The EOS RP in 2023 – Still The Best Beginner Camera?

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[shaquillenoeltv]

Thoughts now that the R8 is coming out ? Should we still get the RP?

[MultiAllan]

Why does everyone always say for Beginners? That camera is level to take amazing photos 🔥

[seansiquig]

i just bought the Canon RP a month ago, refurbished for $600, and it's truly an amazing beginner camera. With the camera I purchased the 85mm F/2, and ordered the zoom 24-105 f/4-7.1, which comes in the mail in a few days! I just had my first portrait shoot with it and the photos came out amazing, I got a lot of compliments! Can't wait to practice more photography with this camera!

[jonathan_careless]

Bought the RP a few years ago as my first full frame camera and just love it. Started with the RF 50mm but recently got a Sigma 35mm art with EF adapter and it is so sharp! Your review confirms all my feelings about owning this camera.

[cinesbysam]

I shoot with the RP and have so for a few years as well. It’s an incredibly capable camera as some who shoots photos and I highly recommend it to newer shooters! Plus with the RF-EF adapter, using affordable EF glass and third party EF glass works like a charm :)

[InfernalCrush]

I absolutely love the RP! It is a great little full-frame camera body with amazing capabilities. I have been using it for the past year and I can definitely say that I am not in a need to change it.
I started photography with a crop camera years ago and as a professional, I can definitely say that the RP is not only for beginners! Been using only the RF 50mm f/1.8 and I am extremely satisfied with the results. For video I can agree that it can't top the R/R5/R7/R10 and so on, but it's great if you know what you are actually doing. In the end if we forget how great the RP is and its disadvantages - it all comes down to the person behind it, their level of skill, knowledge, ideas, creativity and experience.
Loving the videos Mitch!
All the love from Bulgaria! <3

[daytwan]

The RP was my primary camera for over 18 months and I love it! It was my first full-frame camera and the quality was top notch for its price. I eventually had to upgrade because of its lacking videos features, but if someone is just doing photography, it's an excellent camera!

[tammanaq]

Regarding the missing dual card-slot: You can make the camera send the photos to your iPad at all times. That way you will have a second backup. And you can change the SD-card halfway through the session to make sure the photos are secure. Or just buy a NewQ external harddrive with SD-card reader. Then you can copy the card with the push of a button.

[paulm]

Mitch is a man ahead of his times.😊 This was posted 12/29/2022 (US Eastern Standard Time). We get the idea. Cheers!

[Just_Ve]

I have used the RP for quite a bit and still think that a Fuji XT2 to this date offers a way better bang for your buck if you are a beginner or even for professional work, you should try that out, the quality is just amazing and the colours are miles better specially if you use film simulation and on low light it’s just brilliant.

Don’t mind what other people use, many professionals use crop sensors with no problem and the real high end photographers I personally know they all use medium format. The discussion about crop or full frame was relevant 10 years ago, nowadays if you look only the final images you can’t tell what sensor it was shot unless you compare to an actual bigger sensor such as medium format.

[wesleychapman]

Loved my RP but the dynamic range and poorer ISO handling were rough and ultimately caused me to get an R6 afterwards. These points plus IBIS, more photos per second second, no crop in 4K video, duel card slots, and a longer battery life. For the money though the RP really delivers and I loved how light and easy it is to use.

[ardaoguzcan]

Well before the digital cameras, professionals were using film cameras which means you have one shot to take and can corrupt all films just like one sd card. But they were doing amazing. Sure two sd card slot is a good bonus but i don't think it is a must. So I don't know why everyone says non-profesional for one sd card slot cameras even though a lot of other good or equal specs with two card slots ones.

[camlong]

The "pro" cameras of today will be labeled "beginner" cameras in less than a decade. Good job marketing keep those sales up.

[doubleeph]

Just got one a couple of weeks ago as a backup to my 5D Mark IV and I'm really loving it so far. Got a Canon adapter as well so I can use my old EF lenses with it

[tylerbeadle-follis]

I came from the T3i 10 years ago which was already 2-3years old after release. I taught myself how to shoot and expose on that system and I loved it so much but when canon released the RP I knew that was the one for me. Its compact size and full frame sensor really are great even in 2024. Plus the fact that it takes my older EF/s lenses makes it that much better. Also the Yonguo RF 85mm f1.8 is STUNNING

[Leonid_Pavlovskyi]

I’ve been shooting with RP for the last 2 years, and I think I’ll stick to it. It’s a decent camera with amazing value for money. With good glass and skills, the images are totally usable for professional needs

[bayukris]

i realy don't know the concept of beginner camera is. i think it's not about the camera. It's about you and how you take a photo.

[Marko_dji]

Just got my rp and I’m in love with the camera ☝🏼😍

[wifiwinstonphotography]

Love the RP! On top of being a great beginner camera I think it's a great option for photographers who are looking for a more affordable Full Frame Mirrorless camera as a backup or secondary to their main camera

[RamonLinares]

This camera with the RF 35mm f1.8 is my... webcam 😀
It works 8h a day 5 days a week without a single problem for the last couple of years.