For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the EXPOSED sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the R100’s limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my canon M system plus a trip into Pentax territory 😉
We went to Prague 2 weeks ago and I agonised for weeks beforehand what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff, that was for certain!!
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light, very discreet and incredibly capable!!
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF no more (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with primes… 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded great
Only the R100 is just way too crippled coming from the somewhat amazing M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50.. identical size…
Then last week spotted a brand new boxed (unwanted gift) R50 at a price that seemed too good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due to arrive either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited…..
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, I pulled out my canon M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort getting to know. The lack of auto sensor cleaning is shameful… especially given the sensor is exposed !!
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did think that I might add that later.
But after realising again that my now 3 R models are all crippled in one way or another is a step too far…I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that earlier my “”lowly”” canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano and performed impeccably….and has sensor cleaning too!! Paid £60quid for it a few years back!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget <cough cough> R line is…..shite!!
To hell with them.
I won’t be wasting any more time nor money that’s for certain. You have to laugh that their R lenses are built so optically inferior, that they demand AI corrections to function!!
I think that’s says all it needs to.
Thank god I kept my DSLR’s and M stuff.
As for the R50, it will be checked it’s as described and then moth balled and stored away with the rest of the R shit I’ve accumulated.
Can’t even be arsed to sell on !! Plus it’s a painful reminder of just how dire the brand has become.
For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the EXPOSED sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the R100’s limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my canon M system plus a trip into Pentax territory 😉
We went to Prague 2 weeks ago and I agonised for weeks beforehand what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff, that was for certain!!
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light, very discreet and incredibly capable!!
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF no more (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with primes… 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded great
Only the R100 is just way too crippled coming from the somewhat amazing M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50.. identical size…
Then last week spotted a brand new boxed (unwanted gift) R50 at a price that seemed too good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due to arrive either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited…..
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, I pulled out my lcanon M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort getting to know. The lack of auto sensor cleaning is shameful… especially given the sensor is exposed !!
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted incredible deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did consider that I might add that later.
But after realising again that my now 3 R models are all crippled in one way or another is a step too far…I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that earlier my “”lowly”” canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano and performed impeccably….and has sensor cleaning too!! Paid £60quid for it a few years back!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget <cough cough> R line is…..shite!!
To hell with them.
I won’t be wasting any more time nor money that’s for certain. You have to laugh that their R lenses are built so optically inferior, that they demand AI corrections to function!!
I think that’s says all it needs to.
Thank god I kept my DSLR’s and M stuff.
As for the R50, it will be checked it’s as described and then moth balled and stored away with the rest of the R shit I’ve accumulated.
Can’t even be arsed to sell on !! Plus it’s a painful reminder of just how dire the brand has become.
For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the EXPOSED sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the R100’s limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my canon M system plus a trip into Pentax territory 😉
We went to Prague 2 weeks ago and I agonised for weeks beforehand what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff, that was for certain!!
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light, very discreet and incredibly capable!!
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF no more (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with primes… 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded perfect
Only the R100 is just way too crippled coming from the amazing M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50.. identical size…
Then last week spotted a brand new (unwanted present) R50 at a price that seemed too good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited.
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, today I pulled out my lowly M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even yet arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort .
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted incredible deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did think I might add that later.
But after realising once again that my 3 R models are all crippled in one way or another I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that earlier my “”lowly”” canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano and performed impeccably….and has sensor cleaning too!! Paid £60quid for it a few years back!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget <cough cough> R line is shite!!
To hell with them.
I won’t be wasting any more time nor money that’s for certain. You have to laugh that their new lenses are built so profoundly optically crap, that they demand AI corrections to function!!
I think that’s says all it needs to.
Thank god I kept my DSLR’s and M stuff.
As for the R50, it will be checked it’s as described and then moth balled and stored away with the rest of the R shit I’ve accumulated.
Can’t even be arsed to sell on !!
For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the EXPOSED sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the R100’s limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP (exposure compensation whilst using EVF anyone??)
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my M system plus a trip into Pentax
We went to Prague 2 weeks ago and I procrastinated for weeks what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff, that was certain
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light, very discreet and incredibly capable!!
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF no more (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with primes… 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded perfect
Only the R100 is just way too crippled coming from the amazing M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50.. identical size…
Then last week spotted a brand new (unwanted present) R50 at a price that seemed too good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited.
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, today I pulled out my lowly M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even yet arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort .
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted incredible deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did think I might add that later.
But after realising once again that my 3 R models are all crippled in one way or another I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that earlier my “”lowly”” canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano and performed impeccably….and has sensor cleaning too!! Paid £60quid for it a few years back!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget <cough cough> R line is shite!!
To hell with them.
I won’t be wasting any more time nor money that’s for certain. You have to laugh that their new lenses are built so profoundly optically crap, that they demand AI corrections to function!!
I think that’s says all it needs to.
Thank god I kept my DSLR’s and M stuff.
As for the R50, it will be checked it’s as described and then moth balled and stored away with the rest of the R shit I’ve accumulated.
Can’t even be arsed to sell on !!
For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the EXPOSED sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the R100’s limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP (exposure compensation whilst using EVF anyone??)
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my M system plus a trip into Pentax
We went to Prague 2 weeks ago and I procrastinated for weeks what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff, that was certain
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light, very discreet and incredibly capable!!
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF no more (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with primes… 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded perfect
Only the R100 is just way too crippled coming from the amazing M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50.. identical size…
Then last week spotted a brand new (unwanted present) R50 at a price that seemed too good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited.
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, today I pulled out my lowly M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even yet arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort .
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted incredible deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did think I might add that later.
But after realising once again that my 3 R models are all crippled in one way or another I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that earlier my “”lowly”” canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano and performed impeccably….and has sensor cleaning too!! Paid £60quid for it a few years back!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget <cough cough> R line is shite!!
To hell with them.
I won’t be wasting any more time nor money that’s for certain. You have to laugh that their new lenses are built so profoundly crap, that they demand AI corrections to function!!
I think that’s says all it needs to.
Thank god I kept my DSLR’s and M stuff.
As for the R50, it will be checked it’s as described and then moth balled and stored away with the rest of the R shit I’ve accumulated.
Can’t even be arsed to sell on !!
For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the EXPOSED sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the R100’s limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP (exposure compensation whilst using EVF anyone??)
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my M system plus a trip into Pentax
We went to Prague 2 weeks ago and I procrastinated for weeks what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff, that was certain
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light, very discreet and incredibly capable!!
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF no more (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with primes… 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded perfect
Only the R100 is just way too crippled coming from the amazing M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50.. identical size…
Then last week spotted a brand new (unwanted present) R50 at a price that seemed too good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited.
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, today I pulled out my lowly M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even yet arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort .
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted incredible deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did think I might add that later.
But after realising once again that my 3 R models are all crippled in one way or another I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that earlier my “”lowly”” canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano and was performed impeccably….and has sensor cleaning too!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget <cough cough> R line is shite!!
🤮
For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the EXPOSED sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP (exposure compensation whilst using EVF!!!)
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my M system plus a trip into Pentax
We went to Prague 2 weeks ago and I procrastinated for weeks what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff, that was certain
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light, very discreet and incredibly capable!!
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF no more (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with primes… 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded perfect
Only the R100 is just way too crippled coming from the amazing M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50.. identical size…
Then last week spotted a brand new (unwanted present) R50 at a price that seemed too good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited.
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, today I pulled out my lowly M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even yet arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort .
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted incredible deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did think I might add that later.
But after realising once again that my 3 R models are all crippled in one way or another I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that earlier my “”lowly”” canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano and was performed impeccably….and has sensor cleaning too!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget <cough cough> R line is shite!!
🤮
For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the EXPOSED sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP (exposure compensation whilst using EVF!!!)
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my M system plus a trip into Pentax
We went to Prague 2 weeks ago and I procrastinated for weeks what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff, that was certain
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light, very discreet and incredibly capable!!
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF no more (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with primes… 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded perfect
Only the R100 is just way too crippled coming from the amazing M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50.. identical size…
Then last week spotted a brand new (unwanted present) R50 at a price that seemed too good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited.
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, today I pulled out my lowly M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even yet arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort .
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted incredible deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did think I might add that later.
But after realising once again that my 3 current models are all crippled in one way or another I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that the lowly canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano earlier and was brilliant….and has sensor cleaning too!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget R line is shite.
For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP (exposure compensation whilst using EVF!!!)
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my M system plus a trip into Pentax
We went to Prague 2 weeks ago and I procrastinated for weeks what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff, that was certain
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light, very discreet and incredibly capable!!
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF no more (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with primes… 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded perfect
Only the R100 is just way too crippled coming from the amazing M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50.. identical size…
Then last week spotted a brand new (unwanted present) R50 at a price that seemed too good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited.
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, today I pulled out my lowly M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even yet arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort .
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted incredible deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did think I might add that later.
But after realising once again that my 3 current models are all crippled in one way or another I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that the lowly canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano earlier and was brilliant….and has sensor cleaning too!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget R line is shite.
For context I bought a used RP a few years ago
Paid through the nose for it and stupidly scratched the sensor not long after buying it. My fault entirely
It came without adapter so bought a used OEM plain adapter
Got fed up of the adapters added length to my EF lenses so bought several RF lenses
16, 28, 35, 50, 85 and 24-105 plus added the control ring adapter too, oh and a 3rd party RF extension tube set.
The scratched sensor bugged me but throwing good money after bad getting the sensor replaced was simply a non starter.
Somehow I fell upon a cheap used R100
Again all was fine until all the limitations rose their ugly heads as they did with the RP (exposure compensation whilst using EVF!!!)
So I abandoned the whole RF idea and reverted back to DSLR’s and my M system plus a trip into Pentax
We went to Prague and I procrastinated for weeks what camera to take.
It was never going to be the R stuff
So either canon 6D or Pentax K3
I couldn’t decide
On the morning of departure after weeks of constantly changing my mind - I abandoned both and grabbed the M50 + 22 + 11-22 + 18-150
It was perfect, small, light and very discreet.
Back home I realised aps-c was enough for my needs. I don’t need the weight nor bulk of FF (only ever shoot JPEG’s)
For some reason that I still can’t understand why, I pulled out the R100 and pondered the idea of pairing it with 16, 28, 50 & 85
Giving me the FF equivalent of 25, 45, 80 & 135
I thought that sounded perfect
Only the R100 iis just way too crippled coming from the M50.
I half heartedly pondered the R50..
Then last week spotted a brand new unwanted present R50 at a price that seemed to good to miss.
So bought it.
I’ve also bought two of the Neewer cages that fit both R100 & R50 - way better than any of the smallrig cages I bought for the M stuff
The cage allows for a much better grip and with its 3 point attachment is incredibly sturdy
The R50 is due either Monday or Tuesday.
I was excited.
Today I discovered that canon have once again wielded their infamous Cripple Hammer…
The R50 doesn’t have auto sensor cleaning!!
WTF !!
It is beyond a joke…
To put this into context, today I pulled out my lowly M10 body (I own the entire M system inventory)
How is it that canon added sensor cleaning to the M10 but yet removed it from both R100 and R50??
I’ve now come to the only conclusion I can think of… it’s because canon are first class C**ts, that’s why.
The R50 hasn’t even yet arrived and I’ve already made my mind up it’s not worth the effort .
Funny thing was
Whilst checking prices I spotted incredible deals on the R6ii (£1499) and briefly did think I might add that later.
But after realising once again that my 3 current models are all crippled in one way or another I’ve decided to abandon the R line for good.
The irony is that the lowly canon M10 was paired with the ef 70-300 ISii nano earlier and was brilliant….and has sensor cleaning too!!
I’ve come to the conclusion that canons budget R line is shite.
To hell with them.
Jul 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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