Need advice for a semi-pro setup

Barnyres — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:28:30 GMT

Hey everyone,

I could really use some advice. I started out in photography with a Canon Rebel T6 and really enjoyed it, but recently I decided to upgrade and switched to a Fujifilm X-S10. While I can appreciate the camera’s quality, I just haven’t been able to fully adapt to it — especially the Fuji system and lenses. Something about the ergonomics, menus, and even the feel of the images isn’t clicking for me.

I’m now considering selling the Fuji and going back to Canon, especially since I was more comfortable with it. I’m looking for a semi-professional setup, ideally full-frame (or close to it), with great image quality, solid autofocus, and good handling — something I can use for personal projects and occasional paid work.

I’ve been looking at: • Canon EOS R8 – seems like a great lightweight full-frame option • Canon EOS RP – cheaper but older, wondering if it’s still worth it • Canon EOS R7 – APS-C but apparently really powerful • Canon EOS R6 – more expensive but maybe the best long-term?

I’d love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar switch (either to or from Fuji), or who uses any of these Canon bodies in a semi-pro context.

What would you recommend for someone in my position? Any regrets with your current setup? Is it worth going full-frame, or is APS-C (like the R7) more than enough?

Thanks in advance!

Re: Need advice for a semi-pro setup

shadowsports — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:02:22 GMT

Greetings ,

What type of personal projects and paid work are you most interested in?

What is your budget?

If you are going to paid for some/any of the work you do, I'd recommend the R6 mkII. It represents a much better long term investment with a feature set that checks many of the boxes in the semi-pro category.

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