This is where back button focus really helps.I guess it's just me. I'm old and all this ne fangled tech is a bit confusing for.
I remember when toasters were easy to use.
to 'Direct AF method selection'.
Not sure I'd agree with that, trying to focus on a bird in a tree a lot of the time it doesn't stay on the eye but moves to a branch, it may well be me, but I know I have had problems getting focus on the bird.
It might be worth checking that you don't need to do a firmware update on your lens before you try it out - although I realise you're trying the Canon lenses too.
Oh no! I bought my R5 from Panamoz, and have a UK charger I believe, although I haven't scrutinised it - it works anyway.
I rang HDEW who are going to send me another adapter plug. He said if that didn't work I will have to send the whole thing back in. I have bought one from ebay. I have no intention of faffing about sending it back. First time I have had an issue with anything from them.
I had the Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary with my 5D Mark IV and found it very heavy, image quality was okay but it never blew me away.
What's your walkabout lens?
Yesterday's pictures were taken with the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L and the RF 50mm f/1.2L.
I wish you'd stop mentioning this 100-500Now I have the RF 100-500mm and it's stunning, light, compact (ish) and image quality is superb. Auto focus is so quick you don't even see it happening.
Expensive yes, and I was on the fence for a while because of the cost, in the end I spotted Panamoz had stock so took the plunge and haven't regretted the purchase once.
I am perfectly happy with my EF 100-400ii but I would like that extra little bit of length and I believe it's a little lighter too.
- I second the motion!I wish you'd stop mentioning this 100-500
Lovely shots of the cathedral.
Noted guys, so plenty more shots from the 100-500 yeah?- I second the motion!
Russ
As mentioned earlier I hired the RF 100-500mm yesterday. It's a stunning lens and a nice walk-about weight. However, as I have already ruled out the Sigma 150-600mm I would be interested to hear your view on the EF 100-400mm ii. That's the only other lens on my shortlist I've not tried yet. As it's £1000 cheaper on the used market its a temptation.I wish you'd stop mentioning this 100-500
Lovely shots of the cathedral.
- you may be interested in this guy's views;
www.canonrumors.com
Thanks for the link. Its a helpful read.- you may be interested in this guy's views;
- and this Youtube video:RF 100-500mm vs EF 100-400mm II vs 400mm DO II on R5
One of the questions asked about the RF 100-500mm is whether it’s worth upgrading to it from an EF 100-400mm II plus adapter. The consensus so far is that if you are starting from scratch, then it makes sense to buy into the RF system but if you already have the excellent EF lens then there is...
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yem0FAF8g4
I've been very happy with it.
Yes, I too enjoyed reading that. A balanced, honest write-up.
Wow that's not good mate.Well, very disappointed this morning. After waiting for the correct charger - I was told not to unbox further as it might have to go back - I charged my batteries yesterday and, full of enthusiasm, I loaded the battery into the camera body [R6], briefly alive and then dead. Swapped batteries. Checked both batteries. Put both batteries into my 5D4 body without issue and noothing. So I wonder if this is a record for an 'R" camera failure: 1 second? Had I not already acquired the 70-200f2.8, I might be throwing my toys right out oof the pram right now.
Well, I had a good deal and they are doing their best to fix it - collecting it from me tomorrow, hopefully a replacement within the week. I need it for next Friday so zero chance of any muscle memory being developed. Ah well. There you go. It also means, I just realise, that I still won't be able to test the lens that I bought and the clock is ticking on that one. Imagine a few choice words right now.Wow that's not good mate.
If that were me the whole lot would go back and I'd buy it from somewhere else. Sorry to hear that
That is really disappointing and very odd! Keep us posted.Well, very disappointed this morning. After waiting for the correct charger - I was told not to unbox further as it might have to go back - I charged my batteries yesterday and, full of enthusiasm, I loaded the battery into the camera body [R6], briefly alive and then dead. Swapped batteries. Checked both batteries. Put both batteries into my 5D4 body without issue and noothing. So I wonder if this is a record for an 'R" camera failure: 1 second? Had I not already acquired the 70-200f2.8, I might be throwing my toys right out oof the pram right now.
Edit: I have told Park Cameras that I still can't test the lens and they have noted it on their system. Hey ho.
Return it and re-order from Panamoz, something clearly very wrong here, the charger would have been a red flag for me, Panamoz is the way to go.Well, very disappointed this morning. After waiting for the correct charger - I was told not to unbox further as it might have to go back - I charged my batteries yesterday and, full of enthusiasm, I loaded the battery into the camera body [R6], briefly alive and then dead. Swapped batteries. Checked both batteries. Put both batteries into my 5D4 body without issue and noothing. So I wonder if this is a record for an 'R" camera failure: 1 second? Had I not already acquired the 70-200f2.8, I might be throwing my toys right out oof the pram right now.
