Canon EOS R5 Canon RF 100-500 - First Impressions Bird Wildlife Photography
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Damn so short, I was hoping for at least 60 minutes - nothing left on Netflix to watch after 9 months of lockdown!! They should offer you a contract. Actually you should speak to Attenborough about a job - your talent is being wasted... You are not being fully utilised - may be a better way of putting it. Great work.
Hi Mark, now that you review an R5, will you review a Z6II/Z7II too? You didn't sell all your Nikon glasses did you.
@@ChenHendrawan I tried the z6ll and it isn’t in the same league as the Sony and canon.
So Mark, why did you abandon the D850? With the Canon, there were many images where small highlights were blown, some in only one color like at 1:55 and then all 3 channels @ 5:50 on both the Mullet and Osprey. One thing about the Nikon, metering for Highlight protection.
@@19Photographer76 I think that the point of his video was merely emphasis on focusing capabilities & not necessarily exposure at that time. The R5 has very good dynamic range & when adjusted with highlights in mind and does protect against blown highlights very well - if needed, lifting the shadows reveals very good results - I own an R5 and have no problem with blown highlights at all. This is not a knock on the D850 which is an excellent camera .. just saying the R5 is also an excellent choice (except if you are heavy into long run videos !!).
This man is so underrated... He should have millions of subs, one of the best photography channels on YT.
His books are good too.
Agree!
Mark is a true story teller.
Agreed
Mark Smith is my favorite nature photographer. In another era he'd have his own TV show. Great photographer with an endearing personality.
Those shots with the osprey and the pelicans in pursuit are epic!!!
Favourite moment was certainly the Ribbon fish awesome!
Mine too!
It's refreshing to listen to someone who is technically competent, knows his subject matter so well, AND is so unbelievably positive. Thanks for another good review.
Awesome photo sequence of the Osprey.
A Master Photographer is like a Master Musician Can give the best with any good device. I enjoyed your presentation & photos , as if I was enjoying to listen to a nice piece of music.
Thanks
Thanks, Mark. Makes me long for the day I get my R5. Our Scottish ospreys tend to feed on freshwater fish, so it was interesting to see this. I must look for a comparison between the EF 100-400 Mkii, and the RF 100-500.
I got so connected to the osprey with the huge fish that even my feet and hands started sweating when i saw the fish slipping out of the Osprey's talons. Amazing video man. Just one request can u make a comparison video of Nikon 200-500mm and Canon 100-500mm and if possible include the 200-600mm from sony ?
Insanely good Osprey shots!
Amazing footage and photos!
Man that Osprey story had more climax then a James Bond movie 😅
That’s how you find how good the autofocus is. The way mark shoots is the real test for the camera.
When you get more comfortable with the setup I'd like to know what settings you use. I've been struggling following other peoples settings and they're just not consistent. Great shots and moments.
Will do
My favorite moment was the time between 0:00 and 10:58.
Agreed!
thanks
Have adjusted the stickiness settings in the AF case settings (AF purple menu 3 I think from memory)? Move that to more locked on helped me a lot, especially in low light.
Wow!!! What a wonderful story! I watched it like a NatGeo show. Subscribed! One among a few TH-cam channel run by a professional relevant to the profession! Keep it up, and thanks for sharing!
Thanks
Dear, I live in Brazil, I am a fan of nature photography; I recently sold all my dslr equipment and intend to buy new mirorless ones in the USA; I've always used Canon, but now seeing you click with Sony, I have that doubt: would you recommend Canon, Sony, Nikon...? When I go to buy equipment I intend to stop by your village to do a workshop with you and capture those beautiful eagles of yours; What would be the best time of year to see them? A hug, congratulations on the work.
Loved the pelican chase. I’m considering the R5, so I appreciate and respect your review.
How is the viewfinder in tracking AF / continous shooting, compared to the A9? I saw a video from the viewfinder where it looked very choppy/laggy, although some say there is no lag at all (like the A9). I would appreciate if you could clarify how it behaves. Thanks!
It is different than the a9 but it isn’t bad at all. I don’t notice any lag or jerkyness. It is my understanding that the videos that show the viewfinder point of view have to be shot with the photographer using the rear screen which would definitely make the captured footage very shaky.
r5 & 100-500
sony a7r4 200-600
which do you suggest.....one combo has better body another has better lens...i'm so confused
Mark, as you probably used them all - R5 vs A9(ii) vs A1 for tracking bif? I'm not saying I can afford any of them! I'm a user of both systems but mine a mainly old canon DSLRs and newer sony A7iii and r3 and none of them are particularly speedy. Thinking about selling off some gear and moving 100% into one system
Awseome!!! If possible please check the rf 600 and 800 f11! Best TH-cam video
The lens is not a little overpriced. It is massively overpriced! I prefer the EF 100-400 II since it is cheaper and performs slightly better in bad light. Or so Jeff Cable says. I live in South-West Norway and that means that I have to consider more how a lens reacts to bad light than anybody who lives further South.
I have an R6 and basically used the Setup suggestion from Jan Wegener who owns two R5s. He might be useful as a contrast to your view of Sony since he seems to favour Canon. I think that most of my photography problems occur immediately behind the viewfinder.
The double back focus buttons that Canon allows are pretty wonderful. I also have a similar setup on a 7D2.
Strange you would compare a $2800 lens to a $12000 lens and say it’s overpriced!
This is an official video, I forgot I was watching TH-cam, it was so good
Favorite moment? Hell ya! That ribbon fish capture, by both you and the Osprey, was very cool!
As a bird photographer who has big Canon glass I much prefer the Sony 200-600 mm, especially at its price point. I would advise someone new to bird photography to go Sony just for that lens as long as it is not too heavy. The Sony @ 4.7 lbs. is very light to me but considering how many people in the bird shooting hobby are older, that lens may weigh too much. If you consider the 100-500 mm Canon as light, nearly all-purpose lens which can shoot limited macrophotography, aperture limited portraits, some landscape, and also birds in a carry around size the value proposition is much different, especially for non-professionals. Creating a 5:1 zoom is much more difficult than creating a 3:1 zoom. Pair the Canon lens with a single 24-105 mm f4 lens and you have a a two lens kit which is extremely versatile and can be easily carried in a backpack. Having a 100- 400 MM IS II, I have thus far resisted the 100-500 mm. The fact that it is not backward compatible with my DSLR cameras would prevent me from selling the 100-400mm lens so I could get the RF 100-500mm. As of 12/27/2022 the lens is currently $ 200 off but think that may put it back to its introductory price. If money were no object, it would be a no brainer to get this lens to carry with a second camera along with a 500 or 600 mm f4 with a teleconverter. In regards to the R5 locking up, I also had that problem frequently when using a Canon brand battery grip. A large percentage of my personal lock up issues were because I was worried about overtightening the grip and it would become loose. I still get a lock-up about once every three times out in extended shooting.
Do you think the sony a9 is better then canon r6 ii for bif?
Looking forward to more. Was hoping the R5 would get the Mark Smith Treatment. Glad that it worked well. Nice sequence of that Osprey and Pelican chase..
Dead Croc!! Haha great video Mark I’m glad you tried out the new Canon gear.... great video 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎
Great preliminary review on the R5 and RF 100-500mm! Based on your comments so far, it is pretty much inline with my perception. Let's talk about the lens first. I am probably more critical about it than you. My biggest issue with it is that it is an external zone. All RF zooms going forward will be external zooms because Canon wants to go with that new compact and stubby design language. With that it comes with some default issues with the external zoom design. The fact that so much of the lens is retracted, it just means the throw is extra long which cannot be helped. Is no different to other external zoom designs like the Sigma 150-600mm or Tamron 150-600mm. On my Sigma, it will take 4 turns for me to get from 150mm to 600mm which is a huge issue when you are shooting BIF. Then, you compare that to the Sony FE 200-600mm, an internal zoom design, a 90 degrees turn will get you from 200mm to 600mm, there is just no comparison to be had. Then, you add on the fact that it is 100mm shorter than all its competitors with the exception of Nikon, it just isn't a great package in my book. Last but not least, price point, which you mentioned too. Over here on my end, it is more than US$1.2K more expensive than the Sony FE 200-600mm. That to me is a bit of a rip-off I am afraid. My problem is I am an amateur and I am only shooting with zooms at the moment, I would feel forced into buying the RF 100-500mm if I went with the R5. But, if you shoot primes which you do, then the R5 could be a great option because it will have so many telephoto primes for you to choose from either by using an adapter with the current EF line-up or the coming RF options.
As for the R5, I expected it to be good. You didn't actually say whether it was better than the Sonys, I suspect you will have a better idea further down the road with more testing. My guess is you might like it more than the A9 and the A7R IV. And why do I say that? Well, if you think about it, the R5 is kind of like a higher res version of the A9 if you will which pretty much all A9 shooters have been asking for. But, there are more Sony bodies coming next year, at the very least the A9 III if not the A7R V too. For me, coming off an APS-C body, ideally I really don't want to lose reach, so I would either go with the A7R IV or A9 III (rumored to have a 50 MP sensor) or A7R V pending on what the final specs are and shooting it in APS-C mode to make use of the 1.5x crop factor. Or if I were to go with Canon, then I might consider the high res version of the R5 when it comes out.
Hi Mark, can you do a quick test on R6? There are many BIF shooters have lesser budget, see if R6 can do the job too. Many many thanks, great video as usual. You are the one that we can trust!!!
Amazing 👍. I do agree this lense should not be priced at this cost. 😣
Love when you tell the story, the pictures are phenomenal. Take care
Awesome content. That last shot when the osprey escapes, so beautiful, perfect angle.
Thanks
Another great video Mark!! WOW, that Ribbon fish was amazing. Ospreys are also my favorite bird. My local Audobon had an Osprey cam this year, so I spent 6 months watching it. Seeing those guys grow was special.
The last image is like a glorious win:)!Stunning, proud, and simply amazing:)! Thank you for the great video. It's much more appreciated now since we can't travel much during these pandemic days.
I like how you telling the story 🤠😅
Thank you for the R5 review Mark. I'm pleased you like it and that you will be doing further reviews. I've been using mine for the past couple of months and simply love it. If I can get a pic even half as good as one of yours I'll be a happy man :) Cheers Z PS: would be great if you could, a little down the line, share your BIF settings.
Are the short movie clips also done with the R5?
Awesome shots on the Osprey. If you also use Sony A9, please compare its AF with the R5 AF.
Mark, I really liked that last osprey sequence with the fish being chased by the brown pelicans. I probably would have liked it better without the pelicans but their presence didn't matter for this test. I know a couple of people who are very interested in the R5 for bird photography and I think your video will help them a lot. Thanks for this video as well as the others that you regularly show.
Exactly the type of use that I have been curious about. Also curious how the R6 would handle the heavy crop. I wonder if you shot that camera at 20 megapixel how it would perform and if perhaps it would be a good indication of the R6 performance.
Great footage. Like your vidéos.
great review , was planning to buy the combo
Fantastic shots, Mark!! I was banking on that Osprey! Looking forward to your Eagle shots!! Stay safe, blessings 👍
Thanks 👍
What happened with the R5? You didnt make the videos you promised. Or are they still coming?
The a1 has kept me busy along with three months of workshops and my Osprey book
may i ask you what was the approximate distance to osprey?
A really nice video. The ribbon fish was an interesting moment but I think the interaction between the osprey, the mullet AND the hungry pelicans was a wildlife trifecta. Both moments beautifully captured. Also, I really enjoy hearing your take on some of the latest high end photo gear as you try it out. I look forward to your adventure with the eagles.
Which is better Sony 200 600 or this lens ?
The sensor of the R5 outperforms the lens. Same is true for the Sony r4 f the 200-600.
@@MarcoValkvideos ... but is the Sony lens with the a7R IV or the Canon lens with the R5 better in overall IQ. 🤔
@@TW-iu9zy It would take a side by side comparison to answer that question. In general, I think the 100-500 works best with the r6 and the 200-600 performs best with the a9 or camera with a comparable image sensor. Lens imperfections tend to be much more visible on a camera with a high megapixel sensor. Just my €0,02.
My favourite moment in the pic is the Osprey holding its price with the Pelicans right behind it trying to catch up. 😆
Mark, love all your content and mostly your clear passion for nature. I now have the R6 and the setup for AF is daunting. So far, case 2 with tracking sensitivity pulled all the way back to -1 seems to keep it on the subject no matter what. You probably already tried this, but I find it helps, even as birds fly through reeds, it sticks.
Another great video. Wish I could afford some of this gear to add to my kit! Currently making the most of a D500 with Tamron 150-600 G2. It's fine, but man I get jealous watching your videos!
Absolutely fantastic, as always. Those last few shots in particular were incredible, didn’t think the Osprey was going to make it out of there with its dinner!
Mark your photos are awesome! I live in Charleston SC and its awesome to watch the osprey here.
Any problems is low light with grain?
You are the only one that has made the RF 100-500 look like a competent lens so far. Every other review makes this lens look like kit quality at a ridiculously high premium price. This speaks to how good you are. I think you are easily the best BIF photographer on YT. Love those osprey shots.
For me the greatest moments (not moment) were the osprey with the fish and the pelicans gaining in... I mean it was like watching a suspense thriller... Will the Osprey keep the fish, will it fall from the talons, Will the pelicans take it away... The suspense!!!
Canon is always overpriced....
And Sony and Nikon is not? I compared their 500 f4 lenses and the Sony is WAY more expensive than both Nikon and Canon. Canons is the cheapest here. For their 600 f4 Canon and Sony is on pair and Nikon is the cheapest... And is not the Nikon 500 5.6 PF overpriced because its way more expensive then Canons RF 100-500... And the prices here in Sweden is even more expensive for all, several thousands...
Sony too... but there is some old Minolta glas out there for a nice price.... 🤑🤑🤑🤑👍👍👍🤗🇨🇭
@@Smauges I'm pretty sure the Sony 500 f/4 lens is $0 because they don't make one....;)
@@geoffn8963 They actually do... perhaps not an E-mount but still a G-master A-mount for 13.000$ ;) But you are correct, Sony does not have an E-mount 500 f4 yet.
I came from Nikon and switch earlier this year to Canon and I can let you know that Canon lenses are not overpriced. They are not cheap but deliver an amazing quality with highly appropriate low weight (new EF 400/2,8)
Hello Mark, Yes I wa thinking the images were soft. I was butting it down to youtube, but definitely softer that your other work. Keep well and safe.
always love your videos, your storytelling is perfect, always totally engaged watching your stuff. Good luck with the eagles. Ric, United Kingdom.
thanks
Not really sure, but to my eyes the colours on this video are one of the best I've seen from your channel.
amazing channel, thank you!
Wonderful video and photographs. My favorite was the croc closeup; very brave of you to get that close even if it was injured.
lol thanks
As the rolling shutter at 20 FPS is almost not a problem at all, is the R5 the perfect mix between the A9-II and the A7RIV ? Are you considering to switch ?
Great video btw :)
Nice Question...
Lovely shots as usual and the camera is undeniably excellent but tbh you were getting shots like this from your D500 and D850 and your A9. Maybe the photographer and the location and the birds are the real stars here?
Don’t do it! I don’t think it’s my oel tc but the images are not as sharp as your previous vids
Im glad canon came out with the 600 and 800 f11 for the amateur photographer so we don't have to sell body parts for the more expensive counterparts. Saw my first eagles in jupiter with the 600 it was awesome cant wait for your video from maryland.
@Foto4Max I usually intentially shoot F10 @ 600mm to have the entire subject in focus. Cant see a problem with F11.
Hi dear Mark. As I am watching the video (congrats for your channel) was making you a question in my head and suddenly I have found that question in one of the images in the video. Do you or anyone know the reason (source) of those strange creases (like stains) we sometimes find on sky? (painful for us that shoot so many birds in flight). I started appreciating it on images uploaded to my flickr gallery. It doesn´t always happen and have found it to be mroe noticeable if I have applied denoising (I use the amazing DxO PL4 prime/DeepPrime). They use to be parallel and many times almost concentric wide bands. Do you know what I´m talking about?. Kind regards from Spain. (Rafa). PD: on this video I have found it on the skimmer image at 3:08 for instance. PDII: I don´t watch my screen on a straight position. I turn it a little so it´s less brighter. As if you were watching it from behind. And it becomes more noticeable- mention this if you want to check that effect and maybe your screen is too bright)
Osprey and that massive ribbon fish... wow..thanks
Love all the images especially the Osprey and two Pelicans but will be sticking with my Sony.
First time seeing the channel. Great photography and even better story teller,.
Love them all especially the Osprey and two Pelicans but will be sticking with my Sony.
Good stuff Mark, I've had the EOS R5 +100 500mm since production. The lock up freeze on the R5 is a common bug which I experienced several times up until a few weeks ago. I've taken over 10,000 images with 300 and 500 primes and also the 100 -500mm since the last lockup and it appears to have gone away, I cant get it to lock up at all. Its like a bug which has gone away hopefully for good. The only thing I have done different is format both cards every time before a shoot, so maybe its a write to card issue ? The Osprey with Ribbon fish was excellent 👍
All my cameras have locked on some occasions. With my Canon's I've often put it down to poor contacts between camera and lens contacts. Taking the lens on and off a few times often fixes it. Using a converter only makes matters worse.
@@wildcat1065 This is a widespread problem with a new camera and new and older lenses, a firmware update this month hopefully will fix it
The burst of light off the ribbon fish is a keeper
Awesome video, my favorite image is the Osprey with the ribbon fish. Not taking the your Nikon gear to Maryland? :-( See you soon.
No. I am taking just the Sony and Canon gear.
Amazing video! Can you also make such a video about the tamron 150-600 G2?
Very helpful video, thanks. I just purchased an R5 Mark II and the 100-500mm lens, and in reading the instructions I am confused by the different autofocus modes on the lens. I shoot almost exclusively birds, mostly still or slowly moving, but when I am lucky, in flight, and I know I cannot switch between modes using the lens switch in real-time. Any recommendations?
Great shows with such details. Thanks for sharing!
Mark that problem you have with the autofocus losing the subject and focusing on the background, and then NOT reacquiring the subject is one that has been reported by Duade Paton, and probably others. It is not you. Both the R5 and R6 suffer from this problem.
No better than you good man!!
Great video today, I really enjoyed. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
I saw an osprey pull out a huge ribbon fish or “cutlass” fish as they’re re called here in Trinidad a few weeks ago! Sadly I didn’t pick up my 70-200 yet so I only have the action on my phone !
I’ve got shots of them with ribbonfish. Always amazing
Great videos Mark, I started watching the A9 reviews and subscribed because of those. Can I test your expertise please, I shoot Canon but I am seriously thinking of trying Sony's A9 with the 200-600 for birds in flight, UK Kingfisher. The other option would be to continue with Canon and go for the R5 and the EF-RF adapter so I can use my EF 100-400 Mk2 L lens. Which would you say is the better for eye focus, A9 or R5 and would you suggest I be better to go for R5 or make the change to Sony?? Hope I haven't confused you and hope you are able to reply? Rgds Gary from the U.K.
Thanks for sharing this, Mark. Love your work, and your honesty in the comments. Good luck with the eagles!
Very welcome
Just now discovering your videos on TH-cam. You have amazing shots! Where on the FL's east coast are you? Just wondering because I'm from Jacksonville.
I watched the video with great pleasure and appreciation, Thank you ... The camera and lens duo I wish to have. It is very difficult to carry EF 500 or EF 600mm lenses. I am not thinking of buying. My question is: Have you had a chance to try the RF 100-500 with 1.4 and 2.0 teleconverters? Do RF 100-500 and teleconverters provide enough quality for a traveling nature photographer?
Dear friends, I want to know your opinion about the 100-500rf lens! What's your opinion? Is it worth it to buy it or not?
I could watch the magnificent Osprey catch fish all day! Your captures are beyond incredible!!
Thank you very much!
Looks amazing great size a Sony shooter myself but great to see whats coming! Thanks for sharing 👍👌😀
It is great because it forces other camera companies to raise the bar. Great time to be a photographer!
Great video Mark, thanks for the pics favourite i moment is you explaining what a croc is 😂
The pics in this vid did look a little soft not only compared to your Sony 7r4/600mm combo but even compared to your older vids using the Nikon D850/ 5oomm combo. How does the Canon 100-500 compare to the Sony200-600 lens? Just curious. It might make a difference which way one would go if they were going to make a brand switch & couldn't afford or justify the 600/F4 lens. I'll see if I can dig up one of your older Sony vids later.
Amazing photographs.
Mark. So glad I found this channel. Your work is amazing. I’m shooting surfing video with the R5C and rf100-500. Hawaii North Shore so plenty of sun. Do you recommend a UV or polarized lens protector filter and if so what do you recommend? Aloha.
Mark, your videos are really engaging. Great reviews. Terrific photography. Nice to see a Canon mirrorless review.
"A dead croc has washed up on the beach" 😂🤣 Love the humor. Looking forward to many more videos from you. Keep rocking. 👍👏👏👏🎸😊
I am awestruck by the quality of your photos! I have the Canon R6 + the 100-500, I love the combo!
Thanks Mark. Seing that, I imagine that the R4+200-600 & the R5+100-500 are more or less on the same level. Only the 600/4 would be a game changer. (But I can't afford that). I hope you'll try one of these RF f11 in a near future. Lot of fun to expect (on my side at least). Cheers
The Osprey being chased by the Pelicans are superb shots, glad it got away! I'm very happy with my R5 and the EF 100-400 II + 1.4x, I've not seen anything yet to make me want the RF 100-500.
I have the same exact kit. I also thought long and hard about getting the 100-500. And I decided to just get the EF 2X extender.
Canon R5 defaults to 1/1 full power flashes consistently when TTL and HSS used at any shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec.
In addition, Bracketing of any kind is not successful-be it flash bracketing or AEB, as the Z cameras are able to do with flash.
Gear tested:
Canon R5
Flashpoint PRO2 MK2 Trigger
Flashpoint AD1200 PRO
Flashpoint AD600 PRO TTL
Flashpoint AD200.
All gear on latest firmware.
Submitted for user testing,consensus,and hopeful reporting to the manufacturers.
I love the Canon R5 although not interested in that particular lens as you say expensive for what it is. Already have a 100-400mk2 for light travel. Fantastic pics looking forward to when you get the 600mm on the job. As always cant wait till your next vid.. stay safe.