Fantastic Video Bob. I recently upgraded from my Canon EOS 5D MK II to the Sony A7R III however I found this video quite helpful. I started out with the Canon Rebel T1i many years ago and will probably be considering upgrading to a Canon Mirrorless at some time. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Bob great video l have got the r5 mk ii on order l was just wondering as l already have the 100-500 will it be good enough for the r5 mk ii as it is such a fast camera I plan to use it for bird photography thanks Keith Davies
@@KeithDavies-z6f Indeed, the @canonusa #rf100500 lens will be awesome ✨ If you don't already have it, I would invest in the RF1.4 extender; it is optically matched.
A question about R5 II memory card setup if you please. I have my camera setup to write to both cards simultaneously, but one is a 512 GB CF-Express, and the other is a 256 GB UHS-II SD card. When the SD card fills up I assume I will get a message that I cannot shoot with copies to both cards. Will I be able to simply replace the SD card and continue shooting or must I replace both cards. I was unaware of how expensive 512GB SD cards were when I bought the CF-Express card, which was on sale:)
@@bobanddawndavis Thank you, appreciate the confirmation. This is the answer I expected - common sense says that is how the camera should behave, but an almost 50-year career in computer systems hardware, software and architecture makes me cautious about assuming the intersection of software design and common sense:) Unfortunately the yields on 512 GB SD cards are lower than the 256 GB versions, so the price is more than 2X the 256 card:(
The problem with activating "Silent Shutter on" on R5M2, is that on R5M2 it exposes your shutter that now does not close when you change lenses. It stays open, even if you turn off your camera. This is in Canon R5M2 advanced manual so it is not a bug but how Canon decided to operate R5M2. So if you like to have your shutter closed when you change lenses, you should not use this function. Instead, I would suggest to go to menu and do "Beeping sounds off". That way, the camera operates silently, but your shutter still protects your sensor at the shut off when you change lenses.
@@DmitryBrodsky007 A silent shutter does not expose the image sensor if it is closed when the camera is powered off. I have never had an issue with the image sensor being exposed on R5, R5MII, R3, and R8. The camera has many features, functions, and options to customize it to meet your needs.
After further testing and experimenting with electronic, silent shutter, and pre-capture continuos, I stand corrected! You are correct, sir! Suppose you leave the camera with an electronic silent shutter or pre-capture continuously and power off the camera. In that case, the mechanical shutter does not close, exposing the image sensor. Out of habit, I always return the camera to the Mechanical or electronic first curtain shutter when I shut it down. I didn't realize this was a good practice for protecting the image sensor. It would be a great custom function to ALWAYS close the mechanical shutter when powering down the camera.
@@bobanddawndavis as i stated above my solution was when i found in the menu obscure setting “beeping sounds off”. Just turn it on and it effectively makes the camera silent even if you leave the camera in electronic shutter mode.
With the Canon R5 II and Canon EL-5, I’m consistently getting underexposed images of couples/speakers at events. Previously with my R5 and Godox V1, I didn’t have any issues. It feels like the metering or TTL is off with the new R5 II and EL-5. Any suggestions?
@@ericgrayphoto I am not sure, but with the R5II using the EL-1 and or Profoto A10, I am getting great results using ETTL. Check all of your flash settings. Make sure flash exposure compensation is neutral.
@@bobanddawndavis Do you use anything like a dome diffuser on the speedlites? I have to consistently up my flash exposure compensation up to at least +1/3
@@ericgrayphoto I use the Profoto diffusion dome with the A10 and the Canon stock diffusion clip-on with the EL-1. I haven't had to use any flash exposure compensation with either flash.
I do like your idea of having an assignable button to enable Pre-Continuous Shooting. However, that requires the shutter to be set the Electronic. Not sure if possible, but would be neat if assignable buttons could perform a "macro" operation (i.e. two or more functions). e.g. first set Shutter to Electronic, then enable Pre-cont shooting. What I plan to do is to either set up two custom modes (one for studio work where I'll always be using Mechanical shutter; and another for misc work where I'd most likely be using Electronic). Or perhaps place the Shutter mode setting right next to the Pre-cont. shooting in My Menu.
Fantastic Video Bob. I recently upgraded from my Canon EOS 5D MK II to the Sony A7R III however I found this video quite helpful. I started out with the Canon Rebel T1i many years ago and will probably be considering upgrading to a Canon Mirrorless at some time. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for explaining the "pad locked" focus points, I now know what they are for and when to use them 😃
Happy to help!
Hi Bob great video l have got the r5 mk ii on order l was just wondering as l already have the 100-500 will it be good enough for the r5 mk ii as it is such a fast camera I plan to use it for bird photography thanks Keith Davies
@@KeithDavies-z6f Indeed, the @canonusa #rf100500 lens will be awesome ✨ If you don't already have it, I would invest in the RF1.4 extender; it is optically matched.
Good timing, Bob! Mine arrives tomorrow (from B&H). Really appreciate your detailed information.
So much to do now this coming weekend!
@@rickysharp6511 Thank you. Pre-capture continuous is a considerable advantage. More to come.
A question about R5 II memory card setup if you please. I have my camera setup to write to both cards simultaneously, but one is a 512 GB CF-Express, and the other is a 256 GB UHS-II SD card. When the SD card fills up I assume I will get a message that I cannot shoot with copies to both cards. Will I be able to simply replace the SD card and continue shooting or must I replace both cards. I was unaware of how expensive 512GB SD cards were when I bought the CF-Express card, which was on sale:)
@@richardfichera2971 You are correct. The camera will stop 🚫 and say memory card full. Replace the card and continue shooting.
@@bobanddawndavis Thank you, appreciate the confirmation. This is the answer I expected - common sense says that is how the camera should behave, but an almost 50-year career in computer systems hardware, software and architecture makes me cautious about assuming the intersection of software design and common sense:) Unfortunately the yields on 512 GB SD cards are lower than the 256 GB versions, so the price is more than 2X the 256 card:(
The problem with activating "Silent Shutter on" on R5M2, is that on R5M2 it exposes your shutter that now does not close when you change lenses. It stays open, even if you turn off your camera. This is in Canon R5M2 advanced manual so it is not a bug but how Canon decided to operate R5M2. So if you like to have your shutter closed when you change lenses, you should not use this function. Instead, I would suggest to go to menu and do "Beeping sounds off". That way, the camera operates silently, but your shutter still protects your sensor at the shut off when you change lenses.
@@DmitryBrodsky007 A silent shutter does not expose the image sensor if it is closed when the camera is powered off. I have never had an issue with the image sensor being exposed on R5, R5MII, R3, and R8. The camera has many features, functions, and options to customize it to meet your needs.
@DmitryBrodsky007 check out "Shutter at Shutdown" (page 1,014 of the Advanced User Guide). Though see the note regarding Auto Power Off.
After further testing and experimenting with electronic, silent shutter, and pre-capture continuos, I stand corrected! You are correct, sir! Suppose you leave the camera with an electronic silent shutter or pre-capture continuously and power off the camera. In that case, the mechanical shutter does not close, exposing the image sensor. Out of habit, I always return the camera to the Mechanical or electronic first curtain shutter when I shut it down. I didn't realize this was a good practice for protecting the image sensor. It would be a great custom function to ALWAYS close the mechanical shutter when powering down the camera.
Shutter at Shutdown (see page 1014 in the User Guide) may be of help here. Though see the note on that page regarding auto power off.
@@bobanddawndavis as i stated above my solution was when i found in the menu obscure setting “beeping sounds off”. Just turn it on and it effectively makes the camera silent even if you leave the camera in electronic shutter mode.
With the Canon R5 II and Canon EL-5, I’m consistently getting underexposed images of couples/speakers at events. Previously with my R5 and Godox V1, I didn’t have any issues. It feels like the metering or TTL is off with the new R5 II and EL-5. Any suggestions?
@@ericgrayphoto I am not sure, but with the R5II using the EL-1 and or Profoto A10, I am getting great results using ETTL. Check all of your flash settings. Make sure flash exposure compensation is neutral.
@@bobanddawndavis Do you use anything like a dome diffuser on the speedlites? I have to consistently up my flash exposure compensation up to at least +1/3
@@ericgrayphoto I use the Profoto diffusion dome with the A10 and the Canon stock diffusion clip-on with the EL-1. I haven't had to use any flash exposure compensation with either flash.
@@bobanddawndavis Thanks for the replies. I appreciate it.
I do like your idea of having an assignable button to enable Pre-Continuous Shooting. However, that requires the shutter to be set the Electronic.
Not sure if possible, but would be neat if assignable buttons could perform a "macro" operation (i.e. two or more functions). e.g. first set Shutter to Electronic, then enable Pre-cont shooting.
What I plan to do is to either set up two custom modes (one for studio work where I'll always be using Mechanical shutter; and another for misc work where I'd most likely be using Electronic). Or perhaps place the Shutter mode setting right next to the Pre-cont. shooting in My Menu.
Using the Custom Modes to customize settings for various shooting scenarios is a good idea.
Where are you based out of?
@@richschmitt100 Chicago
Do u live in Africa?
@@richschmitt100 no in the US