5 Reasons Why I Chose the Canon R1

[@markeccleston2896]

i have an R5 and had an R3 I sold last week. Replaced it with the R1. The layout and focusing of the R3 made it my favorite camera. The R1 is a step up from that. People with R5 shooting short eared owls in flight were always saying they preferred the resolution of the R5, but at the end of the day I had many in focus shots that were amazing and they had a lot more out of focus flying birds. I shoot with the RF100-500 and the RF600 f4. I'd grab the R3 or R1 any day over the R5 for wildlife and action.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Aloha Mark. Good to hear that the R1 is working out for you. I agree, in focus , tack sharp images are what I am after too. I think often when resolution is discussed the lens or the focal length of the lens should be mentioned as well. Looks like you have it covered with the 100-500 and ESPECIALLY the 600 f4. Incidentally that was the last piece of Canon gear that I sold. I loved it but it’s a little too long for what and where I want to shoot. I’m not much of a birder but I go crazy for owls! So good to hear that you had a good encounter with some shorties recently. Best of luck and thanks for watching and for your comment. Mahalo! Aloha, Lee

[@StormRider1145]

Hello , how you compare low light high iso quality to R3 ? Just got R1 and looks to me R3 was better at high iso. I hope I’m wrong.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ too early to tell but after first session I’d say they are very close but I just have to use the R1 more and print a few 12”x18” to really tell. Interesting to hear your thoughts. What ISO speeds are you comparing! 6400? Higher? Thanks, Lee

[@Mr09260]

I get huge success withe the Nikon Z8 and 180-600 for Birds in Flight

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ Thanks Peter. The Z8 is very nice. I’ve used it briefly and think it’s better than the R5 I. Can’t say about the mark II cause I’ve never used that camera. But Nikon certainly makes some fine gear and has lots of high quality lens options.

[@ryanvacation7319]

I agree with you. The R3 is the nicest feeling camera body I have used across brands. Rented the all the popular bodies from the Z9, Z8 and I personally own an A1 but the R3 just feels so good in the hand. I wish they simply changed the innards of the R1 and kept the R3’s form factor. BTW, your wildlife photos are stunning. My favorite shots are the ones you incorporate the surroundings foliage to frame your subjects particularly the Leopard shot. It sets your work apart from the tons of wildlife photos I have seen online.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Aloha. Thank you for watching and for your kind comment. I am in 100% agreement with you-- Change the inside and keep the R3 body and feel. It's just about perfect in the hand. The leopard shot is one of my top 3 favorite images. I like cats, so that's another reason why it holds a special place in my memory. I took it in Ruaha National Park in southern Tanzania. If you like safaris that are more out of the way than the usual spots, I highly recommend it. I had good luck with leopards and wild dogs there. How do you like the A1? In your mind how does the newly announced A1 II match up? The Sony 300 f2/8 lens looks fantastic, too. Thanks again and wish you all the best. Aloha, Lee

[@ryanvacation7319]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai The A1II is a solid update, adding features I’ve always wished my A1 had, like pre-capture and an improved EVF. It’s definitely tempting. However, I also own the R3, and while the A1 is undeniably more versatile, I find myself enjoying the R3 more because of its superior ergonomics. The A1 feels a bit cramped by comparison. Despite the R3’s 24MP sensor, I’ve never had any issues even with moderate cropping-it still delivers excellent results. It seems we share similar experiences with these cameras. My first digital camera was a Canon 1D Mark III, which I inherited from my dad. It only had 10MP, but I was still able to produce large, high-quality prints and post sharp, clear images on social media. That’s why I agree that 24MP is often more than enough-people today just seem to be drawn to the big megapixel numbers modern cameras boast. That said, I’m keeping a close eye on the R1 and following reviews from experienced photographers like you to gain more insight. I’m a sports and event photographer, I think the pre-capture feature and better AF could be a super useful for helping me nail those peak moments my clients value most. I could opt for the R5II instead, but I prefer the more manageable file sizes of the R1. I have probably photographed over a thousand events, and I can confidently say that none of my clients have ever requested ultra-high-resolution files. For them, megapixels don’t matter-they just want photos that are clear enough for display on their mobile devices and look great in their album prints.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ 💯 keeping clients happy that’s the name of the game.

[@boeingdriver29]

I think you made the right choice . Paired with the RF 400mm f2.8 IS USM , perfection.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@boeingdriver29 Alohe Boeingdriver. Thanks for watching and for your comment. So far so good. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@moritzberger4898]

If 24MB is enough, have you tried/considered the Panasonic Lumix S5 II? This would have given you better high ISO and better AF compared to the Leica SL3, while keeping your L lenses in action ...

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@moritzberger4898 Aloha Moritz. Thanks for watching and for your comment. You know, someone on the Leica Forum mentioned the Panasonic S5 II as well. I feel like I should have given it more consideration, but I was missing the experiences I had with Canon. So while I say I had a blank slate, in truth I had memories, experiences, and a familiarity with Canon so I went with the R1. I’m going to Tanzania in February and will use the R1 as primary and SL3 with 90-280 as second body and Ellie/ giraffe specialist. Thanks again for the recommendation and for supporting the channel. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@schildcl]

The R1 will be my next purchase and entry in the mirrorless camera coming from a Canon 5D mark 4. I had the chance to try this camera last week and I feel home. There are a lot of excellent camera on the market but I like the ergonomic of Canon cameras. The lens I am leaning to with this new body is the RF 100-300 f/2.8.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@schildcl Aloha Claude. Thanks for watching and for your comment. I think you will really like the R1 and Canon’s mirrorless ecosystem. Mirrorless is definitely the way to go I think. Having exposure simulation and a histogram in the viewfinder is wonderful. I think your first lens sounds excellent, too. I am also interested in that lens. The EF 300 f2.8 II is the only lens that I regret selling. It was just fantastic and from what I hear the RF 100-300 is just as good! Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@Jmac-1]

heck yeah!!! your spot on with this video and great images. r1 def in my bag

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@Jmac-1 thank you Jimmy! I’m happy to have a Canon in my bag again! Best of luck to you. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@kodachrome792]

Aloha Lee, I hope all is well. Hope to meet up with you in YNP again some time. I'm working at Bedfords Camera now so if you need anything photo related, reach out and I'll get you set up. When are you going back to Africa?

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@kodachrome792 That’s awesome. I appreciate it. All good here. How you been? I’ll be back in Tanzania early February 25. Going for the Calving Season again. Happy Holidays! Aloha, Lee

[@louischeung7530]

How about lumix? Fit for ur L mount lens?

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Aloha Louis. Thanks for watching and for your comment. You know, I probably should have considered Lumix but I decided on Canon because of my familiarity with the body, layout and menu system. Also because I knew I wanted a faster telephoto lens than what the L mount currently offers. I kept my Leicas and Leica glass and use them for landscape and seascape photography. I did sell the Sigma 500 f/5.6 though. And right now the R1 is for waves and wildlife. Thanks again for watching and for subscribing. I appreciate it! Merry Christmas! Aloha, Lee

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@louischeung7530 Aloha Louis. Thanks for watching and for your comment. You know, I probably should have considered Lumix but I decided on Canon because of my familiarity with the body, layout and menu system. Also because I knew I wanted a faster telephoto lens than what the L mount currently offers. I kept my Leicas and Leica glass and use them for landscape and seascape photography. I did sell the Sigma 500 f/5.6 though. And right now the R1 is for waves and wildlife. Thanks again for watching and for subscribing. I appreciate it! Merry Christmas! Aloha, Lee

[@techmeister4006]

Congrats on your new camera. 👍

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Mahalo! I am stoked!

[@JonnyPink65]

Love my R3, wish I had not bought the R5II and even think the R8 is a better camera than the R5II. I have a rental reservation for the R1 in December and looking forward to it. I really do love my R3 and if it had the pre-capture.... wow. Thanks for the video. And yes, and experienced photographer can get plenty out of 20 and 24 megapixels. Your photos are proof!! 💖🤗

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@JonnyPink65 aloha John. Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. I think the R3 will prove to be a hidden gem in Canons lineup. I wonder how it will evolve. If I get a backup I think I will go with an R3. As for the R1 I think you will really like it. After using it and getting accustomed to it it feels really good in the hand and for birds in flight the AF is like a cheat code. I’m still getting the buttons customized and set up I want them but so far so good. Thanks again! Have a wonderful Sunday. Aloha, Lee 🤙

[@JonnyPink65]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Thank you. If I had the credit, I would just order it The R5II was a disappointment other than pre-capture coming from the R3. Really looking forward to it and when I sell the R5II, I will go ahead and get the R1 and keep the R3 as a backup. Anyone who cant get a great sharp shot with 24 megapixels (especially with the tech we have at our fingertips.......). Thank you for the the reply!! Beautiful images. 💖

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ well we can bankrupt ourself with the gear and GAS but when there is a real need it’s justified! Yes, I agree with you, the technology available to us today is crazy. Crazy good, but crazy still. Glad you like the images. Photographing wildlife gives me such joy and energy. I’m happy when the images can connect with others. Nature really does bring people together. 🤙

[@a3hindawi]

I have a few of the RF big white lenses. The one I love the most is the 600mm f/4.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@a3hindawi the 600 is a beast! I previously owned it. Used it for 4 years and it certainly made things possible that were not before. This time around I chose another big white and 1.4 ext. thanks again! Aloha, Lee

[@iang7007]

Thanks for this :) i'm a beginner, but was able to get an R1 and i think it's good auto focus and high dynamic range are going to be very forgiving while i build my skills. and yes, feels great in hand and i plan to travel around with this and it seems solid. found the R5 mk2 a bit smaller and harder to find buttons on.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@iang7007 Aloha Ian. Thanks for watching and for your comment. You have a wonderful new camera. Congratulations! I hope it gives you many years of joy. You made an excellent choice. What lenses are you using with the R1? What are you hoping to photograph? Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@iang7007]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Hi Lee :) We had an organic dairy we built from the ground up for about 12 years. We sold it recently and being outside with nature and wildlife is very important to me. So landscapes, wildlife. And i'm writing. I used to write farm articles. Now God willing small farm photo journalism and fiction. I struggled with buying the gear without a lot of experience. Spendy, but purpose suited. And the accountant advised a good year to purchase after farm sale provided i can justify a business with it in future. God willing :) 2 camera bodies is a question i still go back and forth on... but lenses all RF... 600 f4, 100-500, 10-20 f4, 15-35 f2.8, 28-70 f2, 85 f1.2, 100 macro. i might let the 85 go as the 28-70 is an f2. but the 10-20 is great really enjoying landscapes with it, and the 100-500 has been fun at the water on stormy days. I'll be in north america for the travel, and visiting muddy and dusty places. makes me think 2 camera bodies do make sense.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@iang7007 Great kit. Good luck with the photography. Yes, a second body is always helpful. Especially with the gear that you already have. I think it makes sense for you. Have a good one. Aloha, Lee

[@iang7007]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Thanks Lee God bless you :)

[@stevenlui8105]

I use both Nikon Z and Canon RF systems shooting wildlife (birds mainly). Lured by the Z600mm f4S TC lens and bought a Z9. The lens is pretty much perfect but the body (Nikon Z9) is a let down at least to me. It’s been updated to firmware 5.00 and I still find its AF not as accurate and consistent as R3 which I owned previously. I am using R5ii now and am considering to get a R1. I knew it would make a good couple with my R5ii especially when I needed to use higher ISOs.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@stevenlui8105 aloha Steven. Thanks for watching and for your comment. I was so tempted by the Nikon + TC lenses but the AF of the brand new R1 won me over. I imagine Nikon will come out with a z9 II in 25 or early 26. So far I am really liking the R1. And hopefully canon will come out with some interesting lenses or TCs in the not too distant future. So many good options for us to choose from. Hey, have a great weekend and good luck with the birding. Hopefully a pretty one flies your way this weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@snappyft]

I’ve got an R1 on loan from Canon UK at the moment. I currently shoot on an R3 and R5. I like the R1’s autofocus, but it certainly doesn’t feel as nice in the hand as my R3, so I’ll be sticking with with Ive got, which is more than capable for my event work.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Aloha and thanks for watching and for your comment! Interesting! The R3 may really turn out to be the hidden gem in Canon’s high end line up. Do you use the f2 28-70 in your event work? That was one of the first things I thought about when I felt the heat of the R1. I thought that the weight would be more even with that combo . Not sure why I did but that’s what I thought because of the surprise in weight difference to the R3. How about any pain or discomfort in your wrist while shooting the R1? I could see that as a potential problem for some…. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@snappyft]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Hi there. Yes I shoot with the 28-70 f2. Find it balances well on the R3/1. My hands are probably medium size, and the R3 is much more comfortable to shoot with for many hours. The R1 feels strained for my hands!

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@snappyft that was my first impression of the R1. It felt a little better with a lens attached but…

[@snappyft]

It’s a great camera, but from a business perspective, upgrading to the R1 won’t make me any more money, and the R3 and R5 do everything I need them to do, so for now I’m sticking with what I have. Enjoy it though!

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ Return on investment is always something that we must consider, for sure. 👍

[@shawncoburn8031]

I have the r6 markii and usually use rf 600 f4 or 70 to 200 2.8 and it works awesome. Would love the r1 but not ready to drop 6000$ at the moment.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@shawncoburn8031 Aloha Shawn. Thanks for watching and for your comment. You have some serious glass! I think the R6 II and that 600 are giving you a lot of happy days in the field! And, hey I’m not ready to drop cash on a backup right now so I know where you are coming from for sure. Have a great weekend and I hope you get some nice images. Aloha, Lee

[@davidpruitt3255]

I’m seeing many say they love their R3’s much more than the R5II. So far my only complaint about the R5II is the short buffer. Otherwise it operates just like my R3. I’d love to know your thoughts on both cameras!

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@davidpruitt3255 Aloha David. Thanks for watching and for your comment. I don’t have the R5 II so cannot comment on it, but I had the R3 and now the R1. My complaint with the R1 was that while it felt wonderful in the hand, I don’t think the build quality/ durability was up to 1 series standards. For example mine broke twice, both while shooting stills. First, in Tanzania it overheated and died. Fried the motherboard I believe. And second in Alaska, the top plate broke/ malfunctioned preventing the camera to work properly. CPS fixed the second one for free. Other than that the camera was very “smart” and fast. The R1 while I’ve only had it a short time feels much more robust than the R3. It feels like a proper one series camera. The files are great. The color is very consistent with Canon, deep, rich, files where nature seems to have life. I felt the R5 I files were a little more sophisticated and lacked some of the Canon “pop” the deep blues and greens of the DSLR days. The R1 has the best Auto focus I have ever used. So sticky. I’ll have more to say about this in an upcoming video, but it is faster to focus and tracks better than the R3. So far it does great with darker colored animals with dark eyes. I felt both the R5 I and R3 suffered when trying to find a brown eye on an animal with brown or dark brown fur. Dynamic Range seems to be improved but I’m not sure by how many stops. 12,800 ISO may be in play for me now, but I’m currently setting 6400 as the maximum. I just need more time with it but so far I’m excited and happy to use it. Thanks again. Happy Thanksgiving! Aloha, Lee

[@davidpruitt3255]

@ love it! Thanks for the detailed reply! You've got a sub out of me. Cheers!

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ mahalo! I appreciate it!

[@benstill6924]

Good choice in memory box. R1 here as well. Holdover glass from ef’s. Don’t think I could resist a 4x2.8 with vari converter. Like your vid. Best Regards.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@benstill6924 Mahalo Ben. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, too. The EF glass still shines, don’t it. I’m interested to see if Canon finally comes through with a vari converter! I’ll get one for sure if they bring it to market. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@kjbkjkjkjsgdh]

Thank you for sharing, your content is very useful to me Does the Canon R1 have a "Three Base ISO" in video mode??

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@kjbkjkjkjsgdh Good morning! Thanks for watching and for your comment. To be honest I do not know. I haven’t even looked at video settings yet. That’s something I need to do for sure. Just trying to get the stills side locked in first. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@mspates5982]

I enjoyed your video! I'm a Sony shooter using the a7r5 and the a9. I love both cameras. I have been using the a7r5 for wildlife. Yes, it is slow, but the shots that get are truly amazing! For very fast action, I switch to the a9, and I love the images I get from it, too! The a9 is 24 megapixels, and the a7r5 is 60 megapixels! The a7r5 is 75% landscape and 25% wildlife! I love the photos from both!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@mspates5982 Aloha M! Thanks for watching and for your kind comments. The Sonys seem to be great cameras. Their sensors are everywhere, too. A testament to their IQ. I also like how they’ve made their telephotos smaller- like the new 300 and their 600 f4 is much smaller than Canons! I think ultimately having a high res for landscape and a fast camera with super fast AF for wildlife is the way to go. Thanks again for watching. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@bobogate1]

Hello Lee glad to see you got the R1 !!! It's an amazing camea. I am a pro photographer and do mosty modeling magazines printing, product photography a lot i mean a lot and always have shot with 1Ds Mark II which is 16.7 megapixels camera this camera is not for sports or wildlife but does great for what i do as i mentioned above and thise megapixels were good enough to get big print and very high quality images. I needed an upgrade, i was waiting for a mirrorless flagship camra that's why i didn't go with 1DX because that would not give better than i already had with 1Ds Mark II for specific shooting i do in studio. Finally i got the R1 and 24-105L 2.8 Z lens as combination . Ok, you can imagine my excitement it's an Fantastic camera and now i have everything i need. I don't do video and thise 24 megapixels are more than enough you don't want to end up when importing exposed bracket images and you end up with a huge GB file which in editing that will be a real pain. I feel i did a great investment on this at least for me jumping from 1ds Mark II to R1. Enjoy your new camera.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@bobogate1 Aloha Yannis. Good to hear a pro perspective on this. I hope the R1 serves you well for many years to come! I plan on keeping mine for a long long time. By the way how do you like the 24-105 2.8? Amazing lens? Have a great weekend . Aloha, Lee

[@bobogate1]

@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai well it just replaced my 24-70 2.8L, 35mm, 50mm, and macro lens 100mm 2.8l so is like have all primes L series in one!!! So glad I got it. You definitely don't need anything else inside the studio and for landscapes too. Outside portraits you can cover everything with that lens. For those that say it's expensive, imagine getting different prime lenses how much those would cost😱. It's not expensive for what it gives you. Now amateurs always have opinions ok I skip those opinions because they really don't have a clue they want only to show off and technically they are not educated enough to understand what that lens or any lens does. Everything starts from big bang which in photography is metering and exposing for tonalities if anyone understands these then any lens gives you the maximum quality and then you understand it all what it does and what you need from a lens. Having the best lens and camera if any does not know how to expose then it's waste of money buying any lens. If you want my advice get that lens don't listen what they say all over out there it's more than an amazing lens. There are no words to describe it. Thank you Lee 😊

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ awesome!

[@georgecastro181]

I’m happy I found your channel! Would you please do a video on the performance of the ISO of this camera?📷

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@georgecastro181 Thank you George! I appreciate it! Yes, that’s something I can do for a future video. Thanks for the recommendation. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@TheEastbelfast]

Nice choice and congratulations, I use the R3 with the RF 400mm 2.8 never felt the need to add the R5 mk ii the results for me are fantastic and 24mp give me all the detail I would ever need, not to mention the low light benefit 😎

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Thank you! And thanks for watching and for your comment. The R3 feels so good in the hand doesn’t it! The R1 feels a bit smaller than the R3 along the edge. It also feels “grippy” not quite sticky but like it has anti slip material or something. That’s pretty cool. When I had the R3 I would start every morning with the 600 on it while on safari. For the lowlight capabilities and the speed of AF. It’s still a great camera. I may try to find a used or refurbished for a backup. 400 2.8… the best lens Canon makes? I’m sure you love it! I’m guessing you also have the 1.4 ext? Can you see a difference- a loss in IQ- when using it? Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@j_g123]

been shooting commercial jobs with the R3 for just under a year. Phenomenal image in both stills and video. Curious about the same in the R1. Maybe a CPS loaner is in the cards..

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@j_g123 Aloha JG. Thanks for watching and for your comment. While it is still a little early, I am really liking the files that I’m getting from the R1. The files are very “reliable”, no surprises- great Canon Color with very pleasing darks. The body feels solid, a proper 1 series build. AF is fast and very “sticky”. I look forward using it more and more. This weekend was all about waves and birds around the house. Have a wonderful week. Aloha, Lee

[@j_g123]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai We'll be in Hanalei in February 2025 on a short vacation, only cameras I'm bringing is my phone and an insta 360. With the R3 I've found TSA agents love to talk cameras :D

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ JG, aloha! Yes we often must open our camera bags and cases for TSA now. You will have a great time in Hanalei. I saw two whales this morning! It’s winter in the islands! 🐋🌊☀️ Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@MrMartin246]

Thanks for the video. On 24mp usually for wildlife the argument to go higher like the R5mII is cropping. Animals move erratic and it is very difficult to properly frame an action shot. Many prefer shooting a bit wider to have higher likelyhood to have what they need and later crop out the excess. That often leaves you with something like 24mp. But the ability to crop is what many look for. However if you can frame your shot perfectly, especially with static subjects, then 24mp is certainly enough. I just bring the argument I have seen many times. All depends on how and what you shoot.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@MrMartin246 aloha Martin. Thank you for watching and for your thoughtful and well considered comment. Yes, I agree that more megapixels are often desired for just the scenario you outline above: cropping. Sometimes it is necessary for sure, but it’s rare that after cropping the image file cannot be printed to a pleasing size. For example , the short eared owl in flight at the end of the video. This image is cropped significantly from the 24 MP R3, and I print it in two sizes regularly- 8x12 and 12x18. The subject matter fits those sizes well and may not be suitable for a giant print. I think it comes down to practicality as well as in practice: ie, photographing while in the field. Before I sold all my Canon gear I shot with the 600 f4 and while I loved that lens for what it made possible I want to include more animals in landscape and environmental scenes into my wildlife portfolio. This is another reason why I think (hope) I will be happy with the R1. Of course if I am being totally honest I would have liked the R1 to have 30 MP or so if for nothing more than psychological reasons. Thanks again for your comment. By the way, how do you like the R5 II? Are you finding that it suits your needs? It certainly looks like a great camera! Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@ryanvacation7319]

This may sound like a stop gap for some but modern upscaling software like Topaz Gigapixel and Lightroom’s super resolution does a decent job increasing resolution if you really need to crop. I know a wild life pro that still use old pro bodies like the 20mp 1Dx iii and uses Topaz with no issues with his cropped photos. He has been shooting wildlife for 17 years and has a ton of raws on his NAS. He prefers using low mpx cameras because the files are smaller and less costly to store and only up res his files if needed.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@ryanvacation7319 Interesting. I know Topaz Denoise is outstanding.

[@MrTedTed]

Please update us with the lens and the AF. I have both canon and Nikon Z long glass . Would love to see what you think of the canon AF.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Thank you! Will do. I plan on taking it out real soon and look forward to sharing my experience. I can say with confidence that the Z8 is better than R5 I that I used to shoot. Cannot say yet about R1. Which Nikon glass? Do you have either the 4 or 6 with built in TC? If so how do you like it? I think for me with the 4 that would be very useful. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@MrTedTed]

@ I have both 400TC and 600TC. I’m pretty happy with the results. Especially for wildlife and tracking animals. I’m not too happy with my R3 AF performance so that’s why I’m interested in knowing about the R1

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@MrTedTed sounds good. Man, that 400 + TC sure was tempting. If I knew anything about Nikons menu system I might have gone with the Z9… I hope to test the R1 Sunday with birds in flight against the ocean background, always a challenging scenario. Thanks again!

[@AndiusTeijgeler]

I hope to get the R1 one of the coming days. In terms of lens I do have a RF 100-500, but at low light its performance is sub-optimal. In case I would buy a new lens today, it would be between the RF 100-300 and the RF 400 f2.8. I do own a EF 500 f4 Type II, but am really curious about the rumoured RF 200-500. So I decided to wait with buying a new RF lens.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Aloha Andius. Thanks for watching and for your comment. I agree with you, the 100-500 is convenient but in low light it’s not the best. I once owned the 300 f/2.8 and loved it, but often found 300 and 420 to be too short for wildlife. Since you have the excellent 500 f4 it could make a great pairing for you! I am interested in the 100-300 because I could use it for waves and some larger animals that happen to be near or while on safari, but I still think it would be too short for a lot of North American wildlife in the National Parks where there are limited hides and we must keep our distance. So ultimately I went with another lens. Like you, I too was waiting for the rumored 200-500. But eventually gave up (for now) and went with something else for optimum image quality. Thanks again. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@AndiusTeijgeler]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai For reach the RF 800 f5.6 or the RF 600 f 4.0 look great. But having a EF 500 Type II it is just expensive for a bit of reach!

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@AndiusTeijgeler Haha. It all gets expensive!

[@AndiusTeijgeler]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Unfortunately!

[@StormRider1145]

Congratulations on Camera . Beautiful gallery, how you compare color science and dynamic range SL 3 VS R 1 ?

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Thank you! It’s too early to say as I have not used the R1 enough to make that comparison. However, the Dynamic Range of the SL3 is excellent. The best I have used to date. On the SL3 I use Highlight Weighted metering and then pull out the shadows with ease. And for wildlife that proved very useful when applying subject masks in LR. The colors of the SL3 are very good. I use Daylight White Balance to express the feeling of the changes in light. Whereas with the Canons I always use Auto White Balance. The Leica SL3 is a little too magenta, perhaps, for some scenes. I cannot speak to color of skin tones since I really do not photograph people. But in general the SL3 is a very fun camera to use for landscapes , seascapes, and night sky. I’m looking forward to seeing how the R1 compares.

[@StormRider1145]

Thanks for info , I have used many EOS 1 bodies . Is hard to match color to my leica Sl2s. For landscapes I use X2D- stunning image quality. Now just starting to test R1.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ aloha Janusz. Thanks for watching and for your comment! Yes, I agree Leica is very nice and for seascape and landscape I couldn’t sell my Leica gear. The Hassy looks so good. If they had telephoto for wave photography I would try it, but the Leica 90-280 hits a sweet spot for me. I used the R1 yesterday and so far I am impressed. Need to keep shooting it to get to know it better. But so far so good.

[@joaquintrigueros]

No Sonys please. Sensor dust. Having said that, I do like their RX100 line. On resolution - I upsized a 16MP Ricoh GRI photo years ago with ON1 and printed a perfect 30x20in. So perfect that it looks like it comes from an original with much higher resolution. On Toyota - Sebastiao Salgado shot with a 1DX in the Amazon jungle with great success well into the high ISOs (since he loved shooting f11 for a "natural human-eye look"). He also had praise for the hi-res 5DSRs (probably not at high ISOs) but with the caveat that they would not hold up in the tough jungle environments while the professional 1DX would.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Very cool. Salgado is a master. His images are so powerful. While nowhere near as accomplished (or good!) as Salgado, I used the 5DSR for many years. I tried to sell it back to B&H but they wouldn't take it because the shutter count was too high. The 1 DX series were tanks. Loved my 1 DX II, except I had a lot of issues with sensor dust or lubricant. Anyway, so far I am very happy with the R1. Hopefully I'll get a print worthy shot this weekend. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching and commenting! Aloha, Lee

[@a3hindawi]

Thank you for the video. The R1 is a bit bigger (not smaller) than R3.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@a3hindawi Thank you, Ahmed. Yes, I think I misspoke. I should have said the grip feels smaller. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@gggg-xq9qq]

hey lee, maybe u can help me. my r1 just arrived but after i switched the camera on it constantly trys to focus something/IBIS on even without a lans mounted or a button pressed. its like a permanet af on with stabilizer. Is there a setting to stop this constant behaviour? or do i have to send it back? ;(

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@gggg-xq9qq Hey GGG. Thanks for reaching out. The only thing I can think of is turn off and pull the battery. Reinsert battery and try again with lens attached. I am having a focusing issue where it seems that the camera cannot focus on a small bird and gets “stuck” like it cannot focus past the minimum focus distance or the intermediate focus area of the lens. I plan on testing it in various controlled instances this afternoon or the weekend and report back in my next R1 video. Only other thing I can think of is checking out the Canon forums and see if anyone else is having same issue. Bummer to hear what’s going on. Newly released cameras always have some gremlins in them. Let me know what you find out and if your problem gets resolved. Have a good weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@gggg-xq9qq]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Thanks for responding! did u install the new firmware update that they released on dez. 03? I have updated to the 1.0.1 but still the same problem. sadly the camera is not usable with this problem. im going to talk to my camera shop what we can do. i let you know how it went! have a great weekend!

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@gggg-xq9qq No, I haven't. I wasn't aware of a firmware update. I'll be sure to install today. I did install the updated firmware to the 400. That's great info. Mahalo! Good luck with the camera. Good thing is Canon's customer service / repair center is top notch. I've always been well taken care of by them.

[@gggg-xq9qq]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai Hey, its me again. talked to canon today. is ur IBIS active when u hit the play button to check your images? - does your camera make any noise while u watch the images on your card? or does ur camera make any noise when in menu or is there nothing to hear?

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ hey. I don’t notice any unfamiliar noises except when I half press the shutter button with pre capture enabled. The little clicking sound confused me and then I noticed the pre capture clack symbol and figured it was an audible notification that the camera was storing /over writing to the card . Not sure if that’s a correct deduction but that’s what I’m thinking. I tried to update firmware this morning from the camera connect app but the latest firmware isn’t there. Will do from memory card tonight.

[@isotechimages.9130]

So Lee Scott my name is Scott Lee and l am often mistaken for you, well by name anyway. I chose the R5ii as l been shooting wildlife with the R6ii and wanted to try more megapixels which l do enjoy but would choose the R1 if it were financially viable.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@isotechimages.9130 Aloha Scott! Nice name! 🤣 Thanks for watching and for commenting. How do you like the R5 II? Are you also using it for wildlife? Do you find the more MP helpful? I think it would be for sure depending on the lens choice and wildlife encounter. Truth is no perfect camera/lens for every scenario, right. Hope the R5 II serves you well and you get many great images with it. Have a wonderful weekend, Scott. Aloha, Lee

[@isotechimages.9130]

@ well it certainly allows for cropping but it has some software issues l hoping they do a firmware fix for as it does not hold onto custom modes some buttons just keep returning to default heard somebody else say same so it will hopefully get fixed.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ Yeah, new cameras have little gremlins that the first firmware tends to fix. I have a few issues that I hope to resolve by digging deeper into the menu, like keeping last exposure settings before sleep in custom modes. If I remember correctly I had the same problem with the R3 but found a fix in the menu. My first few sessions are always a lot of trial and error until I get it set up the way I like it. But hey, that’s part of the fun!

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

I chose the Canon R1 as my dream wildlife camera. What's your dream camera for wildlife and action?

[@janvanholten7592]

R3 and R1 as soon as it is available! But I don't own a Toyota, instead, it's a Subaru Forester wich does the job also😀

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@janvanholten7592 We have a Crosstrek! Subarus do the job, too. What lens will you pair with the R1? Thanks for watching and for your comment. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@Whatever-f6v]

Congrats for choosing R1. I’m with R1 also, pair with RF100-300 and RF400f2.8. Been using them with my R3. These lens are fantastic.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ Awesome! I thought long and hard about one of those and purchased the other! Happy to hear that they are working out for you. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Best of luck to you. Aloha, Lee

[@janvanholten7592]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai, I have a RF100-500 and the RF600mm F4. And the 180 mm macro. The 17-40mm will be replaced when the wallet is filled again! You need something to wish for.

[@georgelpons]

I would try the om1 mk2 with the 150-400 Lens, if i could afford the lens (have the camera).

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

The OM system is pretty amazing considering the size, reach and quality it provides! Thanks for commenting and for watching. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision]

I hope the r6 mark3 and r7 mk 2 will have same auto focus

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision aloha thanks for watching and for your comment! We can hope but I don’t think it will happen just yet. I read an interesting article on Canon Rumors that talks about the technology behind the auto focus and how it differs from the R5 II. It seems pretty advanced and stands out as the big difference in specs making the R1 a “flagship.” So it may be a few years yet before the same technology and required sensor make it down the line. But then again maybe Canon surprises me. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision]

@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai I think it's because R1 has cross type focus points. So the R5 might have what's in the R5 and maybe stacked sensor

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision I think you’re right.i read that the R1 sensor allows for what you mention above “cross type” focus points. Anyway I used it today and it’s crazy good. Like a cheat code!

[@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision]

@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai I can imagine. Been using the r6 and it's super good and those with r6 mark 2 say it's way better. If the R1 is way better I can imagine what it is like

[@johnjr47]

I have an R6 MK II I love the camera. Wildlife it has to be a Canon !!!

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@johnjr47 mahalo John! Yes, Canon makes some fine cameras, especially for wildlife. Have a great weekend and go shoot! Aloha, Lee

[@johnjr47]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai U2, Thanks, one day I would like to get a R3 or R1 fit great in my hands.

[@kaiwestensee]

For my needs the R3 and the R5 Mark II is the best combination (Wedding/Business and sometimes Sport) love the lenses and the autofocus 🥰

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@ Aloha Kai. Thank you for watching and for your comment. It’s fantastic that you are able to use these for your business. I agree, the AF and lens lineup that Canon offers is quite nice and very appealing to pros and enthusiasts alike. The R5 II certainly looks like an amazing all rounder. Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@Mr09260]

I would have gone for the Z8 or Z9

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@Mr09260 Aloha Peter. Thanks for watching and for your comment. I thought long and hard about the Z9- more so for the 400 2.8 + TC than the body itself. I had a chance to use the Z8 once and it is a fantastic camera. But I would be totally lost with the menu system and I know Canon’s menus inside and out. If there was a Z9 II out then i would’ve likely gone for it, but the newer tech of the R1 and familiarity won out in the end. Definitely a lot of nice options for us these days for sure! Have a great weekend. Aloha, Lee

[@michaelsteingraber9866]

I‘m guessing 100-300mm f/2.8!

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Aloha Michael! That’s a good guess!!! But I have a 90-280 for the Leicas so there is too much overlap. But I did shoot waves with the Leica to be sure that I would be happy with that set up for wave photography. For now it’s good so I chose something else. But it’s still in my mind for sure. I will say that the only lens that I regret selling is the EF 300 2.8…. Have you used the RF 100-300? I’ve heard so many good things about it! Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@michaelsteingraber9866]

@ Moin! The 100-300 is certainly way out of my price range. But since the wild animals I shoot are my kids my ancient EF 70-200mm f/2.8 works sufficiently. One can dream, though. Regards from Germany

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@michaelsteingraber9866 the EF 70-200 is a legend of a lens! I'm sure you get some nice "wild" kids images with that lens. Beautiful landscapes, too, with that lens for sure. Do they play sports? Soccer? or Skiing perhaps? I once asked a German guy who skies if he ever went to Wyoming or Utah for skiing. He looked at me like I was crazy and said, Why would i do that? We have the Alps! Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@michaelsteingraber9866]

@ No skiing for this family. An so far no sports pictures, just casual portraits. Have a great week, Michael

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

I sold my Canon R3 9 weeks ago and was considering buying the R1, but the heavy weight of the Rf 100-500 with the 1.4 extender with the R1, and the fact that I still have the feeling that I If I am short on MMs, I am considering buying the Om-1 mk II with the 150-400. I then have a range of up to 1000 mm, which is more than sufficient. What also matters is that I don't know when the RF 200-500 will be released and what it will cost and what weight it weighs.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Exactly! I was surprised (and a little disappointed) that the R1 weighs more than the R3. It’s probably only a 100 grams or so but the feeling is substantial in the hand (without lens attached). And yes again, the 200-500 is the big mystery. I too was hoping to hear something soon but have given up on it for now because I’m going to Tanzania in February and want to get some practice in before the trip. Maybe once my bank account recovers I’ll be able to get the 200-500 whenever (if!) it is released. The OM system seems like a great way to go , especially when considering form factor, size, reach and portability. I am always shocked that such a small package delivers such quality and reach! Thanks for commenting. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

Hi Lee thanks for your response and have a great time in Tanzania.

[@brugj03]

Look at the size of that thing, that`s just stupid.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@brugj03 I disagree. It feels pretty good in the hand, and when you affix a big lens it feels solid and capable. Have a great week. Aloha, Lee

[@brugj03]

@@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai A dinosaur like that is not for me. I only shoot landscape and architecture. So to me it`s stupid big.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@brugj03 I see. I prefer the integrated grip. I also have the battery grip for my SL3. I find it very useful and comfortable when shooting vertically. Even when on a tripod. But of course it does add size and weight which is not for everyone.

[@GoldenTeeTV]

@@brugj03 " dinosaur" are you referring to the size or how the size is old and outdated? Because if you shoot with big glass the tiny bodies are horrible and have no place with heavy and large glass. When i got the R3 i was worried becuase it looked too small when i wanted the 1DX size. so now that i see the R1 is of propper size its perfect. But as you said. if your only shoot on tripod and where you don't need speed or any of the sports like features then yes. The R1\R3's would be a waste for you. I guess i was just confused by your " dinosaur like" comment when the R1 size is anything but and like that for a reason.

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

Well said. Thank you.

[@nickdual]

I subscribed, you do too, Colleague

[@LeeScott-LightSourceKauai]

@@nickdual mahalo!