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Nikon D850+500 PF or Canon R5+100-500 - better for birds?

Started May 29, 2021 | Discussions thread
Chris B. Contributing Member • Posts: 627
Re: Nikon D850+500 PF or Canon R5+100-500 - better for birds?

Fabulous read with thorough details! I appreciate your "real world" comments, and your post has answered many questions for me.

I've been a photographer for over 50 years, and shot professionally for much of that. I started with Nikon MF cameras and lenses in film days, and switched to Canon digital in '97. I retired from shooting professionally in 2015, and in 2018, I switched back to Nikon. My current favorite body is the D850 although I also own a D5. My primary interest these days is birds, and use the 500PF virtually 100% of the time. It's an exceptional rig, and delivers superb images, but it's getting a bit heavy so I've been looking for alternatives. Nothing Nikon currently makes in the mirrorless realm is appealing, and several friends have acquired the R5/100-500 which is not only much lighter but delivers stunning images. I'm not "married" to one brand or another so will invest my monies in the gear which offers the most promise. Based on your very well-thought out post, should I want to invest in mirrorless gear, the R5/100-500 combo may be in the cards!

Chris

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