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urnotthatguypal__ t1_j0gfld2 wrote

Reply to comment by decibles in Canon Develops New 19MP Full-Frame Global Shutter Sensor by Avieshek

Why would you ever buy new entry level when there is a robust used market and you can get an older prosumer level instead.

And if you are willing to manual focus, there's the abundant supply of cheap vintage fast glass.

If you are a professional, then by all means buy new.

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decibles t1_j0gidtp wrote

Because the R6 is still hovering around $2000 with low shutter counts and the R5 is $3300 all day long, while the R is still going for $1400 being notably meh. (Also my clumsy ass loves a protection plan)

They’ve rounded out their lineup with the crop sensor cameras, put out a second generation of the R6… it’s time to refresh the lower end of their full frame lineup.

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girlfriendsbloodyvag t1_j0givnj wrote

The EOS RP is a great little camera, it’s right at 1k body only

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decibles t1_j0gmmes wrote

Currently own an eos RP and love it but given the first generation of cannons mirrorless full frame bodies were just re-packages of their existing full frame DSLR‘s it’s time for a refresh.

We know they can do better

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Useful_Low_3669 t1_j0hbify wrote

Vintage glass is my latest obsession. There are cheap adapters available for any lens combo you can imagine. I put an old Leica lens on my Sony a7r and I’m getting some really striking cinematic looking shots. Even if you’re a professional there are endless opportunities for unique, creative images with vintage lenses.

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Greenpoint_Blank t1_j0hjhui wrote

I agree. But the problem is that most vintage glass is stupid heavy. The EF 85mm 1.2L which is around 700 used is like 2.5 lbs so it is a terrible carry around/travel lens. It weighs about the same as my Hassy x1d ii with the 45p lens.

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byDMP t1_j0kbhc9 wrote

>I agree. But the problem is that most vintage glass is stupid heavy. The EF 85mm 1.2L which is around 700 used is like 2.5 lbs so it is a terrible carry around/travel lens.

The EF 85/1.2 is neither vintage nor a typical example of the size and weight of vintage optics.

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byDMP t1_j0kmxzq wrote

>Why would you ever buy new entry level when there is a robust used market and you can get an older prosumer level instead.

Buying used camera gear isn't really a beginner's game. It's very easy to get scammed, overpay, or buy something with problems that won't be found until later.

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BlastMyLoad t1_j0hkber wrote

Fast vintage glass is hardly cheap these days with the mirrorless video shooters gobbling them up and destroying them by making them “cine lenses”

Still cheaper than modern equivalents for the most part tho

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