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R5/R7 and RF100-500mm thoughts for those who use both

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Bramble9 Regular Member • Posts: 211
Re: R5/R7 and RF100-500mm thoughts for those who use both
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I have both R5 and R7 w/ 100-500L, RF100-400, and 600mm f11.  I'm rapidly approaching "Geezer Class" i.e. 80 y.o. and now mainly shoot yard birds during the day and moon-shots at night, conditions permitting.  And for those two purposes, I almost totally rely on the  R7 + 100-500L.  I add the 1.4 xTC for the moon shots.  I also like the R5 w/ the 600mm for yard birds as the focal length is "right on".

The 32 MP sensor of the R7 seems to be a sweet spot for me with plenty of room for cropping and file sizes still easy to work with.  I do use the R5 for anything low light and grand kids duty w/ either 24-105L or 24-240 for outdoors, e.g. beach work.

With the R7 I prefer not to have ISOs higher than about 1600, but with the R5 I can easily shoot fairly clean at ridiculously high ISOs. (Topaz Ai noise reduction as needed)  But anymore I don't do much night shooting.  One last thought, for bumbling around daytime, the RF 100-400 and either body makes for lighter carry and optical quality is still very good.  I may add the R8 and 24-50 for an "easy to carry" package-- hope that lens is at least decent,

Bramble9

 Bramble9's gear list:Bramble9's gear list
Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R7 Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM +1 more
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