Help me decide between the Canon R10 and R8 — mostly shooting kids and close-up flowers

[ijpisarcik]

Hi everyone — I’ve been getting more into photography lately and could use your help deciding between the Canon R10 and R8. I’ve read a lot of reviews, but I’m still torn and would love some real-world perspective.

I currently shoot with a very old Rebel XTi, and I own two lenses that I like and plan to keep using:

• Canon EF 70–200mm f/4 L

• Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

I plan to use the EF–RF adapter either way, so I’m just deciding on the body for now.

What I shoot:

• Mostly my kids, both portraits and candid action (lots of running, jumping, etc.)

• Some close-up flower shots — I really enjoy the detail and textures

• I’d like to take sharp, clean, professional-looking images, and I don’t care about video at all

Here’s where I’m stuck:

• The R10 seems better for action, macro detail, and has a mechanical shutter (which I like for fast motion and occasional flash use).

• The R8, being full-frame, seems better for portraits — especially background blur and subject separation — and for low light.

My total budget is around $1,000–$1,400. I don’t plan to buy RF lenses right away, so I’ll mostly be using my EF glass.

Do you think the image quality bump from full-frame is worth the extra cost for my kind of shooting? Or will the R10 give me everything I’m really looking for?

Thanks in advance — I’ve gone back and forth on this a dozen times!

[johnrmoyer]

I suggest using only the Canon adapter and not 3rd party. 

With the R10, your lenses would behave the same as they always have only auto focus will be much better. 

I do not see a big advantage to full frame except maybe better low light performance.

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

Given the type of photography you like to do and the two lenses you own now I'd go with the R8.

R8 vs R10

[ijpisarcik]

Thanks all. I suppose I should mention I'm also considering the R7. 

[deebatman316]

Please note that full frame bodies and the R7 lack a built in flash. These cameras require an external speedlite for flash photography. Note that EF lenses have limitations on the EOS R series. Not all lenses can keep with 12 fps or support DPAF. Or any other features specifically in the EOS R series. Only the newest version of EF lenses will support some or all of these features. Stick with the Canon brand adapter. 3rd Party adapters are nothing but trouble. 

[LeeP]

I have mirrorless Canon APS-C and full-frame bodies. Hands down I would go with full-frame and I love my R8. Definitely use a genuine EF/RF converter.