This channel is all about photography and video. From equipment reviews to the creative process and "how to" tutorials. From behind the scenes of shoots to quick tips and hacks that I have learnt over the thirty years I have worked as a professional photographer. I will share examples of my work and talk about the lessons I have learnt from my photography and experiences working all over the world for a wide variety of clients.
Whether you are a complete beginner, a keen amateur of someone considering making money from your photography. Actually maybe even seasoned professionals will find something entertaining and of use here. As a small channel I am really keen to involve the audience so do please reach out if you have an idea of a video you might like me to cover.
If this sounds interesting then please do consider subscribing. I will be making fresh content every week.
I have 10D and I just bought RF6 II. I really like your videos, your calm and "none-acting" talking is very pleasant to listen and also easy to follow for a listener who is not a native English speaker.
Enjoy your comments. I've had the 1.4 for 15 years? Since then, I've moved up many levels. Currently shooting with the R6. My go to lens is the RF 24-70 f/2.8. So why do I keep the 1.4 in my bag? Do I need therapy?
I too wander round with a bag full of random primes clanking together while shooting the vast majority of pictures on a standard zoom… it’s a condition for sure… but when the time is right and you want that wide open magic.. nothing else comes close!
I am just an amateur photographer, but I love this lens. I’ve used it for wildlife, landscape and portraits. I recently used it for a friend’s daughter’s senior photos and while I did not use as many photos from this lens as I did a 56 mm F1.2, it still produced some wonderful shots. I purchased it secondhand and have experienced zero problems with it.
Great real world comparison , i have just purchased the RF 14 - 35 to replace my ageing EF 17-40 which i had to adapt to fit the Eos R . Looking forward to receiving it and seeing how i get on with it. Like you i leave on the lens correction in lightroom so never think about it as a issue , most lenses have distortion to some degree. Glad Canon produced an ultra wide for the RF mount that is rectilinear as being able to use this with my filter kit was a major consideration as a lot of 14mm lenses are so bulbous you can use standard filters with them.
I prefer the ef Glass espacially in These wide Angels. Try to use a Polfilter with 14mm you will get Problems. With the Drop in Adapter für ef No issue. Actually the Adapter ist an Advantage for wide Angels lenses
@@anthonyperkins1480 a bit like this comment! I do my best but sorry to not include the information you clearly feel entitled to. Thank you and best wishes RR
i purchased one 15 years ago keeping the sensor clean, the button layout are the biggest bug bear with this camera. mine still has only 20,000 clicks and still looks like new. still enjoy using it for weddings the grandchildren and landscapes mainly. still a great camera
C1 C2 & C3 you can use those for pre settings, i use c1 for auto closing the mirror 2 sec delay and B exposure etc all setup for a night shot. if you use M and always start at f5.6 / 125 sec / iso400 you could have stored that in C1 or2 or 3 to always start there.
@@hetspook666 I have tried those C things a few times but always seem to end up just using plain old manual most of the time. It’s great that you have settings that work for you and that’s really important. I understand what they do but for my purposes it just adds another level of complexity.. thanks for your thoughts and experience. Very interesting
Hey, Roy! Great review as always. Just picked up one of these second hand. Looking forward to shooting with it. Also, let's get your channel to 15K! Almost there! - JB
Hello Roy, my 1st descent camera was a Canon 5D, I have just got a Canon 5D mk111, what a beast this camera is, I like your clip on said Camera, keep up the good work. Alex
Personally I own the Canon EF 50mm f2.5 Macro lens and it's definitely recommended and it's better than the f1.8 versions. The 50mm f2.5 has the same design as the 50mm f1.8 mark 1 but with much better close up focus macro features. the autofocus will be a little bit slower and more noise but it's just as accurate as the other versions of this lens. the optical performance is nearly the same as all the f1.8 versions and the f2.5 is just a small difference so that's no problem. I think this f2.5 version is the best version of this 50mm optical design
The Info Button is a mystery. I click on it and expect to be able to dial thru the infos. Nope, it just turns off. And the 3 buttons at. the top don't change anything.
I’ve been shooting with the Canon R5 since it came out but recently started using my Mark IV as a 2nd camera for concert photography. R5 is higher res and a little more dynamic range but when you get a good shot on the 5D, it can be exceptional. Especially with prime lenses and some post processing. It also pairs well with the 70-200. Wide angle shots low key can suffer from noise when you illuminate and use of lens corrections can cause bad moire. And I need to spend time with noise reduction and crushing blacks. 5D is a pro camera that has great colors and tones. Classic shooters can master it and wow people with the photography. The computational photography future with AI software is getting insane but hand people a manual film camera and there’s nowhere to hide. Also, I own the Manfrotto view finder you feature in the video, going to try it for stills. I’ve gotten used to reviewing in the R5 viewfinder.
A question if I may Roy, I've used cameras for almost 50yrs now & began my semi pro life with Olympus OM film cameras & moved to Canon DSLRs because OM didn't keep up with the digital revolution IMO, I always liked the optical viewfinders compared to the LCD viewfinders, although those I've used were on consumer level cameras, basically how good is the viewfinder display on the newest Canon mirrorless cameras?
Mate, best long form review out there, well done! Got rid of my 1D MKIV’s when they stopped supporting repair. Managed to get a 5D MKIV 2+ years, ago from MBP, for £1,000, very mint. Love the camera, use it as second unit to the C300 MKII, in 4K. Still using it in 2024. Regards, Charles
@@robertlawrence7958 you know ow what I have not tried. I’m on my way to the states at the moment but will give it a throw when I’m back and let you know
Very nice review but still I can't decide between rf 24-70 2.8 and the rf 24-105 f4. Would like an all rounder for travel and family photos with my R6 I (also own rf 35 f1.8 and rf 70-200 f4). Any other thoughts or advice? Do you know if the 24-70 have noticeable better IQ (color, sharpness ) and better build quality? Thank you!
@@xcomputronx not sure about build quality of the 2.8 lens im afraid. I am sure you would be very happy with either lens! It’s a tricky decision! . Good luck whichever way you go
@@RoyRiley the marginal price difference(only 200 euro more)in my area it kind of tips the scale in favor of the heavier lens... In my opinion the 24-105 became too expensive because of demand
Thank you. I own and really like this f/4 lens and R5 body pairing even though I own the f2.8 RF holy trinity. I owned both the EF versions when I shot Canon DSLRs but obviously like the latest versions better. Wonder if Canon will ever consider creating a 24-120mm version like Nikon has. Take care.
Thanks for your great appreciation of this camera. I am an amateur and have a 60 D for quite a while. I read a lot about full frame cameras and five years ago got a chance of having a nearly brand new 1 ds mk 3 for 700 pounds. I grabbed it and still enjoy it. But the additional features of the 5D mk4 still bogs me.
I have the vivitar 3900 (potato masher) which I liked, back in the days. I liked the handle as you could easily carry it with your camera. I wish someone made a similar handle mount flash bracket that you could mount a speedlight on it. Something that would keep your flash and camera together but give you the option to detach the flash and lift it up.
@@GB-AK loved those old vivitars. I built something similar to what you mention a few years ago to cover a political conference. A bit heath robinson but it worked quite well. I’m sure profoto make something but it’s probably the price of a ride on lawnmower.
On my R5 I set my DOF button to open the flash menu, I can then easily change the flash settings (like high speed sync) via the screen instead of the small flash menu.
Fascinating video, thanks Roy. I am a hobbyist photographer who shoots mostly birds down by the river or in my back garden. I have a 90D and an R8. I absolutely love them both but I find it easier to get great shots with the R8, the eye detect auto focus is brilliant! I also struggle slightly to get the exposure spot on with the 90D, it’s usually a bit over or a bit under. The 90D has a canon 100-400L usm ii attached permanently where as the R8 now has the RF 200-800. I treat my 90D like a classic car now, I love using it but the R8 out performs it in all areas so has become my daily ‘Driver’.
Thanks. I've got one...Menu is a nightmare, I'm a simple man...I'll learn video with it...and keep analyzing the menu options. 🤞.......and try back focusing.
I have gone through two of these. Crunchy focus that is noisy and jumpy. Just bought the 1.8 STM for use on my 5DM3s, which has nice auto focus. For the money, the Zeiss 50 1.4 planar is the lens for me. Solid lens and great results.
Why is 430 the best ? I have Canon 600 Ext RT mk 2 flash I was told it's top of the line? I also have Canon El 100 Speedlite Flash and I really like it !
Only my opinion. There are lots of other flashes out there and ultimately we each have to find what is right for us and our own individual use. For me the 430 just does the job that I need it for. Small, light, easy. Effective. If what you have works well for you then that’s very cool. I’m sure that 600 packs a bit more of a punch but I have never needed more power than the 430 can deliver. Might pick up an el100 to play with as looks rather cool. Thanks for your comment. All just personal opinion! Many thanks. RR
Buen video. Tengo este objetivo hace años y lo mantengo en mi mochila puesto que lo ocupo bastante a la hora de crear vistas 360 para tours virtuales inmobiliarios. Es una verdadera joya que hoy en día poco se ve y para la edad que tiene (la misma que tengo) funciona de maravillas. Creo que me quedaré con esta lente por muchos años mas. Estoy feliz con ella. Por cierto funciona a la perfección en cámaras SLR de película, como en las DSLR 5D Mark ii y iii como en las mirroles como la Eos R. Saludos!
Has anyone run into an issue of auto rotate not working & know how to fix it? I have it turned on for both camera & computer but it doesn't recognize it. Such a great video though & definitely wanna look into the live view attachment!
Like your reviews, always factual and honest. Thought about this lens for a long time when my ef 24-105 started falling apart. Heard rumors about version 2 but it will probably be too expensive.
Thanks. Yes I wonder about V2 but honestly I cannot imagine what they would do to significantly improve V1. If it could make a nice cup of Earl Grey tea then it might be worth considering! We will see in the fullness of time. Hope you have a good weekend. RR
@@RoyRiley 😁👍.Thanks for your reply. Can hope that ver 1 would go down a bit in price if they were to release ver 2. The only question is when a possible ver 2 will come if so?
The greatest revelation is that we live in the age of AI editing. Look at the pictures. Can you actually tell it came from a 6 mp camera?? That is why old digital cameras now don't hit rock bottom prices anymore except maybe when they are 20 years old. BUT! if there is any hype behind any old camera. Expect ransom prices for old pieces of gear.
Nice review. I shoot with the R6 and have thought about moving up to the RF version. Other than the lighter weight, can't justify the extra $$$. I also love the internal zoom. And, yes. It is a tank!
I used the Canon 50mm 1.2 lens on the 5D when the 5D first came out. What a lens that was.....still remember it all these years later after switching to a D700.
