peter_c5

Yes, you can skip an update. I’ve just updated my R5 from 1.5.0 to 1.5.2. I sometimes don’t update for some minor issue, like catering for a new lens I don’t and am unlikely to own.

I’ve just read the article in Canon News about these two new, incredibly expensive super teles. Apparently they’re pretty much EF lenses with inbuilt 2X converters, and the reported image quality is almost identical to what you’d get with the far cheaper EF lens plus EF 2X converter. Glad I’m not in the market for anything like these!

Why don’t you ask the guys at Lens Rentals? They do a series of body and lens stripdowns and frequently comment on the fancy screwdrivers required.

I agree with the recommendations of the EF-S 60 f2.8 macro above: a superb, sharp lens with an effective focal length of 96mm. Small and with excellent USM focusing, all it lacks is image stabilisation - and for that you’d need to 100mm L IS, which is far outside your price range, even used. I’ve had one for years.

Hi Mick! I’m on the same path as you, just quite a bit further on. I started my journey with the RP, and found it transformed my photography. Pin point autofocus, plus the ability to adjust exposure on the fly using the control mount adapter, as at that stage I had no RF mount lenses. I sold both my 6D Mark 2 and 70D, as for me the mirrorless experience was so much better. My wife still has her DSLR, an SL2, and when I use it very occasionally I often have to stop and think about what I want to do; I’d avoid a two system approach if I could. The RP has now been replaced by an R5, and I agree that - or the R6 - should be what you aim for. I wanted the higher MP, hence the R5. Looking at your lenses, we both have the 16-35 f4 L IS, which like all the EF lenses works flawlessly on the R mount. I gave my 24-105 to my son, as the RF version is clearly superior. However, the RF 24-240 is usually on my R5 as a walk around lens as there’s nothing in the EF line to match it, it’s remarkably good (if less so at the 24 end) and reasonably priced, too. I think you’d find the RF 70-200 f4 smaller, lighter and sharper than your EF version. So, I’d go for the body and then gradually replace your EF lenses if there seemed some real advantage: size and weight, or optical quality. Cheers - Peter

Are you trying to adjust a jog or raw image? The sliders don’t work with jpgs.

Lack of MFA was one of several reasons I sold my 60D to upgrade to a 70D, several years ago. That camera should be available secondhand now for less than a 7D and, if you prefer the smaller size and weight of your 60D have a look at it. Of course, the 80D and 90D would be better again - but at greater cost. However, I agree with paddler4 that it’d be worth checking that it’s not a lens issue.

Like John, I’ve found that my EF lenses work at least as well on my R mount cameras as they ever did on EF mount. However, I think that the real difference is that the RF lenses are more recent designs, often with better coatings and better focus systems (I’d exclude the new RF 50 1.8 from this - that seems pretty much the EF STM version in a new dress). My RF 24-105 L is clearly better than my old, but excellent, EF equivalent for example. Pity that it cost twice the price

I totally agree with all of you who’ve commented that what you’ll use a camera for, and personal preference, should ultimately matter most. Having said that, here’s an unequivocal vote for the R6: 1 It’s a much newer model, with the latest sensor and processor 2 Canon is clearly in the process of abandoning DSLRs for the RF mirrorless range 3 For birds and for people, the focus detection is streets ahead 4 Being able to see exactly the exposure you’ll get is also a plus 5 The fold-out screen is very useful 6 The EF-RF adapters give new life to all your EF and EF-S lenses. My son has a 5D4 and I have an R5 (and an RP and previously had a 6D2), and we’ve shared and exchanged lenses. However, I’m now a mirrorless convert. I’d note that your question was about the ‘best’. Right now, you should be able to pick up a top DSLR such as the 5D4 at a great price, while the R6 will be at full price.

I’ve had an RP since last Christmas, and I love it ❤️ It’s replaced both a 70D and a 6D2: so much smaller and lighter, and being able to preview the shot’s exposure on screen is brilliant. The Control Ring EF-RF adapter works perfectly with all my EF glass. I’ve not used it for super low light shots, which you want to do, but because the mirrorless screen shows what you’ll get in darker situations, it should work pretty well for you. As a travel camera with the RF 24-240 lens it’s a brilliant combination. Don’t take too much notice of all the pixel peepers who rubbish this lens: I did a series of test shots against a whole set of other lenses, including both the EF and RF 24-105s, and apart from the corners between 24 and about 35, it’s almost impossible to pick the difference.

I have one, and I love it. I had a 6D2 and a 70D, and while the 70D was with me for years and served me well, the 6D2 just didn’t do it for me, so I sold it. Then I saw the RP for sale in Australia for A$1000 (=US$700 or so) and snapped it up, along with an EF-RF converter. With the RP I have many more keepers, thanks to the WYSWYG EVF. I can set a focus point almost anywhere and adjust exposure on the fly. If the scene is dark, I can actually see what I’m doing visually. The EF-RF converter works seamlessly with all my EF lenses. And the body itself is so much smaller and lighter. Of course, the R5 looks wonderful - as does it’s price! No doubt I’ll end up with one, and then the RP will be my backup camera.

I bought one last Christmas and am delighted with it. It replaced both a 6D2 and a 70D. Image quality is obviously almost identical to the 62, as it shares the same sensor, but I’m finding the mirrorless viewfinder with its exact preview of what I’ll get most useful, and I really appreciate the smaller size and weight. The EF-RF control ring works perfectly with all my EF lenses, but with EF-S lenses the much smaller megapixel count is all too apparent. Overall, I couldn’t be happier.

Looking at the discussion on the Canon EOS forum, it seems to have almost died over the last few months. By contrast, there have been many, many postings on the Fred Miranda Canon Gear forum. Is that all we need, or should we start a new forum here too? Unsurprisingly, I’m posting this as someone who’s just moved over to Canon RF mirrorless - and have just sold my last Canon DSLR.

This is exactly the problem I’ve just had! Not only did DPP4 not work properly, several other programs didn’t either - including the latest HP software I use for my (non photo) printing and scanning. I had to get Apple to reinstall the previous OS. I guess we’ll all have to wait till everyone, including Canon, updates their software.

I’d strongly recommend the Canon EFS 15-85. It has a great focal length range (24-136 full frame equivalent), uses the superior USM focusing system, and has good IS. Very sharp, too. It’s a better lens than the 18-55 - but isn’t fast. You’ll need the expensive and heavy 17-55 2.8 if you want speed. Oh, and forget the much older 17-85. It’s much less sharp.