Which Canon R Series Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera is Right for You? A Comparison of All 4 R Bodies

[@victorcotto6699]

I respect your opinion and pose a question about these two cameras, and my debate about a purchase: 1. I am not a pro, and I'm looking for a travel camera, one to casually take pics when I'm in NYC, to take pics for promotional Yoga material (I'm a teacher), and I would describe myself as a entry level shooter who is ONLY interested in taking high quality STILLS. Have no interest in video features. 2. My interests in photo taking; travel such as landscape, portraits, street photography, Yoga promo materials, long exposed shots, nighttime cool shots and that's about it. 3. Money isn't necessarily an issue, but I can obviously benefit by purchasing a EOS R and a RF lens such as 24-70, and it'll be same cost as just the Eos R5 body. WILL I be happy 2-3 years from now if I buy the EOS R, get a lens, and save $ and will I be happy with the image quality and output? Or, should I just wait, save and just head first into the r5? I would love your insight.

[@skypeters3034]

Honestly the m50 would be great for you

[@nikaiitrk]

M6mkII would be good

[@victorcotto6699]

@@nikaiitrk not an option fo' me.

[@nikaiitrk]

@@victorcotto6699 eos r and 24-70

[@paulgasgonia2318]

Eos R5 and 28-70

[@alecsilvah]

Nice info, thanks!

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

Definitely! Are you looking into getting a new camera?

[@DelvesPhotos]

was so tempted by the R but the frames per second in continuous autofocus just isn't good enough for me as I shoot a lot of wildlife, macro, etc. That really leaves me with the R6 and a boat load of saving to do :(

[@dtyusufceylan]

What is your advice for dental photography(handheld) and a half time KZbin work?

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

It depends on what budget you’re looking in. However, I would say that the RP should be more than enough for those purposes and will allow you to put more of your budget towards good lenses

[@dtyusufceylan]

@@JustinMyersPhoto In my country, when I combine it with the L-series 24-105 lens, there is not much difference in price between R and RP, absurdly. Thats why I consider R. But I really need to push my budget for the R6. I shoot videos on KZbin in 4K. Will R work for me? I think I can shoot 1080P and render 4K, what do you think?

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

@@dtyusufceylan if they are similarly priced, yes I would suggest to go with the R. Most of my videos are filmed in 1080 on the R and then I export them to 4K for the upload to YT, so that is definitely an option

[@dtyusufceylan]

@@JustinMyersPhoto dude, I really thank you. It's been very beneficial for me. By the way Ive just found your channel and love it. Keep going!

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

@@dtyusufceylan glad it helped! Thanks for the kind words!

[@atokwidiarto]

Hi Justin, greetinga from Jakarta. Love your video, yiu have my subs 🙂 Am now a Canon EOS M5 user and thinking of upgrading to full frame. Budget wise, I am thinking of RP, but in doubt whether R is more compelling (more features, much better battery, nicer grip and body). I shoot mainly macro, street and landscape. I rarely shoot videos. Is RP suits me best? RF lenses are expensive, though, and am planning to use adapter with my existing EF lenses, i.e. 50mm and 100mm macro. Grateful for your advices.

[@atokwidiarto]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Thanks for prompt reply. Appreciate it. Your replies brings more knowledge to me that RP is actually a great camera with (really) great value for money. Can't wait for your next videos on RP. Have turn on the notication bell so I won't miss it Keep it up ...!

[@pleaseplantme-n3b]

Great video you hit all the points I was interested in. Only video I seen comparing the whole lineup. Appreciate you taking time to make the video. Peace

[@pleaseplantme-n3b]

@@JustinMyersPhoto iam

[@pleaseplantme-n3b]

@@JustinMyersPhoto because of financial restraints I’ll probably have to go with the RP for now. Hopefully it’s good enough for the video I shoot. After all I am using a t4i now lol !

[@pleaseplantme-n3b]

@@JustinMyersPhoto more run and gun im starting to do more talking heads now so... outdoor kinda stuff I really Like to do some slow motion stuff in full HD or even 4K I guess right why not !

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

What benefits or disadvantages (other than video and connectivity maybe) do the eos R cams have over the dslr's? I've got a basic eos 2000d, a beginners cam, is an eos R an upgrade worth doing?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Looking at the prices of the eosR cameras, why would one take one of these (except for videos maybe) over any dslr?

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

@@Daniel-dj7fh well, in the case of something like the 2000D, you’re talking about an upgrade from an APS-C sensor to the full frame sensors in all of these cameras. That will bring better image quality and much better lowlight performance. On a broader level of DSLR vs Mirrorless, it’s really just a matter of features. For example, the 5D Mark IV is a DSLR and the EOS R is a mirrorless camera. They both have the same sensor and internal functioning, the only difference being the features. So, the biggest two differences are that the autofocus performance is way better with mirrorless cameras because the camera focuses directly on the sensor, and that you have a “live view” from the sensor in the viewfinder of mirrorless cameras, so you can see your exact exposure and framing in the viewfinder while shooting. The difference going forward is that the big manufacturers, like Canon, are no longer making DSLR’s. So, any future innovation in cameras will be with mirrorless cameras. That is something that will affect future camera purchases, but also brings in the conversation of investing into the mirrorless ecosystem vs DSLR ecosystem. (One huge advantage with the Canon mirrorless ecosystem is that Canon DSLR lenses function perfectly when adapted to Canon mirrorless cameras). But all that aside, it really comes down to you, how your shoot, how you want to shoot and what you want from a camera. So, why are you thinking about upgrading? Is there a specific issue (or issues) with your camera that you are wanting to address with an upgrade?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Thinking about getting a budget orientated telephoto the Canon 55-250mm stm lense. But with your explenation there shouldn't be a reason to not adapt it on something like the eos rp (If I heard correctly). Was just wondering if getting that lense is a less smart move than to get a better camera and then invest on lenses there. Thanks for your time my dude.

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

@@Daniel-dj7fh so the main issue with the 55-250mm lens is that it is an EF-S lens, so the image from that lens only covers the size of an APS-C sensor. So, if you were to upgrade to a full frame mirrorless camera (the lens would not work at all with full frame DSLRs), like the RP at some point, you could use it, but only in the crop mode of the sensor. This means the photo with the EF-S lens would only give you a roughly ~10 MP image using only the certain portion of the 26MP sensor of the RP. So, it wouldn’t necessarily be the best lens to purchase specifically for using after upgrading. However, that really only matters if you are planning to upgrade your camera body in the near future. If that isn’t the immediate plan, the 55-250mm is a relatively affordable lens and if you stick with your 2000D for a few years and shoot a lot of telephoto images, you may very well get your money worth out of the lens before it comes time to upgrade. (You could also look into finding the lens used and save money that way). Full frame lenses are typically much more expensive than APS-C lenses, especially telephoto lenses. So, full frame telephoto zoom lenses in a similar field of view would typically cost several times more than what the EF-S 55-250mm costs. They also become much larger and heavier, so a lot more difficult to carry around. So if you really want to shoot telephoto and you aren’t planning on upgrading your camera anytime soon, the EF-S 55-250mm might be a good fit for you, as long as you are aware of its limitations when you do decide to upgrade

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Thanks for your time man, I really appreciate it :-)

[@jillianmyers3144]

I love the R-P! It’s so much bang for your buck, hopefully I’ll get to try out the new cameras soon

[@elizevh]

Hi there @JustinMyers, With the Canon R6, is the IBIS image stabilization for the video only or does the IS work for handheld photos/portraits too. ? Thanks

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

The IBIS system can be used in all shooting modes, whether photo or video. Are you thinking about getting the R6?

[@elizevh]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Yes, I do maternity and newborn photography. But I've got a slight hand tremor (had it all my life, don't know what causes it. But I normally drink half a beta-blocker to still my hands before a shoot ) and I was looking at the R6 with the image stabilization and focus tracking to help compensate for it and give me sharper images.

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

@@elizevh okay, I understand. Well then, yes it works for photography and it is quite good. Obviously, I can’t give any insight into your situation specifically, but I have heard from a few other photographers who have hand tremors or shakes for various reasons and say that optical lens stabilization and IBIS systems are helpful for them

[@elizevh]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Thanks a mil for the feedback and the great video content.

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

@@elizevh no problem! Hope it was helpful!

[@Leestevensmusic]

Hey do you not think it would be a good idea for me to buy the Canon EF 24-105 F/4L IS II USM Lens? So I can have a Full frame lens in case I wanna upgrade in the future? Do you think I will notice much of a positive difference in my image quality with this lens on my 200D? Or should I just buy the sigma 18-35 Like you suggested? Or if not would you think buying the Sigma 12-24 F4.0 DG HSM Art lens for my 200D would be a good idea for me instead of the 17-35? Or could you reccomend another full frame lens that I could buy for my 200D that would make a noticeable positive difference on my image quality? Right now I'm looking at the EF 24-105 F/4 L or maybe the canon 16-35 lens or the sigma 14-24 F2.8... Do you think either of these will be a good choice for me to use with my 200D. As I said I'm recording KZbin videos in a small bedroom.

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto I just don't know whether the 18-35 will be wide enough to record in my small room do you think it will be? and I can't find the sigma 12-24 f2.8 did you mean 14-24? cause the only 12-24 I can find is F/4 or more. I can grab an EF 16-35 f2.8L usm now for 440 used. Do you think I should get this? or do you still think I should go for the Sigma 18-35, or the Sigma 14-24 F2.8 for 850 used? I can't actually buy the 18-35 anywhere right now either. The only place I can buy it from right now is amazon and the shipping would be 200, so that means I'll have to wait and might not even be able to get it without buying off amazon and paying for shipping. Please help if you can.

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto So right now I'm looking at the EF 16-35 f2.8L usm for 440 used, or I can buy the mark II version of that lens for 969 used, or I could buy the Sigma 14-24 f2.8 used for 850. Do you think either of these is a good option if so which one do you think I should go for?

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Ok I think I'll go for the 16-35 then. I guess I can watch a few reviews to make sure the auto focus sound wont get picked up, and if it does, then I can go for the Version II. Thank you very much for all your help

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Yeah, I thought that might be the case, but won't take the chance anyway. I think I'll probably focus before hitting record anyway, and I don't even think it will need to refocus during as I 'll be staying pretty still throughout my videos... I Appreciate the reply though. I read up and it says auto focus and image quality will be better on the mark II version. I'm not sure if it will justify the price increase though. I doubt it will but I could be wrong.

[@johnvanderploeg]

I agree with you the r6 seems like a videographers camera! I know you aren’t much of a specs guy but the sensor from the 1dx mk3 is barely better than a 6d. It’s been reviewed on dxomark, it received a score of 83. It’s low light performance, on paper at least, isn’t competitive with other brands. Still I’m sure it will take nice pics! In my opinion, regardless of your use case, the R5 is the camera to buy. It just makes all of canon’s other cameras seem like toys! It will be interesting to see how it actually performs!

[@johnvanderploeg]

Justin Myers, I think you have to pay more attention to dxomark as they are pretty much the only people offering objective reviews of a sensor. The 1dx 3’s sensor is not market leading and has been tested in the field for months now, it’s not revolutionary and won’t be in the r6. The R5 is more of a wild card, although canon itself claim a stop of dynamic range over the 5d4. If this is true, canons dynamic range/low light performance will finally be close to being on par with Nikon and Sony. However, the r5’s lowlight performance won’t be industry leading. It’s no secret canon has been behind the pack in sensor performance for almost 10 years now and they finally may have something that is competitive, we’ll see. In general I’m an image quality guy so, realistically, the R5 doesn’t offer me anything I don’t already have in the z7, for my general use case. Although the af system would be nice! So, no I’m not tempted to switch. I am surprised tho, the R5 is cheaper than I thought it would be and not crippled, at least that we know about up to this point! I would be careful about getting too excited this camera won’t be perfect but it does sound pretty amazing at this point, it will be great to hear what non-canon ambassadors have to say about it!

[@johnvanderploeg]

Justin Myers petapixel.com/2020/07/09/dxomark-admits-they-screwed-up-their-canon-1d-x-mark-iii-review/ looks like dxomark screwed up, it’s now officially a good sensor, still not industry leading tho! As far as market leading goes, that depends on what facet of the R5 you are talking about. It is not leading the industry in image quality and let’s be honest, it’s probably on par with Sony for af. Canon is leading for video right now and that makes sense to me as they have always been a more video centric company. I am looking forward to seeing how usable the electronic shutter is. Great video!

[@johnvanderploeg]

Justin Myers one last point, you are making a lot of assumptions for a camera that at least up until this point is still just specs on paper. A lot of real world testing still needs to be done before those claims of greatness can be made. For example the 1 dx 3 has problems with horrendous rolling shutter in 4K 30, I think the R5 has a lot of potential but your opinion at this point is based on specs. Maybe you’re more of a specs guy than you realize!

[@johnvanderploeg]

Also, check out tony northrups new vid, I don’t normally like him much but he’s making some great points!

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

I actually responded to all the comments, we had a lengthy conversation. Unfortunately a few months ago, I was forced to change some account settings and all of my comments and responses to comments were deleted

[@Leestevensmusic]

Are low light cameras like the R6 only better in low light or are they better in good lighting too?

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto I do more video. For me it's between the EOS R and the R6, but I don't know which will make me look better on video. I mean I think the EOS R has more megapixels, but I'm not sure if that means I'll look better on the video recorded from the EOS R than I will on the R6. Please help if you can.

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Thanks for the reply.

[@Leestevensmusic]

Sorry I have another question... Will my 200D's aperture settings change when I put a new lens on with a lower F stop? because right now it only goes to 5.6.

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto I don't understand... So will my numbers change on my camera when I put on a new lens, or will the lowest always be 4.5, even though the lens goes lower?

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto I just found a Sigma 18-35 new for 660. Do you think I should buy this, or go for the ef 16-35 mark I f2.8 for 440 used?

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Ok thank you very much for all your help.

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Yeah I've been asking for a lot of peoples advice and researching for months, but I still don't really know much about cameras or lenses. I think you're one of the only people that have replied and helped me a lot. I'm so confused though cause everyone has different gear, and opinions on it, and different styles of shooting, so it's hard to know whos advice to follow. Like right now a lot of people seem to be going for the 16-35 f4 they say it's as good as the mark III of the lens I was gonna buy bar the one stop, and a lot of people say they don't need that extra stop. Would you definitely say I do?

[@Leestevensmusic]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Again thank you for replying. I think this really is my final question... Do you think I would notice much of a positive difference in my image quality when recording video on my 200D with the 16-35 f4 instead of my 10-18?

[@mauriciolacruz]

Are full frame Canon DSLR lenses compatible with full frame Canon mirrorless cameras?

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

They are! You need to use an adapter; the basic Canon adapter is $99 and it works flawlessly. It’s listed as EF-EOS R adapter in the description of this video if you want links for it

[@mauriciolacruz]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Thanks! 👍🏻

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

@@mauriciolacruz no problem, hope it helped!

[@andrewphoto4750]

Boy get in the middle of the frame fuck the rule of thirds 😂

[@TAGKINGJUNIORVEVO]

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[@toi3213]

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[@RazabladeTvVlogs]

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[@Scalykams]

I am your 15th viewer :)

[@Scalykams]

@@JustinMyersPhoto looks great so far! Definitely more interested in the R6. Now I just have to sell my RP and R

[@Scalykams]

@@JustinMyersPhoto G. A. S but definitely looking forward to the IBIS, the dynamic range and the Low light quality. I don't care for the 8K and uncropped 4K, as I mostly shoot in fHD. The one I am certain is going to be replace is the RP.

[@Scalykams]

Easy... Don't fight it! I'm gonna wait a couple of months to see if the price drops or if I can trade my RP for it. In the meantime, I will live vicariously through you and other content creators with big bucks.

[@akashpandey1456]

Thanks 👍

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

Are you looking into one of these cameras?

[@akashpandey1456]

@@JustinMyersPhoto Yes👉R6❤️

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

@@akashpandey1456 awesome, I love the R6! What kind of photo and/or video do you typically shoot?

[@dattamalthane1673]

What are you saying bother you said this is your backup camera are u mad 😡 this one is on of the best camera in the world

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

The RP? It’s a great camera and I like it a lot. But choosing the right camera is like choosing the right tool. I like screwdrivers, but if I need to put a nail into something, a screwdriver is the wrong tool for that, even if I really like that tool.