Canon R3 or R5 mark II? I wanted to upgrade from my R100. There’s no stores within 2.5 hrs to go look at them in person so I’m looking for advice. They are both on sale for $3999.99 which one is the better option they both seem relatively close on comparison. I do mostly sports and family portraits and children! My main lens will be a RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM. Just looking for some advice before I purchase later on tonight(online). Thanks!

Hi guys!

I’m looking to switch from Nikon D850 to Canon for multiple reasons but I’m curious which of the three cams above has the BEST autofocus and suits my work of feeld.

I shoot events fulltime from festivals/artists to big congresses and dark techno clubs so I’m willing to pay the premium to improve my workflow since getting the right shot can be crucial. I don’t care about video nor which camera has the fastest shutter or burst speed so no billion fps needed.

Thanks in advance!!

So as the title says I'm struggling between picking the R3 vs R5 mark ii and the R6 mark ii. I really like the preshooting features of the R5 mii and its video capabilities along with the 45 megapixel sensor. I mainly do sports but I have been doing more portraits and landscape so the R5 seems better suited for that than the R3. I am considering the R6 mark ii simply because it's half the price. I think the extra price for the R3 or R5mii would be worth it but I wanted to get some more opinions. I currently shoot on an 80d but I do want to upgrade to mirrorless. Is it worth it saving up for the R3 or the R5 mii because I don't want to be in the future regretting not waiting a little to buy a nicer camera?

The other thing is, is that I want to buy the camera new most likely as I've never bought one new and I think it would be a fun experience to unbox one new at least once.

Hello everyone! I’m currently making a switch from Nikon to Canon. I do a lot of portrait work, product, wildlife, sports and race photography. Right now I’m debating on whether to get the R3 or the R5mk ii. Obviously I’m going to get the r5 ii new when it comes out which is 4300 but I’m seeing prices of the r3 being around 3200-3600 which is almost a grand difference

So far I looked at bh to compare the two and so far the only noticeable difference really is the mp. Should I save the $1000 and put it in a good L lense or pull the trigger and wait for the r5 ii?

I have an R8 and have had plenty of thoughts surrounding the desire for the higher 45 MP. I will be upgrading camera bodies in September and have been mainly considering the R3 or the R5, and I'm currently leaning towards the R3. I currently shoot exclusively with EF L-series glass.

I should also explain that though this has primarily been an expensive hobby (it's funny because it's true), I am also now getting into paid shoots. However, my main focus is the love of the art, and not as a primary source of income.

My main interest is shooting people; I've recently shot a niece's engagement, wedding and reception; a nephew's Prom photos of 5 couples, family photos, portraits, etc. This all obviously had me leaning towards the R5. And I honestly have been quite satisfied with results of the 24 MP on the R8, but I have a friend who has an R5 and I do of course see the benefits of being able to crop/zoom in, larger prints and whatnot.

However, I have also recently gotten into sports photography since I currently have three young teenagers (one daughter, two sons) who are and will continue to be in sports for at least the next 5 years (swim team, basketball, baseball/softball, lacrosse, football/flag, volleyball), which ultimately is leaning me towards the R3.

So for the moment, my conclusion is that the R3 gives me the best of both worlds in regards to what I shoot. I was hoping that the R5II would be an improvement where I could use it adequately for sports, to essentially be an upgraded R3 with 45 MP.

And I have even considered splurging and getting an R1, but with 24 MP, at the moment I would rather go with an R3. My primary hesitation on spending the extra cash for an R1 is my disappointment in it not being, in my opinion, truly a "flagship", meaning that it doesn't have the literal best of all options. I'm thinking 45 MP, Global shutter, 40 fps electronic, 120 fps burst, limitless buffer or near to it, etc.

Admittedly, I need to read up more, and watch more review videos about the R5II and the R1. I would genuinely appreciate input about these two new behemoths, the good and the bad, thoughts for or against, and then please specifically if you believe the R1 is worth the extra cost to be considered over the R3.

Do you think the R5II would be a good consideration for sports? Or should I stick to the R3?

Or possibly the R1...?

Thanks in advance!