Canon R7 or R10

[JW]

Based on some recent discussion and comments scattered about in the 'equipment discussions' topics, I am convinced that I should finally ditch my EOS EF 50D's and get a more modern camera body, in this case either the Canon R7 or R10 (I have an RP already, but my son uses it for sports). As far as I can tell, they have identical features other than the sensor size. Both are APS-C format, with the R7 offering 32.5 megapixels, 3.2 square micron pixel size, while the R10 has 'only' 24.2 megapixels with 3.72 square micron pixel size. The R7 is also a bit pricier, which while a factor not the primary one. I am primarily interested in shooting at 1-5X magnification range, using a range of older EF macro lenses (primarily 100/2. and also FD macro lenses on bellows, with a rare use of Mity 10X. Application is primarily 1024 max pixel width for websites. For this use scenario, will the R10 be adequate? TIA

[FotoChris]

Are you planning on shooting outdoors or only in a studio?

Looking at the specs I'd gravitate towards the R7 due to IBIS, the larger viewfinder, longer battery life, faster USB-connection, higher display-resolution..

[JW]

Indoors, as I will not let my son take this camera out of the house (he's got two RP's already), regardless of R7 or R10. I should add I currently use continuous lighting to about 1-2X, and second-curtain sync flash for 2X and higher.

[Beatsy]

Image scale with the 10x mitty is about right with both cameras (1µm resolution on subject projected at 10x on sensor will put ~3 pixels diameter over that resolved spot). Both cameras will border on undersampling if you push the mitty down to 5x (less than 2 pixel radius covering the resolved area). Not such a big deal though - it looks nice and sharp

I guess, but don't know, that your other macro lenses will be similar or less resolution - so either camera should suit those too.

Looks like "other factors" will be the main influence on your decision - some already mentioned...

Cheers
Beats

[Marcepstein]

Based on some recent discussion and comments scattered about in the 'equipment discussions' topics, I am convinced that I should finally ditch my EOS EF 50D's and get a more modern camera body, in this case either the Canon R7 or R10…

I am primarily interested in shooting at 1-5X magnification range, using a range of older EF macro lenses (primarily 100/2. and also FD macro lenses on bellows, with a rare use of Mity 10X. Application is primarily 1024 max pixel width for websites. For this use scenario, will the R10 be adequate? TIA

I moved from an Eos 1DM4 to the R7. I stil have the 1D, used mostly for outdoor. Looks like autofocus is not a high priority given your lens selection. I just looked at the R10 manual and the focus bracketing section seems similar to the R7, if you were to use it. It’s pretty nice if you don’t have a motorized rail. Canon has resolved an issue of allowing shutter release while out-of-focus so the phone app works ok as a remote trigger. Still not able to use flash with the focus bracketing is annoying. Using EF mount hasn’t been an issue.

Not sure if this helped in your decision but take a look at the other spec’s of interest in both manuals …. May help in your decision..

[JW]

Beats, Marc - thank for your comments. I am leaning towards the R7, as having the higher resolution will be handy, and also the ability to have in-body image stabilization which will be handy for hand-holding single quick-shot images in the 0.1-0.5X range. Canon refurbished usually has good values for these.