andycollins4716

David, your series of coyote pictures is outstanding! I've really enjoyed each one! Andy

Canon R6, EF 100-400L

Canon R6, EF 100-400L

Let's see what we've got for this week! 3 pics max, 1000 pix max. This is from the Canon R6, 100-400L using the 1.6X-crop mode.

Canon R6, 100-400L--Such an elegant lady; female Cardinal.

Canon R6, 100-400L--Starling

Okay, one more...7D2, 100-400L, both shots.

Let's see what you've got for this week! 3 pics max, 1000 pix max

Canon R6, 100-400L

It's the best I've ever experienced by far! The eye-focus latches on to a subject's eye (or head, if the subject turns away) and maintains focus and tracks extremely well, even at 20fps with the electronic shutter. It can be set for animal tracking or human tracking. Also, the high ISO capability is pretty amazing.

I'll start this one; you know the rules. From my R6--not a great shot but all I had time to shoot this week.

I rely on both a compact and my iPhone XS. I was using a Canon G7X MkII (I sold it in order to buy a Canon G5X MkII, but got distracted by a Canon R6 which I bought instead!) along with my XS and probably used them equally. On my phone I use the ProCamera app the most as it allows me to shoot jpegs, RAW, and TIFFs. It also allows me to make all of the manual adjustments that I did on my Canon. This app along with the editing capability of the native camera app on the XS allows me to fully edit my shots easily on the phone and download them to my computer to print very nice 8x10 prints. Of course, the sensor in my phone is smaller than the 1-inch sensor in the Canon and noise is visible, but the detail is amazing. I'm very comfortable using my phone as a compact, go-everywhere camera. I'm sure that the image quality of the iPhone 12Pro is even nicer. Here's a shot from the XS.

Lady Bird

"Little Casper"-- Canon R6--105mm, f/6.4, 1/100s, ISO 51200

Canon EOS R6

I was in the position of having to decide between the 5D4 and the R6, moving from a 5D3 and still using a 7D2. I decided to go with the R6 because of the newer sensor technology and the freakish ability to casually shoot at ISO 12800 or 20000 and much higher with great results.The AF is also outstanding and a in my opinion is another league above the excellent AF in my 7D2, even with its 65 all-cross-point AF. Having an over 6K focus pt array Eye-detection works amazingly well, and once the subject is acquired the camera sticks to it extremely well. The IBIS is also another great feature. I bought the EF-EOS RF adapter and I'm able to use my EF lenses on the R^ with no degradation in AF speed. For me the 20mp is perfectly sufficient, even for landscapes. I don't print huge nor do I crop a lot; I shot landscapes with both the 5D2 and the 5D3 with their 21.1mp and 22mp sensors as did many photographers with outstanding results. For action shooting, the 12fps mechanical shutter and the 20fps electronic shutter are wonderful tools to have in your toolbox. I also have to admit that I actually love having the fully articulated rear monitor, as it gives a lot of flexibility in positioning the camera to frame difficult shots. While I have never been a fan of EVFs, the way that they allow you to view your subject clearly in very low light is enough to make one a convert, and the resolution of the EVFs nowadays is excellent. The last point I'll make (I could go on...) is the RF 24-105mm f/4L (my favorite focal range for general photography) is much better than the EF version 1 that I've been using; I've also read that it is noticeably better than Version 2 as well, but I haven't used Version 2. Needless to say, I love the R6 and am very glad that I have it. None of this takes away from the 5D4 though, as it is an outstanding camera, and one that I would be very excited to have and use. I really went back and forth many times in making a decision, one of the main factors in favor of the 5D4 being that using it would be identical to using my 7D2. Also, the 5D4 has a more rugged build and better weathersealing, both of which are available in the R5, but that camera is more than I need (I'm not a video shooter and I don't need or want 45mp files). In the end though, I just personally felt that I wanted to go ahead and jump into Canon's new system now instead of waiting until later. It really is a matter of preference because you can't go wrong with either choice.

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No more flowers to shoot outside, so I'll shoot the ones we brought in from the cold. Canon 7D2, various lenses.

Better late than never...Canon 7D2, 100-400L

This is one of "our" deer that lives in our woods. Fortunately for her our woods are a no-hunting zone, but she should tell the turkey in the background that's trying to blend in and not be seen...it is almost that time of year that turkeys dread!

Cat pics are always good!

I remember seeing him years ago with The Boss!

Oh, wow! Where are you? This is in Cutler, Indiana as you now know which is so tiny that it doesn't even have a traffic light! The bridge and the mill are very popular though and lots of people make the trip to see both. I would've taken more shots (it's an annual photo destination this time of year) but there were a lot of people milling (no pun intended) around. The mill, maybe 1500 feet down the road, is also a wonderful subject for photos. To make the trip really worthwhile, you could also pop over to Delphi, about 15 minutes away, to see the portion of the Erie Canal that goes through there. It's pretty cool to see too. Thanks for the compliment!

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