The camera I will be using to capture the Japan 3.0 adventure will be the Canon EOS R6. Originally I had planed on upgrading to a 90D but because of the shortage of electronics after the supply chain crisis I eventually opted for the next generation of cameras. One thing that makes this camera unique is that it’s mirror-less. At first I was skeptical considering that it boasted a price tag of $3K. None the less I went ahead and bought the camera.
The 24mm lens is one of my all time favorite lenses. Second place goes to the 35mm wide angle. And everyone needs a nice 50mm lens in their kit. The problem with these lenses is that they are characteristic of the older generation of cameras and require a ring mount in order to be used. The camera comes with a 24-105mm lens made specifically for the camera. Although I get to use my favorite lenses the ring does add a bet of length from the edge of the lens to body of the camera.
There is the slightest of differences in picture quality when compared to the older generation lenses to the kit lens. You will instantly notice a difference in quality of cameras when you look through the view finder. The image is crystal clear and almost better then reality.
One of my favorite features with the camera is the iconic tactical wheel. There is never any doubt as to which mode your shooting in.
I added the battery grip to my R6 as I loved the one I had for my Rebel T3i. The grip not only provides more battery life but also gives you better gripping and more opportunities when going from vertical to horizontal shots.
Although the extra battery and grip adds weight, I think the pros out weigh the cons.
One of the neat new features is the ability to store your battery flay along with your grip in case you wish to drop the grip for what ever reason. I know that losing the door is a real pain, and finding a replacement even harder.
The image depicts the additional ring that you need to use older but just as good lenses.
The addition of the adapter ring and the hood for the 24mm wide angel lens makes for a monster of a camera.
My go to lens has always been the 24mm wide angel. I figured that in the moment when life happens I can’t worry about zooming in I just have to take the picture. I just always planned that I could worry about zooming in and arranging the orientation later. With a wide angel and a full frame sensor I never had a problem capturing the perfect picture. Now, I intend to evolve from that mindset of taking photographs. With my upcoming trip to Japan I hope to not only capture the perfect pictures but go as far as I can when taking my picture. Considering that this trip is going to be short then I would like and busy I have to make sure I can get every shot possible.
This is the Set up I will be going with to Japan. A 24-105mm lens, lens hood and battery grip; including two batteries and two internal memory cards.
For a while cameras were either hit or miss regarding their lay outs, and some not supporting the battery grip all together. I think that is a win win lay out for what I am planning.
Another amazing feature of the camera is that it has two slots for memory cards which allows for the biggest bang for my buck.
This isn’t a dedicated video blogging camera nor is it a film camera but will accomplish what I intend to accomplish in these two fields and in the world of photography.
For better audio and not relying on the internal micrphone I added a rodeo shotgun mic.
This is why you always get the lens protectors. Thankfully it was just that and not the lens its self that was damaged. This was my first 24mm wide angle lense.
This was my second set and my backup camera when I was using the Canon Rebel Ti3. this camera was ahead of it’s time in 2013 and is still an amazing camera today. The one thing that made this camera so amazing is again with an adapter you could fit all your lenses and still capture the same dynamic preform as other cameras and lenses. Originally I had more lenses before finally settling for the 24mm wide angle, 35mm and 50mm. These lens in the blow picture are amazing pictures and offer a wide range from micro to doing amazing portraits.
