Canon r7 vs r8

[shiunwo1]

Sorry guys, this is another “which one should I buy”. I have done countless hours on watching videos on both the r7 and r8. As soon as I pick one, I get more info that makes me question my decision. For the most part I want an all around camera. If I had to choose a specific use, I would say surfing would be my top. Sharp in focus photos would be what I want the most. Video is great but is secondary. Both are the same price here in Australia, so either way I really want a camera for the long run and I get how why people say date the camera body, marry the lens system. Any help is appreciated

[p4pictures]

Working on the idea of surfing photography in Australia as the primary use, then the EOS R7 with it's crop sensor means surfers will be larger in the frame thanks to the cropping effect of the small sensor. Also you have plenty of bright light, which is what the EOS R7 really likes. It's not great in low light and for that the EOS R8 would be a better choice. 

I would suggest that the marry the lens system idea is good, and in genera it's worth picking RF not RF-S lenses for the EOS R7 so that they will work on full-frame bodies in the future. One exception would be something like the RF-S 10-18mm as this gives a similar field of view as a 16-35mm on full frame. Also the RF-S 18-150mm kit lens is pretty good too, I have one on my EOS R10. 

[ctitanic]

For Surfing the RF70-200 may serve you well, it's compact and good reach and you may be able to fit it in a bell. But all depend on how are you going to be shooting surfing. If you are going to be in the beach then you will need more zoom and I would recommend using the RF100-500.