Impressively small despite having a large full-frame sensor, the Canon EOS RP offers flexible imaging capabilities along with a portable form factor. Featuring a high-resolution 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor along with a DIGIC 8 image processor, both stills and UHD 4K video can be recorded using a broad sensitivity range, from ISO 100-40000, to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. Continuous shooting is also supported at up to 5 fps for photographing moving subjects. The sensor also facilitates an advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, with 4779 selectable on-sensor phase-detection points for quickly and accurately acquiring focus during stills and video operation. Complementing the sensor and processor, the RP also sports a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder along with a rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD monitor for easier viewing from high and low angles. Additionally, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow for wireless remote camera control along with direct image sharing to linked mobile devices.
Impressively small despite having a large full-frame sensor, the Canon EOS RP offers flexible imaging capabilities along with a portable form factor. Featuring a high-resolution 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor along with a DIGIC 8 image processor, both stills and UHD 4K video can be recorded using a broad sensitivity range, from ISO 100-40000, to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. Continuous shooting is also supported at up to 5 fps for photographing moving subjects. The sensor also facilitates an advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, with 4779 selectable on-sensor phase-detection points for quickly and accurately acquiring focus during stills and video operation. Complementing the sensor and processor, the RP also sports a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder along with a rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD monitor for easier viewing from high and low angles. Additionally, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow for wireless remote camera control along with direct image sharing to linked mobile devices.
Impressively small despite having a large full-frame sensor, the Canon EOS RP offers flexible imaging capabilities along with a portable form factor. Featuring a high-resolution 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor along with a DIGIC 8 image processor, both stills and UHD 4K video can be recorded using a broad sensitivity range, from ISO 100-40000, to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. Continuous shooting is also supported at up to 5 fps for photographing moving subjects. The sensor also facilitates an advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, with 4779 selectable on-sensor phase-detection points for quickly and accurately acquiring focus during stills and video operation. Complementing the sensor and processor, the RP also sports a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder along with a rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD monitor for easier viewing from high and low angles. Additionally, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow for wireless remote camera control along with direct image sharing to linked mobile devices.
Impressively small despite having a large full-frame sensor, the Canon EOS RP offers flexible imaging capabilities along with a portable form factor. Featuring a high-resolution 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor along with a DIGIC 8 image processor, both stills and UHD 4K video can be recorded using a broad sensitivity range, from ISO 100-40000, to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. Continuous shooting is also supported at up to 5 fps for photographing moving subjects. The sensor also facilitates an advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, with 4779 selectable on-sensor phase-detection points for quickly and accurately acquiring focus during stills and video operation. Complementing the sensor and processor, the RP also sports a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder along with a rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD monitor for easier viewing from high and low angles. Additionally, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow for wireless remote camera control along with direct image sharing to linked mobile devices.
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Canon EOS RP with 24-105mm f/4L Lens Kit no Adapter
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Canon EOS RP Full Frame Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-105mm IS STM Lens
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I bought one and I like it to a degree, but I'd say the 6D and 5DIII images to me just look a lot better. The high ISO looks cleaner to me, the grain looks better, and I find myself messing with colors and exposure in post way more with the RP than I do with my 5D III and my 6D before that. Also, I find that randomly the focus point just ends up someplace I don't want it, it's easy to accidentally change it to servo mode, the AF on button isn't in the right place, the battery life is about an hour or two (maybe 75 photos) if you're using wifi, and the viewfinder is tiny...it's really hard in my opinion to compose with either the viewfinder or the back of the camera because both are pretty bad. I like composing with an iphone screen, but the EOS RP screen to me is ... MoreI bought one and I like it to a degree, but I'd say the 6D and 5DIII images to me just look a lot better. The high ISO looks cleaner to me, the grain looks better, and I find myself messing with colors and exposure in post way more with the RP than I do with my 5D III and my 6D before that. Also, I find that randomly the focus point just ends up someplace I don't want it, it's easy to accidentally change it to servo mode, the AF on button isn't in the right place, the battery life is about an hour or two (maybe 75 photos) if you're using wifi, and the viewfinder is tiny...it's really hard in my opinion to compose with either the viewfinder or the back of the camera because both are pretty bad. I like composing with an iphone screen, but the EOS RP screen to me is too small or low resolution (I'm not sure which it is) to be really useful. Eye autofocus is handy, but it has plenty of trouble finding and keeping the eye. Another really annoying thing is you can't set servo to prioritize shutter release over focus lock so if you have a moving subject, there's pretty much no way to take a sequence of photos. To me, that makes it absolutely worthless for moving subjects unless lighting is near perfect.I see it as a recreational carry around camera with the 35 mm lens (that's the one thing it does well), but no way would I ever use it if I was worried about getting the shot. It just cuts so many corners, most of all image quality. I don't care about pushing a few stops in post, but nearly every image I take has some washed out areas of the photo I can't recover or if it's underexposed, it's nearly impossible to recover shadows if the image is even slightly backlit. It's a truly junky sensor for 1000 dollars.The 6D is a much better camera as is the 5DIII. The RP is a handy travel camera that takes nice photos if you don't mind messing with them in post since so many of them are poorly exposed. It's a 600 dollar product at best in my opinion. I bought it because my wife hates the weight of the 5D III and it's easy to use and she only uses single point focus. For us, it's perfect, but for a person moving up from a cropped sensor camera, I say 6D (if you can put up with the limited focus points), the 5D III used, or a Nikon D750. These are all far better options for 1000 dollars than the EOS RP if you don't already have a full frame camera.
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The reviews I read online all seemed to culminate into one main point about the Canon RP: It's a good but not great camera designed for a very specific and small demographic. I felt confident that I fit into that group, namely in that I needed a new secondary body, and this body fits my needs perfectly.Besides all of the subjective comparisons and compliments I can give it, objectively the RP does fit very well into a new groove of its own. As an entry-level, full-frame, mirrorless camera, it doesn't do everything perfectly, but it does what it does very very well. Every shot I've taken, I love. Weighing in at just under what-I-expected pounds, it's light and small enough to carry around anywhere. As a sub-four-digit-price-tag body, I'm comfortable taking it to a ... MoreThe reviews I read online all seemed to culminate into one main point about the Canon RP: It's a good but not great camera designed for a very specific and small demographic. I felt confident that I fit into that group, namely in that I needed a new secondary body, and this body fits my needs perfectly.Besides all of the subjective comparisons and compliments I can give it, objectively the RP does fit very well into a new groove of its own. As an entry-level, full-frame, mirrorless camera, it doesn't do everything perfectly, but it does what it does very very well. Every shot I've taken, I love. Weighing in at just under what-I-expected pounds, it's light and small enough to carry around anywhere. As a sub-four-digit-price-tag body, I'm comfortable taking it to a lot of places I would NEVER take my R5.I recently shot a wedding with the R5 on one hip and the RP on the other, and the shots are comparable. Yes, the R5 has higher dynamic range and more post-processing latitude and more front-end features and higher resolution and 4x file sizes and yada yada yada, but the RP is so comfortable and fun to use that it cannot be overlooked as a useful body.If you're a beginner to full-frame and/or mirrorless cameras, or if you're a pro in need of a secondary body that doesn't cost you the arm you need to hold the lens, the RP is a great buy that I guarantee you won't regret.TL;DR- It's light, it's comfortable, it's cheap, it works well, it's Canon, it's not perfect but it's great at what it was designed to do, it keeps up with the competition, I didn't have any buyer's remorse on this one, and I don't think you will either.
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I've had this camera since October and have still barely scratched the surface of what it is capable of.It's worth noting that I am a professional photographer, and use a Canon 5D Mark IV everyday for work. This camera is primarily for my hobby photography outside of my work schedule, and is used mainly for landscape/travel & long-exposure photography, although I am confident in it's capability for shooting portraits & product shots as well.I opted for this model which feels essentially like a slimmed down 6D Mark II over the EOS R for some very minute reasons, but price was definitely a factor. I got mine for $999 with a free mount adaptor which is actually less than just about every camera in Canon's lineup, but I don't feel like I'm missing any features ... MoreI've had this camera since October and have still barely scratched the surface of what it is capable of.It's worth noting that I am a professional photographer, and use a Canon 5D Mark IV everyday for work. This camera is primarily for my hobby photography outside of my work schedule, and is used mainly for landscape/travel & long-exposure photography, although I am confident in it's capability for shooting portraits & product shots as well.I opted for this model which feels essentially like a slimmed down 6D Mark II over the EOS R for some very minute reasons, but price was definitely a factor. I got mine for $999 with a free mount adaptor which is actually less than just about every camera in Canon's lineup, but I don't feel like I'm missing any features critical to my workflow.Sure, things like 4K video without the crop, in camera IS, and a higher res sound nice, but the latter two are only useful if you're shaky, don't own a tripod, use long lenses inappropriately, or shoot billboards, and lets be honest - none of those are likely. No one who shoots billboards is using this camera, and I didn't buy this camera for its video potential (although it does full HD at 60fps which is nice).For its intended purpose which was to have a capable camera that wouldn't weigh me down or in any way detract from my travel experiences, it has been perfect. I can carry it in my hand (with a wrist strap) all day, and it never gets heavy in my hand, or feels like an inconvenience the way a Mark IV with attached Canon 85 1.2 does after a few minutes.The electronic viewfinder is also an awesome feature specifically when I'm shooting long exposure images using ND filters. Even with a 10-Stop ND screwed into the front of my lens, the camera is still capable of showing me a live scene preview, and grabbing focus effectively - something my other bodies with mechanical VF are not capable of.The multi-function button took some getting used to for changing aperture/ISO/AF-Drive/WB etc., but I don't find it getting in the way of my shooting when timing is critical.There is a built-in intervalometer, automatic focus-stacking, the buttons feels solid and although the camera itself is very small, and lightweight, it fits my hand comfortably with or without the grip extension, and is a pleasure to use.I can't realistically cover everything that this camera does, and I know it isn't for everyone, but for the very specific needs I have, and after much research I've found myself completely happy with this purchase, and the service I've received from B&H.
Canon EOS RP with 24-105mm f/4L Lens Kit no Adapter
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I bought one and I like it to a degree, but I'd say the 6D and 5DIII images to me just look a lot better. The high ISO looks cleaner to me, the grain looks better, and I find myself messing with colors and exposure in post way more with the RP than I do with my 5D III and my 6D before that. Also, I find that randomly the focus point just ends up someplace I don't want it, it's easy to accidentally change it to servo mode, the AF on button isn't in the right place, the battery life is about an hour or two (maybe 75 photos) if you're using wifi, and the viewfinder is tiny...it's really hard in my opinion to compose with either the viewfinder or the back of the camera because both are pretty bad. I like composing with an iphone screen, but the EOS RP screen to me is ... MoreI bought one and I like it to a degree, but I'd say the 6D and 5DIII images to me just look a lot better. The high ISO looks cleaner to me, the grain looks better, and I find myself messing with colors and exposure in post way more with the RP than I do with my 5D III and my 6D before that. Also, I find that randomly the focus point just ends up someplace I don't want it, it's easy to accidentally change it to servo mode, the AF on button isn't in the right place, the battery life is about an hour or two (maybe 75 photos) if you're using wifi, and the viewfinder is tiny...it's really hard in my opinion to compose with either the viewfinder or the back of the camera because both are pretty bad. I like composing with an iphone screen, but the EOS RP screen to me is too small or low resolution (I'm not sure which it is) to be really useful. Eye autofocus is handy, but it has plenty of trouble finding and keeping the eye. Another really annoying thing is you can't set servo to prioritize shutter release over focus lock so if you have a moving subject, there's pretty much no way to take a sequence of photos. To me, that makes it absolutely worthless for moving subjects unless lighting is near perfect.I see it as a recreational carry around camera with the 35 mm lens (that's the one thing it does well), but no way would I ever use it if I was worried about getting the shot. It just cuts so many corners, most of all image quality. I don't care about pushing a few stops in post, but nearly every image I take has some washed out areas of the photo I can't recover or if it's underexposed, it's nearly impossible to recover shadows if the image is even slightly backlit. It's a truly junky sensor for 1000 dollars.The 6D is a much better camera as is the 5DIII. The RP is a handy travel camera that takes nice photos if you don't mind messing with them in post since so many of them are poorly exposed. It's a 600 dollar product at best in my opinion. I bought it because my wife hates the weight of the 5D III and it's easy to use and she only uses single point focus. For us, it's perfect, but for a person moving up from a cropped sensor camera, I say 6D (if you can put up with the limited focus points), the 5D III used, or a Nikon D750. These are all far better options for 1000 dollars than the EOS RP if you don't already have a full frame camera.
The reviews I read online all seemed to culminate into one main point about the Canon RP: It's a good but not great camera designed for a very specific and small demographic. I felt confident that I fit into that group, namely in that I needed a new secondary body, and this body fits my needs perfectly.Besides all of the subjective comparisons and compliments I can give it, objectively the RP does fit very well into a new groove of its own. As an entry-level, full-frame, mirrorless camera, it doesn't do everything perfectly, but it does what it does very very well. Every shot I've taken, I love. Weighing in at just under what-I-expected pounds, it's light and small enough to carry around anywhere. As a sub-four-digit-price-tag body, I'm comfortable taking it to a ... MoreThe reviews I read online all seemed to culminate into one main point about the Canon RP: It's a good but not great camera designed for a very specific and small demographic. I felt confident that I fit into that group, namely in that I needed a new secondary body, and this body fits my needs perfectly.Besides all of the subjective comparisons and compliments I can give it, objectively the RP does fit very well into a new groove of its own. As an entry-level, full-frame, mirrorless camera, it doesn't do everything perfectly, but it does what it does very very well. Every shot I've taken, I love. Weighing in at just under what-I-expected pounds, it's light and small enough to carry around anywhere. As a sub-four-digit-price-tag body, I'm comfortable taking it to a lot of places I would NEVER take my R5.I recently shot a wedding with the R5 on one hip and the RP on the other, and the shots are comparable. Yes, the R5 has higher dynamic range and more post-processing latitude and more front-end features and higher resolution and 4x file sizes and yada yada yada, but the RP is so comfortable and fun to use that it cannot be overlooked as a useful body.If you're a beginner to full-frame and/or mirrorless cameras, or if you're a pro in need of a secondary body that doesn't cost you the arm you need to hold the lens, the RP is a great buy that I guarantee you won't regret.TL;DR- It's light, it's comfortable, it's cheap, it works well, it's Canon, it's not perfect but it's great at what it was designed to do, it keeps up with the competition, I didn't have any buyer's remorse on this one, and I don't think you will either.
I've had this camera since October and have still barely scratched the surface of what it is capable of.It's worth noting that I am a professional photographer, and use a Canon 5D Mark IV everyday for work. This camera is primarily for my hobby photography outside of my work schedule, and is used mainly for landscape/travel & long-exposure photography, although I am confident in it's capability for shooting portraits & product shots as well.I opted for this model which feels essentially like a slimmed down 6D Mark II over the EOS R for some very minute reasons, but price was definitely a factor. I got mine for $999 with a free mount adaptor which is actually less than just about every camera in Canon's lineup, but I don't feel like I'm missing any features ... MoreI've had this camera since October and have still barely scratched the surface of what it is capable of.It's worth noting that I am a professional photographer, and use a Canon 5D Mark IV everyday for work. This camera is primarily for my hobby photography outside of my work schedule, and is used mainly for landscape/travel & long-exposure photography, although I am confident in it's capability for shooting portraits & product shots as well.I opted for this model which feels essentially like a slimmed down 6D Mark II over the EOS R for some very minute reasons, but price was definitely a factor. I got mine for $999 with a free mount adaptor which is actually less than just about every camera in Canon's lineup, but I don't feel like I'm missing any features critical to my workflow.Sure, things like 4K video without the crop, in camera IS, and a higher res sound nice, but the latter two are only useful if you're shaky, don't own a tripod, use long lenses inappropriately, or shoot billboards, and lets be honest - none of those are likely. No one who shoots billboards is using this camera, and I didn't buy this camera for its video potential (although it does full HD at 60fps which is nice).For its intended purpose which was to have a capable camera that wouldn't weigh me down or in any way detract from my travel experiences, it has been perfect. I can carry it in my hand (with a wrist strap) all day, and it never gets heavy in my hand, or feels like an inconvenience the way a Mark IV with attached Canon 85 1.2 does after a few minutes.The electronic viewfinder is also an awesome feature specifically when I'm shooting long exposure images using ND filters. Even with a 10-Stop ND screwed into the front of my lens, the camera is still capable of showing me a live scene preview, and grabbing focus effectively - something my other bodies with mechanical VF are not capable of.The multi-function button took some getting used to for changing aperture/ISO/AF-Drive/WB etc., but I don't find it getting in the way of my shooting when timing is critical.There is a built-in intervalometer, automatic focus-stacking, the buttons feels solid and although the camera itself is very small, and lightweight, it fits my hand comfortably with or without the grip extension, and is a pleasure to use.I can't realistically cover everything that this camera does, and I know it isn't for everyone, but for the very specific needs I have, and after much research I've found myself completely happy with this purchase, and the service I've received from B&H.
There are thousands of reviews to view and read on the gamut of competitive DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras. I compared and studied for over a year but didn't read/see them all. Many could be eliminated by price, audience/market, and bells and whistles. What I was looking for as a hobby iPhone photographer and Photoshop enthusiast was a simple full frame camera for photographs that could keep me interested during the learning curve while providing the right environment to advance. The iPhone 13 pro max camera I'm using now has severe limitations, I run into them daily, but its also always with me and easy to get good shots in a range of situations without much thought (I know). I needed more and better -for a growing hobby- but not overkill and not overwhelming for ... MoreThere are thousands of reviews to view and read on the gamut of competitive DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras. I compared and studied for over a year but didn't read/see them all. Many could be eliminated by price, audience/market, and bells and whistles. What I was looking for as a hobby iPhone photographer and Photoshop enthusiast was a simple full frame camera for photographs that could keep me interested during the learning curve while providing the right environment to advance. The iPhone 13 pro max camera I'm using now has severe limitations, I run into them daily, but its also always with me and easy to get good shots in a range of situations without much thought (I know). I needed more and better -for a growing hobby- but not overkill and not overwhelming for this recovering, point and shoot, camera user.First off: I love the feel of the camera itself. It was love at first sight. It's comfortable for my hand (female, 5'4'') and feels sturdy not cheap or plasticky and it's easy weight-wise (with a 35 mm RF lens) but not at all cumbersome. It is well-balanced with this lens and I imagine would be with larger lenses too.The manual covers a nice range of shooting scenarios to explain the options and the instructions are easy to read. Turning it on, installing battery and card are easy and intuitive. My first photos didn't need instructions at all. The lens, btw, expresses itself beautifully). I read about the Canon Connect app and downloaded it and was transferring those photos to my phone and sharing them within minutes.One of the features I didn't care about at all and in fact want to get away from is the video. I won't be using it regularly, if at all and I didn't want the cost of the camera influenced by a feature I didn't need or want. So there is video and all I can say is, it is easy to ignore.I wish the screen was larger. It's 3 inches which is comparable to many other cameras but feels a bit small coming after an iphone max screen. That's really my only complaint. As I said, I'm a beginner to these cameras and there may be annoyances down the road but it certainly fulfills my goal of a simple to learn mirrorless that my hobby will be able to grow with and benefit from for several years.The camera was a body only purchase with separate rf lenses purchased individually.
We purchased the Canon EOS RP along with the 24-105 kit lens. We use this combination for product photography - both stills and 360 spins. The camera is tethered to our photo studio and provides all the functionality we need via software. The result is a very efficient product photography solution that creates consistently high-quality product photos. We are very pleased with the results and have received numerous compliments from our customers.
I've been shooting for over 40 years. I'm picky about my photographs because I sell them. The only camera that I sold when I purchased this little RP was my Canon 6D. The 6D takes incredible photographs as does the RP, however the 6D works differently, has more quick access and because it's based on a tried and true ergonomic and technical style it does it well.The RP is the little sister to the R, which I also owned for about 6 months. Quite frankly I like the RP better as the ergonomics are better for my right hand ( accident left some fingers partially paralyzed ).Also I really wanted to like the touch bar on the R, but it was just a little persnickety at times for good work flow.The photos were of good quality to say the least, however I found oddly that ... MoreI've been shooting for over 40 years. I'm picky about my photographs because I sell them. The only camera that I sold when I purchased this little RP was my Canon 6D. The 6D takes incredible photographs as does the RP, however the 6D works differently, has more quick access and because it's based on a tried and true ergonomic and technical style it does it well.The RP is the little sister to the R, which I also owned for about 6 months. Quite frankly I like the RP better as the ergonomics are better for my right hand ( accident left some fingers partially paralyzed ).Also I really wanted to like the touch bar on the R, but it was just a little persnickety at times for good work flow.The photos were of good quality to say the least, however I found oddly that my particular model tended to back focus on small static birds no matter what the lens and I own all L lenses for my full frame DSLRs.I think it's interesting that just because there is no mirror the manufacturers believe you do not need to adjust for back focus or front focus. The mirror has nothing to do with micro settings of the sensor to lens mount ratio.I had to sell the R, in spite of the good image quality. I would have tried another R, or just sent it in, but again the ergonomics were still an issue.I mention the R extensively so that you will understand my continued use of the RP.The RP is smaller which is a bit of a plus for me, could have used an extra 1/2 inch on the bottom of the grip which I think would have allowed for the bigger battery of the R which I have several of. Also, those of you thinking about the dummy extension for the bottom of the camera, say goodbye to battery and memory card access.But, it's what it is and though I bought a couple of extra batteries, I found I went through them quickly.Battery solution for those of us who are Pros, Semi-Pros, or avid amateurs:BUY A JUICEBOX, or similar battery system with extension and the proper adapter for the extension cord and battery dummy. The plus side of an off camera battery, less weight and with the battery tucked into a pocket it stays warmer in winter and works much longer. The Juice Box battery system works on any camera with an added battery adapter, and can be used for extra power for various electronics when not needed for a camera. I also have the external battery grip as well, but almost constantly use the Juice box.Have problems accessing certain functions on the camera, dig into the menu and customize the various buttons on the camera and then either make a quick cheat sheet or use your camera until you have the functions memorized. No there are NOT as many buttons for custom functions, but I picked the ones I use all the time and found that for Landscape photography it's enough.Most problems that people complain about on this little camera are due to the fact that people neglect to read the manual. If you want the most out of your equipment then read the manuals.Want to see the difference between a professional and a casual photographer? Professionals read the manuals for new equipment and get all of the information that they can so the tools they use produce a product of the quality their clients demand. If they still can't get that quality then it's time to relinquish the gear.It's that simple.The RP is excellent as a landscape camera, and portraiture IMO.For wildlife photography I highly recommend the R5 for mirrorless. I have not used it, but as I also shoot birds in flight and often need to crop I would hate to buy the R6 which has a smaller pixel count than the RP, have to crop and not have nearly the pixel count needed for larger image quality. Also, in the R6 and R5, animal face recognition and ICIS which the R and RP do not contain.All in all, I enjoy shooting with the RP and though I have photographed wildlife with it and have in a pinch shot BIF (birds in flight).The RAW frame/buffer rate is just not fast enough for serious BIF and fast capture of wildlife on the move.The RP produces excellent landscape and static animal images IMO.I would have snapped up the R6(680g) had it the same pixel count as the RP and similar size to the RP, but it is close to the same weight as the R5(738g).I know the price differences of all of these cameras and I'm quite aware of the lower cost of the RP. I've pulled the trigger on the R, 5DIII, 5DII, 5D and not while they were on sale, so I get cost of technology, but it's not always about the cost that makes a tool the most productive for a particular photographer.I know this is long winded, but for those of you that use your gear for paying the bills, or you are very particular about your images I thought that you would be interested in a comparison by someone that uses the gear differently than some other reviewers.So, I'll keep the little RP w/Canon 16-35mm for now, that replaced the 6D, in my other go bag next to my 7DII w/Canon 400mm. I'll keep my other Full frames and crop frame cameras as well. I use them for particular jobs.Four stars for the battery life, Canon, but good on you Juicebox for offering much needed equipment for photographers and videographers.
I purchased the EOS RP kit which included the RF 24-105 f/4L, EG-E1 Extension Grip and basic Mount Adapter. This is going to be my backpacking and hiking camera for those times I do not want to lug all my gear into the backcountry. I’ve finally accepted when I’m with non-photographer friends and family, serious photography does not occur. But, I still want to carry a quality camera that has serious features and the RP has almost everything I need. I’m a landscape/nature/macro photographer shooting on a Canon 5D IV and 7D II but this RP will serve a more casual purpose.Aside from image quality because that is a given, I wanted a smaller camera that would be easy to transition back and forth between my DSLRs. The ergonomics on the RP are excellent and I find it ... MoreI purchased the EOS RP kit which included the RF 24-105 f/4L, EG-E1 Extension Grip and basic Mount Adapter. This is going to be my backpacking and hiking camera for those times I do not want to lug all my gear into the backcountry. I’ve finally accepted when I’m with non-photographer friends and family, serious photography does not occur. But, I still want to carry a quality camera that has serious features and the RP has almost everything I need. I’m a landscape/nature/macro photographer shooting on a Canon 5D IV and 7D II but this RP will serve a more casual purpose.Aside from image quality because that is a given, I wanted a smaller camera that would be easy to transition back and forth between my DSLRs. The ergonomics on the RP are excellent and I find it quite natural to transition between my 5D and 7D with the EG-E1 Extension Grip on. Without the Extension Grip it is a bit awkward to access the upper right buttons (AF On, AE Lock and AF point).This camera is highly customizable (more so than my 5D and 7D) and meets my requirements: ability to back-button focus, mode dial with C1-C3 positions, shoots JPG + RAW simultaneous, dial in specific kelvin values, configurable Auto ISO and ability to create custom menus.For negatives, I really wanted built-in GPS for location tagging but I’ll have to settle for the sync-with-smartphone method (and actually it works very wells and the Bluetooth connection seems very reliable). Having a second card slot would have been nice too but not a deal breaker for this camera and my use of it. And I wish it took the same batteries as my 5D and 7D like the EOS R does. I did consider the EOS R but really that was more money than I wanted to spend on a “backpacking” camera.As far as image quality, DR, and AF speed and accuracy go I am completely happy. This camera feels good in the hands, is highly customizable, small and light enough for hiking and is capable of producing very high quality images. Seriously, a FF camera with all these features at this price, how could you go wrong.(How I carry: I use the MindShift Gear Multi-Mount Holster 10 mounted across my chest attached to the backpack’s shoulder harness.)
In this review I will try to summarize the other reviews and add something as well. First, you cannot find a cheaper full frame mirrorless camera on the market. Mirrorless full frame cameras are biggest leap forward since the analogue film to digital period around the millennium. However mirrorless isn't getting the attention it deserves because many ex-camera users have migrated to smartphones since (sales are down 87%). If this wasn't the case, this camera would be selling by the truckloads.26MP is more than most people need, unless you're shooting large format to enlarge to small billboard size. Even the professional 1DX MK3 is 20MP and so is the Nikon D5. For £1000 less than the EOS R, you are restricted to using super silent mode only in scene mode, you have ... MoreIn this review I will try to summarize the other reviews and add something as well. First, you cannot find a cheaper full frame mirrorless camera on the market. Mirrorless full frame cameras are biggest leap forward since the analogue film to digital period around the millennium. However mirrorless isn't getting the attention it deserves because many ex-camera users have migrated to smartphones since (sales are down 87%). If this wasn't the case, this camera would be selling by the truckloads.26MP is more than most people need, unless you're shooting large format to enlarge to small billboard size. Even the professional 1DX MK3 is 20MP and so is the Nikon D5. For £1000 less than the EOS R, you are restricted to using super silent mode only in scene mode, you have 4MP less (minimal difference at this level of MP), a worse battery life and no LCD display, and limited video features (4K in 24FPS vice 60). If you want long, high frame rate videos, use a camcorder or a cinema camera, this is for vacation videos). The EOS R may be a must for some, but for most people, this will do. The compromise is fair for a camera much cheaper than the R model.That said, I only recommend this camera if you buy it with the grip and a spare battery, it is too small otherwise (for European hands) and is only good for 250 shots or less depending on how much you play around in the menus. For intensive shooting you need two. It has one cars slot instead of two, but unless you are a pro, you can replace one with another in your pocket.A side note: Many reviewers compared it fo the Fujifilm TX3, a crop sensor camera, and the Sony top end A9s, which is an apples and oranges issue.
I shoot mainly video, hardly any photography. I have an R6 as my A-cam and was looking for something in the same family as my B-cam so I could match colors between the two cameras more easily. I think this camera is fine, it does the job okay. Full frame for this cheap, that was my biggest selling point.The footage from this camera is not super great. It could be because I had a cheap lens on it (RF 24-105 f/4-7.1). I slapped on my 24-70mm f/2.8 USM II and the resulting footage was much better (crazy the difference a lens can make in image quality) but still not superb. The two areas it is lacking most in my opinion is the autofocus and the lack of menu options. I had the 24-70mm f/2.8 USM II on it, a very popular and very sharp lens, and the RP's autofocus took ... MoreI shoot mainly video, hardly any photography. I have an R6 as my A-cam and was looking for something in the same family as my B-cam so I could match colors between the two cameras more easily. I think this camera is fine, it does the job okay. Full frame for this cheap, that was my biggest selling point.The footage from this camera is not super great. It could be because I had a cheap lens on it (RF 24-105 f/4-7.1). I slapped on my 24-70mm f/2.8 USM II and the resulting footage was much better (crazy the difference a lens can make in image quality) but still not superb. The two areas it is lacking most in my opinion is the autofocus and the lack of menu options. I had the 24-70mm f/2.8 USM II on it, a very popular and very sharp lens, and the RP's autofocus took about 4 times as long to find the focus as my R6 did. It was also not very reliable. I came back from an entire day of shooting to find that most of an hour-long interview, it was focusing on the wall behind my subject, when my subject was directly in front of the camera. You could say it's my fault for not monitoring the camera for the whole time, but when you're a one man band wearing all the hats anyways, a camera that's mainly unreliable, and doesn't check off my boxes the way I was planning it to, doesn't make sense to keep in my camera bag.Overall, I'm selling this camera now because 1 it wasn't reliable for a whole day's shoot, 2 no C-Log (I knew this upon buying, but decided to buy anyways and I am regretting it), 3 autofocus is seriously lacking!!!! it hunts like crazy, focuses on the most random parts of your image at the worst times, and can't hold focus on a still subject in an interview setting. I'm considering buying the R7 (even though it's an APS-C sensor) because of 1 the raving reviews I've seen about it, 2 the improved autofocus, and 3 C-Log
I’m glad I waited a year after purchasing to write this, as the body is becoming more and more appreciated in my daily work flow. I’m basically a professional instagrammer, not a photographer or a videographer, just a content creator who puts out a LOT of stuff from portraits to vlogs. I used to shoot photos with a 5Diii and video with an SL2, but this combines the benefits of both— for stills you’ve got your full frame sensor, for video you’ve got a flippy screen and focus tracking. It can take your EF and EF-S lenses, so it’s a seamless upgrade from a crop sensor kit, you can use alllll of your old lenses. The WiFi functions make fast content creation super breezy, just dump stuff on your phone and post it. I own both this camera and the EOS R, and there’s never ... MoreI’m glad I waited a year after purchasing to write this, as the body is becoming more and more appreciated in my daily work flow. I’m basically a professional instagrammer, not a photographer or a videographer, just a content creator who puts out a LOT of stuff from portraits to vlogs. I used to shoot photos with a 5Diii and video with an SL2, but this combines the benefits of both— for stills you’ve got your full frame sensor, for video you’ve got a flippy screen and focus tracking. It can take your EF and EF-S lenses, so it’s a seamless upgrade from a crop sensor kit, you can use alllll of your old lenses. The WiFi functions make fast content creation super breezy, just dump stuff on your phone and post it. I own both this camera and the EOS R, and there’s never been a shoot where I absolutely need the R and not the RP. In fact there are times when I need the RP and not the R— when traveling light is a factor. I highly recommend the control ring adapter, it makes things way easier to adjust on the fly. I also love the feel with the added grip extension, something I didn’t think would be worth the extra money but it honestly makes the camera feel more substantial and (mental games here I guess) more capable— it just feels like a nicer camera with the grip installed. My only complaints are the lack of a one touch button to change auto focus points, which the R does offer (I think it says “direct af point” or something) or the lack of a registered AF point, like the 5Diii had. It feels tedious to go from a single point to tracking. My 5Diii could have a different AF point assigned to two back buttons, to be engaged instantly without pressing other buttons. I miss that. Otherwise this camera is brilliant. It’s streamlined my work flow considerably. Update your firmware ASAP, and start playing with canon’s picture style editor, as the EVF sees the would through the assigned picture style and you suddenly become very aware of your colors.
