First images with new camera

[Basil]

The first images with new camera. Just a set of the same subject with Aperture ranging: 2.0, 2.8, 4.0, 5.6 and 8.0. Due to very low lighting I had the ISO set to 3200 which introduced a little noise, so ran them through Topaz.

First shot is f/2, last is f/8, as you can tell from increasing DOF

 

[DrEntropy]

Yay! Anxious to see results with the tracking capabilities. Another trip to Bosque Del Apache, weather permitting?

And congratulations!

 

[Basil]

Yay! Anxious to see results with the tracking capabilities. Another trip to Bosque Del Apache, weather permitting?

And congratulations!

Most definitely. Probably have to wait until after the new year. Meanwhile I'll trek around the local neighborhood but mostly sparrows and ravens around here. If I'm lucky I'll catch a hawk or maybe a blue bird.

 

[DrEntropy]

Just did some "pixel-peeping" and even with the size reduced image, it took a 200% zoom before the image shows degradation. Impressive.

 

[Basil]

Just did some "pixel-peeping" and even with the size reduced image, it took a 200% zoom before the image shows degradation. Impressive.

And keep in mind that the images I uploaded were downsized considerably from original to meet the upload size limit on the server. The original raw files were MUCH bigger (57+ meg)

 

[DrEntropy]

And keep in mind that the images I uploaded were downsized considerably from original to meet the upload size limit on the server. The original raw files were MUCH bigger (57+ meg)

Exactly my point. Incredible resolution.

I'd been thinking about what it would take to even come close to the same result with a film emulsion. Likely 8"x10" Kodachrome would be as close as one could expect to get.

 

[GregW]

Did I miss it? What did you get? You were talking about getting an R6 2 I think.

 

[Basil]

Did I miss it? What did you get? You were talking about getting an R6 2 I think.

Well, I was going to get an R6 Mark II with the RF 24-105 lens and I even had it in the cart at B&H. Before I completed the order, however, I don't know why, but I decided to take one more look at the R5 page. That's when I saw a "used" R5 with 24-105 RF lens that they must have just put in the system because it wasn't there earlier when I was looking at the R5 page.

This R5 was listed as 9+ condition with a very low shutter count (which I assume was the mechanical shutter count not the electronic shutter). The price was about $470 more than what the R6II package I was about to buy would have cost, but it was also more than $900 less than the regular price for that same R5/ lens combo. I thought about it for about 2 milliseconds, then replaced the R6II for this lightly used R5. I was a little leery about buying a used camera, but I feel good about it now that I have it. I've been a B&H customer for years and always found them to be fair and they have a good return policy.

I must say I am very pleased with this camera - if there is any wear and tear I sure could not find it. About the only indications that it wasn't a new camera were some very light scuff marks on the hot shoe as if a flash has been on and off a few times. The rest of camera and lens was flawless.

I'm still going through some tutorials trying to familiarize myself with it. It's very similar in menus layout to my 5D Mark IV, but there are a lot of differences in capability and button switch layout.

 

[DrEntropy]

I was a little leery about buying a used camera, but I feel good about it now that I have it.

We've been either very lucky or diligent in checking out the pix and ads. The D7500 I got for Mitsy was a "reconditioned" unit from B&H, with a "kit lens." It was flawless on arrival. Mine was from an Adorama trade-in "special," body only and also without any visible or operational issues. Got the D7200 from an Ebay ad, posted that tale here earlier. Also a great condition "used" body. All the DX optics have come from Ebay ads, not been disappointed with any of those either.

I've been a B&H customer for years and always found them to be fair and they have a good return policy.

Same here. Another outfit we've done business with for a long time is Roberts Camera. They've always been more than fair from my experience.

 

[fordmstr]

You can't go wrong with B&H and sometimes used can be almost the quality of brand new.
I think you made a great choice, can't wait to see what it can do for you.

Cannon vs. Nikon, both great names. Many years ago my first DSLR was a D-70 Nikon. Since them I've upgraded a couple of times and purchased a few great lenses. Since that time, haven't been able to justify my skill is worthy of the newest technology. I love my D-800 even if its ancient and mostly use the older version of 28-70 2.8 G ED. Makes me look like a much better photographer than actually am.
Most of my greatest shots are of my wife, she was my model. Mostly grandkids pictures now.
I miss the vacations out west taking shots of my wife. She retired on me, said she was getting too old.

 

[DrEntropy]

I will admit after hearing the R5 tale and seeing the few images, I started looking again at D850 ads. Had a GAS attack but quelled it thinking about then having to replace the DX optics in the short focal length range. And of course the Nano coated FX choices would just HAVE to be the only "acceptable" optics.
...then I remembered what we'd just laid out for the new roof... ACK!

With what I'm doing now photographically, the APS-C sensors are adequate. My bag runneth over. You folks will just have to suffer thru my mundane <30MP crop-sensor images.

 

[DrEntropy]

Most of my greatest shots are of my wife, she was my model. Mostly grandkids pictures now.
I miss the vacations out west taking shots of my wife. She retired on me, said she was getting too old.

I consider my "greatest shots" the ones with a by-line under 'em. Mitsy gets second billing. Certainly model material both then and now, but those images can't pay the rent... and she has begun hiding from the lens now. Usually behind a cat.

 

[Basil]

Had a GAS attack but quelled it thinking about then having to replace the DX optics in the short focal length range.

One thing that was/is a plus with the R series cameras is that, while there is a new “RF” mount lens system for these mirrorless cameras, the previous generation “EF” lenses (of which I have several) will work seamlessly with a EF-RF adapter. Haven’t tried all my EF lenses yet but the couple I have tried seem to work with no loss in quality.

 

[DrEntropy]

Canon has looked after their clients/users much better than Nikon has IMHO. Had a discussion a few weeks ago with the guy shooting a nephew's wedding. Canon user who switched from Nikons quite a while ago. When I brought up the Nikon Professional Service and how they had basically abandoned us, he said that was when he made the change. I'd been too invested in the gear so kept with Nikon.

At least with the crop-sensor bodies I have use of the older F-mount optics as well. Have yet to put the 35~70 Ai manual or the 21MM prime on one of the APS-C bodies to check vignetting. Got a couple DX wides to supplant those.

 

[Basil]

Canon has looked after their clients/users much better than Nikon has IMHO. Had a discussion a few weeks ago with the guy shooting a nephew's wedding. Canon user who switched from Nikons quite a while ago. When I brought up the Nikon Professional Service and how they had basically abandoned us, he said that was when he made the change. I'd been too invested in the gear so kept with Nikon.

At least with the crop-sensor bodies I have use of the older F-mount optics as well. Have yet to put the 35~70 Ai manual or the 21MM prime on one of the APS-C bodies to check vignetting. Got a couple DX wides to supplant those.

One thing that has Canon users rather upset is the unfortunate fact that Canon has made the decision that they are not allowing third party manufacturers to produce RF mount lenses. In other words, if you want an RF mount lens, you have one choice - Canon. Unfortunately, the Canon RF mount lenses are on the pricy side. Sony, on the other hand, still allows third party lenses for their latest mounts.

Hopefully Canon will eventualy open up to allowing third party. In the meantime, if one wants a third party lens they will have to buy an EF mount and use the adaptor.

 

[DrEntropy]

Hopefully Canon will eventualy open up to allowing third party. In the meantime, if one wants a third party lens they will have to buy an EF mount and use the adaptor.

There's no degradation in image quality with the adaptor that I can see, your Sigma as example. I'd think once the sales of RF optics levels out or slows down, third-party restrictions will end. Canon will have "saturated" their target market. I'd guess the 'big guns' aftermarket makers are already anticipating the change and working out the fitting of the extra length and mount differences.

 

[Basil]

There's no degradation in image quality with the adaptor that I can see, your Sigma as example. I'd think once the sales of RF optics levels out or slows down, third-party restrictions will end. Canon will have "saturated" their target market. I'd guess the 'big guns' aftermarket makers are already anticipating the change and working out the fitting of the extra length and mount differences.

I certainly hope so. I know a lot of big name Camera bloggers (Tony Northrup, Jarrad Polin "Fro Knows Foto," etc) are verbally beating up on Canon for locking out third party manufactures from the RF game.) I do like OEM Canon lenses but usually buy them refurb or second hand as their higher end "L-lenses" are not cheap and I hate having to sell body parts to buy a lens!

 

[DrEntropy]

I do like OEM Canon lenses but usually buy them refurb or second hand as their higher end "L-lenses" are not cheap and I hate having to sell body parts to buy a lens!

A big YES to hunting for "previously owned" optics. Fast, sharp lenses like the Nano-coated ones are pricey even used, but many are justifiable if they're under half what they sold for new. And primes have been offered at truly bargain prices. Three of those were so reasonable I couldn't resist: 35mm ∱1.8, 50mm ∱1.4 and the Micro 40mm ∱2.8. I chalk it up to "lazy shooters"!

And we've given up all the body parts we're willing to with the hovel's roof replacement!

 

[GregW]

I think Canon watched what Nikon did and hopped on the bandwagon. Nikon shut out almost all camera repair shops from working on new cameras or lenses. This happened before the mirrorless crazy.
Don't get me started on grey market practices.

 

[DrEntropy]

Nikon shut out almost all camera repair shops from working on new cameras or lenses. This happened before the mirrorless crazy.
Don't get me started on grey market practices.

Precisely why I ventured into opening up that 18~140 DX with the fungus. Have yet to brave the AF-S motor exploration but may try finding a non-functioning (sold as: "parts only") lens to do some digging. E-Bay has ads for some "juicy" optics that are stated as such, for skinny money compared to functioning examples. But that will have to be postponed a while. Just now my wallet makes a sucking vacuum sound since our roof replacement.