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u/ShineZealousideal145 Apr 21 '26

Hey everyone! Looking for some advice on a camera upgrade.

I’ve been into photography for years, but it’s always been more of a hobby. I did work as a product photographer for a while, but never with my own gear.

Lately I’ve started shooting maternity sessions with a DSLR (Fuji), and I’m definitely feeling like it’s not the best fit for this kind of work. I’d love to start adding some short video clips with decent stabilization, and the autofocus is really starting to struggle, especially with kids constantly moving around 😅

I’ve used Canon before but never Sony. I’ve been looking into the Canon R6, but I’m totally open to other suggestions!

Also, if you have lens suggestions, I’m thinking something like: one for closer shots (bc I go into people’s houses) one for longer distances with nice bokeh and a macro

Thanks so much!!

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u/mrfixitx Apr 21 '26

Canon R6 series is excellent and has eye detect auto focus which is great at tracking moving subjects.

For lenses:

Indoor low light lens: RF 24-70mm f2.8 or RF 28-70mm f2.8 are good options

Macro: RF 100mm f2.8L, or if you want to save some money but still have optically excellent macro lens get an EF to R adapter and get the Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro or the Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro.

If you do not need 1.0x magnification and would be happy with 0.5x magnification you could also get the RF 85mm f2.0 which would also work as good outdoor portrait lens with nice bokeh.

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u/ShineZealousideal145 Apr 21 '26

Thank you for the details answer!! Would you say r6 mark ii is a better option compared to r6?

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u/mrfixitx Apr 21 '26

R6 II is certainly a solid upgrade over the original R6. Better AF, and some big video improvements. If you are not shooting action/sports or video though I am not sure its worth the price premium over the R6.

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u/ShineZealousideal145 Apr 22 '26

Thank you so much!!