I'm still using ef glass so thanks for thatI have the Kenko ones no probs as canon don't do any at the moment ?if this helps you
Could try to get a used one from the likes of MPB, test and return if any issue. MPB would check condition of lens if returned and you would pay for cost of return postageIt's seems odd that some people do not suffer at all from the pulsing issue.
It's a shame I couldn't order one on the condition that if it did have the pulsing issues I could return it.
Apparently not from what I have read.The pulsing issue is presumably related to the firmware version on the lens... But you need the separate USB dock to do that.
Canon are not sharing any data with 3rd parties lens manufactures, and that will extend to manufactures of accessories for RF mount.A question about extension tubes for the R7. Do I need to buy Canon OEM or will third party work equally as well. I know there's no glass but wondering if the R7 has issues with the non Canon connections
Been a fair while since I've posted on here, but I'm always lurking around.
Recently bought an R7 moving on my 7d2. I still have a 1dx2 which I don't think I'll ever sell. Famous last words.
Gradually getting to grips with the settings I need / like. All my glass is a few year old L glass, so I have the control adaptor ring on the body.
I shoot a reasonable amount of bird of prey photography as well as kids football, Motorsport etc.
I'm trying to find a way to shoot in manual and control aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation quickly in auto ISO for when birds move between blue sky to greenery background scenarios.
The best I can find that suits is to use the two rings for aperture and shutter speed and the control adaptor ring for exposure compensation. The only problem is with big glass the control adaptor is in the wrong place ergonomically. Maybe I will swap aperture and Ex Comp if that's possible.
The question is have any of you figured out better ways of achieving what I'm looking for please?
Ta muchly
I would use a low cost dslr with fixed focus for this application. For me the cost benefit of AF from an R or so wouldn’t be worth the risk.Bit of a lazy one this…. I could research it all!
I’m thinking of getting a second mirrorless body to complement my R5 as a remote camera. I’ve been using my 7D (mk1 for this) for about 4 months and it’s gone so well I want something with better image quality and better auto focus. I have to set the 7D up to do rather simple tasks/shots and point the centre clustered focus points where the car will be so often not optimal framing.
It’s going to be used to shoot rallying, often placed closer to the road than I could humanly possibly get and in the firing line of dirt, mud, stones and rally cars! I.e I’m not looking to put an R3 down rhere at that risk…! So the cost/benefit must work!
Although I don’t use the ‘auto’ subject select option - what I’ve seen of it and when I have used it, it’s really quite good at picking out the subject hence thinking of going with a newer body for this purpose despite the risk.
So which canon bodies have the same autofocus system/vehicle tracking as the R5? If it’s possible with one of the more entry level cameras I could go down that route and negate the weather sealing with a protective cover?
I would use a low cost dslr with fixed focus for this application. For me the cost benefit of AF from an R or so wouldn’t be worth the risk.
Ive had a R6 for over 2 years, bought the mk2 2 weeks ago, went to Wales for the weekend as i was running the Snowdon Half Marathon.
Here is an example of the situation I mean - what's the best AF setting to track the face surrounded by water?
There was a long training session before the event so I had time to try lots of combinations of AF case (including the one the ignores obstacles), AF method and AF subject tracking options. In the end case one, the generic one, with face tracking people subject was as good as it got. AF range with face tracking seemed to be better but was in fact focusing on the water drops most of the time. At last, the current AF tech has met its match!Haven’t actually tried anything along the lines of what you’re referring to Tim.
But would the AF case (can’t recall which one now) that ignores obstacles entering the scene work with this?
Something for the developers to work on, I’ll write to Canon . I was also being greedy shooting wide open with primes. The shots where I did achieve focus were great.To be honest that would be a pretty tough ask for any camera, still a great shot though
Damnit - I set myself a max budget for buying that. Together with Prime Day & the 3% cashback I have it's well within even accounting for buying the pouch on topSome nice Prime Day deals on RF lenses. 35mm f/1.8 (which is an amazing lens) for £350, with smaller discounts on the 50 & 16.
I agree with Pete that it does look like quite a test for the autofocus, especially with a wide aperture.There was a long training session before the event so I had time to try lots of combinations of AF case (including the one the ignores obstacles), AF method and AF subject tracking options. In the end case one, the generic one, with face tracking people subject was as good as it got. AF range with face tracking seemed to be better but was in fact focusing on the water drops most of the time. At last, the current AF tech has met its match!
Thank you! It’s a very tricky situation that’s for sure. I’m reassured that I didn’t miss anything obvious. Looking at other images coming from the same event it looks like everyone had the same challenge. I may post on the sports thread too to see if anyone there has other ideas. Thanks again.I agree with Pete that it does look like quite a test for the autofocus, especially with a wide aperture.
I just checked some of my kite and windsurfers from the R5 - mostly the splashes are not in front of their face - and likely deleted if they are, but I found this one. I note the subject switching is disabled. I used Case 2 with it detecting people. It's hard to show how sharp as it appears much worse on here, but I think it is acceptable. This is one blown up to 100%, then screenshot and then downsized with Affinity! Otherwise not processed at all. It is however f/10 - the 100-500 with extender, so hardly as challenging.
I would normally have deleted this shot, don't know why I still have it. Also will attach a better one from the same day
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Ive had that lens in and out of my basket since Jan. I keep putting it off as i really couldn’t afford it, but also wanted to get it with the 5 month interest free option. Couldn’t believe when i saw it for £349 and the monthly option.Some nice Prime Day deals on RF lenses. 35mm f/1.8 (which is an amazing lens) for £350, with smaller discounts on the 50 & 16.
Thanks. I don't need anything special just enough distant detail to tell it at least matches EF f/4 L IS across the frame. I know its not as good at 70mm but the rest hopefully is.I can give it a go in the next week or two.
Only just seen your post. Have you since bought a cover; or are you still on the lookout?Has anybody got any recommendations for a rain cover for my Canon R7.I won't be going out in lashing rain but need need to be cautious .
Just wondering, anybody used the R6mkii for wildlife? I'm thinking about it, the camera appeals to me, except the MP. Just for disclosure, I'm not caught up in any megapixel races but my concern is that I already have 2 cameras that are 30mp (5Div) and 33mp (R7) and I'm just trying to figure out if it's that much of a step back (for want of a better term) in a wildlife scenario?
There's lots of other caveats and considerations with wildlife of course, so this is a very generally speaking based question.
My 5Div isn't going anywhere soon but the R6mkii seems to offer other things, particularly the AF.