A brief two years ago, we wrote about a significant breakthrough in photographic technology of particular interest to Canon users: the 30.3-megapixel, full-frame EOS R mirrorless camera. Here we offer a major update in the progression of the EOS R system with a review of the new 45-megapixel Canon EOS R5, two of its dedicated lenses perfect for wildlife photography—the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM and the RF800mm F11 IS STM—and other EOS R5 and EF lens combinations I use in my nature-oriented projects. Resting Hummer. The light weight and long reach of the EOS R5 and RF800mm F11 IS STM lens and RF 1.4x extender (1120mm) combination allowed me to approach this female Anna’s hummingbird as she rested on a branch and photograph her, handheld, at the closest focus point of the lens. Animal and eye detection functions helped to target the autofocus. Exposure: 1/250 sec., ƒ/16, ISO 6400. If you’re new to mirrorless photography, you might want to review that earlier article for discussion of how mirrorless differs from DSLR technology. In this piece, we’re going to talk about Canon’s latest expression of mirrorless and the achievement of a milestone in the history of photography that is nearly […]
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