02-05-2024 04:52 PM - last edited on 02-06-2024 08:56 AM by Danny
Hello,
I currently have a Canon EOS 6D Mark II with EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II USM and EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM being the lenses that I use the most. I shoot a lot of my daughter's volleyball games. I am asking for any suggestions on a new camera/lens. Thanks!
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02-06-2024 09:23 AM - edited 02-06-2024 09:25 AM
Greetings,
Both of my colleagues have asked good questions. Your body and lenses are exactly where I was 2 yrs ago. The lenses you own are two of Canon's best. I owned both and a few more 🙂.
My vote would be for a new camera, an this is is a great time to buy.. We are expecting some big announcements this month. March is also Canon's end of year. I moved to an R5 C. 2 years later I remain more than pleased and am excited every time I take my camera out. Because you are a full-frame shooter and already own EF glass, I would stick with full frame. A new full frame body will be familiar to you, and deliver in the performance categories to which you are accustomed. Of course, for the most part an upgrade is going to come down to budget. Please tell us what might be ideal, and as far you'd go comfortably. .
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.0.7.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8 ~CarePaks Are Worth It
02-06-2024 01:57 PM
“ The truth is with your current gear you have very little to gain. ”
I would beg to differ. The AF systems found in R series bodies are superior to those found in any DSLR. The ISO range of body like the R6 Mark II is superior to the 6D mark II.
02-06-2024 02:31 PM - edited 02-06-2024 02:32 PM
On a features basis, I tend to agree that the R series has benefits that are applicable.
In that case, I would recommend either one of the R6 variants, or an R8 - since the OP has a FF camera currently, and that way will gain the benefits of better low light performance.
As to a lens, I would suggest keeping with the current lenses to see how they behave. If the performance is acceptable then that's a saving. If not, then look at replacing one or both of the EF lenses with an RF equivalent. It all comes down to budget, for which we are still awaiting a response.
02-05-2024 04:54 PM
As always, the first things we need to know to provide you with practical assistance are:
1. What is your budget?
2. What do you produce - the investment for social media and digital display is different from large, detailed prints
3. Do you want to consider getting RF glass, or the body only?
02-06-2024 08:45 AM
Does your present camera do the job or do you need better quality photos for media?
02-06-2024 09:23 AM - edited 02-06-2024 09:25 AM
Greetings,
Both of my colleagues have asked good questions. Your body and lenses are exactly where I was 2 yrs ago. The lenses you own are two of Canon's best. I owned both and a few more 🙂.
My vote would be for a new camera, an this is is a great time to buy.. We are expecting some big announcements this month. March is also Canon's end of year. I moved to an R5 C. 2 years later I remain more than pleased and am excited every time I take my camera out. Because you are a full-frame shooter and already own EF glass, I would stick with full frame. A new full frame body will be familiar to you, and deliver in the performance categories to which you are accustomed. Of course, for the most part an upgrade is going to come down to budget. Please tell us what might be ideal, and as far you'd go comfortably. .
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.0.7.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8 ~CarePaks Are Worth It
02-06-2024 10:38 AM
The truth is with your current gear you have very little to gain. So, make sure you know what gain you are after. Otherwise you are just spending money on a new camera and I totally think that alone is a good thing to do in itself. 😁
02-06-2024 01:57 PM
“ The truth is with your current gear you have very little to gain. ”
I would beg to differ. The AF systems found in R series bodies are superior to those found in any DSLR. The ISO range of body like the R6 Mark II is superior to the 6D mark II.
02-06-2024 02:15 PM
Completely agree. Another gain would be having more years worth of active support for the new camera.
02-06-2024 02:31 PM - edited 02-06-2024 02:32 PM
On a features basis, I tend to agree that the R series has benefits that are applicable.
In that case, I would recommend either one of the R6 variants, or an R8 - since the OP has a FF camera currently, and that way will gain the benefits of better low light performance.
As to a lens, I would suggest keeping with the current lenses to see how they behave. If the performance is acceptable then that's a saving. If not, then look at replacing one or both of the EF lenses with an RF equivalent. It all comes down to budget, for which we are still awaiting a response.
02-07-2024 10:42 AM
"So, make sure you know what gain you are after."
You guys need to learn how to read! There is no doubt any newer camera has better everything but that in itself is meaningless if its not needed. Myself as an example a mirrorless R3 would offer me little to nothing for my work. That is why I don't have one.
"Another gain would be having more years worth of active support for the new camera."
I have to agree with that one.
02-07-2024 10:54 AM
Do you suggest a new camera?
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