Hey all from Edinburgh

[BigJay]

I wont go into all the boring details but the start of 2023 has been dire to say the least, however it has emphasised that life is short so if you are really interested in something pull the trigger and go for it.
Coming up for 50 and always fancied photography, got some nice trips coming up both around Scotland and travelling abroad so need something more than my phone to capture some memories and that's where this comes in; I have a drone (mini 3 pro), enjoying taking/editing photos and now something hand held is in the near future.
I have decided on the R10 with the 18-150 kit plus the 50 f1.8 as a solid starter and having never owned a camera costing more than £100 it is a big jump for me but my research so far leads me to this.
I look forward to reading your posts, seeing your images and hopefully (in time) take a photo or 2 that doesn't get too heavily criticized
p.s. all constructive criticism is gratefully accepted

Kind regards to you all.

 

[Tim Mayo]

Welcome Jay and thank you for joining up here. Sorry to hear that your year didn't start off so well. It sounds very much like the start of my year with a sharp reminder that life can be taken away when you least expect it. I've definitely been indulging in a little retail therapy too Enjoy your R10 and please let me know if you have any questions about the forum here.

 

[Murali06]

Welcome Jay and thank you for joining up here. Sorry to hear that your year didn't start off so well. It sounds very much like the start of my year with a sharp reminder that life can be taken away when you least expect it. I've definitely been indulging in a little retail therapy too Enjoy your R10 and please let me know if you have any questions about the forum here.

Hi Timothy,
The RP and R10 are priced same.
Which one do you recommend. ?
I am a beginner and mostly interested in portraits and landscapes.

 

[Tim Mayo]

Hi Timothy,
The RP and R10 are priced same.
Which one do you recommend. ?
I am a beginner and mostly interested in portraits and landscapes.

Well there's a big difference between these two cameras because the RP has a full-frame sensor and the R10 an APS-C sized sensor. See this article for an explainer about the differences if you aren't sure.

APS-C cameras like the R10 are typically more affordable, although there are not many APS-C RF lenses from Canon available today, but you can still use full-frame RF lenses on them and older EF lenses with an adapter.

This is a good comparison article for further details:

Canon EOS R10 vs RP - The 10 Main Differences - Mirrorless Comparison

The Canon R10 is the entry level model in the EOS R APS-C system, whereas the Canon RP is the most affordable camera in the EOS R full frame segment. As you might have guessed, they are part of the same family (the same RF-mount, meaning they can use the ... Read more

mirrorlesscomparison.com

The RP is pretty old now but for landscapes and portrait photography it should still handle these with ease. A newer full-frame camera would be the R8. Again this comparison is worth reading for a better understanding:

Canon EOS R8 vs RP - The 10 Main Differences - Mirrorless Comparison

The Canon EOS RP was introduced in 2019 as the entry level full frame camera in Canon’s mirrorless range. It had a very competitive price at the time, although the specifications were somewhat disappointing given that it uses an old sensor and slow image processor. Four years later, Canon has...

mirrorlesscomparison.com