I wait on your Review because in this time to many Professional fotografers only crys around what is bad on the new cameras. You are one of the people who dont do this.your reviews are very effektiv in the real world. Sometimes other pros forget the days before mirrorless . And i hate the everytime mimimi of why it dont have this ore that. And you are dont do this.and thats amazing 👍👍👍
Hello bro I have a question please! I bought a Canon R7 camera and the RF800 / F11 lens with it And the camera that I bought is just a body And I bought a card for it 128 GB // 300 MB / s / V90 First, how can I adjust the lens settings on the camera so that I can photograph? Would you recommend this card to me? Does it work well on this camera and shoot in high resolution and quickly, or not? Because I think it was the most expensive card in sales, it cost me $200 Thank you very much
G'day, yes, that memory card is the fastest SD card available and will clear the buffer quickly when shooting in h+ mode. The lens has a fixed aperture of f11 which you cannot change, probably best to use Auto ISO and then adjust the SS to suit. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Hello Bro First, I thank you very much for your reply and for helping me And I set the settings as you told me in the instructions But when I press the shoot button it tells me 1) Update the lens firmware 2) A memory card containing the necessary firmware for the update 3) Set the lens to shooting mode So it tells me every time I press the button to take pictures, what do I do?
@@HussamNasser Just to clarify are you extending the lens into the shooting position prior to taking a photo? the barrel should extend by turning the ring. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Good evening Bro Yes Bro I opened the lens and tried to take pictures But the images are not very clear, or sometimes nothing appears when taking pictures and videos I do not know how to adjust the settings of this lens is very difficult Can you help me and write me the imaging settings
@@HussamNasser Are you able to visit the shop were you purchased the lens from and ask for help? Or do you know another photographer nearby that maybe able to assist you? It is very difficult to do via text. I would use a shutter speed of say 1/640th in nice light with auto ISO, that should take you sharp images. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
I am an R5 wildlife shooter. I also use Olympus for the pro-capture function. It looks like the R7 does pre-capture. This could be a winner for me to finally move over to Canon completely. Hopefully this is also something that they might add to the R5 in a future firmware update. It's a function that gets me shots I would never get without it!
I put my money down straight away, Duade. The feature that stood out for me was the "Olympus - Pro Capture" or what Canon call "Pre-Shooting"! I'm delighted to see this feature on the camera. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Thanks Bruce, I would have preferred a 7d3 replacement but for its price I am happy that people who have been waiting for a APSC mirrorless will finally get a chance to experience the AF etc. Cheers, Duade
I've also pre ordered patiently waiting. I will be using it with mostly EF lenses 100-400mm II and 300mm F2.8LIS 1.4xII and 2xII. I don't fancy the slow lenses like the 800mm F11 we don't have the light like you do I'm in UK.. and more importantly the amazing wildlife you have.
Congrats on the pre-order, I am sure it will work well with your EF lenses, in fact I have found mirrorless to be sharper then the DSLRs. Cheers, Duade
Great video, Duade. We ordered two in my household. Like you, I plan on shooting mechanical shutter 15fps and CRAW. I think the buffer will be more than enough when using those settings.. My biggest worry is high ISO performance. But, I'll probably be all but retiring my 1.4x extender. At least on the 800 f/11. I may still use it on the 100-500 some. Still, my ISO will be much lower with this camera because I don't have to use the extender. Hopefully, adobe will get raw support to us quickly. I think the control layout is going to be fine for my uses. I love the new on-off switch with a third setting for video. Much easier than my R6. Thanks, Duade.
@@dipankarchatterjee9416 I am waiting like everyone else, I do not have access to the camera before its release. I suspect those in the US will get it before I do down here in Australia. Cheers, Duade
@@kennethlui2268 Just bear in mind, that lens with a 1.4x on an aps-c body with have rougly equivalent noise to a full frame f14 (f7.1 x1.6 crop =f11, x1.4 tele =f14).
I'm looking forward to you getting your hands on a production model and giving it a thorough workout. My main area of concern will be the high iso capabilities of the camera. Cheers and thanks for your initial thoughts.
Thanks Zsolt, yes that is my fear also, I suspect it will be almost identical to the 90D which means probably a stop and half worse then the R5. I think the other big issue with the R7 will be how the sensor performs when underexposed. Most modern sensors have some ISO invariance meaning they are very forgiving, however all of Canons APSC sensors have been terrible for shadow noise when you underexpose. I will be sure to test this all out. Cheers, Duade
Ian waldren Been waiting 4 years for a replacement for my worn out 7D2's. My R7 has arrived but not the adapter to date. Technically appears to be a capable replacement but I think it will have to be treated very gently, no way it will survive the punishment my 7d2's have been subject to in the field. Would have preferred to pay more for a professional build and a real replacement for the 7D2.
Duade, thank you, I love your down to earth review. I own an R-5 and really enjoy and appreciate it. My R-7 was on pre-order a few weeks prior to the “Official” announcement. For myself, I look forward to the 1.6 crop. I can only imagine my RF 100-500 x 1.6 = 160-800 @ the same f5.6-7.1 mounted on this light body or my EF 300mm f2.8 ll for low light even my EF 600 f/4 ll 😊 Keep up the objective reviews.
Thanks Jean-Louis, yes it should be fun to use and will work well with the lenses you mentioned. Sounds like you should get one in the first batch which is what I am hoping for. Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade. I pre-ordered mine immediately. Agree with your five priorities. The other thing I am excited for in this camera is ibis. I’ve been shooting with a 70D and a 400 5.6, so no IS at all. I am also often in very low light situations (rainforest), which has been a massive struggle. This will be game changing. Also, money saved on the body makes the 100-500 more attainable. I’m so excited for this camera!
Gary, I think it will be identical to the 90D in terms of noise, so 3200 with 6400 at a stretch. The biggest issue with these older Canon sensors is when you underexpose they have a lot of shadow noise. I look forward to trying it when I get it. Cheers, Duade
Love you videos, you really are very clear and easy to listen to as well as informative with out being overbearing. Keep making um and ill keep watching :)
I bought an R7 and an EF- RF adapter today. I played with some EF lenses and I was impressed. I have a 6D Mii that I hate. When the mirror moves up it creates a vibration that has made 90% of my photos soft unusable. This R7 is a game changer for me. L glass and 3rd party lenes are all spot on with the auto focus. I love your videos and thanks for the information about the R7.
I pre-ordered it. Pumped up about it... Thanks for the excellent video. I really like how you show the RAW files and the edited versions. Very inspiring.
I used cropped sensors since my first digital body, the 20D. That was purely for cost reasons. After many years I bought a 6D body to get better low light performance whilst shooting badgers in woodland at dusk. I loved the results with the 6D so much that I sold my soul and bought a 5D mk iv as well. Fantastic quality and I was extremely happy with my set up. The only fly in the ointment being that sometimes in the heat of the moment when using both bodies with different lenses I would get the differing controls mixed up and subsequently miss images. Finally realising that mirrorless was the only way forward I sold the 5D to help fund an R6 body. Fantastic. Love it. The only problem being an even greater disparity of controls when shooting with both bodies (R6 and 6D). I recently broke my piggy bank, sold the 6D (for a ridiculously poor price) and bought a second R6 body. Happy man! Will I buy an R7? No. If it had been launched prior to the R6? Doubtful. The price and the specification is extremely tempting but I feel that as good as it is it doesn't fully sit in the same position as the 7D mk ii did (I previously owned both the 7D and the mk ii). Problems for me....? The new control layout would take more getting used to and in fairness that would be the same as with other new bodies although on the plus side the price would mean being able to afford two bodies. The main reason however is I would feel that I was taking a backward step in image quality. Whatever the science says, from my own experience, I see an improvement in the quality of my final images when shooting FF over an APSC camera. For someone starting in mirrorless it looks a good buy but the buffer limitations will limit its versatility and which is why I don't think it is a true replacement for the DSLR 7D mk ii. Great video as always.
Thanks Robert, yes I agree, if you can afford FF then the images do look better, the R7 will struggle in low light and if you have to crop heavily. I'm glad to hear you are enjoying your R6's. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Am interested in your opinion about R7 vs R5/R6 when you get a chance to actually use it. I've been wondering if I should just go for a used R5/R6 vs the R7. Since you are a regular guy like me will be waiting to see what you think after getting to use it. Fall migration is my target date. About sept 1st. I've just ordered an EF to RF adapter so something will be bought! ..thnx
@@oldtimer5045 the R6 is a great camera. A game changer for me when used for wildlife and sport. I have previously used the original 7D and the mk ii. Both were what I would consider pro level APSC bodies but from what I have seen and heard of the R7 I don't believe it can be considered in the same way. For me, the R6 combines the best of my previous FF bodies with the best attributes of my 7D mk ii. A bit pricier than the R7 but well worth it in my opinion.
@@robertlawrence7958 was wondering if you use an extender and if so what do you think? currently using a 100-400ii so a ff is going to hurt. do have a sigma 150-600 c. maybe it would do better with r6 than the 7dii?
@@oldtimer5045 The 100-400 has probably been my favourite Canon lens of all time and remains so. Yes, it is noticeably shorter on a FF body but as with so many things in photography it totally depends on your personal requirements. Being nearer to 67 than 66 I did my learning in the 'bad old days' of film and 'coke bottle lenses' where adding an extender was just a matter of accentuating all the faults of the lens and so was pretty much a no go unless an absolute necessity. It was always forced home to me that if you constantly needed to add an extender then you really needed to buy a bigger lens. And that was with prime telephoto lenses: it was almost unheard of to use an extender on a zoom!! This has always been my ingrained default thinking over the years but technology has changed / improved a vast amount lately and I have to say that image quality with an extender is actually very good now. Would I still prefer to use a longer focal length lens.... yes, 100%, but I wouldn't be afraid to use an extender if I had to. On the R6 a 1.4x gives you around 560mm of reach which is perfect for a lot of wildlife. I have a friend who uses a Sigma 150-600 and gets excellent quality images but I have never tried one myself. I am extremely fortunate to have the use of an 800mm lens which, whilst being a superbly sharp, long reaching lens, its an absolute pain in the arse to carry around and even with that beast it is still often not long enough. The greatest lesson I have learned in wildlife photography is to be content with the kit I can afford at the time and make it work for me until such time as I can afford better. If the lens isn't long enough I try to get closer and most importantly, recognise when getting a decent image just isn't possible with whatever kit I have.
I'm so excited by this. I will finally be able to get into mirrorless. Great video which has helped me decide to go for it! Those Kangaroos were so cute too!
I also pre ordered on day one. Thanks for sharing your buffer size calculations that also concerns me. I have done some online research for fast SDXC v90's and just ordered a Ritz Gear Pro it is rated at 280mb/sec write speed it actually tested better than advertised. I am hopeful I can squeeze out maximun shots before buffer choke. Thanks for the video! Cheers
I doubt very much you will get near 280 on the camera. alikgriffin has done extensive tests with V60 and V90 (on R6) and expect these to be similar to R7, they got around 180 mb/s for the best cards. My guess is the R7 has a 1 Gig buffer (I believe R6 has this also). This means buffer clearance in 5.5secs, but of course it can take shots well before this. Of course cRaw will help considerably in the number you take etc...
@@wilburbear8786 Unfortunately I believe you are correct. I have recently received the RITZ v90 and ran the 30 sec burst test on my r5, it is no faster than older cards. Thanks for the info.
Great info as always. As a fellow video maker I loved the little bit at the end with the bloopers. I could make a series of videos with these outtakes!
Hey Duade, I am just as excited as you. Cannot wait for you to get the camera and review it. I am very interested to buy it in the future. But I will wait a bit to see the reviews. I think it is an incredible price for what you get. This camera with a Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L lens and you have a great setup for under the 5K.
Looking forward to your thoughts. I have preorder it as well as I take my first step into the R system coming from an EOS 60D. My second step will be a 100-500mm lens. Love your videos, keep up the good work.
Another great video, and such adorable subjects that you put in the best light, both figuratively and literally. You should work for the Australian Tourist Board! I think I will pass on the R7 and wait to pull the trigger on the R1. Birds in flight are my preferred subjects. Large buffers, fast sensors and CF Express B cards have really helped me out. Nevertheless, the R7 looks to be a great camera.
Thanks Mark, yes, I think the R7 is a great mid level camera but the R1 will be the camera we have all been waiting for. I think I just need to start saving now as I suspect it will be over $10,000 AUD when launched. Cheers, Duade
Here in Canada I've finally made up my mind to upgrade from my 80D to the R7. Thanx for this video and your other helpful videos. I bought some new glass this summer like the Canon 70-200mm lll with a 2x extender. With this camera body retirement is going to be even more fun.
Thanks mate, yes, I would have preferred a higher spec but understand they want this camera to be affordable. You could almost get one with that voucher ;-)
Superb video as usual, with a lot of beautiful images Duade. I will for sure buy one as soon as you can get hem here in Brazil. Unfortunately it's not the first country / continent that get them, so i guess that i have to wait for a bit longer. I did read somewhere that it takes usable photos up to iso 12800, so i am very exited to see how it will perform in the real world. Cheers, Bjoern
Immediately pre-ordered mine aswell! As someone who's upgraded from the 90d to the r6 I felt the struggle of no longer having that field of view. The r7 is definitely my dream camera (hopefully) aha! Excellent video dude!
Yes, I have also pre ordered this camera. Agree completely with your comments. I have the 100-500 and the 800mm lens and an R6. So the 100-500 will be a 160-800 equivalent with 32.5mb files so I can still crop in if needed. Just hope the ISO low light is OK.
Nicolaas, congrats on the pre-order. Noise will be an issue with this body so we may have to shoot at lower SS to get that ISO down. Also exposing to the right will be important. I think ISO3200 will be the upper limit with 6400 at a stretch. I think we will be using NR software a lot :-) Cheers, Duade
Such a great review Duade and content from you. I'm so excited for the canon r7, looks to be a great wildlife camera. I'm looking to purchase it soon. Its convinced me to buy my first mirrorless camera 📷 I've been waiting ages for affordable mirrorless camera for my wildlife Photography 📸
Thanks Wolfgang, it is all very confusing, basically the crop sensor makes the subject bigger in the viewfinder, I think that is all we need to know :-) Cheers, Duade
Just as I was going to upgrade to a 90D, the R7 was launched, I hesitated, but now have it on order, your video makes me more certain I am going to enjoy i, Thanks.
Another great presentation Duade. I think I will stay with my R5 thou happy with my lenses (RF100-500 & RF 800 f11) for my neck of the woods. Thanks for the effort, love your work.
Ordered yesterday from the local camera shop, tax free. Couldn't resist. It appears I'm the first to order at this shop as they had to enter the new item into their system to sell it to me. I really look forward to the R7 with the 100mm-500mm zoom.
Hi Duade, I am a 90D owner (found it a little underwhelming) and have pre-ordered the R7, I cant wait to try it out around Darwin. Will be using it with the adaptor for my ef/ef-s lenses, so should be very interesting with the Tamron 150-600 GII and Canon 10-400 mm MKII. Looking forward to it. BTY, I have subbed to ur channel, like your presenting style. Cheers.
Thanks Garry, I suspect the IQ will be very similar to the 90D but the AF will be far superior. The AF might have some inconsistency issues with the Tamron but will work perfectly with the 100-400. Cheers, Duade
I pre-ordered the R7 on the very first day so I hope to get the camera near the ship date. I will look forward to a setup video which hopefully you will produce.
I've been happy with my 7DII and know its sensor limits, but I've had it for a long time and have already had it repaired once. I feel relieved that I now have an acceptable replacement option at a reasonable price. The autofocus on this is exciting. I hope it will perform well with the adaptor ring with my 500 F4. Great review, thanks!
It should work fine on your 500, the AF will be an improvement, I am unsure how the mechanical shutter will work on the version 1 500 and if it will be crippled like the R5 and R6, you will still get full electronic shutter however. Cheers, Duade
Informative video once again Duade. I'm not considering the R7 but as I am relatively new to photography I really enjoy learning more about it, and I appreciate your approach and delivery. This camera seems to tick a lot of boxes and is pretty cheap too. The combination of the R3 AF system, 32MP cropped sensor and RF 100-500 is very tantalising. Love the out-takes and you continuing to show the RAW file and then the edited version of the shots. Thanks.
Thanks Ivor, yes for its price its great. I actually have high hopes Nikon release the D500 mirrorless along with the 200-600, I might even be tempted to pick that up. Cheers, Duade
I suspect the sensor is almost identical to the 90D but the AF will be a big improvement. Yes I wonder how the joystick and control dial go with gloves, Cheers, Duade
My biggest concern is the two dials for control of three variables. I was thinking to use the dial on the Rf lens for one of them but maybe the thing around the set button can be used to control the third parameter aswell as you suggested. Can’t wait but have not pre ordered yet i am still in doubt…
Thanks Wim, yes, that was very annoying and would not have been difficult to remedy, I think I will likely put the Aperture on the D-Pad as that is the one I change the least. Cheers, Duade
Thanks duade great job again,yes I agree good entry level apsc body but hopefully soon canon will give us a apsc r5 or equilivent,but still looking forward to your review on r7,cheers.
Thanks Wayne, yes I would have much preferred a high end APSC with new sensor etc etc but this is what Canon gave us so I will give it a go. Cheers, Duade
Joseph, I suspect you will have to use the mechanical shutter as the rolling shutter will be obvious with humming birds. But the AF should work well. Cheers, Duade
I was looking at adding another body to my arsenal - was debating another 90D or maybe going to the R5 - You just added another possibility - I'll check out this R7
I pre-ordered and can’t wait for it to come in. Thanks for a great video my first time watching your channel. Debating on which lens to get to start maybe the 100-400
Glad to hear you ordered one. I had already preordered the R7 as soon as I heard it had the R3 auto focus. I am thinking it will be a great second body to have with my 100-500 in a cotton carrier, leaving my 500 f4 on the R5 on my Benro monopod and Wimberly mono-gimble. The Benro and the Wimberly are a combination I find that makes carrying and shooting with the 500 very easy indeed and quick. (I walked 80 miles in the last 10 days chasing Warblers with that combination and no problem). I am hoping you get you're R7 before mine arrives. ISO performance and EVF resolution being my only reservations. I do have an 800 F11 as well ( I never ceased to be amazed at the IQ of photos taken with that 800 in the right conditions).. As always great video !!
I have just purchased an R6 with RF 100mm 2.8L - as macro is my real passion, however I will watch your R7 review with interest! At this price a second body is doable! Cheers. Good job that man..
Congrats on the R6 Grant, an excellent camera for what you are doing, its ISO performance and quality is very good. The R7 will be good in nice light where you want a bigger subject. Cheers, Duade
Great video, thanks so much. I preordered the R7 right away as a second body to my R5 and, as you say, it is a no-brainer at that price. I was actually surprised how cheap it is and what amazing specs it has.
Thanks Aaron, yes, in good light or when you want reach it should be great. The IQ of the R5 will be superior but always nice to have an option. Cheers, Duade
great video, love the shots so much. not sure about the camera, you know i am an Olympus fan girl, all these are there in Olympus many years ago, along with the pro capture mode which i think you will love it, and sure you will do a fabulous video about it. thanks again, hope you get the camera sooner than you think.
Nothing can beat a lovely review and class from you Duade ! the bloopers at the end is an additioanl bonus :) Whats the name of the monitor you had on the camera, does it have its own battery or does it take the power from the hotshoe terminals
@@Duade thanks duade.. ninja shortlisted with the R7, after all the expensive ones canon coming ouwith the R7 with multitude of features is going to make a revolution change for the photographer's on budget. It's like the original 7D
I am not anticipating getting the R7 anytime in the foreseeable future, however, I am so thankful that you did this pseudo preview of the key R7 features using the R5 in the 1:6 crop mode w/ the RF 800mm f/11 and how using the 1:6 crop mode increases the eye detect AF area. Thank for the reminder! 🤗
I've pre-ordered the R7 for birding and macros. You didn't mention the video specs but they also look outstanding. I currently use my R5 for most still photography and the R6 for video and backup stills. The R7 could definitely be a very good vlogging camera and specialty stills body.
Pre ordered the R7 on the day of release. I have the R5 so am fortunately already in to the RF lenses. I am particularly looking forward to pairing the R7 with the RF 100-500. Your video was really helpful in highlighting various things especially a work around for the buffer 👍
Broke down and pre ordered it. Had it out this morning. Trying to get my thumb to learn dual back button focus. Will say does a much better job than 7Dii. Much better accuracy and clarity especially at hi iso's than was getting before. After this morning will try it with 150-600mm. Was using 100-400ii. I just shoot jpgs. Will see what you think. good luck.
Duade, great video. Thanks for reaffirming my purchase. I pre-ordered one today (06.14.22) with the 18-150mm kit lens (heard it wasn't all that bad from a DPReview that I watched). I'm a novice/enthusiast and hope to grow into this camera and the hobby itself. I'll be taking photos of sports, landscapes and the occasional video. As a novice I think this camera will definitely be out performing me for a while but I think I'll be happier that I bought this camera instead of the Canon 90D in the long run once more lenses become available for this platform.
Congrats Keith, I am sure you will get a lot out of it. Maybe check out my review of the RF100-400 as that is a great companion to the R7 for wildlife. Cheers, Duade ruclips.net/video/jVdQT0m3lok/видео.html
The control layout is a departure from the classic bodies (but they tried that with the EOS-R as well). But they have that ISO button on the top behind the front dial so maybe that overrides the other dial to change ISO ?
Gagan, yes I am sure the ISO button does like it was on the 5D series. It can be difficult to get the right button when looking through the viewfinder. I suspect I will use the Dpad instead. Cheers, Duade
I have a 90D w/ battery grip and absolutely love it and had no want, need, or desire to go mirrrorless when the R, R5, and R6 came out. Was a little interested and excited at first that there was going to be a mirrorless crop sensor camera, but after seeing how tiny the R7 is and that there is no battery grip planned for it those are DEAL BREAKERS for me and will be definitely sticking with my 90D
Another great video Duade....I would love to be able to afford the R7 unfortunately just spent my cash on 80d and the Sigma 150-600mm....I am sure my photography will improve drastically with those two...maybe the R7 will be a future purchase 👍👍👍💯💯💯
Congrats on the 80D and Sigma, that is a wonderful combo and I am sure you will have loads of fun. There will always be other cameras so having fun with what you have it key. Cheers, Duade
I preordered mine within minutes of canon opening for orders. I have a 90D and enjoy it as I had my R 5 stolen, It took two months to replace so used my 90D for my wildlife and other work. I did get my hands on a R 7 for a quick spin and agreed with you that it works very well as for the price and what you get for you money. I think the R7 will surely be Canon’s sleeper being in high demand. Have a great day mate
@@Duade Thank you, I got my R7 Canon today at my local camera store ( The Shutter Bug in Salem, Oregon) I will give you and update soon so far I love it. Take care
Looking forward to your review. I’m an R6 user with the sigma 150/600 contemporary and I’d hoped that the r7 would be a great option but I’m concerned after listening to Jan about the button rejig and the lower quality EVF. I await your considered opinion as always Duade. Cheers. Paul.
@@ikaragiannis_7131 absolutely. I tested ef100-400, sigma 150/600 sport and the contemporary. And all worked perfectly on the r6. I get super sharp shots and since firmware 1.52 on the r6 eye tracking is very sticky. Only zoom lens I’ve found better is the RF100-500.
The lens does work well on the mirrorless bodies but there are AF inconsistencies in AI Servo Eye tracking mode. It does not happen all the time but the AF pulsing is an issue that Sigma have acknowledged. Cheers, Duade
Thanks Paul, great to hear the R6 and Sigma are working well for you, it appears the AF issues impact some people more than others, so it appears you are one of the lucky ones. Yes the button layout, buffer and EVF are all things I will be trying out. Cheers, Duade
I'm mostly worried about the ISO performance. With the slow 100-500 here in Sweden (often very dark) it's not uncommon for the ISO to land on 12.800 and I wonder how that will look on the R7's sensor. I hope you will make some testing in less than optimal light, to see the result in high ISO. (Go DARK, Duade!)
I use an M6 II with a 32.5 MP APSC sensor and 14 FPS, which is very similar to an R7 without bird's eye auto focus or IBIS. For wildlife, I use a Tamron 100-400 (f4.5-6.3) and a Sigma 150-600 zoom (F5.6-6.3), and I swear I have never had so much fun with a camera. I also find the noise to be minimal at ISO 6400. However, at 12800, there certainly is noise, which I find excessive. But I've recently purchased "AI based" de-noising software (DXO) for my CRAW files, and even my ISO 12800 images are turning out quite nicely.
@@Knowbody42 The 90D and the M6 II share a 32.5 MP sensor and many other features, including their DIGIC 8 processor (the M6 II is essentially the mirrorless version of the 90D, and is more aptly described as the precursor to the R7 in frames per second, buffering, etc). Despite the similarity in specs, Canon claims that the R3 and R7 are not using the same sensor technology as the D90/M6 II, though I'm not sure if they're simply referring to the new DIGIC X processor.
I would never shoot at 12,800 iso. Doesn't matter the camera. Get more light or a faster lens. Heck, I shoot the Milky Way on a moonless night at 6400 iso!!
Duade, I love my R7! Love your videos too! I use it for mostly wildlife here in New England. Still trying to figure out best AF settings. Coming from 7D ii (which I still love!). Hope some kind of grip add on available soon. miss the grabbing power of 7D with vertical grip. Keep up the videos!
I think the R7 is going to be the most incredible crop sensor nature and wildlife camera ever. Even with the short buffer, when I'm shooting C-raw and just hitting short bursts of 1-2 seconds I'll still get get 15 to 60 shots or so using mechanical or electronic shutter without buffering issues. At that price I think it's just a fantastic bargain and I can't wait to add it to my kit. Then I'll have to see if I need to keep the R6! I have an A7iv with the big 200-600mm so I kind of have that full frame end covered. The R7 with the rf100-400mm is going to be the greatest lightweight, quality and price value nature combo out there. Thanks for your videos and information and best of luck to you!
Thanks Forrest, I totally agree, for its price it offers very good value and allows people to use the best AF system for birding and wildlife. I can't wait. Cheers, Duade
Thnx for doing the video and ordering so you can give a review of the actual camera. Have been waiting for the R7 to replace my 7Dii. However am not jumping in even though it is only "1500 us". I can wait a while to see how it really works and how good the sensor really is. Light is always my issue. I would use it with an EF 100-400ii or Sigma 150-600 C.
My pleasure, yes 1500USD is still a large amount of money so makes sense to wait and see what the real world reviews are like. I hope to try it with the Sigma at some stage. Cheers, Duade
I have preordered and I can’t wait. I’m shooting the 5D4 now so even a bump up in resolution. I had almost clicked on the R5 but there was a problem with reading the charge card. I’m soooo glad. Now I get a great camera for bird photos. Just fate I guess.
Rick, congrats, it should be a great camera, the noise maybe an issue at higher ISO but as long as we ETR and be aware of its limitations it will be a very nice wildlife camera. Cheers, Duade
Great video as usual Duade. Will be interesting to see your r7 review. I’d like to try videoing birds in short segments of around 5 secs or so. But have no idea of video settings on the r6, how you actually focus and record whilst videoing, and how you post process a video. I’m hoping you will consider this as a possible topic for the future?
Thanks Lee-Anne, yes, it can be very confusing and the files are generally very big. I will put it on the list of possible future videos. Cheers, Duade
Great video! I just subscribed even though I imagine that I’m a bit different from most of your subscribers, since the “birds” that I photograph fly at close to 700 mph at times! They’re US Navy F18 SuperHornets assigned the the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. I live close to Pensacola, FL where they’re based and get to photograph their practices and shows often. I’ve been photographing them with my 80D body paired with the EF 100-400mm L II and it’s a good combo. But I’m thinking the R7 will take things to a whole new level and I can’t wait to give it a try! Thanks again for your great video, it kinda makes me wish we had Kangaroos here on the Gulf Coast, lol.
at the moment i have a 90d very good camera, although very challenging to try and get the focus on the eye lol. but still i am very happy with it for now. but eventually i will get a mirrorless the eye detection really helps.
Nice introduction and good comparison with the R5. I think the best is R5 and second body for far distant stuf and filming sometimes is the R7. for you autumn now, for us Spring! :-) Greetings from the Netherlands. :-)
Thanks Onno, I will wait and see how it performs, the R5 is so good it will be hard to switch. But yes in good light the R7 will ne a nice second option. Cheers, Duade
I wait on your Review because in this time to many Professional fotografers only crys around what is bad on the new cameras. You are one of the people who dont do this.your reviews are very effektiv in the real world. Sometimes other pros forget the days before mirrorless . And i hate the everytime mimimi of why it dont have this ore that. And you are dont do this.and thats amazing 👍👍👍
Thanks Robert, I will be sure to test it well, I will use some older and more affordable lenses on it also. Cheers, Duade
I always appreciate that you show the raw and the processed image.
Thanks Jon, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Hello bro
I have a question please!
I bought a Canon R7 camera and the RF800 / F11 lens with it
And the camera that I bought is just a body
And I bought a card for it 128 GB // 300 MB / s / V90
First, how can I adjust the lens settings on the camera so that I can photograph?
Would you recommend this card to me? Does it work well on this camera and shoot in high resolution and quickly, or not?
Because I think it was the most expensive card in sales, it cost me $200
Thank you very much
G'day, yes, that memory card is the fastest SD card available and will clear the buffer quickly when shooting in h+ mode. The lens has a fixed aperture of f11 which you cannot change, probably best to use Auto ISO and then adjust the SS to suit. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Hello Bro
First, I thank you very much for your reply and for helping me
And I set the settings as you told me in the instructions
But when I press the shoot button it tells me
1) Update the lens firmware
2) A memory card containing the necessary firmware for the update
3) Set the lens to shooting mode
So it tells me every time I press the button to take pictures, what do I do?
@@HussamNasser Just to clarify are you extending the lens into the shooting position prior to taking a photo? the barrel should extend by turning the ring. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade
Good evening Bro
Yes Bro
I opened the lens and tried to take pictures
But the images are not very clear, or sometimes nothing appears when taking pictures and videos
I do not know how to adjust the settings of this lens is very difficult
Can you help me and write me the imaging settings
@@HussamNasser Are you able to visit the shop were you purchased the lens from and ask for help? Or do you know another photographer nearby that maybe able to assist you? It is very difficult to do via text. I would use a shutter speed of say 1/640th in nice light with auto ISO, that should take you sharp images. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade, I also pushed the pre-order button and can't wait.
Good luck when you get the camera, Cheers, Duade
I am an R5 wildlife shooter. I also use Olympus for the pro-capture function. It looks like the R7 does pre-capture. This could be a winner for me to finally move over to Canon completely. Hopefully this is also something that they might add to the R5 in a future firmware update. It's a function that gets me shots I would never get without it!
Thanks Darren, yes, I look forward to trying it out, I just hope the rolling shutter isn't too bad on the camera. Cheers, Duade
I put my money down straight away, Duade. The feature that stood out for me was the "Olympus - Pro Capture" or what Canon call "Pre-Shooting"! I'm delighted to see this feature on the camera. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Ruairi, likewise, I look forward to trying out the precapture feature. Cheers, Duade
I don't think that I've ever seen you so excited Duade, I certainly hope that it lives up to your expectations.
Bruce.
Thanks Bruce, I would have preferred a 7d3 replacement but for its price I am happy that people who have been waiting for a APSC mirrorless will finally get a chance to experience the AF etc. Cheers, Duade
Another awesome video Duade. Love it
Thanks Robert, Cheers, Duade
I've also pre ordered patiently waiting. I will be using it with mostly EF lenses 100-400mm II and 300mm F2.8LIS 1.4xII and 2xII. I don't fancy the slow lenses like the 800mm F11 we don't have the light like you do I'm in UK.. and more importantly the amazing wildlife you have.
Me to👍Walter from 🇩🇪 I’m happy with my R6, RF 100-500, EF 70-200 L IS, ….
Congrats on the pre-order, I am sure it will work well with your EF lenses, in fact I have found mirrorless to be sharper then the DSLRs. Cheers, Duade
10:33 Lovely take with the kangaroo on the background😍. Nice vídeo mate!
Thanks, yes they are lovely to have in nature. Cheers, Duade
I always enjoy your videos so much. They are so clear and easy to follow and understand. Plus, kangaroos!
Thanks Lourdes, yes I love Kangaroos also. Cheers, Duade
Great video, Duade. We ordered two in my household. Like you, I plan on shooting mechanical shutter 15fps and CRAW. I think the buffer will be more than enough when using those settings.. My biggest worry is high ISO performance. But, I'll probably be all but retiring my 1.4x extender. At least on the 800 f/11. I may still use it on the 100-500 some. Still, my ISO will be much lower with this camera because I don't have to use the extender. Hopefully, adobe will get raw support to us quickly. I think the control layout is going to be fine for my uses. I love the new on-off switch with a third setting for video. Much easier than my R6. Thanks, Duade.
Thanks Phil, yes the RAW support for DXO and Abobe will be painful if it takes ages. Good luck with it, Cheers, Duade
Post some reviews please
@@dipankarchatterjee9416 I am waiting like everyone else, I do not have access to the camera before its release. I suspect those in the US will get it before I do down here in Australia. Cheers, Duade
Excellent preview. I'm not in the market for this camera, as my R5 just arrived today, but I always enjoy imagining the road not traveled.
Thanks, congrats on the R5, a stellar camera for sure, Cheers, Duade
Just imagine how much more useful the Rf 100-500 will be. It will make a lightweight combo with the R7 for hiking etc
I agree. R7 and RF 100-500 is a killer combo. I will carry a 1.4x just in case.
@@kennethlui2268 Just bear in mind, that lens with a 1.4x on an aps-c body with have rougly equivalent noise to a full frame f14 (f7.1 x1.6 crop =f11, x1.4 tele =f14).
@@willherondale6367 That is why I need to see R7’s noise performance. My past experiences with ApS-C sensor is that its noise performance is mediocre:
Evangelos, yes that is going to be fantastic 160-800mm FOV will be awesome. Cheers, Duade
G'day Kenneth the R7 will be just like the other Canon APS-C bodies in that noise will be an issue especially if you underexpose. Cheers, Duade
I'm looking forward to you getting your hands on a production model and giving it a thorough workout. My main area of concern will be the high iso capabilities of the camera. Cheers and thanks for your initial thoughts.
Thanks Zsolt, yes that is my fear also, I suspect it will be almost identical to the 90D which means probably a stop and half worse then the R5. I think the other big issue with the R7 will be how the sensor performs when underexposed. Most modern sensors have some ISO invariance meaning they are very forgiving, however all of Canons APSC sensors have been terrible for shadow noise when you underexpose. I will be sure to test this all out. Cheers, Duade
Ian waldren
Been waiting 4 years for a replacement for my worn out 7D2's. My R7 has arrived but not the adapter to date. Technically appears to be a capable replacement but I think it will have to be treated very gently, no way it will survive the punishment my 7d2's have been subject to in the field. Would have preferred to pay more for a professional build and a real replacement for the 7D2.
Thanks Ian, I also would have preferred a higher spec body for sure, Cheers, Duade
Duade, thank you, I love your down to earth review. I own an R-5 and really enjoy and appreciate it. My R-7 was on pre-order a few weeks prior to the “Official” announcement. For myself, I look forward to the 1.6 crop. I can only imagine my RF 100-500 x 1.6 = 160-800 @ the same f5.6-7.1 mounted on this light body or my EF 300mm f2.8 ll for low light even my EF 600 f/4 ll 😊 Keep up the objective reviews.
Thanks Jean-Louis, yes it should be fun to use and will work well with the lenses you mentioned. Sounds like you should get one in the first batch which is what I am hoping for. Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade. I pre-ordered mine immediately. Agree with your five priorities. The other thing I am excited for in this camera is ibis. I’ve been shooting with a 70D and a 400 5.6, so no IS at all. I am also often in very low light situations (rainforest), which has been a massive struggle. This will be game changing. Also, money saved on the body makes the 100-500 more attainable. I’m so excited for this camera!
Thanks Barrett, yes the IBIS makes the viewfinder much steadier with the EF400 5.6. Good luck with it when it arrives. Cheers, Duade
I will be waiting to see what you think of it once you have used it for awhile…love to see how it performs in low light.
Gary, I think it will be identical to the 90D in terms of noise, so 3200 with 6400 at a stretch. The biggest issue with these older Canon sensors is when you underexpose they have a lot of shadow noise. I look forward to trying it when I get it. Cheers, Duade
Excellent as always - thank you.
Thanks David, Cheers, Duade
Love you videos, you really are very clear and easy to listen to as well as informative with out being overbearing. Keep making um and ill keep watching :)
Thanks Darren, great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, nice to hear from you on R7. I’ve preordered mine and hope to hear from you and Jan soon on this camera.
Congrats Karma, we all wait with anticipation. Cheers, Duade
I bought an R7 and an EF- RF adapter today. I played with some EF lenses and I was impressed. I have a 6D Mii that I hate. When the mirror moves up it creates a vibration that has made 90% of my photos soft unusable. This R7 is a game changer for me. L glass and 3rd party lenes are all spot on with the auto focus. I love your videos and thanks for the information about the R7.
I pre-ordered it. Pumped up about it... Thanks for the excellent video. I really like how you show the RAW files and the edited versions. Very inspiring.
Thanks for the feedback, good luck with the camera when it arrives, Cheers, Duade
I am so excited about the R7!
Likewise Nathaniel, lets hope it delivers. Cheers, Duade
I used cropped sensors since my first digital body, the 20D. That was purely for cost reasons. After many years I bought a 6D body to get better low light performance whilst shooting badgers in woodland at dusk. I loved the results with the 6D so much that I sold my soul and bought a 5D mk iv as well. Fantastic quality and I was extremely happy with my set up. The only fly in the ointment being that sometimes in the heat of the moment when using both bodies with different lenses I would get the differing controls mixed up and subsequently miss images.
Finally realising that mirrorless was the only way forward I sold the 5D to help fund an R6 body. Fantastic. Love it. The only problem being an even greater disparity of controls when shooting with both bodies (R6 and 6D). I recently broke my piggy bank, sold the 6D (for a ridiculously poor price) and bought a second R6 body. Happy man!
Will I buy an R7? No. If it had been launched prior to the R6? Doubtful. The price and the specification is extremely tempting but I feel that as good as it is it doesn't fully sit in the same position as the 7D mk ii did (I previously owned both the 7D and the mk ii).
Problems for me....? The new control layout would take more getting used to and in fairness that would be the same as with other new bodies although on the plus side the price would mean being able to afford two bodies.
The main reason however is I would feel that I was taking a backward step in image quality. Whatever the science says, from my own experience, I see an improvement in the quality of my final images when shooting FF over an APSC camera.
For someone starting in mirrorless it looks a good buy but the buffer limitations will limit its versatility and which is why I don't think it is a true replacement for the DSLR 7D mk ii.
Great video as always.
Thanks Robert, yes I agree, if you can afford FF then the images do look better, the R7 will struggle in low light and if you have to crop heavily. I'm glad to hear you are enjoying your R6's. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Am interested in your opinion about R7 vs R5/R6 when you get a chance to actually use it. I've been wondering if I should just go for a used R5/R6 vs the R7. Since you are a regular guy like me will be waiting to see what you think after getting to use it. Fall migration is my target date. About sept 1st. I've just ordered an EF to RF adapter so something will be bought! ..thnx
@@oldtimer5045 the R6 is a great camera. A game changer for me when used for wildlife and sport. I have previously used the original 7D and the mk ii. Both were what I would consider pro level APSC bodies but from what I have seen and heard of the R7 I don't believe it can be considered in the same way.
For me, the R6 combines the best of my previous FF bodies with the best attributes of my 7D mk ii. A bit pricier than the R7 but well worth it in my opinion.
@@robertlawrence7958 was wondering if you use an extender and if so what do you think? currently using a 100-400ii so a ff is going to hurt. do have a sigma 150-600 c. maybe it would do better with r6 than the 7dii?
@@oldtimer5045 The 100-400 has probably been my favourite Canon lens of all time and remains so. Yes, it is noticeably shorter on a FF body but as with so many things in photography it totally depends on your personal requirements.
Being nearer to 67 than 66 I did my learning in the 'bad old days' of film and 'coke bottle lenses' where adding an extender was just a matter of accentuating all the faults of the lens and so was pretty much a no go unless an absolute necessity. It was always forced home to me that if you constantly needed to add an extender then you really needed to buy a bigger lens. And that was with prime telephoto lenses: it was almost unheard of to use an extender on a zoom!! This has always been my ingrained default thinking over the years but technology has changed / improved a vast amount lately and I have to say that image quality with an extender is actually very good now. Would I still prefer to use a longer focal length lens.... yes, 100%, but I wouldn't be afraid to use an extender if I had to. On the R6 a 1.4x gives you around 560mm of reach which is perfect for a lot of wildlife. I have a friend who uses a Sigma 150-600 and gets excellent quality images but I have never tried one myself.
I am extremely fortunate to have the use of an 800mm lens which, whilst being a superbly sharp, long reaching lens, its an absolute pain in the arse to carry around and even with that beast it is still often not long enough. The greatest lesson I have learned in wildlife photography is to be content with the kit I can afford at the time and make it work for me until such time as I can afford better. If the lens isn't long enough I try to get closer and most importantly, recognise when getting a decent image just isn't possible with whatever kit I have.
I'm so excited by this. I will finally be able to get into mirrorless. Great video which has helped me decide to go for it! Those Kangaroos were so cute too!
Thanks May, congrats on the pre-order, I hope you enjoy, Cheers, Duade
I also pre ordered on day one. Thanks for sharing your buffer size calculations that also concerns me. I have done some online research for fast SDXC v90's and just ordered a Ritz Gear Pro it is rated at 280mb/sec write speed it actually tested better than advertised. I am hopeful I can squeeze out maximun shots before buffer choke. Thanks for the video! Cheers
Thanks Steve, I hope to test the cameras buffer to see how it goes, good luck with the camera when it arrives. Cheers, Duade
I doubt very much you will get near 280 on the camera. alikgriffin has done extensive tests with V60 and V90 (on R6) and expect these to be similar to R7, they got around 180 mb/s for the best cards. My guess is the R7 has a 1 Gig buffer (I believe R6 has this also). This means buffer clearance in 5.5secs, but of course it can take shots well before this. Of course cRaw will help considerably in the number you take etc...
@@wilburbear8786 Unfortunately I believe you are correct. I have recently received the RITZ v90 and ran the 30 sec burst test on my r5, it is no faster than older cards. Thanks for the info.
Really looking forward to your hands-on review of the R7!
Thanks, me too, should be getting it this week. Cheers, Duade
Great info as always. As a fellow video maker I loved the little bit at the end with the bloopers. I could make a series of videos with these outtakes!
Lol, yes the outtakes are a bit of a laugh and I try to put them in. Cheers, Duade
Hey Duade, I am just as excited as you. Cannot wait for you to get the camera and review it. I am very interested to buy it in the future. But I will wait a bit to see the reviews.
I think it is an incredible price for what you get. This camera with a Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L lens and you have a great setup for under the 5K.
Thanks Duncan, yes, the R7 100-500 combo looks very interesting and I can't wait to try it. Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade. A great review.
Thanks Chris, Cheers, Duade
Appreciate the graphs comparing the numbers to the other cameras 🙌🏽
Thanks Mike, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Looking forward to your thoughts. I have preorder it as well as I take my first step into the R system coming from an EOS 60D. My second step will be a 100-500mm lens. Love your videos, keep up the good work.
Thanks Glen, congrats, it will be a big jump from the 60D for sure. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade are you going to be able to test it with the rf100-500mm?
Another great video, and such adorable subjects that you put in the best light, both figuratively and literally. You should work for the Australian Tourist Board! I think I will pass on the R7 and wait to pull the trigger on the R1. Birds in flight are my preferred subjects. Large buffers, fast sensors and CF Express B cards have really helped me out. Nevertheless, the R7 looks to be a great camera.
Thanks Mark, yes, I think the R7 is a great mid level camera but the R1 will be the camera we have all been waiting for. I think I just need to start saving now as I suspect it will be over $10,000 AUD when launched. Cheers, Duade
Great Video 👍 I ordered the R7 and will use it in kombination with the R6 and the RF 100-500 for wildlife ...
Congrats Thomas, the R7 - RF100-500 should be a wonderful combo, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the info. This is the camera I was hoping they would release. Hope to get in the fall if reviews are good.
Thanks Yan, I look forward to testing it for sure. Cheers, Duade
Yes I have pre ordered the R7, your video inspire me to do more.
Congrats Karen, I hope you enjoy, Cheers, Duade
Here in Canada I've finally made up my mind to upgrade from my 80D to the R7. Thanx for this video and your other helpful videos. I bought some new glass this summer like the Canon 70-200mm lll with a 2x extender. With this camera body retirement is going to be even more fun.
Great to hear Wayne, I hope you enjoy the camera and your retirement, sounds like fun, Cheers, Duade
Great information... 👍👍 You are a super star ... cheers
Thanks Ashwath, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade
As usual an excellent video. After debating with myself I decided to pre order one in the UK.
Congrats Kevin, lets hope we don't have to wait too long, Cheers, Duade
What a great review/observational vid
Thanks Essex, Cheers, Duade
Great stuff mate. Crazy features for the price.
Thanks mate, yes, I would have preferred a higher spec but understand they want this camera to be affordable. You could almost get one with that voucher ;-)
Excited. I pre ordered to go with my 800 mm. Can’t wait to go to the next level, ready to see what I can do with the r7 :). Great video !
Congrats Mark, I hope you enjoy it, Cheers, Duade
Superb video as usual, with a lot of beautiful images Duade. I will for sure buy one as soon as you can get hem here in Brazil. Unfortunately it's not the first country / continent that get them, so i guess that i have to wait for a bit longer. I did read somewhere that it takes usable photos up to iso 12800, so i am very exited to see how it will perform in the real world.
Cheers, Bjoern
Thanks mate, it will be interesting to see how it performs in the field, I can't wait. Cheers, Duade
Immediately pre-ordered mine aswell! As someone who's upgraded from the 90d to the r6 I felt the struggle of no longer having that field of view. The r7 is definitely my dream camera (hopefully) aha! Excellent video dude!
Thanks Anwar, congrats on the pre-order, I am sure it will be excellent. Cheers, Duade
Yes, I have also pre ordered this camera. Agree completely with your comments. I have the 100-500 and the 800mm lens and an R6. So the 100-500 will be a 160-800 equivalent with 32.5mb files so I can still crop in if needed. Just hope the ISO low light is OK.
Nicolaas, congrats on the pre-order. Noise will be an issue with this body so we may have to shoot at lower SS to get that ISO down. Also exposing to the right will be important. I think ISO3200 will be the upper limit with 6400 at a stretch. I think we will be using NR software a lot :-) Cheers, Duade
Such a great review Duade and content from you. I'm so excited for the canon r7, looks to be a great wildlife camera. I'm looking to purchase it soon. Its convinced me to buy my first mirrorless camera 📷 I've been waiting ages for affordable mirrorless camera for my wildlife Photography 📸
Thanks Simeon, I think many people have been waiting, it is not the 7D3 I had hoped for but at the price point it is great value. Cheers, Duade
Great, loved the video ❤👍
Thank you, Cheers, Duade
Great video Duade! I think you where right with focal length. FOV is measured in degrees in my understanding.
Can't wait to get one here in Austria
Thanks Wolfgang, it is all very confusing, basically the crop sensor makes the subject bigger in the viewfinder, I think that is all we need to know :-) Cheers, Duade
Just as I was going to upgrade to a 90D, the R7 was launched, I hesitated, but now have it on order, your video makes me more certain I am going to enjoy i, Thanks.
Congrats Ron, I hope you enjoy, Cheers, Duade
Another great presentation Duade. I think I will stay with my R5 thou happy with my lenses (RF100-500 & RF 800 f11) for my neck of the woods. Thanks for the effort, love your work.
Thanks Ray, the R5 is the superior camera for sure, have fun with your setup, Cheers, Duade
I preordered the R7 too. This is perfect for me. Great content. I'm a new subscriber.
Welcome Michelle and congrats on the pre-order, I hope you enjoy when it arrives. Cheers, Duade
Ordered yesterday from the local camera shop, tax free. Couldn't resist. It appears I'm the first to order at this shop as they had to enter the new item into their system to sell it to me. I really look forward to the R7 with the 100mm-500mm zoom.
Congrats on the pre-order J P, lets hope they get some of the first deliveries. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, I am a 90D owner (found it a little underwhelming) and have pre-ordered the R7, I cant wait to try it out around Darwin. Will be using it with the adaptor for my ef/ef-s lenses, so should be very interesting with the Tamron 150-600 GII and Canon 10-400 mm MKII. Looking forward to it. BTY, I have subbed to ur channel, like your presenting style. Cheers.
Thanks Garry, I suspect the IQ will be very similar to the 90D but the AF will be far superior. The AF might have some inconsistency issues with the Tamron but will work perfectly with the 100-400. Cheers, Duade
I pre-ordered the R7 on the very first day so I hope to get the camera near the ship date. I will look forward to a setup video which hopefully you will produce.
Thanks Robert, I will hopefully look at doing such a video. Cheers, Duade
The best explanation & very informative video. Good thing you didn’t bash the R7
Thanks, hard to bash something I have not tried, I will be sure to do plenty of tests when I get it. Cheers, Duade
I pre-ordered. 2nd on the list at our local Store. Can't wait to try it out.
Congrats on the pre-order, I look forward to trying it out, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, looking forward to your full review on the R7, when you get your hands on one. Especially using the 100-500 lens.
Thanks Cesar, I will be sure to test it with the RF100-500, Cheers, Duade
I've been happy with my 7DII and know its sensor limits, but I've had it for a long time and have already had it repaired once. I feel relieved that I now have an acceptable replacement option at a reasonable price. The autofocus on this is exciting. I hope it will perform well with the adaptor ring with my 500 F4. Great review, thanks!
It should work fine on your 500, the AF will be an improvement, I am unsure how the mechanical shutter will work on the version 1 500 and if it will be crippled like the R5 and R6, you will still get full electronic shutter however. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks! Good to know.
Informative video once again Duade. I'm not considering the R7 but as I am relatively new to photography I really enjoy learning more about it, and I appreciate your approach and delivery. This camera seems to tick a lot of boxes and is pretty cheap too. The combination of the R3 AF system, 32MP cropped sensor and RF 100-500 is very tantalising. Love the out-takes and you continuing to show the RAW file and then the edited version of the shots. Thanks.
Thanks Craig, my pleasure, yes the R7 RF100-500 appears to be a very nice combo. Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade, sounds like a terrific wildlife camera at the price. I hope the R7 is a great seller for Canon and that Nikon follow suit!
Thanks Ivor, yes for its price its great. I actually have high hopes Nikon release the D500 mirrorless along with the 200-600, I might even be tempted to pick that up. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade that's exactly the combo many of us Nikon faithfully have been waiting for.
Thanks.
I have the 90D
Please try the new Dial & Joystick combo with a "Canadian Winter" glove and give us your impression.
I suspect the sensor is almost identical to the 90D but the AF will be a big improvement. Yes I wonder how the joystick and control dial go with gloves, Cheers, Duade
My biggest concern is the two dials for control of three variables. I was thinking to use the dial on the Rf lens for one of them but maybe the thing around the set button can be used to control the third parameter aswell as you suggested. Can’t wait but have not pre ordered yet i am still in doubt…
Thanks Wim, yes, that was very annoying and would not have been difficult to remedy, I think I will likely put the Aperture on the D-Pad as that is the one I change the least. Cheers, Duade
Thanks duade great job again,yes I agree good entry level apsc body but hopefully soon canon will give us a apsc r5 or equilivent,but still looking forward to your review on r7,cheers.
Thanks Wayne, yes I would have much preferred a high end APSC with new sensor etc etc but this is what Canon gave us so I will give it a go. Cheers, Duade
Thx Duade for that awesome explanation of the features of the R7, on my side im just curious how R7 will works taking pictures of the hummingbirds.
Joseph, I suspect you will have to use the mechanical shutter as the rolling shutter will be obvious with humming birds. But the AF should work well. Cheers, Duade
I was looking at adding another body to my arsenal - was debating another 90D or maybe going to the R5 - You just added another possibility - I'll check out this R7
Thanks Doug, the R5 is the superior camera but it will be interesting to see how the R7 performs, Cheers, Duade
Agreed that it is a no brainer. It looks like the big camera stores in New York are shipping it on June 23rd. I'm going to pre-order as well.
Christopher, I think for the price its good value, it will still have some issues but with software a lot of that can be overcome. Cheers, Duade
I pre-ordered and can’t wait for it to come in. Thanks for a great video my first time watching your channel. Debating on which lens to get to start maybe the 100-400
Thanks James, congrats on the camera, yes the RF100-400 will make a good combo with the R7, Cheers, Duade
Glad to hear you ordered one. I had already preordered the R7 as soon as I heard it had the R3 auto focus. I am thinking it will be a great second body to have with my 100-500 in a cotton carrier, leaving my 500 f4 on the R5 on my Benro monopod and Wimberly mono-gimble. The Benro and the Wimberly are a combination I find that makes carrying and shooting with the 500 very easy indeed and quick. (I walked 80 miles in the last 10 days chasing Warblers with that combination and no problem). I am hoping you get you're R7 before mine arrives. ISO performance and EVF resolution being my only reservations. I do have an 800 F11 as well ( I never ceased to be amazed at the IQ of photos taken with that 800 in the right conditions).. As always great video !!
Thanks Dan, sounds like a great setup, I need to get that Wimberly attachment. I hope the ISO and EVF are ok also. Cheers, Duade
I pre-ordered one also. Should be a fun camera and I'm looking forward to the video specs.
Congrats Tom, seems like a popular camera so far, yes it has nice video features also. Cheers, Duade
I have just purchased an R6 with RF 100mm 2.8L - as macro is my real passion, however I will watch your R7 review with interest! At this price a second body is doable! Cheers. Good job that man..
Congrats on the R6 Grant, an excellent camera for what you are doing, its ISO performance and quality is very good. The R7 will be good in nice light where you want a bigger subject. Cheers, Duade
Great video, thanks so much. I preordered the R7 right away as a second body to my R5 and, as you say, it is a no-brainer at that price. I was actually surprised how cheap it is and what amazing specs it has.
Thanks Aaron, yes, in good light or when you want reach it should be great. The IQ of the R5 will be superior but always nice to have an option. Cheers, Duade
great video, love the shots so much.
not sure about the camera, you know i am an Olympus fan girl, all these are there in Olympus many years ago, along with the pro capture mode which i think you will love it, and sure you will do a fabulous video about it.
thanks again, hope you get the camera sooner than you think.
Thanks, yes, I would love to try out the OM-1 for sure, Cheers, Duade
Nothing can beat a lovely review and class from you Duade ! the bloopers at the end is an additioanl bonus :)
Whats the name of the monitor you had on the camera, does it have its own battery or does it take the power from the hotshoe terminals
Saju, I use a Ninja 5 and it uses the universal Sony battery I think. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks duade.. ninja shortlisted with the R7, after all the expensive ones canon coming ouwith the R7 with multitude of features is going to make a revolution change for the photographer's on budget.
It's like the original 7D
I am not anticipating getting the R7 anytime in the foreseeable future, however, I am so thankful that you did this pseudo preview of the key R7 features using the R5 in the 1:6 crop mode w/ the RF 800mm f/11 and how using the 1:6 crop mode increases the eye detect AF area. Thank for the reminder! 🤗
G'day, my pleasure, I still prefer to crop in post but if you want the bird bigger and the focus box then crop mode will help. Cheers, Duade
I've pre-ordered the R7 for birding and macros. You didn't mention the video specs but they also look outstanding. I currently use my R5 for most still photography and the R6 for video and backup stills. The R7 could definitely be a very good vlogging camera and specialty stills body.
Thanks John, yes, I did forget to talk about video features which look very nice. Cheers, Duade
Pre ordered the R7 on the day of release. I have the R5 so am fortunately already in to the RF lenses. I am particularly looking forward to pairing the R7 with the RF 100-500. Your video was really helpful in highlighting various things especially a work around for the buffer 👍
I hope you're not expecting a battery grip, because they aren't making one for this body...
@@stubones not interested in a battery grip, so that’s not an issue for me
Congrats on the pre-order, I am sure it will work well with the 100-500, Cheers, Duade
That is a shame for sure, but you don't need a grip to take nice shots :-) Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I think so too. I also have the RF800 you were using. I’ll be interested to use that on the R7. Your point about the AF area was interesting 👍
Broke down and pre ordered it. Had it out this morning. Trying to get my thumb to learn dual back button focus. Will say does a much better job than 7Dii. Much better accuracy and clarity especially at hi iso's than was getting before. After this morning will try it with 150-600mm. Was using 100-400ii. I just shoot jpgs. Will see what you think. good luck.
Congrats on the new camera, I find the right hand button a bit awkward to get my thumb to, but yes the AF is very good, Cheers, Duade
Those kangaroos are so cute!
Thanks Michael, I was happy to have them model for me, Cheers, Duade
Duade, great video. Thanks for reaffirming my purchase. I pre-ordered one today (06.14.22) with the 18-150mm kit lens (heard it wasn't all that bad from a DPReview that I watched). I'm a novice/enthusiast and hope to grow into this camera and the hobby itself. I'll be taking photos of sports, landscapes and the occasional video. As a novice I think this camera will definitely be out performing me for a while but I think I'll be happier that I bought this camera instead of the Canon 90D in the long run once more lenses become available for this platform.
Congrats Keith, I am sure you will get a lot out of it. Maybe check out my review of the RF100-400 as that is a great companion to the R7 for wildlife. Cheers, Duade ruclips.net/video/jVdQT0m3lok/видео.html
The control layout is a departure from the classic bodies (but they tried that with the EOS-R as well). But they have that ISO button on the top behind the front dial so maybe that overrides the other dial to change ISO ?
Gagan, yes I am sure the ISO button does like it was on the 5D series. It can be difficult to get the right button when looking through the viewfinder. I suspect I will use the Dpad instead. Cheers, Duade
Great vid mate
Thanks mate, Cheers, Duade
Waiting for your detailed review for the R7...🙌🏻✌🏻
Thanks Harshad, I look forward to it as well. Cheers, Duade
I have a 90D w/ battery grip and absolutely love it and had no want, need, or desire to go mirrrorless when the R, R5, and R6 came out. Was a little interested and excited at first that there was going to be a mirrorless crop sensor camera, but after seeing how tiny the R7 is and that there is no battery grip planned for it those are DEAL BREAKERS for me and will be definitely sticking with my 90D
Thanks for sharing, great to hear you are happy with the 90D, a solid camera for sure. Cheers, Duade
Another great video Duade....I would love to be able to afford the R7 unfortunately just spent my cash on 80d and the Sigma 150-600mm....I am sure my photography will improve drastically with those two...maybe the R7 will be a future purchase 👍👍👍💯💯💯
Congrats on the 80D and Sigma, that is a wonderful combo and I am sure you will have loads of fun. There will always be other cameras so having fun with what you have it key. Cheers, Duade
I preordered mine within minutes of canon opening for orders. I have a 90D and enjoy it as I had my R 5 stolen, It took two months to replace so used my 90D for my wildlife and other work. I did get my hands on a R 7 for a quick spin and agreed with you that it works very well as for the price and what you get for you money. I think the R7 will surely be Canon’s sleeper being in high demand. Have a great day mate
Thanks David, great to hear from someone who has used it and the 90D, I look forward to getting it, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thank you, I got my R7 Canon today at my local camera store ( The Shutter Bug in Salem, Oregon) I will give you and update soon so far I love it. Take care
Looking forward to your review. I’m an R6 user with the sigma 150/600 contemporary and I’d hoped that the r7 would be a great option but I’m concerned after listening to Jan about the button rejig and the lower quality EVF. I await your considered opinion as always Duade. Cheers. Paul.
Hi Paul! Just a question.. Does sigma work fine on R6? Image quality wise and autofocus? does eye tracking work fine ?
@@ikaragiannis_7131 absolutely. I tested ef100-400, sigma 150/600 sport and the contemporary. And all worked perfectly on the r6. I get super sharp shots and since firmware 1.52 on the r6 eye tracking is very sticky. Only zoom lens I’ve found better is the RF100-500.
@@paulfrancis7207 perfect! thank you very much
The lens does work well on the mirrorless bodies but there are AF inconsistencies in AI Servo Eye tracking mode. It does not happen all the time but the AF pulsing is an issue that Sigma have acknowledged. Cheers, Duade
Thanks Paul, great to hear the R6 and Sigma are working well for you, it appears the AF issues impact some people more than others, so it appears you are one of the lucky ones. Yes the button layout, buffer and EVF are all things I will be trying out. Cheers, Duade
I'm mostly worried about the ISO performance. With the slow 100-500 here in Sweden (often very dark) it's not uncommon for the ISO to land on 12.800 and I wonder how that will look on the R7's sensor. I hope you will make some testing in less than optimal light, to see the result in high ISO. (Go DARK, Duade!)
Yes, the ISO handling will be interesting, I will be sure to try and test in low light to see how it goes. Cheers, Duade
I use an M6 II with a 32.5 MP APSC sensor and 14 FPS, which is very similar to an R7 without bird's eye auto focus or IBIS. For wildlife, I use a Tamron 100-400 (f4.5-6.3) and a Sigma 150-600 zoom (F5.6-6.3), and I swear I have never had so much fun with a camera. I also find the noise to be minimal at ISO 6400. However, at 12800, there certainly is noise, which I find excessive. But I've recently purchased "AI based" de-noising software (DXO) for my CRAW files, and even my ISO 12800 images are turning out quite nicely.
It seems like the sensor is based on the one used in the 90D
@@Knowbody42 The 90D and the M6 II share a 32.5 MP sensor and many other features, including their DIGIC 8 processor (the M6 II is essentially the mirrorless version of the 90D, and is more aptly described as the precursor to the R7 in frames per second, buffering, etc). Despite the similarity in specs, Canon claims that the R3 and R7 are not using the same sensor technology as the D90/M6 II, though I'm not sure if they're simply referring to the new DIGIC X processor.
I would never shoot at 12,800 iso. Doesn't matter the camera. Get more light or a faster lens. Heck, I shoot the Milky Way on a moonless night at 6400 iso!!
Duade, I love my R7! Love your videos too! I use it for mostly wildlife here in New England. Still trying to figure out best AF settings. Coming from 7D ii (which I still love!). Hope some kind of grip add on available soon. miss the grabbing power of 7D with vertical grip. Keep up the videos!
Thanks, yes the lack of battery grip is a head scratcher. Glad to hear you are enjoying the camera, Cheers, Duade
I think the R7 is going to be the most incredible crop sensor nature and wildlife camera ever. Even with the short buffer, when I'm shooting C-raw and just hitting short bursts of 1-2 seconds I'll still get get 15 to 60 shots or so using mechanical or electronic shutter without buffering issues. At that price I think it's just a fantastic bargain and I can't wait to add it to my kit. Then I'll have to see if I need to keep the R6! I have an A7iv with the big 200-600mm so I kind of have that full frame end covered. The R7 with the rf100-400mm is going to be the greatest lightweight, quality and price value nature combo out there.
Thanks for your videos and information and best of luck to you!
Thanks Forrest, I totally agree, for its price it offers very good value and allows people to use the best AF system for birding and wildlife. I can't wait. Cheers, Duade
Thnx for doing the video and ordering so you can give a review of the actual camera. Have been waiting for the R7 to replace my 7Dii. However am not jumping in even though it is only "1500 us". I can wait a while to see how it really works and how good the sensor really is. Light is always my issue. I would use it with an EF 100-400ii or Sigma 150-600 C.
My pleasure, yes 1500USD is still a large amount of money so makes sense to wait and see what the real world reviews are like. I hope to try it with the Sigma at some stage. Cheers, Duade
Good review, wish Canon had All-I available in video mode. And the additional buttons as you pointed out.
Thanks Dipankar, yes, it will be interesting to see how the R7 goes in video. Cheers, Duade
I have preordered and I can’t wait. I’m shooting the 5D4 now so even a bump up in resolution. I had almost clicked on the R5 but there was a problem with reading the charge card. I’m soooo glad. Now I get a great camera for bird photos. Just fate I guess.
Rick, congrats, it should be a great camera, the noise maybe an issue at higher ISO but as long as we ETR and be aware of its limitations it will be a very nice wildlife camera. Cheers, Duade
Great video as usual Duade. Will be interesting to see your r7 review.
I’d like to try videoing birds in short segments of around 5 secs or so. But have no idea of video settings on the r6, how you actually focus and record whilst videoing, and how you post process a video. I’m hoping you will consider this as a possible topic for the future?
Thanks Lee-Anne, yes, it can be very confusing and the files are generally very big. I will put it on the list of possible future videos. Cheers, Duade
Will be interesting to see what it does.
Yes, it will, I won't really know until I take plenty of photos with it which I intend on doing. Cheers, Duade
Great video! I just subscribed even though I imagine that I’m a bit different from most of your subscribers, since the “birds” that I photograph fly at close to 700 mph at times! They’re US Navy F18 SuperHornets assigned the the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. I live close to Pensacola, FL where they’re based and get to photograph their practices and shows often.
I’ve been photographing them with my 80D body paired with the EF 100-400mm L II and it’s a good combo. But I’m thinking the R7 will take things to a whole new level and I can’t wait to give it a try! Thanks again for your great video, it kinda makes me wish we had Kangaroos here on the Gulf Coast, lol.
Thanks George, yes the R7 should be great for your type of birds. The tracking should stick to those planes well. Cheers, Duade
at the moment i have a 90d very good camera, although very challenging to try and get the focus on the eye lol. but still i am very happy with it for now. but eventually i will get a mirrorless the eye detection really helps.
Thanks, yes, the R7 is very similar to the 90D in terms of IQ, the FPS and AF are the big changes. Cheers, Duade
Nice introduction and good comparison with the R5. I think the best is R5 and second body for far distant stuf and filming sometimes is the R7. for you autumn now, for us Spring! :-) Greetings from the Netherlands. :-)
Thanks Onno, I will wait and see how it performs, the R5 is so good it will be hard to switch. But yes in good light the R7 will ne a nice second option. Cheers, Duade
I am very interested in the Canon R7. I love my Canon 7D Mark 2, but would like to enter the mirrorless world. Thanks for this very informative video.
Thanks Pauline, I believe it will be a nice upgrade from the 7D2, I hope to do some reviews about its performance once I get it. Cheers, Duade