Cool, cheers. Same for me really minus the architecture!A mix of many subjects (which is probably why I have so many lenses!). Most of my shooting comprises birds, architecture/travel, nature and family.
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Cool, cheers. Same for me really minus the architecture!A mix of many subjects (which is probably why I have so many lenses!). Most of my shooting comprises birds, architecture/travel, nature and family.
You're fully entitled to disagree. I'll be very surprised if Canon bring out a FF successor to the RP, for most prospective buyers I think the R10 will take its place. So you may very well find yourself spending your money on "something else (not Canon)", and if that's your choice, I wish you well with it.That's your opinion - not mine.
I don't want an R5 or R3 in an RP body for an RP price. I am realistic.
The problem for me with the RP was/is that the sensor was outdated at the RP release, and the EVF was/is much too slow.
I was fine with the rest for its price.
The time since its release didn't make it better. And I don't want an APS-C backup camera any more.
So if they bring a real successor - fine. If not, I'll spend my money on something else (not Canon)
M43 is SO big in the macro world right now. I know 2 people who switched to Olympus recently. Their built in focus stacking, combined with the increased depth of field makes them awesome for macro!Nope!
What you (and I) want is not what the average RP or R10 buyer wants. Unless persuaded otherwise by influencers or salespersons, they won't care whether the camera has a APS-C sensor or a FF sensor. What they are looking for is an up to date, well specified camera that will take good enough pictures to satisfy them, and an APS-C sensor is more than good enough for that. I actually know of a couple of pro wildlife (macro) photographers who have switched from FF cameras to an even smaller sensor, i.e. M43, and others who are seriously considering the same move.
FF is only really necessary for people who (like myself) often shoot in low light and/or want to exploit shallow depth of field. Few novices fit in that category.
There was no contradiction in my earlier comments - the RP is a nice camera and continues to sell well, but no model lasts forever. People crave for the latest gear, and for novices the R10 fits the bill extremely well and I predict that it will within a few months outsell the RP.
The R10 also makes an excellent and affordable lightweight backup or second body for more serious photographers, a better choice IMO than an RP. I'll bet that for typical usage most owners would be unable to tell the difference between an RP image and a R10 image. Critical users will in any case have the sense to use a modern denoise program to overcome any minor increase in noise resulting from a smaller sensor.
Yes, I'd definitely consider an OM1 as a secondary system. The in-camera focus stacking and merging is a fantastic feature, especially when combined with the fast burst speed and what is probably the best image stabilisation on the market. Also there is Pro Capture, which is incredibly useful for capturing fast moving insects (or birds) at the "decisive moment". Zuiko lenses are also extremely sharp. On top of that consider that Olympus/OM Systems probably has the best weather-sealing of any brand. The only real limitation is the low megapixel count, which means you have to be pretty accurate with framing as there's little opportunity for anything other than minimal cropping.M43 is SO big in the macro world right now. I know 2 people who switched to Olympus recently. Their built in focus stacking, combined with the increased depth of field makes them awesome for macro!
I think I already stated, that I am (and @bergstrom and maybe some more) maybe not a big enough market for a FF successor of an RP.You're fully entitled to disagree. I'll be very surprised if Canon bring out a FF successor to the RP, for most prospective buyers I think the R10 will take its place. So you may very well find yourself spending your money on "something else (not Canon)", and if that's your choice, I wish you well with it.
Macro world with controlled light conditions or macro world with available light?M43 is SO big in the macro world right now.
That is called using the right tool for the right job.M43 is SO big in the macro world right now. I know 2 people who switched to Olympus recently. Their built in focus stacking, combined with the increased depth of field makes them awesome for macro!
One of the pro guys I know who now shoots M43 macro focus-stacking, mostly shoots with a complex home-fabricated twin-flash setup. The other one shoots always by ambient light - when stacked images are merged, most of the luminance noise is cancelled out, and denoising software is so damn good nowadays that it's not really a problem anyway.Macro world with controlled light conditions or macro world with available light?
I'll do the latter. I'll prefer bigger sensors.
2 days prior to launch...The R1 may not come until the 2nd half of 2023, but when can we expect the credible spec rumors to begin?
Wish-lists are one thing, reality is something else.My R1 wishlist:
Quad pixel all cross type AF
BSI 38mpx HDR dual gain sensor with 1/500 flash sync and 16 stops dynamic range
60fps electronic
20fps mechanical
8k 120p, 4k 240p 1080 480p sensor width readout
Dual identical card slots (for whatever format that can handle the video load)
Huge buffer for 500 raw files
2 second pre record buffer
Pixel level adjustable motion sensor for auto trigger capture
Sensor shift star capture like with Pentax
Comes in 2 flavors, small size and a R1s(uper) version with permanent grip
My R5 will be old enough to justify to my wife that I need a new camera! LOL
Only the 'a' and 'P' are taken, so they have a bunch of the alphabet left as well
"Marriages don't break up on account of an R5. It's just a symptom that something else is wrong."R5's can break a marriage.
Most insightful post I’ve seen here I’m a long time. Every single sentence bears scrutiny.Of course the RP will be replaced eventually. It just may not be called "RP." The cost differential between full frame and crop sensors is no longer what it once was. It makes just as much sense for Canon to produce low cost full frame bodies as it does to produce low cost crop sensor bodies. In fact, it may make more sense, since buyers of the full frame body will be able to use their lenses on more expensive models without having to crop.
I think Canon would like to get back to the old days when people could seamlessly trade up from the lowest cost SLR to the F1 without having to invest in new lenses to get the same field of view.
Honestly, I felt the R7 made sense since it is clearly aimed at people seeking more "reach." But I'm perplexed by the R10.
I think Canon would like to get back to the old days when people could seamlessly trade up from the lowest cost SLR to the F1 without having to invest in new lenses to get the same field of view.
Agree regarding R7. As for the R10, it serves either as a cheap spare body for established RF users, or as a base model for novices, i.e. the market previously the realm of the RP. Don't get me wrong, I like the RP, but I think within a few months it'll get crowded out by the R10, and then the RP will be quietly dropped.Honestly, I felt the R7 made sense since it is clearly aimed at people seeking more "reach." But I'm perplexed by the R10.
I wouldn't consider the R10 as a direct replacement for the RP due to the Full Frame RP vs R10 APS-C sensor.It doesn't need to be FF
The 24MP APS-C sensor in the R10 will produce images at least as good as the ageing 26MP FF sensor of the RP.
.... and the R10 is a far better overall camera, with the latest AF tech.
Perfect for novices or those on a low budget.