Canon R5 mark II and 200-800mm lens at the Los Angeles River - how much tech do we need?

[@PhilThach]

The in-flight dragonflies are impressive. I liked the finches and the Snowy Egret. I'm pretty sure one of your Snowy was a Great Egret. Those are cool too. Thanks, JP! Thumbs up.

[@JonnyPink65]

Than you, thank you Phil. There are actually 3 different types out there according to my friend Toni. There are two different types of Snowies and yes you did see the great egret. She has some great video in a documentary of them hunting and feeding. This set up is pretty amazing. I was indifferent about this lens until I put it on the R5 MK II - I LOVE it. Gonna me my main rig in Arizona next week for hummingbirds. 🙏💖 🤗

[@michaelgerhold5659]

Lovely video mate! I sometimes envy you guys for those places! the egrets and ibis seem to be very comfortable with your presence!

[@JonnyPink65]

Thank you. To a certain extent, they are. I think at these places, there are just so many people here, they get used to it. I have watched other videos where they seem to be more skittish. I appreciate it each time I get to go out. Thank you, thank you for letting me share. 🙏💖🤗

[@isotechimages.9130]

We all have different needs from photography some do it for a living, l do it for enjoyment and up until now every camera l have owned including the R6ii has had something that frustrates me but the R5ii is the first camera l can shoot with and totally enjoy the outing. Up until now it is the actual tech that has irritated me because you just could not quite set it up to get the most from it but this camera has the customisation to make the camera work to it's potential, no it is not perfect but Canon now have a camera that is a joy to use.

[@JonnyPink65]

That is awesome. When I get something new no matter the system, I try to work around what does not work for me and just make the best of it. Like everything we do, the gear or tools we use are personal to us based on how we do things. Enjoy your R5 Mark II. I have to go shoot more hummingbirds now LOL. What is your favorite lens with the R5 Mark II? 🙏🤗💖

[@isotechimages.9130]

@@JonnyPink65 The favourite lens l own is the RF135mm 1.8 but the lens that is always on my R5ii is the 200/800 with a 1.4 teleconverter, soft images?? No l don't think so.

[@JonnyPink65]

@@isotechimages.9130 Awesome. This lens on this body has been the most impressed I have been with it - great combo. I will have to try it with a 1.4 extender sometime for a bit more reach but in truth, 800mm for me is my favorite focal length.. A little more will be fun. My favorite lens is the 100-500 but it a little short so I keep the 1.4 on it.💖

[@Meierjohnny]

Danke!

[@JonnyPink65]

Danke, danke, danke, dass ich es teilen durfte. Es bedeutet mir die Welt! 🙏🤗💖

[@RVNmedic]

I love the pick up truck analogy. Pay phones were a dime. Times have certainly changed. Some for the better. Some not so much. But that's life. Keep shooting!

[@JonnyPink65]

Ah, the good old days growing up - no tech. We stayed out until the street lights came on, only went home for dinner. Playing outside, I dont think my white socks were ever white after I took them out of the package - always covered in dirt. LOL Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me share. 🙏🤗💖

[@RVNmedic]

@@JonnyPink65 ❤

[@ghlocal1]

Great video Jonny! I too was up at 3am to order my R5 II. Hoping to make it out to the river soon. Maybe I’ll see you there!!

[@JonnyPink65]

That would be awesome. That is how I met Toni when she reached out for advice on the A6700. I would be honored to go out shooting with you and I hope to see you out there. 🙏🤗💖

[@Chrispitchwildlife]

Lovely video, thank you Jonny! 👍

[@JonnyPink65]

Thank you Chris for letting me share!! 🙏🤗💖

[@wellingtoncrescent2480]

Way out of my price range, but your images make it so tempting. Thanks for sharing.

[@JonnyPink65]

Thank you, thank you. I think that Canon has some amazing bodies and lenses. One of my favorites was the R8 and I am looking at Canon's refurbished section - I dont need it but i got some great images with it and the AF was awesome. Looking at it on my second screen as I am sitting replying. Thank you for letting me share. 🙏🤗💖

[@luisfigueroa3300]

Hey Jonny, when you describe your settings, you have bias listed. Is that exposure compensation?

[@JonnyPink65]

It is. As it gets later in the day, I bring it down. And if I am shooting the white birds like egrets, I bring it down a little lower. Does not always work but I use that to preserve some highlights. Years ago when shooting DSLRs, I would bring it UP when shooting in low light or in the rain. Some may say I was wrong to do that, but it worked for me. Since I shoot these day in auto ISO and let the camera decide the correct exposure based on my shutter and aperture, I want to have a little more control on the highlights. I personally would rather under expose a little and keep the highlights. It is what works for me. 🙏🤗💖

[@luisfigueroa3300]

@@JonnyPink65 Thank you very much for taking the time to explain bias. You’re the man!😊👍

[@JonnyPink65]

@@luisfigueroa3300 My absolute pleasure. I put my email address in my descriptions and I love to be able to share what I know. If you have any questions, PLEASE email me and ask. If I can, I will help!!! 💖

[@kenwilson3610]

Johnny, on your dragonfly shots, you mis-labeled the Blue Dasher shots that were in-flight. Those are called Blue-eyed Darner. Otherwise, we have a passion for some of the same things. Keep sharing your work with us.

[@JonnyPink65]

Thank you, thank you!! I use Google to identify my subject and it seems they get it wrong A LOT!! My passion is the photography part and I am amazed at others than can identify them easily. thank you for the information. That is also why you hear me call them treasures - they are amazing!! Thank you, thank you for letting me share. 🙏🤗💖

[@kenwilson3610]

@@JonnyPink65 iNaturalist or iNat does a way better job if identifying wildlife, wildflowers, etc.

[@JonnyPink65]

@@kenwilson3610 Thank you for the information. I do get corrected a lot. 💖

[@davidipema7898]

vulkans ? 😆whats next pointy ears ? i like the dragonfly;s and the rest 👍, that,s relay sharp and amazing , do you have a link to the macro photos , of your friend ?🙃

[@JonnyPink65]

Hey, at least I did not pull out my communicator my son gave me and sits next to me on my editing desk.... OK, you talked me into it and I will for my next table video. 🤣 Gotta let the geek out sometimes. Here is her KZbin - kzbin.info/door/fgzlHipvIrG8AQiD5jDetQ and as far as I know, this is here only macro so far that she has posted - kzbin.info3C5Cz-CHPjo I hope she has fun with it and puts out some amazing photos!! 🙏🤗💖

[@RogerZoul]

Go Jonny Pink!

[@JonnyPink65]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🙏🤗💖

[@johnjuby6184]

Fantastic composition, Johnny! You are a great photographer, equal to or better than Ansel.

[@JonnyPink65]

Thank you, thank you. I would never put myself into that category but thank you. I am someone with passion that I hope comes through in everything I do. I put my heart into it and I can not thank you enough for letting me share with you!! 🙏🤗💖

[@seanimal3]

How's the sharpness of the 200-800 at 800mm with the r5ii?

[@JonnyPink65]

Surprisingly.. it is the best body I have used it on at all focal ranges. The 200-800 I have found to be limiting in that I will only use it on a full frame body. In the correct light, it was good on other bodies, but so far, I am blown away with what I am getting using this combo. Working on a low light beach video right now and I was impressed. So much so that when i go back to Paton in a week to shoot hummingbirds, this time is is going to me my main set up. For me, the two seem to pair really well.... even at 800mm. When I shoot an zoom, I tend to shoot it at the max focal length 99% of the time. 🙏🤗💖

[@GrimmJon75]

So which do you prefer for these shots on the r5 mkii? 100-500 L or this one?

[@JonnyPink65]

This has really thrown me. If you had asked me a week ago - three weeks ago, i would not have hesitated and I would have said the 100-500 all day long. But this paring has really really impressed me. I will be shooting hummingbirds again next week in Arizona and this is the rig I will have. I will also have the 100-500 on the R7 for super close up shots but this one..... I have found a new favorite combo for me. And I was about to sell the 200-800!!! 🙏💖🤗

[@thelookoflifefilms]

Im in Huntington Beach, What exits would I take to go there

[@JonnyPink65]

If you take the 405 - search Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, 6350 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91436 - it will show you getting off on Victory and you can, but I would take the Burbank Exit. Go west and turn right to park on Woodley at Burbank. Cross the street and again, head south towards the river. Easy. Let me know when you are going and if I am able, I will join you!! 🙏💖🤗

[@thelookoflifefilms]

@@JonnyPink65 I most certainly will and Thank you for the directions, and if you ever make it down to OC we can meet up at Bolsa Chica Wetlands, the Birds of Prey and Migratory birds are plentiful!!

[@JonnyPink65]

@@thelookoflifefilms Thank you - I keep meaning to drive out there to shoot. I am for sure on Thursday November 21st, a little later in the morning on my way up to San Diego to shoot at the Robb Field and mud flats at low tide. Everyone says Bolsa Chica is better later in the morning but I welcome and info. Email me - [e-mail] and we can plan something, I know know my friend Toni wants to go out there as well. Always up for a drive to take photos and hang out! 🤗

[@benthompson9717]

The 200-800 is not an L lens. Do you have any concerns about being out in bad weather? I know... no such thing in CA.

[@JonnyPink65]

LOL, we do get rain here.... once in a while! I always carry rain covers and LOVE shooting in the rain. My first time out with the 200-800, it was pouring and I was so excited to get out, all I had to wrap the lens with was an old rain slicker. No problem. I LOVE shooting in the rain and will use this set up even if it is pouring.. I know this is not an L lens but I have been impressed with this set up as a pairing. The 200-800 is an OK lens that I have liked best on full frame cameras - especially the R8 based on how I shoot. But on the R5 Mark II for me so far, it really seems to shine. I am working on a low light beach video and I LOVE what I was able to capture. So much so, that I am planning on using it as my main rig in Arizona next week when I go to shoot hummingbirds again. For me, it has been a surprisingly awesome combo. 🙏🤗💖

[@1forestknights]

Finally got my hands on a 200-800mm lens only waited from January until September. Preordered the R5 Mark 2. Still waiting for mine. I’m hoping for more videos with is combination as it’s going to be my wildlife set up of choice for many years to come. For me it’s an eye watering amount for spend on camera gear. More than near,y every car I have owned until recently. Always enjoy your content.

[@JonnyPink65]

Thank you, thank you. It is a super versatile lens that I prefer on a full frame body and I have found the 200-800 so far to perform best on this new Mark II body - congratulation on getting yours and I hope you wait for the Mark II is not too long. I understand about the price - I cant afford any of it either other than it is a write off but I still have to pay for it. If the credit companies are dumb enough to give me the credit and they keep telling me I have credit available, who am I to say no?? 🤣 Life is short and I want to have as much fun now while I can. Thank you, thank you for letting me share. 🙏🤗💖

[@jeffolson4731]

I love the dragonfly and house finch pictures. I love the sound of Killdeer. I have been shooting quite a bit with that combination. When I ordered both of these I was waiting for the announcement then ordered from a local store. I figured since they are smaller and I hadn’t heard anyone mention them that I would throw them some love. I picked up both of them at 9am the morning the store was allowed to sell them.

[@JonnyPink65]

That is awesome. I am looking for a cooling grip. I have two batteries but I want the grip too - I actually prefer the larger feel. I think I am going to shoot there on Saturday or Sunday to see if I can get some more - I like that sound too and make take an external recorder and just let it run for a bit. When you are in San Diego, another place James and I were told about is the San Diego Mud flats and Robb Field. think of checking that out on Monday or at some point any way. Does that local store have a site or what are they called? 🙏🤗💖

[@jeffolson4731]

@@JonnyPink65 I will definitely check that out. I just looked it up and it looks great. EBird and other sites really rave about it. Another place near there is La Jolla Cove. Spring is great because the Cormorants nest on the rocks and you can get very close. The Sea Lions make it a little stinky, but it is good stink. The camera store I like is pretty close to Juanita Bay Park. It is Kenmore Cameras. They do have a website. I have purchased new and used equipment them.

[@JonnyPink65]

@@jeffolson4731 Thank you for all the information - I have their website pulled up and will look at what they have. I think James has mentioned the La Jolla Cove before. I will have to check that out since it is only 2 hours away - 4 or 5 with traffic. LOL 💖🤗

[@SMGO]

Is this an advertisement or propaganda for alcohol? What is that bottle and glass in the frame for? Dude, people are watching you!

[@Lowns_300]

Why are you crying? He has a drink get over it

[@SMGO]

@@Lowns_300 Do you have an eye in your ass or why did you decide that I'm crying? I didn't address you, and you, like a loyal asshole, immediately butted into the conversation 😂

[@JonnyPink65]

it is me sitting safely in my home in the evening, enjoying some Irish whisky talking to the camera. My wife is home and can drive if there is an emergency. When I set at home like so many, I am just me. I show it in one of my music videos as well. Dean Martin was known for his alcohol but it was a schtick. I appreciate that anyone watches me and lets me share. I hope they dont miss the passion in the photos. 🙏🤗💖

[@JonnyPink65]

@@Lowns_300 I drink at home in the evening when I have no where to drive!! I am a product of a by-gone era where smoking was the norm, and we could ride in the back of pick up trucks!1 ! 🙏🤗💖