Canon R7 + RF800 f/11 = 1280mm FOV, Is It a Goer???
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- I use the Canon R7 with the Canon RF800 f/11 in the field taking lots of photos of wildlife to see how the combo performs. I hope you enjoy, Cheers, Duade
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Chapters
00:00 Canon R7 & RF800 f/11
00:48 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
02:05 Whitling Kite
03:15 Brown Falcon
04:00 Flame Robin
11:15 Eastern Grey Kangaroo
12:30 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
13:29 Conclusion
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Update to my response 11 months ago: I use this lens for about 95+% of my shooting, on one of my two R7's. I've never taken so many nice bird shots, with any other gear. I know this might sound crazy, but if I were to hit the lottery today, I honestly don't know what money could buy, that would be better for my purposes ? Its super light, very long, and very sharp. I think that pretty much covers it. Oh, and in low light, it's just fine, at a slow enough shutter speeds and I "always" shoot with a tripod, to make that possible. Of course I dream of a lens which was just a 'little bit' faster, a little better build quality, with a rotating collar, and some weather sealing..... but I know of no such lens :( So for the time being, and maybe from here on out, this will be my main birding lens.
Thanks for giving me an update, I need to use the lens again, I have sent off m R7 to be checked so perhaps when I get it back I will try this combo again. Cheers, Duade
Loving your R7 videos, UA-cam recommended your channel to me because I've been looking at this camera so much. This is definitely reinforcing how much I want to buy this camera.
I really enjoy how you show your whole process, and the way you transition from the RAW image to your edited version is great! It's something that I haven't seen a lot of other creators do.
Thanks for the comment and I am happy you are enjoying the videos and the raw to final image transition. Cheers, Duade
It's so nice when you prepare and set it up and then it succeeds! Great shots Duade! Another enjoyable and inspiring video!
Thanks Forrest, Cheers, Duade
Great video, as always! Thanks Duade!
Another great video. I learn something new with every one of your videos!
That is great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, I feel enjoyed your birding episodes so much, thanks for your uploading.
It is my pleasure Lawrence, I am happy to hear you have enjoyed them. Cheers, Duade
Another great video Duade, thanks. Your field craft in locating and then enticing the birds in, is great to view and learn from. Keep them coming please 👏👏👏
Thanks Andy, I am glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
Really appreciate your videos and your enthusiasm and candid joy is motivating!
Thanks Bill, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Another great video, watching you and your enthusiasm really sums up why many of us love wildlife photography. I continue to enjoy the way you show the RAW capture and then the crop and processed image.
Thanks Bill, hard not to have a good time when out with the camera, thanks again, Cheers, Duade
Oh Duade, what a joy to watch you enjoy (y)our passion 😀!!! May the birding gods stay with you !
Nice to see your approach of taking some first shots, and then see how to gradually adapt your position (and/or the environment) to improve the image !
Thanks Werner, this comment just popped up which is weird, thanks for the comment, yes it was a lot of fun. Cheers, Duade
Great video as always! Amazing feeling when a bird lands where you predict or want them to land.
Thanks Kurtis, yes, I a real highlight for sure, Cheers, Duade
I love this format where you show the raw, the crop and the final picture. Nice videos.
Thanks Roman, yes, great to hear it is helpful, Cheers, Duade
Very enjoyable video, great work
Thanks mate, Cheers, Duade
Just watched this video again for the umpteenth time. 'It's on the perch, It's on the perch, It's on the perch'-it just makes me smile every time. I love your passion and enthusiasm-thanks for brightening my day, Duade.
And I recently treated myself to the f11 800mm and love it on my R7.
Love that afternoon light you had! Especially on those cockies at the end. Really enjoyed the excitement you had too with some of the shots. Thanks so much for sharing that session with us.
It is my pleasure Denise, glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
Great video duade.. awesome. And I really love how u give the details explanation on this R7 matching with those lens. Can't wait for my R7 to arrive.
Thanks, yes, a great lens and works well on the R7. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for taking us along
It is my pleasure Richard, Cheers, Duade
Really enjoyed your enthusiasm with the Flamed Robin Duade so spontaneous reaction, Your B roll and comments are so real it makes it feel as your were there experience with you; Congratulation on an excellent video
Rod
Thanks Rod, I am glad you are enjoying the videos, Cheers, Duade
Great video, being new to photography it's great to see real life use and situations and how you find and approach targets and see what the results are from your gear!
Good lordy that Flame Robin!!!! What a bird, great pics of it too.
Thanks Shaun, it sure is stunning, we are so lucky to have the Australasian Robins with all of their colours, it really is crazy. Cheers, Duade
You have the best wildlife photography channel. Super chill, informative, what else could we ask for?
Your videos are so good and informative. Half the fun of watching is hearing the excitement in your voice when things fall in place for a good shot. I have the R6 and several lenses now. I have some studio equipment that I plan on selling and was figuring a couple of lenses with that return. Now, I think I will add theR7 body to my bag. It appears to be a great little camera for birding and that is my path right now. Thanks.
Thanks Roger, yes, very exciting for sure. The R7 is good in nice light for sure and the extra reach is a bonus. The R6 will still outperform it easily in low light and when you can get close. But if you know the birds will be far off the R7 will be nice to have as an option. Cheers, Duade
Greatings from Denmark.
I love you show the RAW file and crop in the final picture. Respect for that.
Thanks, it is my pleasure, it is a great way to learn, Cheers, Duade
hey duade,
your my biggest inspiration! Keep up your amazing work.
Thanks, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade
Another great video! Not sure the R7 is for me, but I love your enthusiasm and excitement that you show when capturing the lovely Flame Robin images. I also greatly appreciate the fact that you’re not trying to sell me techniques or Lightroom presets on every video. I’d much rather support your work directly - I’m happy to support your channel.
Thanks Mark, I appreciate the support and glad you are enjoying the content. Cheers, Duade
I'm just getting into photography and your videos have given me great insight on things to consider with my gear. Amazing photos and videos!
Great to hear!
Such a great day's work. Flame Robins are magnificent and your perch worked so well. I'd never thought of trying something like that!
Yet another awesome video mate. Loved the excitement when catching those robins.
Thanks Robert, it was a lot of fun that is for sure, Cheers, Duade
What an exciting session for you Duade. The colours are amazing! I would like to go somewhere with no traffic and such a landscape. Nice web on your mirror
Thanks Caroline, yes, a imagine the spider who calls the mirror home is a rather large specimen :-) Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade…enjoyable Vid as usual👍👍
Thanks Gary, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
I had been waiting for this video to see how this combination would work. The pictures in good light looked really crisp. You also really got a sense of how much joy you got from that effective focal length just walking around in the field. This combinaton paired with the RF 100-400mm would be such a good budget set-up for someone just starting on wildlife photography.
Thanks Kyle, totally agree, for its price it offers good value. We just need nice light all the time ;-) Cheers, Duade
I think it's a bit better than what used to be the case "for just starting out" ! Pro wildlife photographers would have died for this 15 years ago!
The best video of this gear! Bring more please!
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
I am happy to see you were able to hand hold this camera/lens combo. I was hoping you'd make an R7/RF800 video. Here it is and it doesn't disappoint!
Thanks for the support mate, glad you found it helpful, Cheers, Duade
This is great, you clearly had a blast. This is one use case where the R7 really shines, i.e. small birds and other animals at a distance in good light. I’ve also used this combo with the 1.4 extender from a bird hide. The handling and AF were great and the results really good. Ok there are limitations but it opens the door to scenarios that would otherwise be difficult (or expensive and heavy) to capture.
Thanks, yes, you touch on the perfect use case for this combo. If you have good light it performs well. Cheers, Duade
Your videos are always worth watching
I love your videos, it’s like watching the geographic channel but this is kinda better because I understand how cameras work now
Great to hear, thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade 👍
Awesome video like always! Finally after a long, long wait my R7 arrived, I am super happy with my new camera 📸🐦👍❤️
Oh that is great to hear Miguel, so happy for you, have fun with it, Cheers, Duade
I have known that excitement when a plan comes together, but not as often as I would like. That combination seems to work well together, looking forward to your follow up video.
Please keep up the great content.👏🏻🇨🇦
Thanks Larry, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Another great video Duade! Thanks
Thanks John, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I really appreciate you putting the R7 through its paces in the field with wildlife. I ordered mine back in June and am still waiting for it to arrive. Thanks to you I have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Thanks again!
@@ThetaOri42 My pleasure John, you should enjoy the next video where I test lots of lenses. Cheers, Duade
This is awesome. I work at a camera store and wondered how enthusiastically I could recommend this combination to a customer. In the right light and with subjects at the right distance and in the open to make them easy to locate in that tiny field of view, this looks like a stunning option. And easy to carry too, which is a real benefit for those of us who are older. Agree that it should be paired with a companion zoom.
Thanks, yes you got it exactly, if you want the bird big in the frame and shoot in good light it can capture very nice shots. Cheers, Duade
Nice one Duade! That looked like a fun afternoon 🙂
Thanks mate, it sure was, Cheers, Duade
Duade, another great video and the male Flame Robin is a truly stunning bird. My R7 arrived last week so I'm getting up to speed with it. To go from a 5DS to the R7, is from about 4 fps to 30fps seems magical in itself, but with the subject tracking it seems otherworldly! I have used it on my Sigma 150-500 and I get a few soft shots (the pulsing) and some rolling shutter, but my keeper rate is through the roof! It's by no means perfect but I'm delighted with my R7 - I haven't even used video yet! Thanks for all your work!👍
Thanks Ruairi, I am so happy it finally arrives and you are getting some nice keepers, it really is a big jump as you mention. Have fun out there, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for another great video & sharing your experience with this kit, Duade. I would consider that lens, but for too many of the lighting situations I find myself in, the f11 is just too small. It seems quite usable in many of your environments & a very nice choice for excellent reach. Glad it was a nice session & loved the images you captured! Thanks again for the upload & enjoy the next one.
Good shooting out there ~ Chris
Thanks Chris, yes, it needs good light to maximise the lens, it will always struggle in really low light. Cheers, Duade
Duade excellent photos and videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Cesar, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I recently purchased the R7 with the RF100-400 - love how light it is. And eye detect - game changer. Still getting used to the camera but am enjoying your videos and learning more about the camera from you. Thank you.
Great to hear Susan, a wonderful light combo for sure, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for a great test - you convinced me to keep my 800 f/11 along with my 600 f/4!
Thanks for the support Thorbjørn I really appreciate it, have fun with your lenses. Cheers, Duade
Very helpful Duade. You had probably the best light and conditions to try out this combo. I loved your enthusiasm and could feel the excitement - it's moments like these that make nature photography so rewarding.
I'm looking forward to seeing the follow up video. My short experience with an R7 and100-500 showed, that whilst it has lots of great features, it came with its own Af problems too - particularly in low light conditions. I'm not supplementing my R5 with it. It's a shame because I had such high hopes.
Thanks Dave, the low light AF performance is a concern and shows the big gap between it and that R5, they just perform differently. I am unsure exactly why but from my experience the difference is noticeable. At the same time the R5 costs almost 3 times as much so I guess we cannot expect it to be the same. Cheers, Duade
Great video! I enjoy seeing the original RAW file and then the cropped and sweetened version. I was amazed that you were able to shoot at 1/500 (and even 1/400) with the 1200mm lens. I am very tempted to buy that lens.
Thanks Blair, it does have its issues and there are a lot of compromises to be made. I did get plenty of soft and OOF shots shooting at those SS but plenty of sharp ones also. I have a video coming in a week or so trying lots of different lenses. Cheers, Duade
Great insight as usual, take care!!
Thanks Perry, Cheers, Duade
Great video! Thank you for doing this. I am very close to purchasing this combo. A very big part of enjoying being out taking photos is not having heavy equipment to drag around. After a few hours, even the best lens and camera settings can't outweigh the back ache and combersome task that it is. I think this combo could be an awesome addition to ones kit.
Thanks, yes, it is a unique combo with a lot of focal length. I will admit it can be tricky finding the subject with so much reach but for shorebirds, waterbirds etc it is very helpful, you will need a shorter zoom like the RF100-400 as well. Cheers, Duade
Thank you for testing the R7 with the RF 800. Your shots are amazing. The landscape and birds are so beautiful. Makes me really thinking of visiting Australia at some point.
"Get Down Under Mate" you will love it. From Sydney Australia.
Thanks, yes, we are worth a visit, take your time as it is a big old place. Cheers, Duade
The spiderweb on the side mirror is badass lol. I enjoyed the video, stunning landscape & wildlife. I'm sure whoever's planning to get this combo will appreciate this review. Cheers!
Thanks Jordan, yes, that is some web lol, it works well in good light but can struggle in low light. I think one just needs to be aware of its limitations. Cheers, Duade
Good things come to those who deserve them. Well done - lovely images :)
Thanks Mike, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade
I really enjoy your videos Duade!! I'm a new bird watcher (only started one year ago) and getting a new camera last year changed everything for the better! Taking photos of birds & wildlife is my passion now. I've learnt a lot from your videos (even though I have a different brand of camera.... wouldn't mind an R7 or R5 one day though!!). 😀 I love that you make your videos on location where you photograph birds!! I'm in Victoria too so Winton Wetlands in on my list of places to visit this year. Looks really great!!
Thanks, great to hear you have got the bug, plenty of great birds in Victoria that is for sure. Winton is an interesting place to visit that is for sure, Chiltern is not too far up the road from there either. Have fun, Cheers, Duade
Another great video, the cobwebs on the RHS mirror cracked me up 😂
Thanks mate, yes, I suspect a big one lives in there :-)
It's like you can read my mind with these reviews... contemplating what lens to use with my upcoming R7 purchase. Thanks!
Your joy really comes through in the videos. And you're putting so much work into them--it almost feels like you have a whole crew with you, with all the setup and 3rd person shots. Kudos!
Thanks, I am glad you are enjoying them, Cheers, Duade
My R7 arrived a couple of days ago, the RF 100-400mm is on the way, and I'll likely get an RF 800mm f/11 in the near future. I thought I'd leave you a comment to say that your channel was my primary source of info in deciding which lenses to aim for. The last time I did any serious bird photography was about 10 years ago, with the original 7D and the 400mm f/5.6L - I'm looking forward to seeing what the new generation of technology can bring to the game.
As a fellow Aussie photographer with an interest in birds/wildlife, thank you for the effort you've put into your videos. They are very much appreciated.
Thanks for sharing your story and congrats on the kit, I had the exact same kit 10 years ago. We are bloody lucky to live in this country with the abundant wildlife. Cheers, Duade
Awesome images, loved the cockie in the tree hollow. I've watched a review on R7 as a wedding camera too. It all goes into my brains filing cabinet. Thank you
Thanks Lisa, I appreciate the support, Cheers, Duade
loved this video! looked like such a fun outing.
It sure was, Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade. I have been on the fence about the 800 for quite awhile. I'm almost sold seeing your video. Not so much for the birds in trees but more for waterfowl. It seems an incredible reach, even compared to the 100-500 with a 1.4 extender as well as being a lighter carry. Thanks for your videos, very informative indeed.
Thanks Karla, it is an interesting lens, really only useful in good light and it is not quite as good as the 100-500 but when you need reach it is handy to have 800mm. I think it performs well for its price. Cheers, Duade
Always worth watching. :-) Greetings from the Netherlands. Onno Nugteren again. :-)
Love that you shot through the whole day in varying light conditions. As someone thinking of getting this, but worrying if perma f11 can handle when the light fades (or in the dreary light of English winters), it was so valuable to see you getting usable shots as the sun sets. And that was without having to push that ISO to noise heavy levels, or drop the shutter speed below 1/400.
For an enthusiast that wants the reach, but can't justify the cost of L's or the RF 200-800, this is such a cracking sounding lens.
G'day, it is a good lens for its price that is for sure but comes with some weaknesses, f/11, 6m MFD being the major ones and it can be tricky to find the subject at 800mm. The RF200-800 is the better lens but as you say more expensive. Have fun, Cheers, Duade
Great video. Thanks
My pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Wonderful video, with a lot of amazing shots mate. I use the same tecnic when i am photographing too. Get some shots to secure the registration, and move closer and closer. Have to say that this lens looks very interesting. Looking forward to next video.
Cheers, Bjoern
Mate, yes an interesting lens however I did have some AF and IQ issues with many of the shots and I am unsure if I would choose the lens that often. Only in really good light where I need reach would I go for it. I think maybe something like the RF100-400 with a 1.4 is just more usable all around. If you already had a 100-400 then I could see the RF800 as a second option. Cheers, Duade
Nice! I think having that one and 600mm is a good combination. The landscapes are beautiful! And Australia is definitely a place I need to go to put my wildlife skills in test. Great video! Cheers!
Thanks, the 600 may make more sense as 800 is a lot at times. Yes, we are lucky down here, Cheers, Duade
Your video of the golden hour is golden! I feel like am with you.
Thanks Scott, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
Excellent work, Duade! Especially during the Flame Robin section. You worked to get a great sun angle during the setting sun with the light coming from behind you. I find that the R7 struggles to focus a little bit in low light or with small apertures like the 800 f/11 or the 100-500 with an extender forces you to work with. That shutter sure is loud! The R7 shutter is much louder than my R6. I find I can get away with lower shutter speeds in electronic shutter mode because there is shutter shock that can cause blurry images. Good to know that I can switch back to the mechanical shutter once I get up to 1/800. I'm looking forward to hearing the information in the next video that you mention at 14:28 and seeing if it is similar to what I have experienced. Thanks, Duade.
Thanks Phil, yes I agree with everything you have said, I have been testing mechanical and electronic and electronic does appear to have more keepers but the wobble and warping is annoying. I guess it is just finding which one works best for you, Cheers, Duade
You made some amazing images! Can't wait to put my new R7 and this 800mm to the test. I have a feeling the 100-400 may be the best mate for this camera in my lens inventory but who knows maybe this will come with me as well being so light. Cheers and thanks for another great video.
Thanks for the support and I hope you enjoy the lens, it has some issues and I did struggle with AF at times but when it locks on it creates unique shots. The RF100-400 is a great companion that I suspect you will use a lot. Have fun, Cheers, Duade
I have the Canon 80mm f11 lens and waiting for the R7 to arrive. Thank you so much for your amazing photographs.
It is my pleasure Chris, good luck when it arrives. Cheers, Duade
hit the like before i start the video, and wish i can hit it again, thanks a million for sharing this fabulous photo session.
Thank you so much, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade
Lovely photos!
Thank you, Cheers, Duade
Great practical outing Duade. Your luck with the Flame Robins was incredible. Still waiting for my R7 to show up.
Thanks Terry, yes, I did get very lucky, it was really the location which helped, much harder in the forest with these guys. Cheers, Duade
I am so glad i decided to use Canon cameras. The choises that canon offer as lenses is just best. Even though Canon hasnt opend RF mount for other brands it still has lot to offer in many price price points even. R7 + 800mm f11 here too!
Great vid as always Duade. Mate you need to evict that spider that's living in your DS wing mirror, that cobweb is a shocker.
Thanks Ken, yes it must have been there for some time :-) Cheers, Duade
Super long telephoto is great if you have the right light and no heat distortion. It's great to be able to apply just the minimum crop, especially on the lower-resolution cameras. I've taken to using my 800mm with a 1.4 teleconverter and finding that I'm getting good results (in bright light, of course).
Thanks Kevin, yes it has a best use case scenario so you really need a second lens with it. Good to hear you are getting good results. Cheers, Duade
Thanks I was looking for some video examples with this combo. Interesting landscape, what happened to the trees?
R7 and RF800 f11 is my go to combination for most shots at the moment. I like I can fill the frame more with the smaller birds I have been chasing recently. I agree the autofocus and eye tracking struggle in low light and also if the bird is in a cluttered scene.
Thanks Paul, great to hear from someone using this combo, Cheers, Duade
Flame Robin! You have so many great birds down under. :)
Thanks Woody, we sure do and the Flame is a beauty. Cheers, Duade
First thing, I love the pictures!!!! I love the honesty with which you talk about your experiences and how the cameras and other gear work. You leave it real and that is what makes that I love watching your videos. At the moment my life is so busy that I just can't get time to take pictures. It is the dry season here and after 10am it gets so hot out that I can't work outside and my job is working outside so I have to try to make use of the cool in the morning and in the afternoon to be able to finish as much as possible. Keep taking pictures friend, enjoy Gods creation but don't forget the creator.
Thanks Michael, I appreciate your comment and I am glad you are enjoying the videos, take care in the heat. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for a great video i have had the r7 now for about 3 weeks useing it with the sigma 150 600 sport lens and not very impressed some shots were ok, but after watching your video and excellet results i think i will purchase the RF800 F/11 and have a play my self once again thaks for the video regards Alan
Good luck with it, it is a lot of focal length and can be difficult finding the subject and you may need the RF100-400 for the shorter stuff. Have fun, Cheers, Duade
What stunning colours to brighten up a drab dull day here. The photos were fabulous. Like someone else commented getting the R7 in the UK seems to be impossible just now so I'm having to stick with my DSLR. Thanks again for the informative video.
Thanks May, I appreciate it, yes, the colours on the bird are amazing. Cheers, Duade
I would never have considered this combo, but now that you've tested it, I might just bring this lens out for a spin. Yes, the AF does struggle in low light. So what I've done is that as a backup, I would disable continuous tracking and switch to spot, then active eye AF with the back button when I want it.
Sounds like a good strategy Kenneth, always good to have traditional AF available when the eye tracking struggles. Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade as usual. Loved the robin photos especially, they are fabulous birds. For me I think the 800 would be too long with the R7. Will you have a chance to try that combination in a forest situation?
Thanks Lachlan, yes, the 800mm is a bit much at times and it is difficult to locate the subject quickly in the viewfinder. It really is a use case lens and you would need a zoom lens to accompany it. I will try some forest shots in the future. Cheers, Duade
Loving your peaceful and happy demeanour as well and the wonderful environment and captures!
Thanks, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
The pure joy in your voice while shooting the Flame Robins. I couldn't stop smiling. I was glad to see that the awful sound of the shutter didn't scare off the birds. I don't know what Canon was thinking when it developed that. Thanks for another great video Duade.
I got to agree with you, it's really a turn-off when I think I want to get my hand on R7, maybe R6 the shutter sound is not that loud?R5 is totally out of my budget.
Thanks, yes, I had a lot of fun, that shutter is loud but you can shoot in electronic which is silent. Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade, really loved the R7 review, as I would love to have that to put my 100-500 on! While I have something wider on the R6.
Thanks, it is a nice camera for the price, the AF and ISO performance does not match the R6 but in good light it is nice to have that reach. Cheers, Duade
Really enjoyed watching this session with you - beautiful light and birds. I have the R7 and 800 and sometimes find it hard to locate even in the evf but when everything is right, the light and SS, like yours, I can get some lovely results, and as someone who would never buy, or be able to carry any of the big whites,am very grateful to Canon for coming up with this lens, and the very capable RF 100-400 too. Anyway, can you please tell me your reasons for mechanical shutter as I have found electronic to give slightly better results for me, can see mechanical is working well for you though. Thanks for the great content.👌
Thanks Jayne, congrats on the combo, I was just testing mechanical for this video, I think electronic delivers more sharp shots but you just have to put up with the warping and wobbling in electronic. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, Awesome video!!! Are you using the monitor for the purpose of doing the video or do you like shooting with a monitor instead of the camera's lcd or viewfinder? Also do you think the 400mm 5.6 with a 2x extender 3 would give similar results? Thanks again for all of your videos!!!
Great! Stunning and this lens is probably my first RF lens to come (EF 400mm & EF 150-600). So Happy Camper here, watching your review :D
Thanks, it is good for certain shots but the 400 is the sharper lens I believe. Good luck with it. Cheers, Duade
Great days shoot you were like a kid on Christmas morning when the bird landed on the branch in that fantastic light
Thanks Steve, I sure was in my element, a fun afternoon for sure, Cheers, Duade
Fantastic. I agree Stunning Photographs. I am waiting for my R7 to arrive in New Zealand. Canon NZ states it will arrive late 2022 now.
Thanks Chris, sorry to hear of the delay, they are out of stock here in Australia as well. Cheers, Duade
R7 and RF 800mm f/11 my exact setup. I was also excited with using that combination. I travel with my Sigma 100-400 also for those closeup shots. But I'm thinking about getting the RF 100-400 and selling the Sigma due to the focus hunting issue. Its starting to annoy me. Im going have to try that home made perch trick one day. Great pics.
Congrats on the gear, the RF100-400 is a beautiful lens for the price, I think it is on sale at B&H at the moment. Cheers, Duade
You're doing everything 2 steps ahead of me, thanks for sharing your journey! It definitely helps. I have the 600/f11 and love how light it is. I was thinking about getting the 200-800 for the zoom and 1 more stop.. but .. .it weighs too much for me. 2kg (plus camera) gets heavy carrying long distances and holding for any length of time. (I don't use a tripod) So, I was thinking of just adding the 800... or a 2nd body in aps-c. Or maybe I should just workout and get huge deltoids? :)
You are so fortunate to live in a place with a variety of landscapes that you can drive to. I hope to move to the coast one day so I can focus on coastal birding. But I think I'll just have to travel more at some point to get to cool looking places in general. The southeast US is not great (but not all bad) for photography. The SW and NW are tremendous, though.. and I hope to get there again one day... just a week's drive away... ha.
I watched this video a few months ago and I'm just now considering this lens for certain situations and its affordability. The strange thing is that even with 1,100mm you still want to crop in on the image and mentioned needing to get closer LOL! I think when we have a very long lens we just try to shoot things that are much further away and it's the same as having a shorter lens with a closer subject. If we had 2,000mm we would shoot something even further away and still be cropping the image LOL. Since I'm not wanting to shoot a tiny bird 100 yards away it just seems to make sense for me to find closer subjects and shoot them at 600mm or less. I guess the lens does increase the number of subjects that are within a range to get a shot. Thank you for showing us how it works in the field! Best of luck to you!
Superb video and great photos and proves the camera and lens combination works. Cant wait to buy the R7 but so far there appears a supply problem in the UK and very few have arrived here and there is now a very large waiting lists for it....Canon needs to sort the issue out
Thanks, yes, it appears many are still waiting like yourself which is a real shame. We have the same issue in Australia it is sold out everywhere, I almost didn't get my copy. Hopefully the wait is worth it. Cheers, Duade
Awesome,my dreams camera
Thanks, I hope you are able to get it one day. Cheers, Duade
Great video.
I have not yet activated similar results with my 800 F11.
My keep rate still below 40% at this point.
More practice
Great video! I ordered my R7 in May and it’s still not here! Your videos help me prepare for when it finally arrives. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks Rick, sorry to hear your R7 has been delayed. Hopefully not too much longer, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade. thanks for the video. That loud shutter noise suggests quite an impact! I take it that you’ve not experienced any camera shake caused by that?
Thanks Mal, yes, I suspect shutter shock is an issue as I did get lots of soft shots, I am debating whether electronic is better now and just put up with the wobble. Cheers, Duade
Nice video. Fantastic photos.
I'm envious of your ability to track and frame these birds. As soon as my eye goes to the viewfinder I loose all concept of spatial awareness and I am as likely to have 32 photos of my boots as I am in having 1 photo of the bird 😁😁. I certainly need a lot more practice.
What are your thoughts on using dot sights such as the Olympus EE1 dot sight? I was thinking that as I would be able to see more of the environment I should be able to get them in frame initially and also possibly use it to and track them when they are moving.
I have not used the red dot sight but it may help for sure with long lenses. I think over time you get better but I still struggle with very narrow field of view. Cheers, Duade 👍