Danpbphoto wrote:
Yes "Double R"!!!
Really fine compositions here! Love #2 and the aviator reflection!
What lens were you using?
Dan
Thanks Dan-!
That shot was with the 50 1.2RF
I had to have her move quite a bit to get the reflection right. It wasn't exactly how I wanted it but I can tell she was about to tell me to F off so I am happy
I had to have her move quite a bit to get the reflection right. It wasn't exactly how I wanted it but I can tell she was about to tell me to F off so I am happy
..My wife sez that to me all the time Rus! Ain't luv grand NO just jokin!
Some shots from Delaware Seashore State Park after 3 days with the camera.
Some thoughts so far:
1. The camera is a more capable and complex than the R5. Strategic use of the Q menu and M-Fn buttons has been key for me.
2. With the same number of customizable buttons, some hard thinking and experimentation is required to set up the camera, especially for Eye Control.
3. The AF system is much faster than the R5, but the Auto setting is too jumpy. I have gone with manual and am still searching for the best settings.
4. Viewfinder is great. Bright and instant on.
5. 2nd gen Eye Control is quite good. Best used for BIF with a focus area ~10% of the FOV.
6. The flash system with electronic shutter is excellent. Paired with an EL-5, it gives powerful capability for macro.
7. The 6 ms readout speed may not be a liability compared to Nikon and Sony 3 ms (as I feared).
8. There is plenty of buffer space when using CRAW for fast birds.
Shooting Sports all this weekend- Excited to try out some more options with this camera.
I haven't found a single thing that has been frustrating to use so far except for startup using the EVF- Its not always showing focus points and info when just turning back on- I have to bring it down and back up.
Love the flare on this one
Canon EOS R5m2RF50mm F1.2 L USM lens50mmf/1.21/2000s100 ISO0.0 EV
Canon EOS R5m2RF35mm F1.4 L VCM lens35mmf/5.01/500s100 ISO0.0 EV
I'm just beginning to scratch the surface of the R5 II, but so far it seems head and shoulders above any Canon body that I have ever owned, and I've owned every flagship body since 1980. The tonal rendition from the stacked sensor is wonderful, the AF system is beyond dead on, now one will have to spend a little time with the menus to get everything out of the AF, but it is in there.
Adamwilbert wrote:
Any thoughts on the 35 1.4 vcm? How much I love my 35GM on Sony (my most used lens by a large margin) is one of the only things holding me back.
I really like the 35 1.4-
I have to say before saying anything else- The 35GM is easily my least favorite 35 I have ever used. I know its a very well corrected lens and sharp but it just lacked any sort of character or signature for me. You can create wonderful images with it but it just wasn't for me.
That being said, I find the 35 1.4 VCM to be good performer for portraits/environmentally shots at 1.4. Really good bokeh, good contrast and handles flare pretty well. I actually like lens flare so I try to get that in my shots when I can.
I really enjoy shooting directly into the sun and the 35 handled it pretty well.
Focuses really fast and I like the de clicked aperture ring. I though I would hate it but its been nice to just roll it when I want to.
Wide open, this lens to me is just extremly smooth and has really nice transtions. Its a winner for me-
JWilsonphoto wrote:
I'm just beginning to scratch the surface of the R5 II, but so far it seems head and shoulders above any Canon body that I have ever owned, and I've owned every flagship body since 1980. The tonal rendition from the stacked sensor is wonderful, the AF system is beyond dead on, now one will have to spend a little time with the menus to get everything out of the AF, but it is in there.
Thanks Guys! Just got a call that my second R5 II is in. Guess it's time for my R5 to find a new home.
We did a little camping this weekend and I took the R5 II + 100-300. Here are a few grabs. I am very pleased with this camera. It performs like my R3 in many ways. Keeps up with Kenzie at any angle or speed just like the R3. Well done Canon.
..My wife sez that to me all the time Rus! Ain't luv grand
NO just jokin!
