Just watched this... For those of us interested in BIF with the R5 and how well it does with older EF lenses, this is a good watch! Bottom line to me - my 600mm f4 mkII should be quite usable along with other EF and RF glass. He's got more videos coming that will detail his BIF settings.
Not sure if he's struggling because of his camera movement and the bird getting closer or if it's refresh rates on the EVF. He doesn't say, unless I missed it.
aae991 wrote:
Not sure if he's struggling because of his camera movement and the bird getting closer or if it's refresh rates on the EVF. He doesn't say, unless I missed it.
At the very least after watching this video, I'd say the R5 should be up to the task for BIF. I hope to FINALLY find out this week. Work has been nonstop and not allowed me time to get out and try the R5. Batteries charged and ready to go!
I will watch this later at home. I subscribe to his channel and watch a lot of his vids. He should give a very valid opinion compared to other Canon cameras like 5D4 and 7D2. But I've never seen him use a 1 series, let a lone any other top notch bird cameras like D500, D850, D5, D6, A9(II). So I don't think he is in any position to call this "best bird photography camera ever"...maybe from what he has used in the past...I don't doubt that coming from 5D4...but not in general.
arbitrage wrote:
I will watch this later at home. I subscribe to his channel and watch a lot of his vids. He should give a very valid opinion compared to other Canon cameras like 5D4 and 7D2. But I've never seen him use a 1 series, let a lone any other top notch bird cameras like D500, D850, D5, D6, A9(II). So I don't think he is in any position to call this "best bird photography camera ever"...maybe from what he has used in the past...I don't doubt that coming from 5D4...but not in general.
He was impressed with the tracking and focus system, think he means the best Canon camera for bird photography...
Pius Sullivan wrote:
He was impressed with the tracking and focus system, think he means the best Canon camera for bird photography...
Well even without having used the R5 I will agree with that claim and really the only Canon competition is the 1DXIII and R6. Neither of which Jan has used.
I used it with 500F4IS II for birds in austin when I first go it, AF is super impressive. it just works. for people eye detection, its freaky good.
Combined with a drop in polarizer / ND for all EF lenses, this is a great upgrade for existing EF glass. High quality EF glass is going to be in demand again.
He didn't put the camera to a real test though. The eye of a gull is very contrasty and white birds against those backgrounds are not all that challenging. I have been shooting small brownish birds on and through dense cluttered branches where the eye af struggled big time. Unfortunately I don't have opportunities here where e.g. Marsh Harriers fly over reed or seo's over similar colored backgrounds.
Yes, it works nice. Yes it's a first for any brand and in a lot of cases it works great (heavy contrast, distinct eyes, perched or slow moving animals) But I really think this needs one or 2 more generations to mature. Maybe the R1, maybe the a9III, who knows what the future holds.
Ps. I do like how well the 600 II works with the 1.4x on the R5. I would definitely without a doubt use it for shooting bears, roaming lions, larger birds etc. Not so sure yet I like it for fast moving smaller animals.
