one of my arguments against “switching” has gone like this: If you use Brand A right now and you just saw Brand B come out with a new thing that has more advanced features, you might be tempted to jump to Brand B. But typically every new introduction by any brand exceeds the feature set of its competition, and when Brand A comes out with its next upgrade it will likely exceed the capabilities of Brand B again. Over time, it is generally best to stick wifraid th one brand.”
I’m afraid that, at least at first appearance, Canon may be proving me wrong wis the R5II and probably the R1. Both seem like they more or less almost catch up with the older models of the other brands, but they certainly don’t seem to move things forward significantly if at all.
If anyone can remember my post over the years (yeah, can’t count on that…) I have long been skeptical that the there was much reason to move away from Canon even if other brands seemed to have a few temporary advantages. Now I’m not so sure. Perhaps I’m wrong, but at this point, at least when it comes to camera bodies, Canon is languishing somewhere in the range between “about as good as” and “consistently behind” the alternatives.
Disappointed.
Jul 17, 2024 at 09:01 AM
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