Some actual first impression of the R7 (with first images)

4. Finally, any experience using the adaptors for EF lenses? I have zoom lenses that are all for the D80, which are EF lenses.

It seems that the autofocus capabilities of the R7 are superior to the 80 and 90D. I wander if they can be useful to focus on birds in the grass, obstructed by thin grass (or small leaves, thin straw, etc.).

Thanks,

Rudy.

About adapters.  I have the basic adapter on an RP and a control ring adapter on my R5.  When I pre ordered my R7, I ordered one of the basic adapters.  I have a closet full of EF and EF-s lenses, some going back to my first EOS film camera way back in the early 1980s, and no intention of buying any RF lenses right away.  So far, every EF lens I’ve tried on the RP or R5 has worked flawlessly, so I don’t expect to have any problems with the R7.  And I am keeping my eye on the used market, hoping to find some bargains on some of the L EF lenses that I’d like to have.  My adapter plan is to use the control ring adapter on the R7, and use the basic dial on the other two cameras.  I hope that I will be able to set the camera up so that the control ring gives me the functionality of the “missing” dial some reviewers have complained about.

As far as birds in the grass, I’m with you in hoping the R7 can do this.  Tried that a couple of days ago with my R5 and EF 100-400 L Mk2 and 1.4x mk3 extender with a Red-tailed Hawk that flew down just fifteen feet or so from me, and kept sticking his head up and looking at me.  Didn’t get one shot in focus.