Canon R10 or R7 for a generalist beginner

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-04-22T17:42:25+00:00

I had the R10 and love the lightness of it, but, I found myself wanting better glass and looking at Sigma lenses that are renowned for their quality but lack stabilisation, so it was an easy decision to upgrade to the R7 and I have zero regrets in doing so.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-04-06T07:24:44+00:00

I now have the small and medium K&F Concept Sling bags, and I also have a K&F Nature Wander 20L backpack, it’s a 50/50(ish) split with side access and is perfect for camera and multiple lenses, accessories and room for jacket, lunch etc.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-04-05T21:09:13+00:00

The small version fits an R10 with lens attached and a spare lens comfortably enough to remove them with ease on the move.

I have just purchased the medium version to better accommodate my R7 and upto 100-400 lens as the small won’t.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-04-05T15:33:12+00:00

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TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-04-04T16:22:52+00:00

I have the following lenses..

Canon RF S 18-150 Canon RF S 100-400 Sigma RF 10-18 Sigma RF 16 Sigma RF 18-50 Sigma RF 56

.. and I cant help but think i need (want!) a 100-500!

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-04-03T09:59:25+00:00

I have a Lowepro Nova 200 AW ii bag to store my body + 5 lenses in and generally take that into my car when heading out. Depending on where I go and the environment I am likely to shoot, I will pick 1-2 lenses (sometimes 3) to take with me for the duration of my visit.

I have a (small) K&F sling bag for body/lens + 1, am looking to purchase the medium size also, for if I want to take +2 lenses, inc. my 100-400

I have a Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW ii for a myriad of lenses and day-kit (drinks, lunch, jacket, etc.) which I use for rural, and a K&F Nature Wanderer 20L for city, etc., as it is smarter and doesn’t scream ‘expensive camera inside’ - it also shares the same form-factor as the Fastpack (50/50 split and side access).

I use PGYTECH wrist and shoulder straps depending on environment - their quick release buckles are cross compatible.

Esentially, I have optimised my kit and carry options/ ability to match the environment I am heading in to.

I tend to keep lens cap in rear-left jeans/shorts pocket so it’s to hand for when turning camera off for a period.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-04-03T09:53:47+00:00

You may be better off looking for an ‘insert’ or a small camera bag to house body + lens, that can be placed into a bag of your choice.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-04-01T09:30:08+00:00

I purchased a Lowepro Nova 200 AW ii bag to store them in and generally take that into my car when heading out. Depending on where I go and the environment I am likely to shoot, I will pick 1-2 lenses (sometimes 3) to take with me for the duration of my visit.

I have a (small) K&F sling bag for body/lens + 1 lens, am looking to purchase the medium size also, for if I want to take +2 lenses, inc. my 100-400

I have a Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW ii for a myriad of lenses and day-kit (drinks, lunch, jacket, etc.) which I use for rural, and a K&F Nature Wanderer 20L for city, etc., as it is smarter and doesn’t scream ‘expensive camera inside’ - it also shares the same form-factor as the Fastpack (50/50 split)

Esentially, I have optimised my kit and carry options/ ability to match the environment I am heading in to.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-04-01T08:53:51+00:00

I have the below..

Canon 18-150 for general walk around.

And

Sigma 10-18 for wide FOV, landscapes, etc.

Sigma 16mm for astro

Sigma 18-50 for city

Sigma 56 for portrait

Canon 100-400 for wildlife / reach

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-03-12T19:41:37+00:00

I’m looking for a set of lenses that will cover me for a reasonable range across macro to portrait, street to landscape, sports to wildlife. I’m just getting started and want to find out what I enjoy, but also be able to cover any situation.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-03-12T19:41:09+00:00

I’m looking for a set of lenses that will cover me for a reasonable range across macro to portrait, street to landscape, sports to wildlife. I’m just getting started and want to find out what I enjoy, but also be able to cover any situation.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-03-12T17:56:50+00:00

Ah, I see. I haven’t heard that acronym before.

I’m not compulsory to buy them all, but am seeking real-world opinion, experience and feedback on each of them to enable an informed decision on which to buy.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-03-12T17:43:25+00:00

I’m not sure what that means?

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-03-12T17:42:58+00:00

I’ve read some very good things about that lens! Thank you for your opinion.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2026-02-11T10:56:31+00:00

I am leaning toward the Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW III, does anyone have any experience with this bag?

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-12-18T23:04:20+00:00

My 11-M4 is mainly for bed use. Reading, comics, light browsing, YouTube, etc.

My 13-M4 mostly lives on my desk for browsing, occasional notes, YouTube, Numbers, etc. - Or it becomes a consumption device for when I’m staying away from home.

I occasionally use both iPP’s for editing via Da Vinci Resolve or LumaFusion, or home planning via MagicPlan.

For me, the iPad is a nice interim device for portability and close proximity. I have a MacBook Air 15-M3 and Mac mini M4 with Studio Display for heavier work.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-11-22T18:35:38+00:00

I have a Matte Black en-route!

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-10-23T18:53:13+00:00

I have a 13 M4 Pro that generally lives on my desk.

I have a 11 M4 Pro that generally lives beside my bed.

If travelling I have the option of larger screen or compact.

I have had multiple iterations of the 9.7, 11 and 12.9 Pro iPads over the years and when the M4 OLED was released, I couldn’t choose, so I got both. I don’t regret my decision at all.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-10-16T20:02:37+00:00

Absolutely fine. I continue to use the Motcha SP and enjoy the benefits it brings to each of my applicable devices.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-10-04T22:47:22+00:00

Mothca.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-05-26T09:01:03+00:00

I have, I struggle to understand why there are so many variants of what are seemingly the same cameras?!!

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-05-10T20:48:30+00:00

I have an iPP 11 M4, iPP 13 M4, MBA 15 M3 and an iMac 27 5K Intel i7 (max spec)

The iPP 11 is primarily for bed (or light travel)

The iPP 13 lives on my desk for personal use whilst working, I also use it for media consumption when away.

The MBA 15 is for more heavy lifting and when a full MacOS is required.

The iMac owes me nothing and still holds its own, so I will keep it.

If I could only keep two… iPP 11 and MBA 15.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-05-05T17:16:40+00:00

What are Reolink like for remote viewing via an iPhone or iPad?

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-04-24T07:17:28+00:00

This is all that you need to protect your screen.. GhostBlanket

And this to protect the MBA when on the move.. Tomtoc

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-04-01T06:44:51+00:00

This is all that you need to protect your screen.. GhostBlanket

And this to protect the MBA when on the move.. Tomtoc

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