EOS R5 Mark II

If you have no skills, you’re still likely to take lousy photos whether you have $100 worth of gear or $20,000 worth of gear. Once you have a certain level of skill, lower quality gear can absolutely hold you back, especially if you’re shooting fast-moving subjects or in low light. Sports photograph

Sports/adventure videographer/dp here. Often run Canon R5IIs (previously R5, R5C) in difficult environments (heavy snow primarily). The R5II stands out as having pretty great dynamic range for a MILC style body, internal 12bit raw (no need for external recorders adding bulk and compromising sealing)

I would add an adapted, used Canon EF 100-400 II to your list, it's brighter in the forest. If your main concern is weight and size, then the R7 + RF 100-400 is not only good, but the best available from Canon, no matter the price. My friend uses the R7 + RF 100-400 for everything birding and it may

I agree.. I upgraded to R5M2 from R6 (mainly for the extra resolution for birding). But already picked up a S5M2X and S9 before the upgrade (for video and to have a lighter everyday camera). By now, for another body or upgrade (from S5M2X) I would rather want a S1M2 than a R6M3 or C50. Canon is nice

Thank you! The body is a Canon R5m2 and lens is RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 (you can see image settings in the screenshot in my other comment). I shot on a Canon 80D + Sigma 150-600mm lens for a long time until I was able to afford the upgrade and I can definitely see & feel the difference!

I've just moved from R5ii + 100-500L to OM kit. I now use the OM-1ii with the 300 f/4 Pro, 50-200 f/2.8 Pro, and both TCs. I don't notice any compromise to the subject detection AF, or AF speed. I also don't see any significant difference in real-world image quality unless you are pixel-peeping. Wha

Canon R5 has been reliable on set, less noise then R5II. Also currently discounted

I'm now using a Canon R5 II & an RF 200-800. Took me a while to get there, but I now have a handful of lenses and a solid camera paired with them - so very happy.

No, haha even though these kinda look like that because of the harsh sunlight. I shoot on a Canon R5 mark II, but it can be done easily on cheaper cameras. I'm always down to share the little bit I know if you're ever interested. Thank you so much!

I have the R5M1. For me personally, there is nothing in the R5M2 that has me wanting to upgrade. It's a solid camera for sure, but so it the R5M1. Not sure what you mean by "future-proofing". What specifically are you wanting to plan for? Heck, I still have/use my Canon 5DM3. In the end, there photo