David Busch's Canon EOS R5/R6 Guide to Digital Photography

Introduction

Let’s address the elephant in the room. The first Canon EOS R-series cameras and RF lenses were introduced between September 2018 and February 2019. They were given a hearty welcome by Canon owners who were looking for compact state-of-the-art mirrorless cameras worthy of professionals, enthusiasts, and ambitious beginners. Even owners of other brands took a hard look at what Canon was bringing to the table. Virtually every feature any photographer would want was included in the new R-series models—except two: dual memory card slots and in-body image stabilization. Apparently, for many, not having two card slots (with the spare used for backup or overflow) or built-in IS were deal breakers.

Those of us, like me, who had long worked ...