Turn your Canon R6 Mark II into an R3 with THIS!

[@JGZphotography]

I previously owned two Canon R3 cameras. While the R6 II is not exactly a successor to the R3, I share the same sentiments you expressed in your video presentation for the R6 II with a battery grip. Instead of upgrading to the R1, I decided to go with a pair of Canon R5 II cameras. They have nearly the same shooting features but come with the advantage of a 45 MP sensor, which is a plus for tighter cropping. In my opinion, the R1 is just a minimal upgrade from the R3, essentially an R3 II. Until Canon releases the rumored RX, I believe the R5 II is the better choice over the R1! In the meantime, I use my Canon R6 II as a backup or a triggered remote camera for sports. BTW, a third-party Battery Grip BG-R10 is available from Amazon for less money and works great on my R6 II and a previous R5, but not on the R5 IIs. They currently require the Canon brand.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Yeah, absolutely: I think that people on the fence about the R3 should consider investing in a batter grip to get a taste of what it 'could' be. Congrats on the R5 Mark II upgrade. I'm actually considering that one myself. I was salivating the moment it was announced. The only things keeping me from pulling the trigger are having to buy new CF Express Cards, their reader as well as dealing with heavier file sizes; I bet it also leads to having to purchase more storage. As a wedding photographer, I'm dreading it already!

[@JGZphotography]

@@FranciscoAlvarezTV I always shoot in CRAW mode on my R5 II. For comparison, 64 MB RAW at 14-bit versus 33 MB CRAW at 12-bit shows that the picture quality is nearly indistinguishable, and the dynamic range remains the same. I also use CRAW on my R6 II, where the files are 16 MB instead of 34 MB for RAW. This also means that files load onto the memory card twice as fast, depending on the card's write speed. Additionally, I typically shoot at 20 FPS instead of 30, unless it’s a critical sports game. Keep in mind that the secondary SD card is much slower than a CFexpress card, so it’s best to save medium JPGs to that card as a backup. Shooting RAW files onto a secondary SD card can lead to performance issues.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@ dang. I can imagine CRAW is better for sports but I have never thought about using that for weddings. Don’t really feel the need nor do I shooter in bursts often (dare I say EVER?!) File sizes can be managed that way for sure. If it’s negligible you might as well…but don’t you feel like you’re leaving cards out on the table by not enjoying the full benefits of what your sensor can offer?!

[@JGZphotography]

@@FranciscoAlvarezTV - I would use the full RAW size for specilized commercial or portraits. But remember, you still get the 45 MP in CRAW format for solid detailed super enlarged quality prints. Also, 45 MP is not realized on social posts and PC/Laptop screens, and nobody will know you're holding a 45 MP camera or looking at photo proofs captured by a 18, 24 or 45 MB sensor. In the weddings I have taken, I remain pleased of the capture quality of the R6 II. I chose the R5 IIs for the features that made sports photography a game changer.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@JGZphotography Right on! Yes, for sure. I keep my R6 Mark II because although it's not great at any one thing, it's good at many. IMHO, it's the BEST overall wedding photography camera...but then again I don't own YOUR R5 Mark II, haha

[@logstriketech6360]

The video is amazing but the audio is a bit rough, it’s definitely peaking, you should lower sensitivity, get mic farther away or get a windscreen for it. Awesome video!

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

I know man! I noticed in post-production. Sennheiser MKE 600 is definitely TOO close. Figuring out the new studio setup. I'll change it. I appreciate you noticing. What do you shoot?!

[@logstriketech6360]

@@FranciscoAlvarezTV unfortunate! sometimes the best gear is too sensitive haha. No problem. I dont do video but I do shoot mostly events!

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@logstriketech6360 yeah. Thanks for letting me know. Oh, alright! How’s that going for you? What made you go that route?

[@rodhill6091]

I went from a 1DX2 to R3. The R3 is a super light go anywhere camera 😁.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

Love it. I bet it must've made a world of difference. What do you shoot with it?

[@harel_katz276]

what software did you use to show the 3d cameras?

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@harel_katz276 none. just screen grabbed from B&H website.

[@luishelenap]

I have that same shirt!!!!

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

Did we just become best friends?! 🎉😅

[@longrider9551]

not the same sensor is it? I thought the r3 had a stacked sensor

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@longrider9551 you’re absolutely right. That’s the difference between the two. Same resolution though.

[@longrider9551]

@@FranciscoAlvarezTV ✌✌ I shoot Sony but I saw and held the R3 in adorama, wow what a nice body, Canon really putting out some winners lately

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@longrider9551 yeah, man. They're really stepping it up. Love Adorama. I actually shoot Canon but would love to shoot with the A7RV one day. That's the camera I'd migrate to if I'd ever make the switch.

[@joaovtaveira]

The original Canon grips have ridiculous prices, just buy third party ones.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@joaovtaveira to be honest, I’ve thought about it but there are two things I’ll never go 3rd party on and that’s batteries and grips. I’ve heard of fellow photographers speak highly on off brands but it’s one area I don’t like cutting corners on.

[@joaovtaveira]

@FranciscoAlvarezTV I can't see why but, your money, your choice.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@ the many anecdotes regarding poor battery life, low energy retention and propensity to overheating quicker are enough for me to stay away. You're right on the money part though. Thanks for being here. Wishing you all the best in 2025!

[@joaovtaveira]

@ yes but not all "third party" brands are the same; I had one for my Canon EOS 70D, from Meike, and had almost no problems, now I don't have one for my Canon EOS E7 because Canon took the stupid and absurd decision of make it don't prepare it to them. Thanks and the same to you.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@joaovtaveira Você está certo, mas você disse "quase", kkkkk Eu acho que a Canon eventualmente fará grips para suas câmeras mais vendidas. Paciência, irmão.

[@KingCanon]

Those two cameras are in NO shape, form, or fashion remotely close. STOP

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

You don’t think so? Are you sure? What makes you say THAT?!

[@Jerecek]

Yeah, Im also wondering what makes you think that? There definitely are some shared aspects to them...

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@Jerecek I think the foundational aspect of these cameras is very much similar but it’s the added internals that basically sets them apart in therms of process points. Think of how many times you’ll actually trust the eye-AF, shoot in bursts, etc. Be honest with yourself & when you are you’ll realize just how close these cameras really are.

[@Jerecek]

@@FranciscoAlvarezTV I absolutely agree. Its also my opinion. Thats why I was wondering what makes him think otherwise :)

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@ we’re all gonna have our thoughts and that’s fine. They’re welcome here. What do you shoot?