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Canon R5 vs R6 Review for Bird Photography - Do You Need 45mp? Let's Find Out!

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Duade Paton

Duade Paton

Күн бұрын

I compare the Canon R5 and Canon R6 main features for bird photography. I look at the sensors, high ISO, EVF, FPS, autofocus, buffer, video and everything you need to know before choosing which camera is right for you. I hope you enjoy, Cheers, Duade
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Camera Features
0:44 - Sensor
2.24 - Autofocus
3:41 - FPS
5:28 - High ISO
6:20 - EVF
7:19 - IBIS
7:58 - Body Design
9:54 - Features Compared
10:20 - Battery Life and Memory Cards
11:24 - Image Comparison
14:56 - Video
17:00 - Camera Features
18:05 - Why I Got the R6
18:41 - Conclusion
19:05 - Outtakes

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@rherteux
@rherteux 3 жыл бұрын
Best side by side image comparison I've seen between these two cameras, thank you!
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
G'day Rene, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍
@kennethcheong4498
@kennethcheong4498 3 жыл бұрын
Your outtakes at the end make me appreciate the effort that goes into each video. Good work and thanks for these vids.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kenneth, they are a bit of fun, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
@itaylorm
@itaylorm 3 жыл бұрын
I definitely get the positive experience when I hear the shutter release sound
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Taylor, glad I am not the only one, Cheers, Duade
@terrydanks
@terrydanks 3 жыл бұрын
Like most of us, I was dealing with the R5 vs. the R6 question. Birds and astro are my big interests and astro seemed to favour choosing the R6 while birds favoured the R5. I bit the bullet and got the R5. The financial pain of the purchase passed quickly. No regrets on choosing the R5. Just getting into doing bird videos with the R5 and the EF 800. Still blown away at being able to hand hold at 800! Even in video! It's a different world than my ED800 f/5.6 Nikkor from years ago!
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Terry, that is great to hear, I am glad you are enjoying the camera and yes, it is amazing how well the IS works with the RF lenses. Cheers, Duade
@ThreeCeeProductions
@ThreeCeeProductions 2 жыл бұрын
My experience also. The quality with the 800 plus the reach on a FF camera is very good.
@conservovirtus5796
@conservovirtus5796 Жыл бұрын
Good video. It was actually another video on bird photography (which I don't do) that induced me to go with the R6 instead of the R5. I was worried about the lower megapixels, but his bird photos also looked great with plenty of detail. (Plus the lower megapixel count is better for low light.) Now you showing how well the R6 upscales makes me feel even better about my decision. The images between the two are frankly indistinguishable in any meaningful capacity. If it had global shutter and dual native ISO, I think it would be the perfect camera.
@Duade
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good luck with the camera, it is fantastic, Cheers, Duade
@RobertMintonPhotography
@RobertMintonPhotography 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I have upgraded to the R5 now, having had the R6 and I find the ability to crop in tight is amazing and it was well worth the cost, all I have to do now is pay for it!!
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Robert, I am glad you are enjoying the R5. Cheers, Duade
@ThreeCeeProductions
@ThreeCeeProductions 2 жыл бұрын
I have the R5 coming from a 7D II. The 45 mp makes it have great detail after crop. Many birds are only 6” so being able to crop in heavily makes for better images. The eye autofocus is excellent. Also can use it for my event photography is a plus.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the R5 has been an incredible camera from Canon and was a big step up from the 5d4 that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
@ArcanePath360
@ArcanePath360 Жыл бұрын
What I've come to learn is that I appreciate my shots on my FF camera more, with lower megapixels than my crop sensor high megapixel camera. A lot has to do with the lens resolution. When you crop and use more pixels, you are pushing the lens to the limit, and often I find shots might be higher res, but my feeling is that they look softer. The lower mp don't allow pixel peeping as much, which is often a good thing if your lens is not a really expensive prime L lens.
@thebirdschannel2811
@thebirdschannel2811 3 жыл бұрын
Probably the best side-to-side comparison. This is the definition of comparing, resuming technical info in a just few minutes.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vasos, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Duade
@bjarnehansen3812
@bjarnehansen3812 3 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews, which are among the best and most fair for wildlife photographers. I chose the R5 (with battery grip) to replace both a FF (1DX mk ii) and a crop (7D mk ii) so I don't have to switch bodies so often in the field. I think it was the right decision for me and the R5 is amazing. I have sold the 7D mk ii but still have the 1DX mk ii as a secondary camera but it is too big and heavy for a secondary camera. My wife recently got a R5 as well to replace / complement her 80D.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Bjarne, great to hear, I would prefer an R5 for sure however it was just outside my budget. Great to hear your wife is also into photography, that must be nice. Cheers, Duade
@denisesavage2382
@denisesavage2382 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that shutter sound and our brain!!!!!! I hadn't quite put that fully together in that way. Interesting to see what the images are like from both of these cameras.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Denise, I do miss the shutter sound to be honest when shooting in electronic, I look forward the R7 hopefully having the audible shutter option. Cheers, Duade
@deryaner35
@deryaner35 2 жыл бұрын
I ordered the R6 basically for the same reasons as you. The R5 with the additional costs is too expensive. I’m not a professional photographer and too old to become one. However I do get out and take wildlife and outdoor scenery photos and feel the R6 will do what I want. Thanks for your work and advice!
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
it is my pleasure, the R6 is a fantastic camera for its price and I am sure will capture you many wonderful shots, Cheers, Duade
@timlane8061
@timlane8061 2 жыл бұрын
You are my my new favorite reviewer!!! You answer my questions so well in your review, and answered my burning question on how Gigapixel would work on the R6 raw files.
@Duade
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
@cesarm8811
@cesarm8811 3 жыл бұрын
I am a hobbyist photographer and Nikon user, but I really enjoy your channel the education you provide in your video's.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Cesar, thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoy the channel. Cheers, Duade
@kaib718
@kaib718 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Duane. I'm totally with you on the electronic shutter/dopamin issue...both as a photographer and as a technician (I am a geek freak :o). The electronic shutter leaves me without feedback in both areas so I only use it when I absolutely need the silence and not for the increased speed
@JohnSahl
@JohnSahl 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly the same here, I really miss some sort of obvious feedback from the electronic shutter.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Kai, glad to hear I am not the only one :-) Cheers, Duade
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
John, I'm with you, I really like the feedback from the mechanical shutter. Cheers, Duade
@natashaodonnell817
@natashaodonnell817 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Loved the photo of the cape barren goose. Nice to see another Aussie
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Nat, thanks for the comment, yes, they are beautiful birds, Cheers, Duade
@juliangreaves4727
@juliangreaves4727 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison video Duade. Very enjoyable and informative. I bought the R5. I couldn’t afford it either but now I have it, I’m delighted and not looking back!
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Julian, I should have probably done the same thing, but for now I will enjoy the R6. Happy birding, Cheers, Duade
@rayrardinii5864
@rayrardinii5864 3 жыл бұрын
Never shot with the R6 - can only speak to the R5 (which I’ve been using since October). I usually shoot with the 1Dx Mark II (another 20mp sensor). Had save up enough to purchase another pro body on 2020 - was going to be either the 1Dx Mark III or the R5. The R5 was highly recommended by a few of my sports photographer friends, so glad I listened to them and purchased it. It is my go to body now. Few reasons I enjoy using the R5 over the 1Dx Mark II: 1. Better auto focus - the eye and head auto focus is a game changer; especially, the animal af. Works really well when focusing on one specific bird in a flock. Back button focusing takes full advantage of this. Initially focus on the bird’s eye, then switch to eye/head auto focus. 2. The 12 fps mechanical isn’t as fast as the 1Dx Mark II, but is adequate. Plus, can get 20 fps electronic. So far, the only birds that have given me a problem with rolling shutter - hummingbirds. Lastly, can get relatively high mp stills from 8K video. 3. Can’t beat the 45 mp sensor. My go to lense is the Canon 300mm 2.8 IS USM Mark II. This lense works exceptionally well with the R5 - the 45 mp sensor takes full advantage of the 300’s sharpness. Unlike a 20mp sensor, the 45mp sensor allows one to crop more aggressively. Plus, as you did for the R6 images. One can upscale R5 images as well and achieve nice results. This is a relatively inexpensive way to achieve greater focal length. The R5 compared to the R6: 1. Lifetime Shutter Actuations. I mostly shoot with the mechanical shutter - when I found out that the R5 has 500,000 lifetime actuations to the R6s 300,000 - made the decision to purchase the R5 that much easier. 200,000 additional actuations isn't something to easily overlook. 2. Lastly, the R5 is a better camera for all types of photography - portrait, architecture, landscape, or macro. The 45mp sensor allows greater diversity. The only edge I see the R6, and its 20mp sensor having, is in astrophotography.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Ray, thank you for your detailed comparison, I have had the pleasure of using the 300 2.8 and yes it is a super sharp beautiful lens. I agree the R5 is the better camera if you can afford it. Cheers, Duade
@vivalasvegas702
@vivalasvegas702 3 жыл бұрын
When you upscale an image, the noise(dots) are also upsize. I’ll denoise(10%-20%) it first then upscale, find the percentage balance between the amount of detail vs noise, being removed. However, if I know before hand, I’m upscaling it. I’ll go ahead and use the lowest iso possible(tripod or IS) that way, noise are less prevalent after upscaling it. Avoid too much shadow digging(in post) and position subject in good light if possible.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, good advice. Cheers, Duade
@panopsata3038
@panopsata3038 3 жыл бұрын
While the R5 is technically a better camera on paper. In the real world, the R6 is enough for most people and even professionals. I get usable images up to iso 32000 which is pretty insane. Plus if you are heavily cropping no camera would look good other than you getting close to the subject, having more megapixels just give more confidence psychologically. Loving my R6 so far and I have no regrets paying the full price.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
yes, the R6 is a great option and takes beautiful photos. I would prefer the R5 but it is outside my budget as I am sure it is for many. Cheers, Duade
@wild_port
@wild_port 2 жыл бұрын
you are the most genuine phtotgrapher and educator. thanks for everything
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@johnbutler5650
@johnbutler5650 2 жыл бұрын
The more I find out about the R-series cameras, the more I want to run through the streets screaming… no idea what is the answer . I was sure that the answer to MY particular shooting style was the R7…. Now, hell, I just don’t know anymore. Great video, wonderful comparison, super informative! Thanks so much!👍
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
John, yes, it is hard to know isn't it. Overall the R5 is the best all around camera I feel and I have been very impressed with mine. Cheers, Duade
@RS-sh1cb
@RS-sh1cb Ай бұрын
Excellent review! You answered all my questions.
@AshleyPaul
@AshleyPaul 3 жыл бұрын
16:50 I suggest using C3 but set "Auto update set" to "Enable." That way, your C3 will be what it was the last time you used it when you go back to it.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Ashley, someone below suggested the same and I am very grateful for the advice as this is exactly what I need, and it will help me access video a lot quicker. It's funny how we can use cameras for years and simply overlook features and settings. Thanks again, Cheers, Duade
@marktaylor9579
@marktaylor9579 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea Ashley, thank you. I only got my R6 a week ago and this has already helped me.
@Ultrarmx
@Ultrarmx 2 жыл бұрын
You touch more details then any other KZfaqr reviewers on these two camera. Ty so much for your honest opinion.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@rentoulzz
@rentoulzz 3 жыл бұрын
Another comment. I recently started using the electronic shutter after staying away from it for all the months I have had the camera for the reasons you said in your video. Now it is amazing you have to give it a go. I agree no sound and no way to tell how many shots. Ok To take less shots I press the front shutter very quickly and get maybe 3 shots even on a stationary bird. on a bird in flight I always did bursts. Now the bursts give more shots but the amazing big advantage is that you have a choice of getting the perfect shot which I didn't even know about before. I love it. It doesn't wear the shutter and is silent and vibration free. The same thrill you mentioned is still there knowing I am getting so many shots and one will be great. I may be imagining but It could also be a tiny bit sharper on the electronic shutter. Bit of a rave. Thanks.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I think electronic is the future, I just hope they do add the sound and let you choose the FPS. Cheers, Duade
@issy-colin
@issy-colin 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a very comprehensive comparison. I am on the fence between the two - I’m sure we all are! The review of Topaz Gigapixel definitely gives an option to those of us wanting the higher resolution but lower price. The combination of R6 plus Gigapixel seems to be the way I will go :).
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
yes, it is a very hard decision to make, good luck with the R6. Cheers, Duade
@erikumble
@erikumble 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if R5 + Gigapixel would be even better, or not
@rui7773
@rui7773 9 ай бұрын
@@erikumble, com certeza !
@trevormurray496
@trevormurray496 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Duade, I've enjoyed your youtube stuff that I've watched, well done. You and Jan are getting me keener again, and I'm sure Canon's new tech will eventually separate me from some dollars. Its a great time to be a photographer. All the best from Trevor Murray
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Trevor, great to hear from you, I hope all is well up your way. Yes, these new cameras are very interesting, and I look forward to what is next from Canon. The 300 2.8 would work very well on the R5 ;-) Cheers, Duade
@rentoulzz
@rentoulzz 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks great video. I am a bird photographer from NZ and as you say the R5 was horrendously expensive . I made the jump and have not regretted. I had the 7d mk2 before and never craved more megapixels. But I always thought there is a big advantage in having more so bought the R5. A surprise with your tests. Thanks for the video.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
great to hear you got the R5, I hate to think what it cost in NZ but good to hear you are enjoying it. I hope to get back to NZ at some stage to photograph those beautiful birds. Cheers, Duade
@falmouthphotog
@falmouthphotog 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is the most helpful and unbiased comparison I have viewed. I am not a bird photographerr. Mostly landscapes, low-light performances, and street photography. Since 45 MP for cropping was not a key need, I bought the R6 even tho’ I could afford the R5. I prefer the dial, dual SDs, smaller file size, and didn’t notice the EVF difference. I rarely crop much or need to print more than 16x24 inch. But it is good to see your upsampling comparison, to know that occasionally cropping significantly or printing bigger is possible!
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dorene, I appreciate the feedback, have fun with your R6. Cheers, Duade
@JonnyPink65
@JonnyPink65 3 жыл бұрын
You are my Canon goto guru!! As a wildlife photographer, I never liked Nikon's D500 because it was only 20 megapixels - the photos lost too much when cropping in. I preferred my D800 and the my D850. I commented recently on one of you videos when I was thinking about the Canon 90D - I bought it and have been using it for a week with and old version one 100-400 push pull and am more impressed than I can tell you. I have never gone into the mirrorless cameras (other than shooting Sony and will never pick up that garbage again). Maybe the Z9 will be amazing and all my old prime glass will work, but I am really blown away by Canon (including my little M50 I picked up used from B&H for video) - and now looking at the R5 and the 100-500 to go with it. For me, a great shot is one with character that I can print full poster size, have it still be tack sharp with DEEP rich color - something Nikon and Canon are both known for. My all new adventure is in learning where my controls are since Nikon is second nature to me. This older 90D is off the charts amazing. I too prefer the shutter sound (shooting the D850 in silent with the screen was unnerving or using my friends Z6 in silent) and actually prefer a slower burst speed. I don't want to cull through 1000 photos to pick one - Ill just shoot one amazing one and call it a day. The buffer on the 90D is small so knowing that, as long as I don't hold the shutter down I am good to go - I am getting used to that too. I am glad you mentioned the buffer for the R5. Battery life is something I was worried about, but I will carry an extra battery - been shooting the 90D two days straight on one charge......! Thank you for your informative videos. John JonnyPink
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
John, thank you for taking the time to share your experience, the 90D 100-400 combo is excellent for birds and all around shooting as it allows you to get very close. You effectively have 640mm on a 32mp camera which is great. The R6 100-500 will give you 500mm at 20mp so it will feel a little shorter but the low light performance is exceptional. It will be interesting to see if they release an R7 as that will likely replace the 90D in regards to top APSC. Cheers, Duade
@nsbhagwat
@nsbhagwat 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate for a no nonsense comparison between the two cameras. Its your wallet that will make the decision now :) I am eagerly waiting for an opportunity to rent a R6 and 100 500 RF glass. That combo will be worthwhile. I use an entry-level sony alpha mirrorless and that system allows me to save 2 custom settings for photo and dedicated video mode. And the best part, these custom modes don't mess with each other. Cheers n stay safe.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I think the R7 and RF100-500 will be the ultimate combo, it will be light, super sharp and offer plenty of reach. Yes, the lack of custom video functions on the R6 is a real head scratcher. Cheers, Duade
@Chris_Wolfgram
@Chris_Wolfgram Жыл бұрын
100% agree about wanting to hear the shutter, not to mention, 20 fps is just more than I need 98% of the time. I rack up too many shots that I have to cull through later. 12 fps mechanical is plenty for me 👍 Anyway, SO glad I went for the R5 with 45mp’s. I’ve tried Topaz Gigapixel in the past and for whatever reason, it just didn’t work for me. Great vid Duade 👍 TY 🙂
@Duade
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I must admit I love the sound of the 1DX but over time I am getting used to silent, it is helpful for flighty birds. I do like on the R3, R7 you can have an audible shutter sound in electronic, I wish we had that on the R6 and R5. Cheers, Duade
@kilohotel6750
@kilohotel6750 3 жыл бұрын
I own both and just got back from a trip to S. Florida, my first trip with them and I used them about the same amount of shots. I only do stills and have grips on both and never had a problem with battery life going down to where I lost the 12fps. I would recharge the batteries each night and and was good to go. Being down in the bright Florida sun was the first time I noticed a difference in the EVF of the two. I’ve only had them since winter began at home so it’s been mostly cloudy dark days and I couldn’t tell in these conditions but in bright sun the R5 was noticeably better. I don’t think people should worry about the megapixels that much and if the R5 is out of your budget you will still get great pictures with the R6.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your experience, I do find the battery specs confusing from Canon as I get so many more than on the specs. Yes, I found the R5 EVF much nicer to look through. Cheers, Duade
@RETRONEXT
@RETRONEXT 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great review/comparison of these two cameras, one of the easiest to watch for sure. I do think that the focal length used between the two cameras in the IQ comparisons should’ve been further acknowledged, given the $4,000-$5,000 different between those two lenses alone. In some regard one could look at the R5 as a way to SAVE money from having to upgrade from 500mm to 600mm.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
a great point, it would be a tough choice between the R5/500 or R6/600. I think ultimately the lens is more important so I would always choose the better lens. Cheers, Duade
@mondujar279
@mondujar279 11 ай бұрын
I’m lucky to have the R5 and R6. I’m very happy with both and the difference between the resolution is not that great in real life scenarios. I often don’t notice. I do think the R6 is a low light hero and better than the R5 in that regard. Both cameras have good sensors and under the right circumstances the images have a realistic organic type of look not a digital look if that makes sense. Hopefully they will last me out, but I always say that until the next model arrives😢
@sukhvirb7684
@sukhvirb7684 3 жыл бұрын
Very good point...now I know from your video what happened..using an old or previous version of batteries slows down the system...it happened to me using my 5dmkiv batteries..Thanks
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it appears you need to use the latest batteries to get the full 12fps. Cheers, Duade
@oo0Spyder0oo
@oo0Spyder0oo 3 жыл бұрын
Crikeys, that was one of the best comparisons I’ve seen so far. No one else has pointed out how convoluted the switch over to video is on the r6, that’s a bit of a downer for me. Heck my 80d lets me switch to video in an instant. Great review.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I have found a workaround for the video, I can use C3 like manual mode and then it is only one turn to video which isn't as bad. Still, I would have preferred it to work like the R5. Cheers, Duade
@trevor9934
@trevor9934 3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated your comprehensive comparison of the R5 and R6. I live in NZ and our dollar has even less buying power than the Aussie one, plus we pay 15% GST on everything, so price was a critical element in my decision to purchase. As a purely stills shooter, I had no need for the video features of either camera, so the downgrading of those features on the R6 had no impact on me, and I preferred the dual SD cards over the (to me) unnecessary and hugely expensive Express CF cards. I got 2 x R6 bodies, with grips and spare batteries, plus the RF24-105 and 100-500 lenses and found the combination to be awesome. Like you, I would be very interested if Canon DO produce an R7, but there seem to be only rumors at present. Most of our wildlife is avian or smaller, so I found the samples you provided very appropriate. I too found the IBIS and AEAF to be game changers for me and got a lot more keepers than my 5DIV and 5DsR bodies. I don't produce large, detailed prints; in fact most of my images are displayed digitally, so I don't necessarily need the 45MP of the R5, and as you mentioned the R6 images are outstanding, even cropped. The R6, with its slightly better low light performance (which I put down to the bigger pixels), works for me, as many of my subjects are in the dim light of the NZ bush. Thank you for your down-to-earth presentations that are rich in information without drama!
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Trevor, sounds like you are well and truly sorted. The 100-500 is a fantastic walk around lens being so light. I would love to get back to NZ and spend some time with the beautiful birds. Cheers, Duade
@dannynash5713
@dannynash5713 3 жыл бұрын
If there’s a better review of these two cameras out there I haven’t seen it. Fabulous job Duade! 👏👌✊
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
@tomdivittis2688
@tomdivittis2688 3 жыл бұрын
I’m with you on the shutter sound, and good to hear I’m not the only one. 😂 Great comparison, and I was really surprised by the enlargement from the R6 looking so good.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, yes, I don't think I could shoot without the noise now after all these years. Cheers, Duade 👍
@jcphenix1
@jcphenix1 3 жыл бұрын
GREAT! The holy trinity in wildlife photography is : Duade Paton/Canon, Steve Perry/Nikon, Mark Smith/Sony. ;) I suspected that a 20/24MP sensor was as good as a 45MP sensor with Gigapixel : THANK YOU for the confirmation! Perfect review. (I knew that a 45MP sensor downscaled to 24/24 MP has more or less the same level of noise) Topaz has really, really, some great software !
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you are too kind, like everyone I still have lots to learn and I am happy to share those learnings on this channel. Cheers, Duade
@fgb3126
@fgb3126 Жыл бұрын
I just went to B&H Photo and read the reviews of this camera. I read the 1 star [22] and 2 [11] star reviews first and OMG! You should go and read them! Actually I am not too surprised. Both r6 and r5 have gotten criticisms on the same issues over and over again. I wonder: has Canon gotten complacent? Being the top dog like forever, have they just quit being diligent about their design and then their manufacture?
@Duade
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I think every camera or product has negative reviews which is normal and understandable. We need to base our purchasing decision off a number of factors and this is one of many. I notice there are plenty of very good reviews also. Cheers, Duade
@bechti44
@bechti44 3 жыл бұрын
12:00 zoomed in, it was quite apparent to me that Picture 1 was sharper by a good margin. The difference was minor but considering that I noticed it through low quality youtube, I suspect the difference to be substancial.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian, they are close however the R5 is better. I still think the R6 performed very well and if you don't need to crop heavily it is a good option. Cheers, Duade
@ShiftyScientist
@ShiftyScientist 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, loving all your stuffs far. I'm currently crippled with indecision about whether R6 or R5 should be my new camera. While I could just afford to purchase the R5 I'm having trouble justifying that decision as the only reason it's even on the table is the 45mp sensor so that I could potentially have a bit more reach sometimes if I need to crop heavily. Video is of no interest to me so some in-between model with a bigger sensor but chuck the 8k video to lower the 2000Euro price difference would be nice 👌. Only thing I'd have added to the video would have been to show the r6 images pre giga pixel upscale as well as post Cheers 🍻
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, yes, it is a very hard decision to make, I think the R7 maybe the camera I am after, we will see. Good point re showing the R6 native images. If you are interested, I have a gallery of all the shots I have taken with the R6 and none used Topaz Gigapixel. photos.duadepaton.com/KZfaq/Canon-R6 Cheers, Duade
@markrichey4997
@markrichey4997 3 жыл бұрын
@@Duade I too am hoping the R7 will be a good bridge between the two but I am wondering how good the ISO performance will be. I believe it will share the sensor with the 90d, which I found struggled in low light conditions.
@DoyaknowwhatImean
@DoyaknowwhatImean 3 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, I was very surprised at how well the R6 stacked up against the R5 as far as image quality goes. I just checked out rumoured specs on R7 and was a bit disappointed so R5 might be king for a while 👍
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Trevor, yes, the R5 will be the top camera until the R1 arrives, the R7 will just offer that extra reach at a more affordable price which is attractive to many. I just worry about its high ISO performance. Cheers, Duade
@DoyaknowwhatImean
@DoyaknowwhatImean 3 жыл бұрын
@@Duade The R5s looks interesting, 90mp, apparently it’s replacing the 5Ds, hope they improve ISO though because I do find the 5Dsr a little bit noisy👍
@VaishakhManohar
@VaishakhManohar 2 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. Appreciate your efforts and thanks a lot for this video !!!
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
@v5745
@v5745 3 жыл бұрын
Great film and a very professional channel. Keep up good work. It is a pleasure to watch. I also use R6 with 400 2.8 + exnteders, 200-400, old 70-200 mark I, also with wide angle lenses and it works very well. Never came back to my old good 7dII. Greetings from Poland
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi V, great to hear, it is a fantastic camera, Cheers, Duade
@Guiz-Focus
@Guiz-Focus 7 ай бұрын
I was take the R6 (v 1) from the 5D mark III and was sad to have only 20mp compared to the R5 or R7 (fewer than the 5d), and thinking it was not enough for cropping my photos. thank you a lot for your video :) Realy clear and detailed explanation. I am happy to see i dont lost a lot with fewer MP (sorry for my englinsh and greating from france)
@jonathanfryer1319
@jonathanfryer1319 8 ай бұрын
Hi, Duade. What a great video. Great pace and clarity of thought. Engaging, too. Thank you. I don't have any camera, yet, but want to start bird photography. Thete is so much out there that is contradictory- lots of opinions. I guess I'm still stuck on the r6 mark ii or r5. The r6 might be better for me as I want a canera for general use, too. I never thought it would be so confusing. But your opinions are so useful. I will have to start somewhere so I'll save a bit of money and avoid the r5.
@Duade
@Duade 8 ай бұрын
G'day, my pleasure, might get even more confusing when the R5II is released, that may push prices down of the original R5. Cheers, Duade
@jonathanfryer1319
@jonathanfryer1319 8 ай бұрын
@Duade R6 ordered. Looking forward to watching your other tutorials, too!
@vkmccable
@vkmccable 2 жыл бұрын
Never thought about up sampling the R6 files. Great review. Thank You!
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Kathy, it is an option should you need a larger file, Cheers, Duade
@ma76bball68
@ma76bball68 3 жыл бұрын
What a PHENOMENAL video! Loaded with side by side results. Thanks for sharing.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
G'day, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍
@gunterhubmann4899
@gunterhubmann4899 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best reviews I ever seen. 👍
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Günter, thanks for the kind words, Cheers, Duade
@legrandtc
@legrandtc 2 жыл бұрын
Hi ! I own a 6d markii and Thanks i was hesitating to switch to the R6. You just convinced me.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the new camera, Cheers, Duade
@kimmokyla-laaso4443
@kimmokyla-laaso4443 3 жыл бұрын
I was about to go with the R6 as my next body but the FPS problems with older lenses will make me rethink this. I have a EF 500mm F4 IS USM MK1 made in 2007.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Kimmo, yes it does have the FPS restriction in mechanical mode, I do not believe that restriction exists when using the 20fps electronic mode. It also only has 80% AF coverage. In saying that the camera is a big step up from the DSLR's. Cheers, Duade
@rickyjones5393
@rickyjones5393 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Duade, your video was worth the wait. I'm still torn but the R6 is looking more likely. I don't use video and I couldn't tell enough difference between the image comparisons to justify the R5 price. I might miss the top screen though. Thanks
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ricky, I thought I would miss the top screen more however I haven't really missed it as all the information is in the viewfinder. Cheers, Duade
@davidcoombes4172
@davidcoombes4172 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Duade, great job as always. Just placed my order for an R6 based on your recent reviews. You really helped me weigh up the pros, cons against my needs and budget. All the best, David
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear David, I hope you enjoy once it arrives, as I mentioned I was not very happy to start with as it is a big change from DSLR, however over time it grows on you. Cheers, Duade
@MrStaggerLeeee
@MrStaggerLeeee 2 жыл бұрын
The upscale will also work on the r5 still giving the high res camera the edge over the low res camera.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is a very good point, the R5 can be upscaled even more. Cheers, Duade
@ananth11
@ananth11 Жыл бұрын
Very well narrated video and finally finally I’m glad this is not yet another comparison video where they read out the camera specs. The method applied to compare both cameras is so practical, thank you for all the time and effort you put in for making this video 👍
@christopherbuckley94
@christopherbuckley94 2 жыл бұрын
This is the sort of informative comparison between these 2 cameras that I have been looking for. Great presentation! Subscribed to your channel. Cheers from the US!
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Chris, welcome to the channel, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
@chrisbrown6432
@chrisbrown6432 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dwayne. I have Gigapixel AI software and the Canon R6 and are very happy with your test in upscaling.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, great to hear, Cheers, Duade
@DJBastor
@DJBastor 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for your video. i love my r6 for portrait and wildlife. i will never miss it. happy weekend
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Marc, likewise, have a great weekend. Cheers, Duade
@PhillipGuyton
@PhillipGuyton 2 жыл бұрын
this was a very useful video ! I have been using the R6 which I love for for about a year and needed a 2nd body so I just ordered the R5 - I think I'll enjoy the larger MP in the field and on the go and the viewfinder sounds great! thank you for all the great info to help in my decision making process! :)
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Phillip, you will enjoy the R5, my R6 is my main film camera now. Cheers, Duade
@wheresjimmy247
@wheresjimmy247 2 жыл бұрын
What lenses did you get when first purchasing the R6. I’m coming from an APS-C camera and lenses so I’m looking at getting all new glass. Thank you!
@PhillipGuyton
@PhillipGuyton 2 жыл бұрын
@@wheresjimmy247 the 100-500 is great for birds - for general use the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS is my goto - I've shot the most with it walking around / events
@wheresjimmy247
@wheresjimmy247 2 жыл бұрын
@@PhillipGuyton I’d love to get the 100-500 but that may be a purchase for down the road. I’ll look into your general purpose lens as well. Thanks!
@geoffn8963
@geoffn8963 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Duade. Really enjoyed the upsizing comparisons. I think the gull example is a little tough as it appears that there may have been some atmospherics softening both images. Also having the 600 on the R6 made up half the R5's pixel per gull advantage. 20 to 45 is approximately a 1.4x advantage. 500 to 600 is a 1.2x advantage. I also wanted to say that if you customize C3 to M mode and then turn the Auto Update Set to "Enable" (last item when you are in the menu to to Register C modes) you can use C3 just like you'd use the M setting. It will remember any changes and never resort back to your original C3 saved settings unless you reset the C3. This should act exactly how M would work. ie if you are in C3 with Auto Update Set enabled and change SS it will keep that new SS even if you go out of C3 and back in and if you turn off the camera. Also any changes you make in the menus will stick to C3.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Geoff, I cannot thank you enough for letting me know how to change the C3 to manual. This will make my life so much easier. It's funny how we often overlook settings or have no idea of their existence until we hit problems. That is the beauty of KZfaq, I am always learning doing these videos. Great point re the R5 & R6 and in hindsight I should have made it very clear or not used those images. The Cape Barren Goose was the same focal length and the R6 upscaled well with that one. Cheers, Duade and thank you, thank you, thank you :-)
@K9malinois_dog_love
@K9malinois_dog_love 2 жыл бұрын
I forgot about this setting oh nice thank you.
@craigcarlson4022
@craigcarlson4022 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful...It helps me feel more comfortable with the prospect of working with the R6's 20 megapixel sensor. Appreciate you sharing all the details of how you ended up with the R6, and the second thoughts...helps us relate. Craig
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Craig, my pleasure, yes grumpy old man came out that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
@photoapeal
@photoapeal 3 жыл бұрын
I opted for the R5 for the 45 MP files & ability to crop further for long distance subjects without being as pixelated. My 7D MK II pixelates those subjects even with the 1.6 crop factor and it’s about the same MP as the R6. I felt I’d have the same problem with the R6 so I went for the R5. I’ve had some battery issues with the R5 most were solved by setting it to turn off after 30 sec of inactivity & display to 1 min. It will drain your batteries even with everything turned off. I had to pull the batteries from the grip to prevent this issue when not in use. I’ve also had it freeze up while shooting a few times as well. You have to pull the batteries to get it functional again. I’ve sent it in for Canon repair a couple of days ago.
@mattli911
@mattli911 3 жыл бұрын
The 7DII has same/more pixel density than R5 does at 45MP, at 100% crop. I've compared them side by side with same lens/tripod/etc. The 7DII Is very close to same detail on my 500 F/4, but R5 was still a bit sharper and worlds better Noise/DR performance.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Johnathan, sorry to hear you were having issues with the battery, I am not having that issue but have had a camera in the past do a similar thing. Cheers, Duade
@nikon_z9_images
@nikon_z9_images 3 жыл бұрын
Canon, Nikon, Sony, or whichever gear but as a hobbyist bird/wildlife photographer I’m using a Nikon z6 II (24.5MP) but also shooting with a Nikon D4S (16MP) previously and less so with mirrorless, I am considering a new setup that combines higher MP (allows cropping in camera and post), focusing speed/acquisition and tracking, deeper buffer, 4K footage as an option. At the moment, Sony A1/600mm f4.0 or Canon R5/600mm f4.0 are options. I use electronic shutter (but decrease FPS burst rate) because I try to fill the frame and not disturb the bird/wildlife but you are possibly correct Duade about a neuro-endocrine response from hearing the mechanical shutter.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the comment, some interesting options, I would be interested to hear what the R1 from Canon offers and what their RF superteles look like before making a big investment. Jan gets very good results from his R5 and 600 F4. Cheers, Duade
@nikon_z9_images
@nikon_z9_images 3 жыл бұрын
@@Duade Thanks Duade. Good advice about seeing what Canon release (and Nikon have yet to announce even). Does Canon R5 and R6 focus at f22 (not that I would choose f22 on a telephoto lens)?
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
@@nikon_z9_images G'day, yes, the 800 f11 will focus at f22 with a 2x attached. You would need a lot of light to use that though. Nice to have a lot of choice moving forward. Cheers, Duade
@woodygreen6826
@woodygreen6826 3 жыл бұрын
Few people talk about upscaling image size with software as opposed to more megapixels. Your comparison was interesting and valuable information. I also appreciate the info on battery life. I think many people interested in mirrorless but put off by battery life specs will be happy to hear your experience.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Woody, my pleasure, yes, the battery thing does confuse me as I am not having any issues. Cheers, Duade
@stephencurah1059
@stephencurah1059 3 жыл бұрын
I heard photoshop has a new feature for upscaling photos
@woodygreen6826
@woodygreen6826 3 жыл бұрын
@@stephencurah1059 I like Matt's video on this, you might check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKyAmaSolq3cqJ8.html
@Zyndell
@Zyndell 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Duade. I got myself the R5, mostly due do the higher MP and never regretted it. I do have a question for you, though: don't you ever switch to the APS-C sensor when taking pictures? I put that on a hotkey, so that whenever I need a little bit extra reach, I can easily switch from Full Frame to APS-C and get another 1.6x zoom directly in my EVF. You could say that one might as well just shoot on Full Frame and crop the image later in LR, but in my opinion, shooting on APS-C in a situation where you know you'll have to crop by a lot, just yields better results as it's easier to hit the focus properly with the 1,6x zoom in camera. Shooting in APS-C on the R5 leaves you with 20MP photos, whereas on the R6 you're down to 8MP - which in my opinion isn't viable anymore. Do you have any thoughts on this?
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zyndell, yes, it could work well on the R5 if you really don't need those extra pixels. I think I would just rather have them just in case the bird was to come close or do something interesting, I would hate to clip a wing that would have been in the shot if I didn't crop. I hadn't thought too much about making it easier for the user to see the bird but that makes sense and could be great for many. I guess it is great to have the option. Like you say the resulting file on the R6 would be very small. Cheers, Duade
@GeorgeGodfreyArt
@GeorgeGodfreyArt 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Duade, another very informative video 10 out of 10. Bests George. Sweden
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
George, you are too kind, thank you for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
@steveparent8788
@steveparent8788 Жыл бұрын
Good video Duade. I like the R5 better. Build quality and high mp are key to me. I really enjoy your videos :)
@Duade
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, yes, the R5 is the better camera for sure, Cheers ,Duade
@wilfredderksen
@wilfredderksen 2 жыл бұрын
What a great style of presenting! Spontaneous, to the point and knowledgeable. I have made this choice 1 a 2 years ago, in COVID time it’s hard to remember. I chose the R6 and you confirmed the reasons of my choice. The advantages of the R5 are too little for my purposes and the price difference too much. I will look into the Topaz.. who knows.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wilfred, I hope you have been enjoying your R6, a great camera. Cheers, Duade
@gregwilsonnaturephotography
@gregwilsonnaturephotography 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Duade, Even though I use Nikon... I enjoyed the video about the two cameras. The great thing about me not vlogging... Is I don't have outtakes. Ha... But, it is always fun seeing yours! You make it all look real. Fun stuff! Sayin' hey... Greg
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg, yes they are always fun to include. Cheers, Duade 👍
@homonki8795
@homonki8795 3 жыл бұрын
Very professional comparison. I am wonder the image quality is very similar between these two cameras (20 vs 45mp). You make me feel more comfortable and confidence to stick with my lovely r6. Thanks a lot.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Ho, they are very similar and if you are not cropping a lot it is hard to tell the difference. Cheers, Duade
@ladyethyme
@ladyethyme Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just what I needed! But the R5 does support SD in one of the slots according to what I’ve read??? “Slot 2 supports SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I and UHS-II memory cards”
@Duade
@Duade Жыл бұрын
Yes, the R5 does have one SD slot and one CF Express B slot. Cheers, Duade
@jebjeb79
@jebjeb79 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work as ever. Only thing I would say is, having just played around with Topaz Sharpen and Denoise , they both do a lot of work on sharpening and noise reduction (even though each tool focuses on one over the other). I’m would take a guess (but I haven’t used it though) that part of their Gigapixel AI tool is applying some of the impressive sharpening they do across their toolset. That would really help the R6 upscaled (and I’m guessing sharpened) image over a raw R5 image. What would be great to see is you upscaling the R5 image up by a similar ratio and then comparing the extra subject size, resolution and detail you get out of those extra MP. Cracking video as ever mate 👍🏼
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you are correct, I should have made it very clear that Topaz has applied some sharpening to the R6 image. I am always learning and will be sure to do that in future videos. I suspect the R5 would upscale very well. Cheers, Duade
@jebjeb79
@jebjeb79 3 жыл бұрын
You’ve got a cracking channel here Duade! Maybe it’s an idea for another video to do some comparisons on upscaling and sharpening options. With your mate with the 600mm, you could do some comparisons on cropping your 500mm to match his angle of view after upscaling and sharpening.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
@@jebjeb79 Thank you, yes, that could make an interesting video talking about the differences between the two lenses and focal lengths. Cheers, Duade
@rockutron9000
@rockutron9000 2 жыл бұрын
The ease of switching video modes on the R5 compared to the R6 is not something I've seen in other videos and that seems like a game changer along with the three dials for ISO, aperture, and shutter means you can keep your eye on the EVF. But the price of the R6 is so compelling.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
I have found a slightly easier way to do it, I use C3 as my manual mode and then only need to turn the dial once to get to video. The R5 is easier as you just hit a button but yes, its a shame the R6 isn't as easy. Cheers, Duade
@mobelue
@mobelue 3 жыл бұрын
Clever. You are the only one I’ve heard talking about upscaling with that software.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I don't use it often but it's a great option to have. Cheers, Duade 👍
@bechti44
@bechti44 3 жыл бұрын
Because the software is very hit and miss. It *can* deliver great results but most of the times I find the software brings uncomfortable artefacts or makes the image look like painted over and mushy when zoomed in. That beeing said, it is beeing updated frequently and gets better.
@darrinwebb3724
@darrinwebb3724 3 жыл бұрын
Just when I had finally settled on the R5 you show me I could use the R6 and save $. Back to the drawing board! 😂. I really appreciate your videos.
@souptikmukhopadhyay6531
@souptikmukhopadhyay6531 3 жыл бұрын
Don't go for the R5 unless you need 8k which nobody needs currently. Megapixel was an issue but as everybody has confirmed 20 Mp is more than enough for all your work and now he showed that we can upscale if really needed. Save that 1100$ and buy lenses which are much more important than the body, especially as everything else like AF, IBIS, FPS, handling, are same between the two. I am going with the R6 and the RF 24-105 f4L as i will shoot landscape so F2.8 not really necessary, but you can get that with the extra saved money if you go fro the R6
@darrinwebb3724
@darrinwebb3724 3 жыл бұрын
@@souptikmukhopadhyay6531 thanks. That was my original thought as well (spend $ on lenses). then I began to think about the crop-ability of r5! I’m strictly an amateur and upgrading from a consumer grade camera... either will be an amazing improvement especially for low light.
@souptikmukhopadhyay6531
@souptikmukhopadhyay6531 3 жыл бұрын
@@darrinwebb3724 same as me here. I had a 550D for 9 years and finally I can afford my full frame. I had 18 Mp in my 550D and still could crop till 50% easily Or even more, so 20 Mp will give a little bit more than that. And honestly if any person need to crop even more than 50% then he / she really need to learn composition instead of cropping :p. Don't worry you will get some amount of cropping on R6 and the rest will be like a challenge to improve your composition instead. Also you can use thr saved money to get a telephoto lens so that you don't need to crop!
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darrin, it is a tough decision that is for sure. Good luck with it. Cheers, Duade
@SeanMiller318
@SeanMiller318 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. 👍👍
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sean, Cheers, Duade
@julianlo2635
@julianlo2635 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison and thanks, Duade. Not sure when the "R7" comes into play.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Julian, I am waiting patiently, seems like I have been waiting a long time. Cheers, Duade
@kaib718
@kaib718 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Duane. Here's my thoughts on why I bought a R5 instead of the R6: I already had a 5D and a R, so I was fully aware of all the pros and cons about build quality and mirror vs mirrorless (EVF) but when R5/6 were announced the both offered me some "need to haves" like IBIS (for my non-IS lenses), higher FPS, better low-light-performance and bird-AF so the choice - so the question was what I would get for the price difference - and why I put a (personal) value on the different areas. Personally I appreciate the bigger sensor and the added functions as clear "nice to have" - but the big decision factors were that the R5 is more robust so I don't have to worry about taking it out in the unpredictable Scandinavian weather...and that the EFV is so good that I can use it for quickly evaluating my photos without using the back screen - which safes me from using reading glasses out in the woods :0). Those two factors make me use the camera much more than I did with the 5D/R so for me the R5 is good value for money
@hom296
@hom296 3 жыл бұрын
Kai....I like what you mentioned about the R5 having a better evf to view shots taken. I wear reading glasses and if I'm using a EVF I would not have them on. But to view the rear scene I would have to stop and put them on so I could view.... Joe
@kaib718
@kaib718 3 жыл бұрын
@@hom296 yes...like karate kid - glasses on, glasses of :0) It is really a reliefe to avoid that
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kai, all great reasons to get the R5 and that is ultimately what camera purchasing decisions should be based off. Online reviews are great to get an idea however we all have different needs and means which should be the biggest deciding factor. Cheers, Duade
@stans6582
@stans6582 3 жыл бұрын
Duade, Tell me a little more about the IBIS when using older not is lens............thanks good video
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stan, the IBIS makes the viewfinder steadier making is a little easier to take photos handheld. You can also use slightly slower shutter speeds if required however I would still suggest trying to stay over 1/400 if possible. Cheers, Duade
@stampydragon2739
@stampydragon2739 9 ай бұрын
The colour depth was a bit lower on the upscaled image that may only be something that i pick up i do coulour maching a lot on cars
@lenf3641
@lenf3641 Жыл бұрын
I was looking to replace my 11 years old camera with mirrorless one. Did a lot of research and like R6 but couldn't justify cost of this camera for my needs. However two weeks ago when Canon drop the price on factory refurbished R6 and RF 24-105 f4 L lens, I pull the trigger and purchased from Canon Online store R6 body for $1700 USD and lens for $720 USD. The camera and lens arrived in absolutely new condition, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. In regards of pixels - Overall visual quality of the R6(20 megapixels) is almost indistinguishable from that of the R5(45 megapixels) may have more to do with the surface area of their respective pixel units which determines the amount of light being captured by each pixel. You see, while the R5 has 45 megapixels, the surface area of each of its pixel units is 4.40 µm square which is about 2/3 the size of the surface area of each pixel unit in the R6 with 20 megapixels, which is 6.56 µm square. When you calculate this out, you'll find that the pixel surface area of the R6 is equal to a sensor with 30.45 megapixels having a pixel surface area of 4.40 µm squared. Additionally, the larger pixel sites in the R6 capture more light that likely creates greater saturation that also produces a somewhat smoother appearance of the captured image.
@finyo83
@finyo83 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the R6 for a month or so. I use C3 as my manual mode (with auto-update option on) to be closer to the video mode as you suggested. I just never shoot in the “true” M mode anymore.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, I too now use C3 as its one turn to Video which makes it easier. Cheers, Duade
@a97b18b
@a97b18b 2 жыл бұрын
I have the r6 for budget reasons. Glad to know I can upscale and get similar results. Now I’m debating between the 800 f11 or the 100-500. Leaning towards the 100-500 since it’s more versatile and perhaps get the 800 later
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Jon, congrats on the R6, the RF100-500 is a wonderful lens for the RF mount. 500mm on FF is a little short and you may need a 1.4x or the 800 for when you need that extra reach. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
@efrkool
@efrkool 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have the R6 and both the 800mm and 100-500mm. I am 95% a birder and focus mostly on perched/stationary birds. I started with the 800mm lens, but after at some point I sold my 800mm lens after getting the 1,4x and 2x extenders. But I quickly re-bought the 800mm. With that lens you just get that extra bit of reach. Of course the 100-500mm is sharper, even with the 1,4x extender but at that point it is 4x the price. So if I only had the budget for one, I would actually go for the 800mm.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
@@efrkool Thanks for sharing your experience, Cheers, Duade
@Jessehermansonphotography
@Jessehermansonphotography 3 жыл бұрын
If anyone thinks the 1DX platform is/was good enough for wildlife, or that the 5Dmkiii was good enough for wildlife, then R6 is good enough. But I came from the Sony A7riii and A9. I really miss the A7riii resolution. If the R5 was 3000 instead of 3800 I would have pushed to get it.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Jesse, I think any recent camera can take really nice pictures. I would have preferred a 30mp sensor in the R6 I think. I look forward to seeing what the R7 has to offer. Cheers, Duade
@Jessehermansonphotography
@Jessehermansonphotography 3 жыл бұрын
@@Duade I personally think the R6 would be the perfect camer at 30 mp
@andrewperkin2179
@andrewperkin2179 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks very much. The biggest investment for any bird pro/am photographer will be the glass. But the new F11 lenses IMO may be a real game changer with these bodies.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Andrew, yes I agree re the glass. You are right the f/11 lenses offer focal length at a very affordable price and I look forward to seeing what else Canon do. Cheers, Duade
@isotechimages.9130
@isotechimages.9130 3 жыл бұрын
You mention that you find you can't operate mode dial on R6 with your right hand but l find it easy to just use my thumb without changing grip to rotate it in either direction, l actually find it really practical except in the dark where you need to address rear screen to see what mode you have chosen. I don't really find the polycarbonate to feel cheap but l sure do hope the weather sealing is adequate as coming from the Z6 that thing is literally waterproof. Sure would like the megapixel advantage of R5 though. Good comparison Duade.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott, I guess I am just stuck in my ways and used to the dial on the left, I don't use it that often so not a major. Have fun with your camera, Cheers, Duade
@jiffijoff9780
@jiffijoff9780 3 жыл бұрын
The outtakes makes you so much more human 😂🙈 thanks for appending them to the end. 👍 There is a reason everything just runs smoothly and flawlessly throughout the whole video: its work and repetition for every single take. I find this highly professional and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing 👍🍻
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy them, thankfully I get some of it right on the first attempt. The filming is actually the quick part, the script and editing is what takes all the time. Cheers, Duade
@AshleyPaul
@AshleyPaul 3 жыл бұрын
Not only is the shutter sound a positive experience, but R5/6 just has a really beautiful shutter click. It's hard to describe, but it's definitely the nicest shutter sound I've ever heard, and it's quiet enough that you don't really need silent shutter when you're outdoors and there's some built-in background noise anyway.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ashley, I couldn't agree with you more, the shutter is genuinely nice when compared to older cameras such as the 1DX etc. Cheers, Duade
@thewildlifeextension9018
@thewildlifeextension9018 2 жыл бұрын
This and Jan’s comparison are so helpful - thank you for this video! I was sold on the R6…but I continuously switch between photo and video and I would have been very upset to learn I needed to fumble with the knob and settings every I wanted to switch between modes on the R6…that alone is nearly worth the extra price for me when the hassle is spread over countless shoots.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, there is a slight workaround for the R6, you shoot photos in C3 and have it set to remember your last settings. It is then one turn to the video mode which makes it much quicker. But the single button push on the R5 is very handy. Cheers, Duade
@danielthomas7747
@danielthomas7747 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as usual. I just get the hand on a R5 for 3400 usd. The camera only has 2000 actuation. And I will sell my R6. It took me lot of reviews to decide. I was 8n a way to buy a R 7... Thanks for your fantastic channel.
@Duade
@Duade 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Daniel on the R5, a wonderful camera for sure. Cheers, Duade
@clivehay
@clivehay 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Duade. Informative and well presented.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Clive, glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
@p_adam19
@p_adam19 3 жыл бұрын
Two more points for the R5: the rolling shutter in considerably better in 4k30p mode compared to the R6 and the in-camera crop mode is perfect for video as well, for UHD it is 1.7x and the quality is still phenomenal (4k60p is even better than FF). Works great with the 600 or 800 f/11 lenses as well, since the shutter speeds can be kept much lower for video.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input, Cheers, Duade 👍
@EmyrEvans1
@EmyrEvans1 3 жыл бұрын
Great comparison, thanks Duade. Greetings from Wales.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Emyr, thanks and congrats on a good start to the 6N. Cheers, Duade
@madtoffelpremium8324
@madtoffelpremium8324 3 жыл бұрын
I was also thinking a long time about which one to get, because they are so similar, and went with the R5 in the end. And I am absolutely loving it, it's a big improvement compared the 5D mark iv I had before. But if I need (and can afford) a second body at some point, I am going to buy the R6.
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear, the R5 is a beautiful camera. Cheers, Duade
@jan_wegener
@jan_wegener 3 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, showing some interesting points and the good IQ of the R6. Most programs will do a much worse job than topaz in upscaling
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, yes Topaz seems to be the pick of the bunch. Cheers, Duade
@rahshri21
@rahshri21 3 жыл бұрын
The price was the deciding factor for me. But your video perhaps flagged the good about R6. Buying it this weekend. Cheers
@Duade
@Duade 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats, good luck with the camera, Cheers, Duade
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