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    Improving image transfer speeds by USB C cable - an idiots experience

    This isn’t rocket science and if you know all about USB C cables – just ignore this post. I’ve aimed at people like myself who are not experts but may need some help. I have read a lot on here about slow transfer speeds and I got frustrated with slow/inconsistent read speeds from my R5 CF...
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    Canon R3 or Canon R5 for bird photography?

    Good spot. Spot Focus.
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    Canon R3 or Canon R5 for bird photography?

    I have spot metering enabled on a back button. No problems when the bird is big in the frame, but when it gets down to being small in the frame, it struggles - which is a pity as I often want a reasonable shot to identify the bird using the R5's cropping properties.
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    Canon R3 or Canon R5 for bird photography?

    RF 100-500 (for birds) RF 100 macro and EF MPE-65.
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    Canon R3 or Canon R5 for bird photography?

    Been looking at the evolution of the Canon R3 specifications and considering whether the R3 would be better for me for general walkaround/hide photography. The question I ask myself is "Why do you need the R3, what's wrong with the R5?" and I find myself answering "not much" and indeed there are...
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    Ultra lightweight gimbal head?

    Thanks for all the very helpful advice. Ended up buying a FlexShooter Mini Arca (double ball head) which is 1/3 the weight of my 4GD Mongoose but retains many features of a gimbal head. Link to Flexshooter Mini Arca Not the cheapest option (:cry::cry::cry:) but having tried it a couple of times...
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    Ultra lightweight gimbal head?

    I agree.... mostly! Still spend quite a bit of time (four hours+) in hides and putting it down can lead to missing those moments".
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    Ultra lightweight gimbal head?

    Still looking into this. There isn't an ultra lightweight gimbal head that I can find and the best option (for me!) seems to be the Flexshooter pro mini except it is so expensive (approx. £520). Still looking (and negotiating with the wife :D:D ).
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    Ultra lightweight gimbal head?

    Thx for suggestions. I just don't get on with monopods and monogimbal not really suited to tripod. Done some research and my 4G Mongoose 3.6 is still the lightest around at 1.5lb/0.68kg (which is why I bought it), so may have to accept the bulk and benefit from the weight saving. Funny there are...
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    Getting ready to purchase L series lense, looking for recommendations.

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    Ultra lightweight gimbal head?

    I am gradually moving to lightweight gear (old age and my arms now drag on ground due to carrying 1Dxii/600 f4 :D) but still need to use a tripod from time to time (waiting around, hide shots) - my Gitzo tripod and 4G gimbal head are far too heavy duty and my small ball joint head is too sloppy...
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    So is the Canon R5 a bird photography body?

    Reason I ask is that I have always had my IS on. Interesting exchanges elsewhere (e.g. here https://www.facebook.com/groups/canonr5/permalink/460824385124921 where some people are saying IS off in certain circumstances. Just wondered if I just blindly follow what I expect to be the best rather...
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    So is the Canon R5 a bird photography body?

    As there is a bit of focus(sic) on birds in flight, what's the consensus here on image stabilisation on or off for BIF on the R5 (+RF100-500?)
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    New bird photographer

    Agree with advice to go MkII - not least because to some extent you are future-proofing yourself if you decide to upgrade your camera body at some stage. The MkII works extremely well with all bodies up to and including the new R5 (with an adapter).
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    So is the Canon R5 a bird photography body?

    My understanding is the same. Physical/mechanical interlocks, not software. Never mind. I'll just wait or the 24-600 f2 isviiii drone version :smoke:
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