Where is “mirror-lock-up” in the EOS R’s menu?
Dec 23, 2019
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Questions about the EOS R:
1. Where is the “mirror-lock-up” setting in the EOS R’s menu?
2. I can’t find Micro Auto-Focus Adjustment either (MAFA)
3. And where is the button to switch to live-view shooting?
Well, you get the point: I am just kidding. I decided for the EOS R over the 5D-IV, and so far, I am happy with my choice. I am finding Mirrorless have all these…, I think, advantages over DSLRs: no vibration caused by mirror slap, no need to do MAFA, and…… well, I am not sure that live-view shooting, or the EVF, is better than the OVF. But let me give a quick summary of my first reactions to the camera:
Number one on my “love-it” list of the EOS R is high AF accuracy with all my EF lenses, included my despised EF 50mm 1.4. There was no way that I could get consistent focus with this lens on any of my previous bodies at wide apertures; I even had given up doing MAFA on this lens because it would AF differently every time. But now this and all other lenses have come alive and gained consistency on the EOS R. It is great to have that peace of mind! Even shooting with the EF-S 60mm macro is so pleasant because, although I lose over half the camera’s resolution, it is so sharp that I can use it anyways: sharpness compensates for lower resolution, and I don’t need high resolution for the things I use this macro lens for.
Number two has to be the smaller size of the camera, which is more important to me than low weight. As it turns out, now I get to keep the Lowepro Protactic AW 350 II backpack, which I was going to exchange for the roomier AW 450 II. Since I often travel in smaller planes, it is important to carry a smaller bag that will fit under the seat if need be; the EOS R will slide perfectly into the side pockets of the 350. I also like the lighter weight, but bigger lenses might convince me to buy a battery pack for better handling. We will see; and I will appreciate comments from any of you who bought the battery pack.
In third place comes the way that controls on this camera can be customized. True, the learning curve is steep, and it takes a while to figure out all the possibilities. But once you become familiar with the camera you learn about MANY shortcuts. I think that I could even find a good use for the new and dreaded M-Fn bar (swipe bar); we will see. What I do know now is that there is no need for an AF joystick in this camera because the “touch and drag” AF selection point is so, so, so useful!!
Now the main thing I dislike about this camera: The EVF is awful for birds in flight!! I tested it (or tested myself!) with BIF a few days ago, and it was very difficult not to lose those fast-moving animals, especially when they come near you. I think I will stick to my 7D-II for birding, although I might have to send it to Canon to see if they can fix its AF accuracy.
I would love to hear (read!) your first reactions to the camera.
Also, just for fun, what other questions would not make sense with a mirrorless, just like the three questions I asked above? Share your own.
Happy shooting!
Armando