Fast camera recommendations for birding/action

[TareqPhoto]

Hi all,

I have some old cameras i was using for sports and they're fast for birds, but because they are old models i am thinking about to upgrade them to something new, so what are your recommendations for birding/wildlife and sports/action cameras?

The cameras are 1DX/1D3/30D.

[ebiggs1]

" i even sold my 1D2n because of 1DX, it was big difference, even from 1Ds2 to 1Ds3 was a difference, ..."

Well everyone believes what they want to believe. You must go with that to make your choices and decisions.

[TareqPhoto]

Yes indeed!

[Tronhard]

While you say 'fast camera' I assume you are looking at frame rate.  In that case, I would recommend the FF R6II. The R6II has the superior build, much newer and superior focusing system, and better ISO performance.

The R6II seems to be on sale right now and there is anticipation of a new, R6III being announced later this year - which would be about right for the lifecycle period so far with this model.  Waiting a while for the R6III to be announced should give you a choice to either go for that, or grab a bargain for a brilliant camera in the R6II.

[TareqPhoto]

Hi Trevor,

Canon just announced new cameras, but i know the price is still the same for any new camera, i don't buy used cameras, so i will see on some old models that are still great with some offerings if possible, R6II is definitely a remarkable camera, and yes, i was meaning frame rate as a fast camera, having 1DX making me hungry for frame rate really, coming along from 30D to 1D non S series for sports until i reached 1DX and its 12fps, so i was thinking maybe something for 14-20fps from current models of mirrorless.

I was thinking about R7 because it is cheaper and has a crop factor and also 33mp, thought about it as a replacement for 1D3, then later i can add something like R5/R6 new versions, i wish to get Canon R1 as an upgrade to my 1DX, but this won't happen any soon, so i will see if i can afford R6II as you recommended.

Thank you very much,

Tareq