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18-Month Review of the R5 from a studio photographer

Started 3 months ago | User reviews thread
OP George Zip Senior Member • Posts: 1,633
Re: 18-Month Review of the R5 from a studio photographer

thunder storm wrote:

George Zip wrote:

Boudoir. I keep it quite dim in the studio as I like to shoot at F1.2 to 2.0. So it's pretty dark as I am shooting pretty wide open and I do not want to contaminate the studio strobes with overhead lights. In this situation, it's really hit-and-miss. It will grab hair, noses etc. I don't complain as it is asking a lot from the camera to even achieve focus, but the point is, I can't rely on it in dim conditions. I probably should get an ND filter, but I am a creature of habit and also, I like it to be darker for this sort of photography so the clients feel less exposed.

I own the 40mm Art and I've rented the RF 50mm f/1.2, and I found out the problem here is the RF L lens, not the body. My Sigma 40mm Art and even the 50mm Art are focusing way more reliable in dim light.

I'm studying AF cases of the R5 now to see if this could improve anything. I think anything prioritizing acceleration and deceleration should be avoided.

Nice tip . Thank you

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