28 August 2022 updated 28 August 2022
| Price | Make | Model | Resolution | FPS mechanical | FPS electronic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £5879.00 | Canon | EOS R3 | 24 MP | 12 | 30 |
| £4299.00 | Canon | EOS R5 | 45 MP | 12 | 30 |
| £4499.00 | Canon | EOS R5 C | 45 MP | ||
| £4798.00 | Canon | EOS C70 |
The R3 and R5 are very good cameras for still photography, albeit pricey. They utilise the RF mount, for Canon's highest quality and most modern still photography lenses. The R5 has a higher resolution sensor. The R3 has a built-in battery grip, and high end professional features, including eye autofocus.
The C70 is currently Canon's only RF mount Netflix approved camera. It is suitable for video production. It does not have a built-in viewfinder.
The R5 C is a modified version of the R5, optimised for video use. It has a fixed image sensor and cooling technology to allow for longer video running times, but lacks image stabilisation on the sensor.
| Price | Make | Model | Resolution | FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £6999.00 | Canon | 1D X Mark III | 20 MP | 16 |
| £2869.00 | Canon | 5D Mark IV | 30.4 MP | 7 |
The 1D X is Canon's professional DSLR with a built-in battery grip, at a professional price. It enables use of Canon's extensive range of legacy DSLR lenses. The 5D has a higher resolution sensor, running at a more moderate 7 frames per second, and has an optional battery grip. It is more affordable than the top RF mount cameras.
The above prices are offered by most retailers. However, there are currently the following deals:
| Price | Make | Model | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| £6499.00 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark III | Clifton Cameras |
| £6799.00 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark III | Castle Cameras |
| £2769.00 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark IV | Jessops |
| Price | Condition | Make | Model | Shutter Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £4299.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark III | 11,000 |
| £4199.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark III | 78,000 |
| £3999.99 | 5/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark III | <16,000 |
| £3499.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark III | <129,000 |
| £1949.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark II | <36,000 |
| £1949.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark II | |
| £1949.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark II | |
| £1899.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark II | 18,000 |
| £1899.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark II | 42,000 |
| £1799.99 | 5/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark II | 53,000 |
| £1749.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 1DX Mark II | 62,000 |
| £1699.99 | 5/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark IV | 2,100 |
| £1499.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark IV | 42,970 |
| £1499.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark IV | 78,200 |
| £1299.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark IV | 90,200 |
| £1149.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark IV | 202,000 |
| £649.99 | 5/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark III | 9,600 |
| £649.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark III | 10,000 |
| £649.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark III | 24,800 |
| £599.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark III | 35,600 |
| £599.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark III | 66,000 |
| £549.99 | 4/5 | Canon | EOS 5D Mark III | 86,600 |
| Make | Model | Resolution | FPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon | EOS 1DX Mark III | 20 MP | 16 |
| Canon | EOS 1DX Mark II | 20.2 MP | 14 |
| Canon | EOS 5D Mark IV | 30.4 MP | 7 |
| Canon | EOS 5D Mark III | 22.3 MP | 6 |
If you have the budget, the Canon EOS R5 is a good camera for still photography. However, at £4299.00, it is pricey.
Lower down the line, the Canon EOS R6 is cheaper, but not such a good camera. The Canon EOS R7 is again cheaper, but a crop sensor camera, rather than full frame.
At £4798.00, the Canon EOS C70 is a viable camera for video production, being Netflix approved.
If you want a reliable camera for a mixture of photo and video work, the Canon EOS R5 C at £4499.00 is a good camera.
For well-off and professional users for whom 24 MP is adequate, the Canon EOS R3 is also a great camera.
At this stage, It is difficult to recommend a new or used Canon 1DX Mark III due to the cost.
At this stage, it is difficult to recommend a new Canon 5D Mark IV due to the cost.
A **** (Good) or ***** (Excellent) second hand Canon EOS 5D Mark III with <100,000 shutter count and 6 months warranty looks like a good deal at the moment. I saw several examples ranging from £549.99 to £649.99.
A **** (Good) or ***** (Excellent) second hand Canon EOS 1DX Mark II with <100,000 shutter count and 6 months warranty is also a good deal. I saw several examples ranging from £1749.99 to £1949.99.
A **** (Good) or ***** (Excellent) second hand Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with <100,000 shutter count and 6 months warranty also looks feasible. I saw examples ranging from £1299.99 to £1699.99.
The Nikon Z9, at £5299.00, is a great camera for stills and video with a built-in battery grip. However, for video work, it is not currently Netflix approved.
The Nikon D850, £2699.00 at Jessops and £2799.00 elsewhere, is a great DSLR.
Sony has several models in their Alpha range including:
Sony also has a number of Netflix approved cameras.
Panasonic has the Netflix approved Lumix S1H at £2799.00. It also has the Lumix S5 e.g.
The S1H and S5 arguably don't have the focus performance of the high end Canon, Nikon and Sony models, but are very reasonably priced.