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EOS RP Body for $650 CAD from an EOS M5: Worth it?

sindys
Apprentice

Upgrading from my M5, very casual travel photography while on the road for work. Is this a steal of a deal and worth or should I sit tight and save. Looking for under the $1500 CAD

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Waddizzle
Legend
Legend

That price is a bit on the low side.  It sounds like a used camera price.  I recommend only buying used gear from a reputable used camera dealer. 

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shadowsports
Legend
Legend

Greetings,

If possible, save a bit more and go for a used R8.  

~Rick
Bay Area - CA


~R5 C (1.1.2.1), ~R50v (1.1.1) ~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

ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

You should know the abilities of the RP and the limitations and you know how much you can spend. It does seem like it must be a used camera for that price but it could also be a grey market model if that is a concern to you. That part is on you to find our before you lay your money down. "If possible, save a bit more and go for a used R8." I agree if it was my choice.

EB
EOS 1DX and many lenses.

shadowsports
Legend
Legend

Keep in mind the RP was Canon's second endeavor in mirrorless.  It's not a bad camera but the R8 is so much more capable and is 3 years newer.  Here's a side-by-side for comparison.  

Canon R8 vs Canon RP Detailed Comparison https://share.google/b1eRyWhz4sfxMZxoS

~Rick
Bay Area - CA


~R5 C (1.1.2.1), ~R50v (1.1.1) ~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

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