Canon R5 Review For Wildlife - FIELD TESTED on safari in Botswana!

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Canon R5 Review For Wildlife - FIELD TESTED on safari in Botswana!

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Canon R5 Review For Wildlife Photographers. Janine has had the Canon EOS R5 for a few weeks now and has taken advantage of this time to test the camera out in the African Bush for a real-world review of the Canon R5 and its capabilities.
If you have bought a Canon EOS R5 you might be interested in Janine's video where she goes through all the settings for wildlife photography: • Canon R5 Settings For ...
Timestamps
1:13 First impressions of the Canon Eos R5
2:05 Functional design elements
5:39 Focus and animal eye autofocus
11:34 Sensor performance
16:35 Real-life uses and experience
21:55 My 3 likes and dislikes on the R5
23:05 My final verdict
All wildlife footage both photographs and videos have been shot with R5 (unless otherwise specified)
All other footage shot with a mixture of R5, R6, and 1Dxiii
All Menu and Viewfinder Recordings have been done with the Atomos Ninja V5"
I tested the following lenses with the Canon EoS R5
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x Lens
Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens
Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Lens
Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens
Canon RF 24-105 f/4L IS USM Lens
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@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Please let us know your experiences with the R5 or indeed any mirrorless cameras. Do you own an R5? if so check out Janine's video on her preferred settings. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKd4YLdnzs-ZnWQ.html

@whiterock1865 2 жыл бұрын

Check out compressed raw file format (cRAW) to get filesize much smaller (-50% file size) with no noticeable loss in quality.

@tenman76 2 жыл бұрын

This review should be the standard in which all camera reviews should be judged against. It is factual, fair, technically accurate and honest. Really well done Janine.

@ro3843 Жыл бұрын

Yes this is one of the few truly expert and trustworthy sources on KZfaq

@MK-bg9bj 3 жыл бұрын

Best R5 review i have watched so far. Sharing real life experience is really useful.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks so much - really appreciate your feedback - cheers Janine

@NVIK5 3 жыл бұрын

The best, unbiased review I have seen so far on this camera!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Viktor, thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it - happy shooting!!!

@michaelhains2291 3 жыл бұрын

Duade Paton and Jan Wagener have done good reviews on the R6 and R5 respectively. Mainly bird images, but balanced reviews.

@fuzzytalz 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my R5 since late August 2020. I love it. It’s far from perfect but it’s the most transparent mirrorless camera I’ve used, pretty much disappearing when I start shooting. That’s the highest praise I can give for a camera system.

@richardpill8322 3 жыл бұрын

Best review so far of the R5 that I have seen, just what people need, thanks.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Richard, really appreciate your feedback - best wishes and happy shooting Janine

@RickLincoln 4 ай бұрын

You are so good at this! Your example photos and videos, you're presentation skill, and your knowledge of photographic equipment is amazing.

@beatfarmerfan 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great review Janine, thank you! I would really like to have that camera as my every day go to, but with the cost of a computer upgrade, the Camera and lenses, I think I would be happier spending that money on visiting you guys for a week, and bringing my 5D m4! One dream at a time! 😁

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, yes... it is an amaaazing all rounder. That is for sure. You will get amazing travel photographs... but Charl will soon come out with an extensive R6 review and there is many reason I do love that camera to bits... maybe that is more in your price league? But no question - the mirrorless range of Canons is far from cheap and therefore a no go for many people. I truly hope we can welcome you here in Botswana soon.- cheers Janine

@brucemacneil 3 жыл бұрын

A visit would be awesome. On the computer note - after moving to R5 and mirrorless I switched my desktop from Mac Pro to the new M1 Mac Mini with 8GB ram. It is amazing - 10X performance for a tenth of the price.

@AshleyPaul 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to say, if photo and video are your priorities, considering changing to an M1 Mac. I did and it has no problem keeping up with the photos and videos, while being much more affordable than the Intel Macs I sold to purchase it, and I swear it feels snappier somehow.

@brucemacneil 3 жыл бұрын

@@AshleyPaul I remain thrilled with my M1 Mac Mini - and a BENQ SW2700 display and external SSD. Definitely great.

@russellfowler3799 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant review, cutting through corporate PR and giving unbiased, practical, informative, expert views from the field. I'm saving my pennies now. I must get back to Bots, I must get back to Chobe, I must get back to Pangolin. Another super video as are all others from this team.

@theworldofjonas 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Nikon shooter, but as much as I love my Nikon equipment and the brand in general, they need to improve their AF so much! It’s hard to see how nicely the Canon tracks the animals eyes. Can’t wait for the Nikon Z9, hope it will have all the features I’m waiting for.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks so much for your input - cheers Janine

@2klember 3 жыл бұрын

We all hope that Z9 will be another D3 wow effect for Nikon shooters. I love my Nikon cameras and I will probably not switch to mirrorless because of the small size but Z9 could be a game changer. I hope.

@dougrich675 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work, one of the best (clear AND comprehensive) of the 8-9 reviews I’ve watched for R5.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Doug for that huge compliment - stay tuned for another comprehensive review of the R6 by Charl coming up soon - cheers Janine

@ignaciocarrera5668 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Janine for your review. I found it to be really objective and answered a lot of my questions. As an SLR Canon 1Dx Mark II shooter, I have a hard time justifying the cost of the new mirrorless cameras. Keep reviewing and letting us know. Cheers. Ignacio

@JohnDoe-zg6fn 3 жыл бұрын

By far the BEST review I have watched yet on the R5. Thank you so much for taking the time to be as in-depth and honest about this camera as possible. Great job and keep up the good work! 👍👍

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, thanks so much for watching - I am glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Janine

@sebastianreiprich3747 3 жыл бұрын

At first thank your for this great review. Those sample images you showed were simply stunning! Two things though: 1. Canon does only advertise that the animal eye AF works for cats, dogs and birds. Some people found out that it also seems to work for other animals and even insects in some cases. But since Canon never stated that the R5 is capable of doing this it wouldn’t be fair to talk it down because of this. 2. I would like to know how you tested the ISO capabilities. I believe you have a point in that it might not be as good as the 1DX. But keep in mind that the R5 has more than twice the pixels of the 1DX. So comparing both of them at 100% might show better results on the 1DX. It would be interesting to see a comparison of the images when they are exported to the same size.

@bjarnehansen3812 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best review of the R5 for wildlife photographers though there are other great reviews. Well done, Janine! I have had the R5 with a battery grip for a half year and I can recognize most of your observations. I have used a 1DX mk ii for about four years but I rarely grab the 1DX mk ii any longer as it is lacking a lot of features though better build (a tank) and with slightly better ergonomics. I will probably sell the 1DX mk ii and get a R6 (without grip) as secondary camera as the 1DX is too big and heavy and too incompatible with the R5 to become a secondary camera. I can see you often use the 200-400L as I also do. I never got the 200-400L to work well and consistent with external extenders (the internal is a joy and works very well) with the 1DX mk ii or 7D mk ii with OVF. However, the R5 works very well with x1.4 and even x2 external extenders giving a lot of flexibility. My wife has recently upgraded her 80D to a R5 as well mostly using a 100-400 mk ii as you also do. She is pleased with the R5 as well. I noticed you got 1080p/120FPS video with the new firmware this morning so you have one issue less. When will you open for tourists again and on which conditions (vaccine, tests ...)? B.R. Bjarne

@lindabeck2965 3 жыл бұрын

A great down to earth review without all of the sales pitch and right to the point in an operational setting. Would really look forward to a similar review of the Canon R6 and then a frank summary of one against the other as the R5 is a very pricy and sophisticated piece of gear for most probably bar the professional.

@matt.pereira 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, wonderful review - a joy to watch all the way through!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, thanks so much for the big compliment - cheers Janine

@paulcooper8818 3 жыл бұрын

Well organized, thorough presentation with useful personal experience to boot

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, thank you so much for your feedback - I really appreciate it!

@claudiowong1882 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing, probably the best and most comprehensive introduction and experience I've ever seen about Canon r5.

@michaelk5173 4 ай бұрын

I have had my R5 for about two months and love it. I am still discovering interesting tweaks and have final found an unconventional topsy-turvy back button focus ability. I use the standard meter/focus setup, and assign AF Off to the *….. I’m can compose and press it then shoot away, the R5 will not try to reacquire a target….works for me!👍🏼 Great review!

@Quivver77 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! Easily one of the best R5 reviews for wildlife anywhere. Your honesty about the autofocus and animal autofocus is really appreciated! Your presentation style with real images taken in the field is excellent as well! I was going to buy the R5 but now i think I'm going to wait for the R3 or R1 which might be an ideal replacement for the 1dx II.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

I am super excited for the R3 to come... but also keep in mind that continuous software updates can fix a lot more in a mirrorless camera than in the previous DSLRs - cheers Janine

@peterroadson2493 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Janine. I bought a R5, and folowed your advice in setting it up. It works fantastic. Love your videos and hope to visit your wildlife center some day.. Thanks again.

@PangolinWildlife 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gilpatmore4312 3 жыл бұрын

best review so far of this camera, Thanks!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gil, wow - what amazing feedback. It was a big project for me so you just made my evening. cheers Janine

@bryanbrice808 3 жыл бұрын

As an amateur I was looking to venture into the full frame camera range and was thinking about the 5D when I heard about the R5. I waited and I am glad I did. While it does cost more, I didn't feel it was that much more since i was making the jump to a more professional level anyway. I also love the immediate results I can see through the view finder when making adjustments. This has really helped me move into using the manual mode. Thank you Janine for the review and especially thank you for the video on the setting for the R5 for wildlife!!!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bryan, I am so glad the two videos helped you out to get started with your R5... you are going to have sooo much fun on a full frame camera and will be astounded by the results. Hope to see you around here sometime... cheers Janine

@bryanbrice808 3 жыл бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife thanks Janine, my daughter and I will see you July of 2022, we are excited to experience Africa

@fatbaldandhappy 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching dozens of videos on the R5 while considering a purchase. This is hands down the best one I've seen. A very experienced photographer who obviously knows her stuff and can speak about real world considerations rather than lab based results and tech specs on paper. Thank you and thank you again.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

HI, thanks so much for your amazing feedback... that is hugely appreciated. cheers Janine

@davidromea7245 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this R5 video as well as the set-up one. Having just taken advantage of the $900 price drop and coming from my trusty and well-used 5DIV bodies, this was just what I needed to get started in the mirrorless world. After a few days playing with my 100-400 II and 600 III f/4, I am blown away by the ease of use and amazing control of light exposure. Canon's brilliant decision to keep the controls similar to the 5DIV is making this transition relatively painless. And you get an extra wheel! Since I wear glasses while shooting, I actually find the R5's viewfinder is easier to use. I can't wait to try out your dual back button focus setup in the field. Not having to constantly use the joystick to move focus points will really be a game-changer for me. Thanks again for these well-made and informative videos.

@colinb188 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, just purchased the R5 and I love it. Mainly shoot birds so the cropping capability is fantastic and the eye AF is wonderful. Would highly recommend this camera, the Canon 800mm f11 works well with it too.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, glad you are enjoying this - did you see my video on how to set it up ? cheers Janine

@ghananatgeo 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best and honest R5 review I have watched. Thank you so much. This is very important for me living in Ghana, West Africa.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Gideon... cheers Janine

@brucegardner4057 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Over the past nine months I have been getting used to new R5 and R6 bodies which replaced a 5D4 and 90D, although I still have to get seamlessly familiar with both i the field, I'm very happy so far. I was in the Serengeti in June and now I'm really looking forward to joining you guys next year in November. Your videos are excellent and I have learnt a lot from them. Many Thanks.

@PangolinWildlife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bruce. See you soon!

@DirkDien 3 жыл бұрын

Great insights into the Eye AF with mammals and your wildlife photography over there Janine! I'm looking forward for the other reviews as well. Just got my R6 a few days ago and I'm really happy with it so far. Hope to meet you guys at some point on a safari. Best from germany, Dirk

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dirk, we really hope to welcome you on Safari here in Botswana very soon... the R6 is beautiful for wildlife and if you stay tuned to our channel you will get an extensive review by Charl on the R6 very soon... cheers

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe check out my set up video... many things are similar to the R6 and it might help you find your way around at the beginning....

@DirkDien 3 жыл бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife yes I did, thanks a lot!

@ryomiran4637 2 жыл бұрын

Best camera review on KZfaq. I never comment but this video makes me want to go thru every single videos you created. Thank u so much.

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@paulhammal7231 Жыл бұрын

I’m a bit late to the party but I’ve just pulled the trigger on an R5. I can’t wait to get home (I’m currently working in Nigeria) and start playing with it. Wildlife is high on my radar. Super presentation btw, enjoyed it 😊👍

@GianpaoloLaPaglia 5 ай бұрын

This is a real and useful review!! Thanks

@g.s.3389 3 жыл бұрын

what amazing picture you have shown us... compliments...

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Giuseppe, I am glad you enjoyed the Chobe. Maybe you can visit us one day on Safari - cheers Janine

@Andrew-nx5hh 3 жыл бұрын

Janine, Outstanding review on not just the camera but also the implications of upgrading to a large megapixel camera and investment requirements for storage, computer processing, etc. Common sense plus a thorough review of the critical details. Doesn't get any better than this. Well done and thanks for your hard work presenting this.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Andrew. Greatly appreciated.

@guillmunoz7474 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful presentations skills, excellent assessments of needs versus technical capabilities, and perfect video editing to complement all the points. Finally, you shared the photos you created with an R5, proving you are the professional you claim to be. I will be switching from Nikon to the R5. Thank you for an excellent and honest reviews, and indeed - I have become a subscriber

@michaelcarnes2087 3 жыл бұрын

this is a great review and full of important information. I did order the R5 for it's ability to shoot a wide range of subjects, wildlife, portraits, sports.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

It gives you huge flexibility - cheers Janine

@konixtwenty8275 2 жыл бұрын

You are a really phenomenal photographer. Great shots!!

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 - Janine

@stephenkelly1482 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought an R5. Great video.

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Captain-Cosmo 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent review, as usual. Sometimes a review, even a positive one, can help a potential buyer realize that the product is not necessarily an essential for them. Such as the case here for me. The Canon 5D IV is still a terrific camera for my needs. This new camera is certainly a marvel, but I think we've gotten past the point where every new model is a must have. BTW: I love your real-world review style. Relaxed, personal, and practical while also professional. Your 7DII/90D comparison is one of my most-shared photo-related videos. Thank you.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, thanks so much for your great feedback and support. I find the camera fantastic but am also keen to see what the next generation mirrorless has to offer... I believe I will dig into the new firmware update that has been released and see what comes of it too... cheers Janine

@Wild4safaris 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Janine, that was an awesome review and great video, well done!

@guybedard3557 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Janine, Great job as usual!! I hope you get to “field test” the new R3 when it comes out. I’d like to know how it compares to your beloved 1Dx. Your review of the R5 is exactly what folks like me need. Thanks to you and all the folks at Pangolin for the great videos. I have enjoyed everyone of them. Cheers from Canada

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Guy, so glad it is of assistance... I cannot wait to hold the new R3 when the time comes - cheers Janine

@VABrowneMDPhD 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a fantastic, substantive, and fair-minded review. I recently purchased the Canon R5 after shooting on the 1DX, 1DX II, and 1DX III bodies for the past few years. I prefer the ergonomics and ruggedness of the 1DX bodies but I like the resolution and broader dynamic range of the Canon R5. My 1DX Mark II/III bodies function better under low light conditions, as one might expect with the larger pixels. Near dusk and dawn, especially when shooting under the canopy in the rainforest, the 1DX bodies provide a better image at high ISO values 12800-20000. I also feel that it is very quick and easy to move between stills and video photography settings on the 1DX II and 1DX III bodies compared to the R5. I recently shot short video clips of a great horned owl nest with both the Canon R5 and the 1DX III with both bodies set to 4K 60 P. I easily switched between still images and videos on the 1DX Mark III, but when I attempted to make a similar switch on the R5, the video settings defaulted to 1080 P, instead of the 4K 60 P I set before recording. I am sure that my inexperience with the video settings on the R5 may be to blame.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you so much for your great feedback and extensive insides into your Canon experience. It sounds like you could do an amazing review yourself. I found that the R5 provides inconsistent results with respect to the low light performance. Have you experienced that too? Sometimes I get really amazing results on 8000 ISO and other times my toes curl up at 800. I figured it had to do with light conditions and distance but it might also be temperature related. I was surprised how good the ergonomics are on the R5 body actually.... but obviously nothing in comparison to the good old brick /1dxii that I have thrown around a few times and always delivers. With respect to video you might check out my set up video as well... I found placing your video onto the M-Fn button is a great solution. While switching to video is quick on the 1Dxiii - the 1Dxii still has the problem that there is no separate video settings which causes you to change your settings permanently when switching... really annoying. - Happy shooting and hope to see you in this part of the world some day! cheers Janine

@gregoryfricker9971 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure when you guys are doing iso comparisons you are doing so at the same final image size (downscale the r5 image or upscale the 1Dx). Because of course you will have better iso performance at a per pixel level. But that doesn’t matter since you will be sizing it up to a particular print or display screen size which would apply to both cameras. I agree that if you look at Signal to Noise ratios at particular isos you would have ever so slightly less signal in the R5 files as tested by DXO, you can trade detail for noise and do more significant de noising to get an overall better image.

@tyroneabdul2004 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! I just got my R5 a few days ago and can't wait to bring it to Africa to shoot!!!!

@beutelm1 3 жыл бұрын

I just love watching your videos for your voice/accent....it’s divine....and the information is great to 🙂

@mstrathmore 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great review. As anyone who’s ever shot African wildlife will know, it’s a completely different experience to, for example, bird photography with clear backgrounds or large subject/background separation, and where the photographer can set up on location before hand. The speed and unpredictability of the action, especially predator/prey interactions, and the density of the vegetation these often take place in, invalidates a lot of the information or suggestions given in videos by reviewers who have no experience of this. I’m not saying those videos are not useful, but rather that this one is particularly spot-on for wildlife photography of this type.

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - really appreciate your feedback - cheers Janine

@sarajcory7425 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my R5 with either the F/11 800mm RF or the RF 100-400 (not L) lens for birding and night photography. I'm older with arthritis and don't want to lug around heavy glass anymore. I'm finally getting the birding shots I've always dreamed up. Took a bit of adjustment and set up, but the eye focus is spot on. The camera, in some aspects, sees better than I do.

@truckingpix 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the excellent review

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - cheers Janine

@TheEastbelfast 2 жыл бұрын

The one critical point when comparing the R5 and the 1DX cameras is the ability of the R5 to lock focus the the eye, in particular bird and animals, If only the 1DX mk iii could be upgraded with this feature with a firmware update Great content, love to some day visit your safari 👍🏻

@declantarpey6642 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Janine. I am just getting used to my R5 and I did find when shooting a Kingfisher in flight I needed a high iso of 4,000 in order to shoot at a speed of 1/3,000s (f4.5 on a 600mm lens). The image is not as crisp due to a grain effect. Apart from that I'm loving a lot of the features.

@miked.7722 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been going backhand forth between the R5 the Sony A7IV and the R7. Thanks to you I'm going with the R5, your video was great. As usual.

@jayfromaz 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an ex photo journalist. This is absolutely a wonderful camera. I don't have problems with the buttons or the eyepiece. I own several other cameras. However, this is my go-to camera now. I can't say enough good things about it. Canon has produced something that's a quantum leap ahead of what they've had before. I own Canon and Sony cameras. The Canon R5 is a game changer. Also I have a ton of Canon lenses and their adapter is wonderful. It is an expensive camera. But for me worth every penny. One of my favorite features is being able to use the three dials in manual mode for f-stop, shutter speed, and iso. I typically use it like a regular DSLR type camera and not the back screen. However, the reticulating touch screen is great. I could go on and on but look at various reviews and see if it's good for you.

@jimbabbitt9928 3 жыл бұрын

Use 1/2 press of the shutter button for both AF and metering. Then use DOF button to cycle through AF points (I kept only the spot and zone points active). That way you still use your thumb easily to move the AF point around with the joystick or touch screen. Use the AF-ON button to activate eye focus. That will override the shutter button. This method I find easier than trying to move my thumb back and forth over multiple back buttons. I like having my thumb free unless I am using eye focus by pressing AF-On.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, that is a totally new approach... I just cannot use the top button for focusing anymore... and there is so many reason why - please check out my video on back button focusing that is linked in the Set Up video as well. However, I must agree that my thumb is rather busy between two back buttons and the joystick so I really don't blame you and I think you found a great alternative. cheers Janine

@ThreeCeeProductions Жыл бұрын

When I read reviews I don’t think many know how customizable the R5 is. You can almost change every knob or button to fit how you shoot. Like you I took the AF button for eye autofocus points. I use the shutter for single point autofocus. I also set other buttons in conjunction with modes. One of the best features for birds in flight vs stationary birds in dense foliage.

@AlpeshPatel-jh5ti 3 жыл бұрын

Janine and Pangolin yet another amazing and unbiased video. Thanks for this. Now to see WHEN I buy the R5.

@PoornaPrakashParvathala 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best review of R5 i've watched on the internet

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@thelookoflifefilms Жыл бұрын

I really love mine, the image quality of video and photos is mind blowing, and they weight of it is much easier on me than my 5D MKIV, and after awhile I was able to figure out little tricks on the autofocus eye tracking

@nicolasgonzalezv 10 ай бұрын

Increíble vídeo. Muchas gracias por tanta claridad. Saludos de Talca, Chile. 👋🏽🌎

@MacawAviculture 3 жыл бұрын

Another very well done video! My wildlife photography consists of taking pictures and making videos of my 4 large Macaws and my Cockatiel. My camera of choice for both is my Canon 1Dx Mark 2. Since my entire home has basically been transformed into a huge aviary, each day is an adventure with shooting in different rooms with a variety of lighting. My Canon C100 Mark 2 is used to make much longer training videos for clients interested in learning Macaw aviculture. Based upon the quality of still photos and video with both cameras, I do not see any need to switch to a mirrorless system. Thank you again for the incredible information you share about improving photographic and video outcomes by using the best equipment for each type of photography.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Wow... what an interesting life you lead - cheers Janine

@MacawAviculture 3 жыл бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife thank you my friend, such a joy to watch and learn from all of your incredible teaching videos!

@robertatwell7615 3 жыл бұрын

You reviewed the R5 using the 100-400 EF lens with the adapter. I would love to see you review it with the 100-500 RF mount because of the differences in the response speed and the IS differences. Your review is good for us EF lens holders but that 100-500 RF mount has some real advantages. Also would recommend that you compare the R6 to your 1D series given the pixel sizes are more similar and that you have 2 SD UHS II cards with similar focusing as the R5. The R6 with the 100-500 RF mount might be a cheaper mirrorless alternative to the 1D series until we see the 1R camera?

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, thanks for your feedback. As you can see in the description below I did use several RF lenses in the review as well such as the 600 F11, the 800 F11 and the 24-105 F4.... therefore I was able to compare the focusing speed quite well and I didn't find a noticeable difference to the Canon EF mounts (200-400 F4 and 100-400 F5.6) when it came to my focusing issues. Charl will come out with an extensive review of the R6 very soon and we are planning a comparison between the R6 and R5 as well as a comparison of the 1Dxiii and the R6.... it wasn't specifically ment to be a comparison with the 1Dx series in this review but just to my previous experience with DSLR bodies and lower pixel wildlife cameras in general to give people a point of reference. - so stay tuned for more fun ... cheers Janine

@robertatwell7615 3 жыл бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife , Janine, The IS difference between the EF and RF Mounts is specifically what I am referring to. The exchange of information between the lenses is also different in both terms of rates of transfer and preciseness of the focus criteria. The number of axis modes is different between the EF and RF stabilization when using adapted lenses. I suspect that you will get an extra stop to stop and a half on the 100-500 over the 100-400. There are real subtlety issues with the L telephoto lenses that have faster apertures. I have tried my 100-400 on the R5 and the R6 fairly extensively with both the standard and the ring adapter. The ISO performance of the R6 at high ISO is closer to the 1DX on the R6. The issue for the R6 is the build and sealing relative to the R5 and the 1DX. I think that with today’s noise reduction tools and graphics coprocessors the R5 can actually function a higher ISO levels than you are comfortable with out of camera. I thank you for your quick response and think that we are seeing performance out of the Canon Mirrorless bodies that is exceptional. I suspect that the 1 Series Mirrorless equivalent that is coming is going to be a true replacement for the treasured 1 Series DSLRs. I think that we have seen a good first replacement of the 5 and 6 Series which you seem to have found useful. My comments weren’t trying to be critical of your real world use review but rather that I was pointing out that certain things are not pure apples to apples comparisons and that the differences are significant for wildlife photography. Fast Telephoto lenses really benefit from the 5 axis image stabilization. The RF Mount really helps fast L telephoto lenses. All the best and love your work.

@ElenaHanak 3 жыл бұрын

That is the best Review of R5 I have seen! I don't mean the camera by this (I use Nikon) but how review is made! I've seen reviews of Duade Patron and Jan Wagener which are also very good but you mention some aspects they don't. The quality of review is on a very high professional level. Your review is much better than on some other channels with 1mio subscribers! Great Job, Janin!! I saw also your vedeos on other channels where you were invited (not on Pangolin) and I found them very educational and very professional. Thank you very much! Keep on going!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elena. High praise indeed.

@terpinskipl 3 жыл бұрын

content like this need to be 4k !!!!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

I don't own the right equipment to edit 4K files... I am really a photographer that has decided to tutor online since Covid struck so I am not equipped for large data as mentioned in the video as well... I would love to though! - cheers Janine

@davidclode3601 4 ай бұрын

Great advice, thank you.

@ianworthington2324 2 жыл бұрын

Most honest review I've yet seen. Many thanks.

@kilohotel6750 3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with so much you said. I went from a 1DX2 and 5dsr to the R5 and R6. The joystick on the grip when shooting vertical is in such a horrible spot, I’ve missed shots because I’m just not used to it after six months. I’m supposed to go to Botswana in November and can’t wait, I was originally going last November but that got canceled. It was nice to see how the eye AF works on elephants and other large mammals there.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I really hope we might welcome you here with us. I have simply stopped changing the position of my hand so that I don't miss the spot because I cannot find the buttons when going vertical - cheers Janine 😂

@blairblankinship4521 2 жыл бұрын

I love your reviews of the camera. Watching your review led me to purchasing the R5. I agree that the eye-tracking is great when it works, but I am very grateful that you recommended the custom set up for both back buttons (one for servo, one for eye-tracking). Thanks!

@dannydanquah3681 3 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent review right there. To quickly switch between stills and movie, I've set my M-fn button to do that so it's just a button press. Also with eye AF locked on but not that sharp image, what I've been doing lately is that even with the lock on, I still press the AF-on button and my subject will be clearer in the VF before I press the shutter.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Danny, thank you for your great feedback. Yes, the M-fn button is an awesome magic button. But I was sad to give it up as I originally liked to customize it to switch to my custom modes. - the AF tip is a great one... I found it was a weird phenomenon

@tonyesposito9602 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Janine, brilliant review, I agree with everything you say about the focus system on the R5, quite often I have had to use the manual focus override to get the camera to focus on what I want, I love the quality of the photos and being able to crop a little more, although not a fan of big crops, I can honestly say I won't be replacing my DX3 anytime soon, and if I have to be honest if I still had the DX2 that would be the main go to camera for fast action and flight shots.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, interesting to hear that you still prefer the 1Dxii over the 1Dxiii - cheers Janine

@tonyesposito9602 3 жыл бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife Hi Janine sorry for not making myself clear, I meant if I still had the DX2 I would choose that over the R5 for fast action photography, I love my DX3 :-)

@anantkittu 3 жыл бұрын

Superb video.. very informative

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@stevemurnan1702 3 жыл бұрын

For large animals spot focus first on the eye region then switch to the eye af. You can set the 3 back buttons to differing focus modes so set one to spot, one to eye af and the last to a general setting like zone which is slaved to the lens ring control. Switch from one to the other depending on circumstances and you won't miss much at all. It's reliable on RF and EF glass with both of the mk3 extenders. There are reports of 3rd party lenses not working well with th R5 in terms of focus speed, accuracy and frame rate although I've no experience of this.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, thanks for your great input. Yes, I have noticed the lack of focusing speed on all the third party lenses that I have tried. I have set my AF very similar to yours with the lack of the zone auto focus.... three back buttons is just too much for me to decide in the field. But it works well with two! - cheers Janine

@stevemurnan1702 3 жыл бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife Janine I found 3 BB focus buttons takes a bit of practice but when mastered does make the camera so much more flexible and enables you to quickly latch onto subjects of opportunity without going into menus or turning dials. A steep learning curve though.

@timothylinn 3 жыл бұрын

Good configuration, Steve.

@stevemurnan1702 3 жыл бұрын

@@timothylinn It works for me but my personal preference may not be good for others. After some practice I found it became intuitive. It takes a bit of time just like switching form my 5D4 to R5. I find having the AF on button set to eye AF, the AE Lock button set as my normal focusing method (selected using the lens or lens adapter ring) and AF Point Selection button set as spot gives me great flexibility. Then my presets C1 to C3 adjusted to differing iso values C1 slight under exposed, C2 correct exposure and C3 slightly over exposed. I use the presets to cope with changing light conditions as most of the time I know the subject I want to shoot and that fixes the shutter speed and aperture as a constant. This set up allows me to shoot one handed as all the controls I need are buttons on the right grip top and right rear of the camera. After trying many differing configurations over the last 6 months it's the one I've settled on.

@paulwhitton3013 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the R5, after only using it once in my local park on pigeons, I agree with everything you have said here, I’m coming from 5D4 and have used all the 5D cameras right through the range. I feel it’s going to take quite a bit of getting use to before I am as proficient as I am with the DSLR cameras, and I don’t think the user experience will ever be as satisfying at this point in the development of mirrorless cameras. I think your review it’s absolutely accurate in every detail, and perfectly describes how I feel about this new camera and tech for me. Though I am excited about it, I am not as blown away by the eye focus as much as I thought, or believed I would be by all the reviews I have see about it, I think it lags a bit on fast movements, and takes to long to fix on the eye at times. Also, I think the electronic viewfinder lags a little on fast panning situations.

@photography6777 2 жыл бұрын

Exceptional Review… love this honest evaluation, Janine !!

@Geophoto63 3 жыл бұрын

!! Beautiful video, one of the best reviews ever about R5 for wildlife photography, thank you Janine for your time.. by the way, you are so !! Beautiful Lady !!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Jorge - much appreciated 🙂🙃🙂 - cheers Janine

@tamasvarga67 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review, the best I've seen so far on the R5! I think I'll still keep my R for a while.

@geologisticsinc9619 2 жыл бұрын

Your representation is impressive,i m impressed

@gailbisson7565 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with all of your comments. I like my R5 but still find myself reaching for my 1 DX3 when I know action is likely to happen. I have had no issues with battery life with the battery grip and canon batteries. What I do find it very annoying is how long the batteries take to charge. The animal eye detect is not great for pet photography either as the camera will often pick the nose as the "eye". Enjoyed your review.

@davidsherman3462 3 жыл бұрын

How long does it take to charge the batteries? thanks

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gail, thanks so much for your feedback. Yes, nothing beats that good old work horse... the 1Dx series really nailed it. However, you will laugh when you here that I totally overexposed some shots the other day because I had forgotten that the view finder doesn't show the exposure value 😂😂😂 so it is very easy to get used to the extra comforts of a mirrorless camera. It is a bit disappointing on pets as it was intended for cats and dogs I believe. I have noticed the same when shooting my new puppy! However, I see it as a great assistance to your photography... an ability one didn't have before so hey... whom am I to complain. cheers Janine

@gailbisson7565 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidsherman3462 The R5 manual says "Charging a depleted battery takes approx. 2 hr. and 30 min. at room temperature (23°C/73°F). The time required to charge the battery will vary greatly depending on the ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity." But I find it to be longer. I had my batteries at 63% charge and it took 1 hour and 50 minutes to recharge up to 100%. This was at room temperature.

@gdraper63 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Janine. I have purchased one and been using for wildlife for a number of months now. I agree it has some amazing features, stabilisation, evf, pixel count, weight, edge to edge focussing, speed and when the eye focus works, its great...... I do have issues in messy backgrounds, where it refuses to focus at all, let alone on a small bird......my summary is that I can’t wait for the R1 as it’s bound to address the R5 shortcomings..... I still switch between the R5 and 1Dx mkii ( which requires a few seconds of retraining each time) and while both cameras are great, a true blending of the 2 will be the ultimate. Thanks for all your great content 😀

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Guy, I couldn't agree more with your comments. It is astounding how quickly one gets used to the electronic view finder on the R5 - I had actually forgotten a few times that the 1Dxii doesn't have it. But I think your combo is gold for the moment and we will see what the rumoured R1 has in store for us very soon - cheers Janine

@FTTravelstyle 3 жыл бұрын

One thing to keep in mind when using Canon EF lenses. It automatically goes into the crop ratio and locks it there. Can’t leave it in 1:1 aspect. If you’re using the sigma 150-600 ef mount, it gives you all options.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fred, with my EF 100-400 mkii and the EF200-400mm with converter I didn't seem to run into that issue. I was able to shoot full frame without crop

@tamasvarga67 2 жыл бұрын

I think you are mixing it with EF-S lenses.

@dcurleyifa 3 жыл бұрын

I have owned the R5 and 100 to 500mm lens for a few months now and the combo is a game changer for bird and wildlife, using the eye focus and not needing to recompose and potentially lose a shot improves creativity. The weight of the R5 and 100to500mm lens makes carrying all day easy and not Hernia inducing like the 1DX2 and 500mm prime was for me. Using the 2 button A/F customisation works very well for me and the viewfinder is the best in any mirrorless camera. My only complaint is battery life it is poor compared to 1DX2 hopefully firmware updates will improve on this over time. Thanks so much for your vids on this body.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, it is a fantastic set for bird life.... and I must agree the view finder experience is excellent. - cheers Janine

@45CaliberCure 2 жыл бұрын

I'm slow, but happy to run across this. Very nice run down of the good and the bad of the R5. I've been enjoying it with the 100-500 in the back yard. Still waiting for that elephant to come crashing in. Thank you for the incredibly objective summation.

@patrickhudgell 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. I agree with everything you have said about the R5. I have also set up two buttons for back-button focusing and I am now used to using the standard AF for finding approximate focus on an animal or bird and then instantly switching to the other button to get the eye focus. As you say, one of the main advantages of that is for freedom of composition as you can move the animal anywhere in the frame and the camera still holds focus. The other thing I would say is to use the custom settings for different scenarios. As there are also custom configurations video then you can set up different frame rates and instantly switch from one to the other. You mention the problem of large file sizes but I have actually found that my files are now smaller. I have tested RAW, CRAW and jpg and in most cases (as long as my exposure is correct) I have found the jpg images to be virtually indistinguishable from RAW. Consequently I now generally just shoot jpgs which are around 17MB rather than using RAW which always gave files of around 25MB with my previous Canon DSLRs. I can still do a bit of post-processing if needed as long as I don't try to pull out shadow detail too much.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick, thanks so much for watching. Shooting with a 20mb camera at the moment definitely gives me smaller file sizes... and there is just something about R5 files (both video and photos) that my computer somehow doesn't like. Processing CR3 files is slower for me .... maybe you can assist me with a urgent question of mine... for me custom settings are only great when instantly accessible which is why I had the programmed on the M-Fn button... however, now this button is the only way to switch to video quickly. So how do you access your custom modes quickly? cheers Janine

@patrickhudgell 3 жыл бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife The system I use it to set to shutter priority 4k video at 25fps on C1 at 1/50th sec, 50fps on C2 at 1/100 sec and 100fps on C3 at 1/200th sec. I am very new to using video but that seems to work OK. That way it takes two button presses (Mode and Info) plus one on-screen selection of C1, C2 or C3 to go from still shooting to whatever video mode I want. That doesn't include 8k which I tend not to use anyway. Once you have used a particular frame rate for video and return to still images via the mode+info buttons you can then switch back to the last video mode you used by simply pressing the video start/stop button. I am still a bit confused by this as I don't use video often enough to fully understand it but that seems to work OK to me. With regard to file sizes, I always used RAW in the past with my 1D4, 5D3 and 7D2 cameras and tended to keep the RAWs in Lightroom but now find jpg is quite good enough with the R5 so don't need store the huge RAW files.

@timothylinn 3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickhudgell Good info about how you handle switching C settings with video. As you acknowledge in your original comment, the problem with JPG is that you are limiting your present and future editing flexibility. That may not matter given how you work. I would never do it. I was recently able to go back to some noisy images I shot on a 10D in 2004 and completely transform them using software that is vastly superior to what was available at the time.

@patrickhudgell 3 жыл бұрын

@@timothylinn I do agree that RAW is best and have always tended to use RAW in the past. I have also found the benefit of keeping old raw files and reprocessing with modern software but the files are so huge from the R5 that I decided to experiment with jpgs too. I don't know if it is the Adobe RAW converter but I can rarely get a better result with processed RAWs than the out of camera jpgs so I am sticking with jpgs for now.

@agrafernando 3 жыл бұрын

Just a splendid review. None of the fanboy/girl stuff. Thank you

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - I really appreciate it!

@jaredcharney8540 3 жыл бұрын

For my editorial and portrait work I opted for 2 R6 bodies and my now all time favorite lens : the 28-70RF -- I've actually noticed for the higher ISO shots I prefer C1 over LR. One thing I'm disappointed by is the battery grip is not laid out all that well when using vertically. Overall I'm very happy w/the AF and I'm constantly trying to configure ways to get more out of it . Now to finally sell my beloved 1dx2 to get more RF glass.

@ChrisRenePlaylist Жыл бұрын

This is really good. I love the way you share all the information. thank you

@Methodical2 3 жыл бұрын

I like the R5 (first mirrorless camera). It took some getting used to though. While it's not cheap, the R5 replaced 3 cameras for me (7D2, 5D3 and 1D3), so in essence, it was priced ok. The R5 does what those 3 cameras did for me, but now I only have to carry one camera in the field now. On top of that, I can use all of my EF lenses seamlessly. I sold those 3 cameras and used the funds towards the RF 100-500. I kept the 1DX and 1D4 though. I will have a dual system for awhile.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have the perfect set up now. Nice one.

@davidfeatherstone5078 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and best review by far. I researched and watched countless video reviews on both the Canon R5 and R6 and opted for the latter simply because I didn’t need 8k video nor a 45mp camera. Look forward to your colleague’s take on the R6.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, it is coming out soon and I don't think you will regret your choice - cheers Janine

@stevemurnan1702 3 жыл бұрын

I've shot 5 series cameras since the mk2. I changed from my mk4 to the R5 with some trepidation. I need not have worried. The customisation it allows gives me 3 back buttons for various af modes and the wysiwyg of the evf is such a bonus. I wouldn't go back to any DSLR now.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you are enjoying your R5 - cheers Janine

@davearchbell9921 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Janine. Great review. Really love the all the wildlife video and pictures.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, we need you back here soon!

@mauriziocascone Жыл бұрын

Really great review, thanks for sharing!

@kathleeneveritt5340 2 жыл бұрын

Best r5 review for wildlife I have seen and I’ve seen a lot , I find with both the r5 and Sony A9 if you miss focus especially on a small bird it’s no good “pumping the shutter/back button” trying to get it to focus so I will try your tip of tweaking the focus ring

@neilarmitage6632 4 ай бұрын

A great all round camera and paired with the 25-105 F2.8 L IS USM Z lense

@hollyauchincloss7233 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Janine - I have bought the R5 but not given it much of a trial yet as we have been under 'stay at home' order since Christmas! I will be keeping my 5DIV so hopefully the best of both worlds one day when we're allowed out again! Take care, hope to see you again sometime!

@bryanandryszak925 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Janine, for the best real-life review of the R5 I’ve seen yet. Currently I own an RP and have thought of eventually upgrading to either the R5 or R6. Is there an R6 review planned for in the future? I’ve not (yet) ever visited Africa; but since joining your KZfaq channel a few months ago, I hope to plan a trip to Chobe and join your group on safari. Thank you.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bryan, thank you so much for that huge compliment. Charl will soon come out with an in-depth review of the R6 and then we are planning on a smaller comparison between the two. I really hope we can welcome you to Botswana very soon ... we really miss our guest! Cheers Janine

@graymarks3143 3 жыл бұрын

As a Nikon shooter I hope Pangolin do a test on the Z9 when it comes out.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gray, we hope Nikon gives us a chance to review it. - cheers Janine

@raylander6329 3 жыл бұрын

Danielle will do that

@Alan-Zorro 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Well done.

@rogersulenski5646 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and I will watch your video on your settings for the R5 shortly. I have had my R5 for about 4 months now and I love it and always enjoy learning from others their techniques and settings. I enjoy y'all KZfaq channel and maybe one day I could enjoy one of the safaris!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger... really hope to welcome you here very soon - cheers Janine

@michaelhains2291 3 жыл бұрын

A balanced review of the R5 which does not skip over the weaker points of the camera. You used a UHS-1 SD card in the camera (write speed 80MB/s), which would REALLY slow the buffer clearance time. The buffer will clear quicker if you use a UHS-2 card instead, like one of the fast ones from Sony (299 MB/s write). Then the buffer clearance time would be less than one minute, not brilliant but much better than 3 minutes. Even a UHS-2 card will not be as fast as the CFExpress Type B card (1200 MB/s write). Buffer clearance will always be an issue with a camera like the R5, with one fast card and one slow card (if you save to both cards at once). The dynamic range performance of the camera will vary between the mechanical shutter and the electronic shutter. Not sure of the figures on the R5, but on the 1DXIII the mechanical shutter you go from 13.6EV in mechanical to 11.6EV in electronic shutter, losing 2 stops (the R6 should be very close to that figure as it uses the same sensor as the 1DXIII). That can make quite a difference in the field. The difference is not as big on other cameras like the Sony A1, A9II or the Nikon D5. Using the electronic shutter means almost zero shutter blackout and no wear on the mechanical shutter. The focus issue you discuss, does occur on all brands of mirrorless cameras including Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony, but it seems more pronounced on the Canon R5 and R6. From firsthand experience the Panasonic G9 and Sony A9 are much better than what I have seen on the Canon R5 and R6. It is an area Canon needs to improve.