Upgrade recommendations from an EOS 7D Mark II

[DiogoPinto]

Hi there,

I'm writing this because i want to ask your opinion on what camera should i get to upgrade from my 7d mark II.

I started with wildlife photography but i recently started to do sports photography (football) and at the moment i only have a Sigma 150-600.

My 7d started to show the ERR20 so i think is time to replace it. I never had a mirrorless camera but maybe its time to go that way. Im really confused and i would appreciate some reccomendations.

Thank you,

Diogo Pinto

[Tronhard]

FWIW, having just seen John's post, I just had a look at MPB, which does offer cameras and lenses in Europe, and they offer the following listings for R8 bodies in Euros.  Given you indicated you could stretch the 1000€ budget somewhat, you might be able to afford one of these.  They too come with a warranty: Used Canon EOS R8 | MPB 
The EF-RF adapter is also available from MPB: Used Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R | MPB.

[ebiggs1]

What he said.

A shutter if Canon still services the 7D2 is probably about $400 US bucks.

[DiogoPinto]

First of all, thank you so much for the amazing answers that you provided.

Do you think that the R6 Mk II is worth it? I wasn't planning on spending 2000 euros on a camera body but i've been searching ant it seems amazing and a camera that i won't be needing to upgrade anytime soon. So maybe its a better long term deal.

What's your opinion on that?

Thanks,

Diogo

[March411]

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@DiogoPinto wrote:

Do you think that the R6 Mk II is worth it? I wasn't planning on spending 2000 euros on a camera body but i've been searching ant it seems amazing and a camera that i won't be needing to upgrade anytime soon. So maybe its a better long term deal.

What's your opinion on that?

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To answer your question, the R6 Mk II would be an excellent addition to your current equipment. One thing to be aware of is that you may have to update the Sigma lens firmware using their dock if you move to MILC. I have several Sigma lenses so I picked one up for $60 and all my Sigma lenses perform as well as my Canon glass. My 60-600mm could focus a bit faster but those little batteries have to drive that huge lens. I'm not sure how the 150-600mm performs but I would image that it would be comparable to the 7D Mk II.

The AF, 1053 automatic AF points vs the 65-point cross-type AF on the 7D Mk II. That and the 8 stops of IBIS image stabilization easily justified my investment in the R6 MkII, it's performance in low light was an added bonus. With the 7D Mk II having a 20.2MP APS-C sensor  the only question I would have is how much EF glass do you own specific to APS-C. If it's little to none then moving to a 24 MP camera is again a bonus.

Regardless of what you decide I would agree with the others that suggest you have the 7D Mk II looked at and if financially appropriate repaired. Never hurts to have another good body at hand.

[Tronhard]

The R6II is the best in the 'affordable' high-performance cameras. Compared to the R8, it's got a brilliant sensor (same as the R8) but with the added benefits of IBIS, better face/eye tracking (superior even to the more expensive R5), better build, better batteries (you can still use your LP-E6 batteries), and you can get a battery grip - which I find really advantageous for both balance and the portrait mode controls when shooting with heavy telephoto lenses.  It has a shutter that comes over to protect the sensor when the camera is turned off (the R8 does not), so great if changing lenses in the field to avoid dust on the sensor.

With respect to Marc's comment on the firmware for the Sigma - that is definitely worth doing: with the docking station you can not only update firmware, but also customize the specific performance of the lens for speed of focus and stabilization.

If you have the funds, the R6II is the better investment for wildlife and many other applications.  Black Friday and Tech Tuesday are good times to look for bargains, so your timing is good.