Advice for a late adopter - 5diii to R5

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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Advice for a late adopter - 5diii to R5

Thank you both for the advice. I appreciate it!

Planning on diving FV mode a try and definitely looking forward to the new focus modes.

Using the control ring for exposure compensation definitely makes sense.
Thanks!

kakomu wrote:
I recently upgraded from a 5D III, but I opted for an RP in order to cut my weight DOWN from the heavy 5D III.

Some advice I'd give is to give the FV mode a try. I like it enough that 2 of my 3 Custom modes are set to FV. I also recommend using the custom menu to store the screen and viewfinder brightness, which is super handy for bright days.

I recommend giving the face + tracking focus mode a try. I use that for 80-90% of my photography. For most anything else, I use zone tracking and then...Show more →

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Pixelpuffin wrote:
I did the same. But still have my 5diii’s. Like you I opted for the RP and a few of their consumer primes, also like you my control ring is set up for exposure compensation, auto ISO and aperture priority so I can shoot permanently wide open.
However after using the RP I’ve began to know roughly what exposure compensation I need for different scenarios, which has vastly improved my keeper rate when I occasionally pick up the 5diii.
The ergonomics of the dslr are still way better. I’ll never sell mine.

I keep thinking of buying a R8, but I’m...Show more →

Jul 03, 2024 at 09:12 AM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Advice for a late adopter - 5diii to R5

Thanks!

Is there a certain scenario that you use C3 for? Rather than cropping?

kakomu wrote:
My custom presets are pretty simple:

C1 - P mode
C2 - FV mode
C3 - FV mode and 1.6x crop mode

Usually I can make do with all of the above is most shoots. If I want AV or TV mode stuff, I can usually do that in FV mode. I usually switch between the modes when I want to reset all my setting. That said, this is similar stuff to what I could do on my 5D III.

Jul 03, 2024 at 09:14 AM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Advice for a late adopter - 5diii to R5

Thanks - that is good to know and would've driven me absolutely crazy to figure out what was going on.

melcat wrote:
The R3 and R5 have a bizarre, unguessable, procedure to get in and out of auto ISO using the dial assigned to ISO. You would think AUTO was below the lowest ISO value like any normal camera. But this is only true when the meter is not running. Once the meter is running the camera is locked in auto ISO if it was in auto ISO, or out of auto ISO if ISO was set to a fixed value.

On my very first outing with the R3 I went out with the metering timer set to a longish value and after...Show more →

Jul 03, 2024 at 09:15 AM

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volyrat wrote:
Thanks!

Is there a certain scenario that you use C3 for? Rather than cropping?

I don't tend to enjoy sitting at my computer to edit images, so I like cropping in camera sometimes if I want more "reach", especially with prime lenses.

Jul 03, 2024 at 10:20 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Advice for a late adopter - 5diii to R5

Having used AV for decades with SLR/DSLR's one of my primary changes with my R5 was to use Manual Mode, as with the Main dial, plus Quick control dial's one & two, Aperture, Shutter speed, & ISO can be instantly controlled with slight thumb & fore-finger movements; and actually, seeing what the sensor "see's" along with a real-time Histogram helps to nail proper exposure.

I also adopted Back-button AF, and in the Customize Button Menu, configured the AF Point Selection button to toggle through my selected AF Methods, rather to than open a Menu.

As to C1,2, 3, I set 1 & 2 for Wildlife, with & without Crop Mode, & 3 for Landscapes, and configured the MTfn button to instantly toggle through them.

As to AF Case #s, except for AUTO, they all consist of the same two Parameters, and every one of them could be adjusted exactly the same, so while it's OK to use Canon's settings, adjustment of the Parameters, and what they're meant to accomplish is helpful.

Below a few links, among many, that I found helpful:

https://photographylife.com/recommended-canon-eos-r5-settings

Jul 03, 2024 at 10:39 AM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Advice for a late adopter - 5diii to R5

volyrat wrote:
Thanks Scott.

My wallet thanks you for your support in sticking with EF lenses

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On adapters - do you suggest the canon brand or are there others you'd suggest?

Thanks for sharing all the details on your case settings - that is a fantastic starting point and a good way for me to read up on features in the R5 that didn't exist or I didn't use frequently on the DSLR.

And C3 will forever be known as "the cute bear pose case"

Thanks again!

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If you take lots of shots on tripod with nd (to flatten water), or want to shoot video with tight dof, you should get the vari nd adapter for $350 or so if you are landscape orientated to save money on nd filters. I bought a nd insert for the adapter and a Cpl for maximum flexibility. There are nd inserts that go in the back of the adapter or there are nd inserts that go into the r5 (riskier and you have to take them out sometimes in the field). There are alternatives (Kolari) but they are not as good because they interfere with the wired remote shutter, if you use wired remote. So I bought the Canon.

The adapter otherwise are pretty straightforward and about $100 for the simplest canon adapter. My inclination is to go Canon because the important thing is engineering precision so that you don't have a up/down or left right misalignment for the sake of $20 savings - so I just go Canon. A badly designed adapter can have reflection problems inside the adapter. Often you can buy a camera or lens with the adapter thrown in.

There is a canon adapter with a extra dial that you can program for apeture or iso or whatever, but it costs more and for me its too easy to accidentally set the lens wrong, it costs, and I can take care of my settings just fine without it.

That said, the simple adapter is really simple, so a reputable cheaper brand is likely okay and the risk is less than $100.

I have about 4 canon simple ones (for my 600/f4, 200-400, and 85 1.2..) and the variable one for my Tilt shift lens. I have not complaints but my ef Zeiss 35/1.4 needs to variable adapter for infinity focus because the hard stop at infinity is off - a Zeiss lens issue, not a adapter issue.

C3 is my 'Sasquatch" mode - when he appears suddenly I only want on button to field with to get it right before he disappears into the bush. The grizzly stand up shots only happen 1 per year. The wolf shots 1 per 3 years. But the Sasquatches (wolverines, cougars, lynxs) are 1 in a lifetime.

Here is some complicated good reading off topic but it will illustrate the choices. https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1858551/0#16549967

C3 in low light :)

Jul 03, 2024 at 11:15 AM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Advice for a late adopter - 5diii to R5

Thanks again Scott - I appreciate the detailed help. I did order 1 simple canon adapter. And it makes sense to stick with Canon - I'm fortunate that the few dollar difference isn't going to change my life.

I was considering the ND and CPL versions - I agree on keeping it simple.

And thanks for the link to the other thread - it was definitely helpful.

Thanks and I hope you have a great weekend.

Bob.

Scott Stoness wrote:
If you take lots of shots on tripod with nd (to flatten water), or want to shoot video with tight dof, you should get the vari nd adapter for $350 or so if you are landscape orientated to save money on nd filters. I bought a nd insert for the adapter and a Cpl for maximum flexibility. There are nd inserts that go in the back of the adapter or there are nd inserts that go into the r5 (riskier and you have to take them out sometimes in the field). There are alternatives (Kolari) but they are not...Show more →

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