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nardes

24-09-2020, 3:41pm

I traded in some old EF lenses and a 7D Mk II which I no longer seemed to be using and these helped fund the purchase of a Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM.

I took it to the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens in Brisbane this morning to give it a work out with the Canon EOS R6, and was very happy with the results from both - the weight saving over my 5D Mk IV and 100-400 was quite noticeable, and much appreciated.:)

Cheers

Dennis

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Gazza

24-09-2020, 4:42pm

Wonderful results!

bgroughan

24-09-2020, 6:41pm

Very sharp photos nardes

Mybludog

24-09-2020, 7:28pm

Great results. That first shot is exceptional. Can't wait to get my hands on one

Glenda

25-09-2020, 5:08am

Exceptional detail in all of these Dennis.

blkmcs

25-09-2020, 2:42pm

Lovely set of images

Mike

Cris

25-09-2020, 3:49pm

Cool, been waiting for someone to post some pics, thinking of doing the same thing(selling stuff that doesn't get used anymore)....

nardes

25-09-2020, 5:19pm

Wonderful results!

Thank you Gaza, I was very pleased with the image quality and the relative lightness of the overall set up.:)

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Very sharp photos nardes

Thanks bgroughan, I appreciate your comments.:)

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Great results. That first shot is exceptional. Can't wait to get my hands on one

Thanks Mybludog, the lens is certainly as good as the Canon 100-400 Mk II although a little slower at F7.1 compared to F5.6.:)

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Exceptional detail in all of these Dennis.

Thank you Glenda, the Dragon posed nicely and the Grebe surprised me with its catch.:)

I checked my Lightroom Catalogue and it indicated that the 7D Mk II had last been used some 3-4 years ago, with a similar story for the lenses, so out they went and in with the new.;)

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Lovely set of images

Mike

Thanks Mike, I appreciate your comments.:)

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Cool, been waiting for someone to post some pics, thinking of doing the same thing(selling stuff that doesn't get used anymore)....

Thanks Cris, I appreciate your comments. I figured that having stuff sitting at home, not being used and devaluing, was not a good idea.;)

Cheers

Dennis

Filter

25-09-2020, 6:08pm

Keep that grin on your face Dennis, looks like a great combo.

Mary Anne

26-09-2020, 8:17am

Very Nice Dennis :2encou:

Journeyman

26-09-2020, 3:12pm

Good day Dennis,
Beautiful shots and pics.
May I ask, how do I see the whole photo please?
The edges are always trimmed off.
Thank you and regards, Journeyman (also Dennis)

nardes

26-09-2020, 5:54pm

Good day Dennis,
Beautiful shots and pics.
May I ask, how do I see the whole photo please?
The edges are always trimmed off.
Thank you and regards, Journeyman (also Dennis)

Hi Dennis

Do you mean:

1. View the 1200x900 pixel images posted above at 1200x900 on your Device/in your Web Browser, or
2. View the original full size 5472 x 3648 pixel file from the camera?

Notes:
(i) I understand that the maximum pixel size I can upload to this Forum is 1200x1200 pixels.
(ii) I do not have a website where I upload my photos, so I cannot upload an original at 5472 x 3648 pixels image file.
(iii) If it helps, the EWD in Photo #1 is approx a 80-90% crop of the full frame.

Cheers

Dennis

Journeyman

27-09-2020, 7:09pm

nardes

28-09-2020, 9:31am

Thanks Dennis,
When I see photos within the forum they seem to be cropped.
eg. The lizard has no head, the galah is missing his tail.
Could it be that I am using an iPad or is there something that I am missing? This happens with all of the pics I view.
The new lens is certainly providing clear photos,
Kind regards, Journeyman (Dennis)

Hi Dennis

An iPad uses iOS as an operating system and Safari as a Browser, but I would have expected that you should be able to scroll across the webpage, left to right, as well as up and down so that you can see/read content that overspills the viewing screen. I'm not sure if there is a setting in iOS or Safari that enables scroll bars?:confused013

If not, you might have to view the Forum on a PC or Mac where you should be able to view the image at its posted size.:)

Cheers

Dennis

Journeyman

29-09-2020, 12:03pm

Hello Dennis,
I have logged via laptop. Full view, the photos are wonderfully displayed.
Kind regards,
Dennis

nardes

27-10-2020, 4:31pm

I went for a walk in the late afternoon through the Roma Street Parklands in Brisbane and continue to be very impressed with this optic, which is fast replacing my Canon 100-400mm Mk II. The max F7.1 at the 500mm end is not proving to be as much as a limitation (in good light) as I imagined it would be. All taken at the 500mm end.

Cheers

Dennis

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Meanwhile mum is taking a break from the kids...
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Lazy afternoon sun bathing...
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Ohh, that sun is so warm...
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Journeyman

29-11-2020, 7:30am

nardes

29-11-2020, 6:20pm

Good day Dennis,
Top photos as always. Lovely crisp results. There seem to be great parks around the south east corner.
Have you used the 100-500 at night? I am asking because I had a couple of focus issues with my 100-400 + 1.4 converter a couple of nights back. Eventually find out where I made the error. Although a crop frame camera. Possibly more timed required at night?
Kind regards, Journeyman

Hi Dennis

No, I haven't used the RF100-500mm under dark conditions but I do understand that on the EOS 5R and EOS 6R, they should perform quite well in low light levels. I think the IS can give you up to 6 stops, with fully charged batteries, etc.

Cheers

Dennis

Journeyman

07-12-2020, 4:44pm

Good day Dennis,
May I ask the distance out the cocky please?
Crisp clear and much detail.
Thanks and regards
Dennis

nardes

11-12-2020, 7:48pm

Good day Dennis,
May I ask the distance out the cocky please?
Crisp clear and much detail.
Thanks and regards
Dennis

Hi Dennis

Hmm, it was a while ago but our pool is 9 metres long so using that as a yardstick, I reckon it was probably 2 pool lengths away, so between 15 and 20 metres at a guess.:)

Cheers

Dennis