Canon EOS R Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

I love the functionality of the camera and how it works with the EF lenses I own. I am super impressed with the menu, applications and flexibility. I've worked with my 7d2 for so long and I love it too partly because of the control, flexibility between video and photo and even for the weight. I mention the weight of the 7d because that is one thing I don't like about the EOS R. The "R" is so light weight and smaller than the 7d I hardly feel it in my hands and often times want it to be bulkier and sturdier. The lightweight frame allows the R to adapt to a gimbal or a cinema rig more than the 7d but I still feel that it feels cheap or like an amateur pro-sumer camera.

The EOS R is a fun camera to use, light weight with great image quality. The controls are similar to the other canon DSLR cameras with a minimal learning curve except for a few extra control buttons. I use the EOS R with my Canon 5d mark 3 and 6D and that covers my complete range and types of photography uses.

Having used this camera for about 3 weeks, it has been easy to adapt to the new features. YouTube videos have helped made the transition easier. Canon Assist is a good resource.

This is my first experience with mirrorless and I'm in love. I love that I can use my existing lenses with the adapter and I love the touch screen focus point. It's a game changer.

Love, love, love this camera. It's everything I expected it to be and more. The shots are so sharply focused and beautiful. I'm so glad I chose it over other options.

This camera is amazing. Fast auto focus and the ease of use is incredible. I like being able to see my adjustments on the flip out screen or viewfinder.

I am not a pro but this camera makes me feel like I am. It is also helping me understand photography better.

I absolutely love my camera so far. I'm excited to see the progression in mirrorless lenses though considering there's only a handful.

Solid build as typical Canon EOS series though feels less solid possibly due to the decreased weight. Wish this had stabilization and perhaps should have waited for the next upgrade, but since all my lenses have built in stabilization it hasn't been a problem, though the focus doesn't seem to do as well in low light (with the same lenses) as my EOS5. Since menus are similar it has been fairly easy switching between my EOS5 and this EOS R. I got this mainly to utilize it's silent mode when taking pictures of musicians within quiet listening rooms. The silent shutter mode limits the frequency of shots and I do note a slowness to image coming up on this new camera view screen even when not in silent mode (and yet using a faster SD card in the EOS R). Overall I am pleased with the overall performance but when shooting outdoors and/or in noisy venues I will still utilize my EOS 5 (which also allows the double cards).

As a multiple Canon lover coming off a 6D, the EOS R was my final upgrade choice over a 6D MKII or 5D MKIV. More features over 6D but lower cost and newer technology over the 5D. The ability to migrate lenses was huge for me. From a user standpoint the camera layout and controls are very different from EOS SLRs so expect an adjustment period. Pros: Awesome AF possibilities, shutter speed and customization potential. Also with the view finder: exposure, DOF and multiple exposure potentials were a positive surprise and a plus. So was the MF guide. The 2 reasons I cannot say 5 stars: I have never had to go beyond in-camera Chromatic Aberration with my lenses before but have had to with this camera, even with Canon lens profiles. Worse, the noise starting at 800 ISO is more than my old 6D. I can fix it in post but at this price point, I should not have to. Would I recommend it: If you edit in LR or PS to fix CA or noise and you want to venture into mirrorless: YES If you are not into post processing or looking to experiment: No