Canon - EOS RP Mirrorless 4K Video Camera (Body Only) - Black

First, let me state, I am a photographer, not a videographer. So, I don't use the video features and will not be reviewing those. I have been a long time Canon user. I started with a 630 SLR, then moved to digital with an XT, T2i, 6D and now the RP. The main driver for this purchase was a 2 week trip to Ireland this fall. I wanted to find smaller camera. After doing a bunch of research, it came down to the Canon R or RP. (I am sticking with Canon because I own several "L" lenses.) I decided on the RP over the R primarily on price. I have been testing the camera for various situations like landscape, street, flowers/macro, etc. and have been very, very happy with the results. Specifically, I am really thrilled with the electronic viewfinder. There are several aspects of the EVF that are a significant improvement: (1) the EVF is a what-you-see-is-what-you-get. So when shooting in Manual, you see the effect of changing the F-stop, aperture, ISO as you change it. No more fishing for the depth-of-field button like on the 6D to see what is in focus. (2) seeing the light meter and histogram live in the viewfinder ... huge to be able to keep the camera at my eye and be able to assess the light levels when composing a shot. (3) touch screen to move the focus point and see that in the viewfinder (along with a huge improvement in the AF function thanks to dual pixel). (4) ability to review shots in the EVF ... at 57, I need reading glasses to see up close and now I can skip the glasses and just review shots in the EVF in focus!!! There are a bunch of features I have yet to explore (4K time-lapse, focus bracketing, etc.) I don't find issues with hanging heavier lenses on a light body. I have only used my 24-105 F4 L Mark I with the RF/EF adapter so far and I have not had any issues with balance. Pros: EVF Dual-pixel autofocus Touchscreen RF to EF lens adaptor Controls are well laid out Built in intervalometer!!! Cons: Body is a bit small for big hands, but I plan to purchase the grip extender. Battery life is quoted at 250 photos, but most reviewers got way more than that. I have yet to run through the charge on the first battery, but I bought a second one anyway. Overall, I am super happy with the purchase. BB did not have the currently "free" RF/EF lens adapter in stock, so I had to way a few days to try the camera out. (Shipped to my house for free!) I plan to purchase the RF 35mm macro lens to use as a travel lens when I need a smaller/lighter lens.

Full disclosure: I upgraded to the EOS RP from a Rebel T5, so of course the RP is clearly going to be an improvement over my previous camera. I stuck with my Rebel for a long time because I didn’t want to fall into the trap of thinking upgrading my equipment would substitute upgrading my skills and knowledge. I’ve spent several years learning photography and improving my skills and finally decided to move forward with the RP. It’s a huge improvement all around. The image resolution is shockingly amazing for the price of the RP. The RP is fast, lightweight, easy to use (especially when upgrading from a Rebel) and produces excellent quality images. I have no interest in the video capabilities so I can’t review them, but as a photographer, I love this camera. I purchased the adapter for my EF lenses and also the RF 35mm 1.8 and they both work perfectly. I also want to note that the FPS is more than adequate at least for my use when shooting wildlife, seascapes and people. I’ve included 3 images I took of some muscle shells at the beach. One is the original size. The second is a crop of the original and the third is a crop of the second. The others are RAW unedited shots. Have a look!

There is a lot of contention online from videographers whom complain about the lack of 24fps, but in all honest my vlogging is done in 30fps, and the 4k is not really used since you cant use the dual pixel auto focus. But I didn't buy this camera for the purpose of videography, it was for photography, and after disabling the shutter preview, this camera fits my every need. Excellent for natural light photography with the right lenses make a great fast focus. Digic 8 gives me a large advantage of a smaller focal point than the previous Digic 6 that I was using. Nighttime long exposure shots are great as well, and as of early April the Adobe suite started supporting the RP's release of .CR3 raw, so thats great news as well! The EF adaptor is absolutely flawless when it comes to translation from RF signal. All of my old lenses work, if anyone wanted to switch from a classic mirrored DSLR, i would highly recommend this camera as the transition point. Thats just my personal recommendation.

Great full frame camera with great autofocus due to so many focus points. The battery doesn't last too long. I recommend purchasing an extra battery if you are shooting for more than a couple of hours. Great choice of lenses with the capability of using an R mount adapter. Used a Sigma Art 35 (without calibrating) and Canon RF 35 and both worked great. Sigma 25-105 f4 art also preforms great with this camera. Works well with ef-s lenses and tried my canon ef-s 55-250 for nature photos and I did not notice much vignette and this may be due to the camera switching the crop factor. Colors, sharpness, detail, and contrast on landscapes, portraits, and nature photos have been great.

I like : Svelte, lightweight body Fully articulating screen 4K video Aggressively priced Dislike : Body feels small for big RF lenses Loses the R’s sensor shutter 1.6x crop + no Dual Pixel AF in 4K Miserly battery life