Canon R7 & RF200-800mm Field Tested - Incredible Reach

[@joanhuggett5164]

I know others have said it but I want to say it too... the transition from RAW to the finished product is a super special feature of your channel, and your processing makes those images some of the more wonderful on YT. I think I enjoyed this as much as you did, Duade. Perfect.

[@Duade]

Thanks Joan, you are too kind and thanks for the lovely feedback, I apprecaite it, Cheers, Duade

[@RobinWildlife]

I agree. I love that part too!

[@garymeredith2441]

Duade what is great about your videos is how you do them , you are having so much fun never a frown on your face you're the having your time of your life .

[@Duade]

Thanks mate, yep, in the field is my happy place, glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade

[@TuomoTanskanen]

I should not be watching this video… I know it’ll cost me 2.5k afterwards 😅

[@nallontrails]

😅😅 control your heart man, control....

[@letni9506]

It's going to cost me more because I don't even have a canon camera. But I'm seriously considering it because I'm really into bird photography these days

[@madhkrisvlogs]

Hahahaha..😂😂😂

[@iandevilliers8771]

Same here. Here in South Africa it's really expensive ZAR50K. But I currently have the R6 with Sigma EF 150-600 Contemporary. With eye detect, it has one shot in focus and loose further focus every shot there after. Very frustrating!! Can't wait for this to reach our shores!! I will spend the money when available here!!😂

[@Duade]

It is a nice lens for sure, it has its weaknesses which I will cover in the review but the reach is very nice. Cheers, Duade

[@colinhutchison7834]

It lifts my heart seeing you getting so much joy from your photography and encourages me to get out and do more. Thank you!

[@Duade]

My pleasure Colin, glad to hear the videos are encouraging, have fun out there. Cheers, Duade

[@alangilbertson8239]

I've had my 200-800 for just over a week now, and it's a stunner. Winter gloom in Northern England means that I've only been out 4 times, but that will change. I took it out with the R7 first, but I've also had it out with the R5. Yesterday I used both bodies on the same subject, a dipper against a dark mud bank in deep shadow. A dark subject in poor light, requiring ISOs from 4000 to 12800. The R7 found the eye even under those circumstances, It often lost focus after a few frames (Electonic First Curtain), but usually found it again, and the frames in focus were enough to be happy with. Very good results. The switch to the R5 showed the difference in class that 3 times the price brings. Less reach, but a lot more keepers and less dropped focus (although there were some). Quality of the finished results were fine with both bodies. I had the R7 out with it last week at a nearby harbour photographing gulls, eiders and seals. It worked well, with great reach, but I found I was pulling the zoom back to 400 to 500mm from the 800 for flight shots, because the birds were going past too fast and too close to track or even lock onto at 800mm. It found the seals well, even though only the face was showing above the water against the dark reflections of the quay on the other side of the dock and the multitude of ripples. Once more occasional dropped focus. Going back next day, with the lens on my R5 was fun. No need to pull back the zoom because the shortened reach on the full frame body let me track the passing gulls, ducks and cormorants with ease, even at close range. An Emirates Boeing 777 coming in towards the approach at the airport was crisp. My app showed it was at 4,000 feet altitude and 3 km range. The tail registration code was clear. That session encouraged me to start using my R5 for wildlife again. Since I got the R7, the extra reach was too big a draw on me. The lens is a winner for me.

[@honeybadger1656]

I’m thinking of moving from my R7 to the R5. I’ve lost so many good photos cause of losing focus. I moved from the 150-600 to the 100-400ii which made a huge difference but still having troubles.

[@ww3688]

Thanks for the awe-inspiring video Duade... reach is like a drug to me... I can't seem to get enough of 1120- 1280mm FOV. This is my practical limit. On closer shots, the details on smaller birds are simply amazing! I am glad you mentioned how much birding gives you restoration after a stressful week - it's such a benefit to your mental health.

[@Duade]

Totally agree mate and glad you are enjoying the combo, heat haze does seem to be more of an issue with this combo but still getting lots of nice shots. My R7 AF is still playing up but if I shoot enough bursts I get keepers. Cheers, Duade

[@ww3688]

@Duade I've accepted the R7's limitations and continue to get great results with this combo. For my love of small skittish birds, 800mm FOV just doesn't seem long enough any more.

[@JdilpkleRS]

Hello Duade! I had to stop and tell you what a joy it has been to watch your channel! I am a 68 year old new photographer who bought a P1000 Nikon not too long ago and then quickly realized the P1000 wasn’t what I really want to be using. It’s fun and novel, but I believe I just needed more in regards to resolution, detail and expression. The P1000 is fun to zoom around with, but that was about all it did. After investigating more and more, and then coming across your wonderful channel, last night I bit the bullet and made the decision to buy a Cannon R6 Mark 2 with a RF 200-800 f/6.3-9 Cannon lens. I’m hoping that the new camera and lens will take me further in my learning as I gain more experience. The camera and lens hasn’t arrived yet, so in the mean time I’m devouring your videos. Again, you have no idea how much you have helped me in not only understanding more about photography, but just as importantly, the excitement that is welling up within me as I anticipate what could be down the road for me as I learn. I was shooting birds in my back yard yesterday for the second time ever with the P1000 on my makeshift bird feeder and I couldn’t believe how absolutely enjoyable it was! I figured I’d do some novice experimenting, and upped the shutter speed hoping to stop the raindrops in midair as the birds fed on seeds - and it worked! I consider myself a tough guy, having shot big firearms and ridden fast motorcycles my whole life, but Duade, I wasn’t ready for almost my weeping when I saw an image come up on screen of something I just composed on a camera. Duade, I have to let you know that you have made a massive impact on my wanting to pursue something I never saw coming. Your work is so very much appreciated and you are being used to help guys like me literally have a change of lifestyle and affections. All the very best to you. Joe

[@craiglange2947]

Hi, Joe. Hailing from Singapore, I am moved by your zest in this art of photography. You are testimony of what it means to learn and keep learning... as you savour every bit of joy that life distils onto you. I am thrilled by what you have shared. It is contagious. Thank you. Craig.

[@markwhitesell4491]

I'm so glad to be able to support you in making your videos! Of all the bird/wildlife photographs on KZbin, it's your videos that I look forward to the most.

[@Duade]

Thanks Mark, you are too kind and thank you so much for the support, Cheers, Duade

[@canadakaren1131]

I so needed this today Duade! I was smiling ear to ear right along with you! Your enthusiasm is absolutely contagious and it makes your channel such a joy to watch. 😁

[@cooloox]

I thoroughly enjoyed that video, Duade. It was so nice seeing your face light up with happiness, too. Great shots and great editing.

[@jessiecampbell4971]

Your enthusiasm and love for what you're doing is infectious! Thank you so much for taking so much time to film and share your experience with us! I just recently purchased a Canon R5, and i'm so inspired to get out there and capture more of my local birds after watching your videos! I could just use some nicer weather, i've got a lot of snow currently!!

[@Duade]

Congrats Jessie, a wonderful camera that will provide you many years of wonderful photos. Cheers, Duade

[@LE672AJ]

I absolutely love mine. Works nicely with my R7. It’s a good balance of features and specs for the price.

[@nerrelloader4226]

Excellent news and review of this combo. Great shots! Thanks so much for this! 👏🏻🙏🏻 Hope your stressful week is no more. Keep smiling.

[@johnclark9499]

Great video Duade. Thanks for taking me, well all of us, with you to Winton Wetlands on a beautiful Australian summer morning. So pleased to be out there (or as near as can be) with you. Beautiful morning, cracking images. Still waiting for the 200 - 800 to become readily available here in the UK, ah well. Thanks again and best wishes. John

[@Duade]

Thanks John, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

[@jdjohnston1960]

The R7+200-800mm should be a great setup for shooting from the vehicle. That's why I've got the lens on order. Glad to see your spirits lifted by being out in the field. It always does that for me too. Hope whatever has been bothering you gets better soon.

[@Duade]

Thanks for the feedback and kind words, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

[@phildarhythm]

I love the fact you share the joy it gives us when we are out and about looking for the shots that make it all worth while. It shows how important it is to get out into nature 💪 love the content. Keep up the great work dude

[@Duade]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@wellingtoncrescent2480]

Awe. Some. Thanks for sharing the magic. I am not a fan of gear reviews generally, but your emphasis on images over gear never fails to make me smile.

[@petercox1868]

Would love to know how the 200-800 compares to the 100-500 with the 1.4 extender

[@Beaver-be8vk]

I couldn’t give a crap about my problems when I’m out in nature taking photos. Good alternative to alcohol. 😆

[@joejames4231]

Just love your channel Duade, your passion and love for wildlife photography is just infectious. Really appreciate how you show the transformation from RAW to finished photos. 👍👍

[@thrallingFRglory]

Another fantastic video Duade! Looks like Canon shooters ought to rejoice! Would you also be testing out the newly launched OM 150-600 on your OM1? I know the lens is a Sigma design but would love to see you put it through the paces and give us your honest opinion.

[@12symmo]

Agree, we need an honest review to confirm that canon is still the best.

[@Kellysher]

Just awesome to see the species that you photograph. Sadly some of these are only in pet shops in the USA. It must be amazing to see them in the wild, day to day on your walk around! Thanks for taking us along! Cheers!

[@RobinWildlife]

"Superb Fairy Wren" is a truly excellent name for a bird - and what a beauty too!

[@Duade]

Totally agree, the Splendid Fairy Wren is also a wonderful name. Cheers, Duade

[@RVNmedic]

Thanks Duade. Still waiting! Ordered 12/21/2023. Thinking about the R7 as a second to my R5. Would have a lot of options. Have a great day!

[@Duade]

Thanks, that is tough waiting that long, the R7 is tough to use after using the R5, it does offer reach but you will see a difference in performance compared to the R5. Cheers, Duade

[@RVNmedic]

@@Duade Thanks. Maybe I'll rent it first.

[@ChrisSummers]

I just received my lens after waiting almost a year for it to be in stock in stores here in the US. Took it out yesterday afternoon for a test run at a park down near the San Jacinto River here in the Houston, TX area. Got some excellent shots of a great egret and a mixed group of ducks who probably arrived with the last cold front. I was using my R6 MkII and a monopod, it was quite windy but I got some really nice shots. The lens is tack sharp and focuses quickly. So far very pleased. I will now probably sell my RF 800mm f/11 and my Tamron 150-600mm.

[@AliasJimWirth]

Excellent outing. What a morning. Some nice shots, Duade. What a day. Thank you for sharing the adventure and your enthusiasm. Cheers.

[@Duade]

My pleasure mate, it was a fun morning out, Cheers, Duade

[@NovusTerminus]

Seeing you standing in a field attempting math speaks to me on a spiritual level.

[@Duade]

Yes, I struggled there for a minute, Cheers, DUade

[@Michael_Chay_Photography]

Great video showcasing the incredible range of that combo Duade. I'm looking forward to seeing your full review.

[@Duade]

Thanks mate, working on it now, Cheers, Duade

[@daviesmia]

A Quiet day out in the bush---How Good!!

[@GinoFoto]

I love 1280mm EQ, it is so liberating, in fact by now 800mm on FF would be pretty short for me, if I need shorter focal length, just reaching for RF 100-400mm.

[@real_anxst]

Really fantastic stuff Duade. I especially love how you show the RAW and where you cropped on it after the orocessed photo. I've watched a bunch of photo channels and that and your passion really make you stand out.

[@Ayo-yh1dq]

the "good day" intro always put a smile on my face ❤

[@thomashusser9391]

I always look forward to your videos. They are well done, informative, and such a pleasure to view. Your enthusiasm in this one is exactly how I feel when I am out and about on a wildlife photo adventure. It is shoots like this that melt my weekly job stress away. I have yet to pull the trigger for this lens. Your candid reviews have confirmed that it would be a great addition to my kit. I am sure I will get it sometime this year for the extra range. For now, I am using the R5 and RF100-500 combo - and it serves me well. Keep up the awesome work!

[@blisteringbooks2428]

I needed retail therapy. I took your advice, so I now have one. Now, you may recall I have been a professional photographer for 50 years, so the iso at f9 didn't worry me. However, what does let this lens down, at least in the UK, is that f9 is dark, and even with the R5, the lens is prone to hunting. Only used it once so far, but the results look pretty good.

[@jeanieirving]

This video makes me wish I was morning person. Great photos, thanks for taking us along for the walk.

[@ivan11cast]

I could watch those fairy wrens all day! We don't have them here in Texas lol awesome video Duade

[@twiggyjazz568]

Another wonderful session Duade. My ‘cup of coffee’ is well spent each month for the joy you bring me … your videos/reviews are a gift that keep giving with repeat viewings.

[@Duade]

Thanks mate, I appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Duade

[@shaunferguson8782]

Another great video mate...I'd watch this just to see that smile on your face. Birds and cameras, what more do you want? Love it. 😂

[@Goodkarenmostly]

What an awesome day! Thanks for sharing these moments with us! Beautiful photos and videos.❤

[@northernfocuscreative-nfc-2511]

Great Vid & Photos ! Outtakes r 😂 great. I’m looking forward to putting my lens through its paces. I would be interested in knowing which camera body you feel is the ultimate combo with this lens. R7 or R5 with 1.4x? I’m still rocking the “older” R6. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@PhilThach]

Great work, Duade!

[@AnandaGarden]

Enjoyable! Thanks for the very interesting demo. The R7 seems kind of wonderful. The thought occurs: a very useful companion to the R6. I'm not a birder; utility photographer (journo) since 1967. It's all the same: sports, wildlife, people. Wild things. 🙂

[@wildlifewatch7152]

Would love to see the R7+ 200 - 800 vs 800f11 Keep up the amazing work and have fun mate

[@davidbuljubasic2624]

I'm proud and happy to see at least some people that can afford a lens that spectacular and following their dreams and hobbies love ur work

[@chrisbrown6432]

Thank you so much for this video.,I have bought this lens and have a Canon R7 so I want to give them a go.

[@Xayanlove1897]

It’s really awesome to watch that you really really I mean really love and enjoy the nature and natural things 😊

[@rudyreimer302]

Yup totally agree on this set up! I did similar with my R7 and the 200-800mm, and put on the x2 converter. Crazy reach!

[@msyuan1124]

Another great video. Always encourages me to go out and photograph some more. Thank you!

[@Duade]

Great to hear mate, it was a fun morning, Cheers, Duade

[@jeffolson4731]

It is fun to see how happy you are out there photographing wildlife. I have had this lens since December 14th. I am very glad I was lucky and was the first person to put in an order at the local camera store. As of 2 weekends ago they had only been able to deliver 3 of these lenses. I have to fight off other Canon users when I am out shooting. Picking a best or favorite image is tough. The combination of the R7 and RF 200-800 is very good. I have used it on my R7 and my R5. While the R5 is clearly the better body, the R7 with this lens works very good and the extra reach is worth it. I need to do some comparison shoots comparing the R7 and RF 200-800, R5 and RF 200-800 but crop to the R7 FOV, and R5 + 1.4x and the RF200-800, to see which is sharper and gives you the most detail.

[@M0JRA]

Out standing video now just orded this lens many thanks for taking the time to do this video very informative fantastic pictures

[@tonyblake8841]

Hi Duade, it looks like you really had a great morning. You probably would have been happy with a Brownie Star Flash camera. I think your photography has changed since your talk at the Gold Coast Birdlife Photography conference two years ago. Less bird on a stick and a lot of good composition lessons in your shots. Cheers.

[@Duade]

Thanks Tony, yes, my style is changing and adapting which is fun, always nice to try different things. Cheers, Duade

[@bricoschmoo1897]

Hi, thank you very much for this video. What an awesome time to be a photographer! There's plenty of options from every brand now, and for most, if not all, budgets. I really love how you show the raw pics and have the edit fade in

[@EkaterinaArndt]

Hello Duade. Thank you for your videos! They are very helpful for me. Witch lens 100-500 or 200-800 would do you recommend if you would have only r6 mark ii with ef 100-400? I'm a new to wildlive photography. We have (in Switzerland) most best places on lakes either private or protected areas. 800m would be great but so havy to care in the mountains for me. My oldy ef 100-400 with extenders does not work very well. Often goes out. Freezes and autofocus is not correct. It is very frustrating with that combo. Then one more please, would you make videos with a your pc workflow? I'm wondering, how do you decide which foto will you keep from hundreds? How do you work with photoshop maby. Do you have a masterclass? Only tech videos are good but not enough for newby. Thank ouy very much for your help in advance. Greeting from Switzerland

[@bellmeisterbell582]

Love this video !…I will be purchasing the R7 and 200-800mm lens following this video … thank you

[@stuartcarlton7939]

Absolutely superb video Duade, thank you for sharing your experience. I've had my 200-800 for a few weeks now but living in a rather gloomy (for the most part) UK winter, opportunities have been scarce but I am very impressed with it. It is all about managing expectations and the ISO! Can't wait for some brighter weather!

[@andrewyoung8880]

Another fantastic video. I'm retiring soon and can't wait to get up to the Winton wetlands and other places around Victoria.

[@Duade]

Thanks Andrew, well worth a visit for sure, Cheers, Duade

[@laurelb8372]

Great place for variety of wildlife , am looking forward to a visit too

[@andreapowell5517]

In love with your YT channel, because you’re so talented! Love that you show the settings after you took a shot which helps me better understand the end result. You’re really loving that lens and I can see that same spark in you that I got when I got my first telephoto 😊

[@marktaylor9579]

A real joy to watch Duade, not least for the smile on your face the whole time! My R7 is due on 20th (thanks to your and Jan's reviews 👍), but I'm going to have to 'slum it' with the RF100-500 and 1.4 extender due to 'budget constraints'. Love your vlogs.🙂🙂🙂

[@mikehenry2116]

Hey Duade, Great review and always enjoy seeing the different species available to you. I’m still waiting on my lens. I like your perspective of gear and the sharing of your experiences. Thank you Mike from USA

[@simonthibodeau7082]

Thank you Duade for sharing these incredible moments in the field 😊

[@denisesavage2382]

haha - loved the maths work at the end. Great to be able reach in so close for some of those birds and roos.

[@TheRealTonyCastillo]

I've been shooting Eagles for the last 2 weeks with this lens. Local lakes are thawing and the Eagles like to sit on the ice. Overcast days and cooler temps in the 40-50F. I am probably maxing the capabilities of this lens as I'm shooting 1000-1500 feet to reach some of the Eagles. Not filling the frame. Most my good shots are of them in the trees nearby as the heat haze is pretty bad coming off the lake. On my most recent trip the sun was out and the haze was worse to 20' above the surface of the lake, that day I shot with the R7 and the R6MII. Had BIF opportunities with both cameras and had the 1.4x on the lens for both bodies. The shots with the R7 were unusable and ended up deleting them off the card. Tracking of the Eagles in flight was tough for the AF @ f13 @ 800mm with the R7 where the R6MII performed much better in locking on vs hunting with the R7. This all being said, the R7 performed very well when shooting bif with much closer subjects and better lighting where you can fill the frame more with the subject. The AF though at times you could see it lock on focus then defocus and I would have to refocus on subjects, a little annoying. Not experiencing that with the R6MII, needless to say I am finding it hard if it's an important outing to use my R7 when I have a better option. The lens is amazing for how it performs and the extra range is excellent. For the money I think it is a great combo if one can afford the 3500.00 (US price). Another great video, can't wait to see your review of the of the lens. It performs well with the 1.4x I might also add.

[@Duade]

Thanks for sharing Tony, my exact same experience with the R7 vs the R5+. I still don't exactly know why the R7 behaves in this way but good to hear you are enjoying the lens. I also think for the money it is excellent. Cheers, Duade

[@utubify100]

Thanks for another excellent video, Duade! Very nice images & scenery in this one. Great as well, seeing you making time for those things that matter most in life!! If we cannot do that, how much is any of it really worth? That combo does seem like it would be nice for many different applications or scenarios. I am still waiting on mine from Canon, after more than 3 months with no info on when they might ship. I will never buy direct from them again, unless it is absolutely necessary. Do look forward to giving that lens a good workout on my R7 if I can ever get a hold of it. I can see myself using it mostly for very open habitats like beach/shoreline, bodies of water or shooting those subjects that rarely come down from upper portions of trees, to reduce that elevation angle. Thanks again for the quality content & glad you could have a nice morning filming it. May there be many more of those days ahead, mate. Enjoy that field time & best of luck bagging something special. Best regards ~ Chris

[@Duade]

Thanks Chris, sorry to hear of the delay, that is very annoying for sure, I hope the wait is not too much longer. Cheers, Duade

[@utubify100]

Thank you, Duade. Have a trip planned for latter May & hope they decide to send one before that date ;)

[@Wildyorkshirephotography]

Love it. I’m over from the uk at the mo and heading to winton on 16/2 fingers crossed I get lucky. Love the vids, you inspire my passion for photography. I’m still very new to it all. Thank you Duade

[@Duade]

Apologies for the delay in responding, I hope you had a great time, Cheers, Duade

[@robertso6665]

Wish I could go to Australia and photograph those animals. Love the shots. Learned a lot from your shots. Thank you.

[@laurelb8372]

Wow, what stunning images you captured, the detail in the roo and the light on the sulphur crested in flight, amazing. Impressive kit though bit hefty for me. My Nikon z7ii + 200-500 weighs around 3kg and can only manage handholding short time. Many Canon shooters will be keen to get this lens I think.

[@TrevorMills-n6d]

Always love it when you head off to the Winton Wetlands its such a special place. I was there earlier in the month and camped for a couple of days at Greens Hills getting some great photos and enjoying the area. The amount of birds and the beauty of the location first thing in the morning is amazing. Hoping to be back there in early March. Who knows might run into you then, would love to meet you.

[@markusgaidemesum]

Very cool video, it's really fun to watch your channel, thank you for the work behind the video and best wishes from Germany LG Markus

[@Duade]

Thank you very much!

[@helloianzakharov]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Duade 🙌🏻

[@Hummingbirder1]

Con: still unavailable in Sweden! At least when not forking out those appr $3000 many months in advance, which I won't do before all costs with the upcoming Aussie trip are covered... (We're still waffling about which dates to go, since our preferred departure date is $500 more than the day after. The day after [Sept 5] makes domino effects down the line for 2 weeks🙄) Anyway, there were many excellent shots shown here, on top of getting video of you gallivanting happily around Winton Wetlands (my fave kind of video!) It's hard to pick a favourite, bcs they were all top notch (maybe with exception of those shy Rosellas), but in a way that lucky shot with the Sulphur-crested flying low over the grassland wormed itself up to the top of the list🤩 The headshots of the Kangaroos were also worthy of glad excitement! No Antechinus, but it can't be expected every time (wrong part of Winton Wetlands, I suspect), but it can be easily remedied, thanks to the Duade-emojis:

[@Duade]

Thanks Pia, yes a fun morning out, the area where the Antechinus are is currently out of bounds due to some contruction going on. :-( Yes, your trip is getting closer and closer. Cheers, Duade

[@JH-qv3xv]

Is there any question Duade really enjoys what he is doing! And informative too. Thanks

[@antonoat]

Duade your enthusiasm is uplifting! Great combination, opens so many more opportunities for many of us! 😀👏👍 I’m guessing you know how lucky you are with these exotic bird species down under! 😉😃

[@PaulBawby]

Yet another great video, with very gorgeous images. I'm looking forward to watching the full review. I've just picked up my 200-800 lens. It's still winter here, the days are short, and I've had to work a long hours lately so I didn't get much time outside with the lens but so far I like what I see. Cheers

[@tonylloyd7327]

Just brilliant, I’ve been following you for a long time here in the UK, really look forward to your video’s, would there be any chance of you doing a processing video, I know your a great friend of Jans I am sure he wouldn’t mind. Cheers Tony

[@TimCrutchley]

Looking forward to hearing about how it compares to the the Sigma EF 150-600 Contemporary. I've got than with an R6 Mk2, and it's autofocus just isn't as good as it used to be on my DSLR, so potentially looking to upgrade to an RF lens!

[@Duade]

Thanks Tim, I just uploaded the review so hopefully that answers your question, Cheers, Duade

[@TimCrutchley]

ah, perfectly, thanks@@Duade, happy birding

[@jgreysquirrel]

Renting the R7 and 100-500 this weekend and am excited to test out a mirrorless camera. Unfortunately the 200-800 keeps selling but I’ll get to try it one day!

[@shahg5524]

The joy in Duade is infectious 😁

[@chasingmanhattan]

I am looking forward to eventually purchasing this lens. R7 with 200-800 plus R5 with 100-400 is like the ultimate combo. But the problem is that you can’t just invest in camera gear. You also need a fully stocked home gym.

[@roberthughes9172]

Fantastic shots. I'm looking to rent the 200-800 for a trip around Skomer Island. This was a great introduction. I'll be using it with my R50 so getting an idea with it on the APS-C is really useful. Love the channel.

[@brooklynfreeman7748]

Where will you rent it from?

[@roberthughes9172]

@@brooklynfreeman7748 3 options at the moment of LensForHire, Wex or HireACamera (I am based in the UK)

[@roberthughes9172]

@@brooklynfreeman7748 i'm uk based so currently looking at Wex, LFH or Hireacamera

[@metalunits]

Really nice. I just sold my R7. Turns out since I got the R6mk2 I never used it anymore, despite the crop. I might get a 1.4xTC eventually, but have resisted since it's not full range with the 100-500. Waiting for the 200-800 to become available!

[@Geophoto63]

Absolutely beautiful birds and so awesome job with 200-800mm,, it is on my buy list but it no available on USA B&H... Greating from Miami Duade!!

[@marcuscaruana6772]

Great video Duade. Definitely a combo for me. I live on the island of Malta just in the middle between Europe and Africa. By the end of February the great Spring migration will begin and due to poachers and other factors the birds stay high in elevation and distance. Undeniably this lens is a no brainer for me together with the R7. I am particularly not a friend of teleconverters.

[@JeffreyPadell]

Great video. I am on the list for the 200-800 and have both the R7 and R6ii. It is amazing how many people don't like the R7, on "Focus on Photography" that took over from "Photography on the Net" forum several people really blast it. Yes it has some cons like no battery grip although I made my own grip by cutting the extension off a BG2 and it really makes it more comfortable to use. While waiting on my 200-800 I am using the 100-500 with RF1.4x giving almost the same range but at a lesser focal range (300-500). The ISO can be dealt with for the most part in Topaz. Thanks again for a great video!

[@andygray7776]

Great video as always Duade and a really useful review of the 200-800. I have a Canon R5 and a Canon 100-500 which I use for wildlife photography, mainly birds and in particular small birds. I have a back up system which is a Canon R8 which I sometimes use this with a Canon 70-200 f2.8 for larger/closer subjects. I would like to take more images of wading birds and small birds further away. I am considering changing the R8 for an R7 to give me more reach and pairing the R7 with the new Canon 200-800. My question is, with the new 200-800, would you stick with the R8 and crop the image more or would you swap to an R7 which, as you know, has a greater FOV (1280) and a higher megapixel count which would also improve IQ when cropping. The downside I predict with the crop sensor is I believe it would give slightly less background separation and a slight reduction in image quality. What would your preferred set up be? Ps. I don’t know if you have shot the R8 very much, but I find if I haven’t used the camera for a couple of minutes, It goes into sleep mode and when I wake it to take a shot, it has forgotten my setting (aperture/speed/ISO) which is very annoying (I’m using it in FV mode with auto ISO. Do you know if the Canon R7 also does this?

[@TimLaytonDarkroomDiary]

Excellent video, thank you. This could be a great combo for a lot of wildlife photographers. Question - what camera are you using to film yourself with in this video?

[@maxspeed30]

Excellent review thanks Duade. More please

[@williamvanbeek2749]

You inspire me so much! I bought new gear and I’m going to Iceland this summer. The puffin is on my short list 😊

[@serbuuu]

Currently it's my number one wishlist to upgrade from the Sigma 150-600mm C

[@Harry-bh5dg]

Hi Duade, great vid, seeing the wetlands and birds really make me want to visit again, the shots of the male and female wren were exactly what I was trying for I did get some but not what I really liked and definitely not to the standard what you have shown. Your enthusiasm really comes across in the videos which just makes me want to get the camera out and get shooting. The lens and R7 combo look awesome, I have hardly read a bad thing about the lens apart from a few small gripes so really looking forward to seeing your review.

[@Duade]

Thanks mate, yes, got lucky with the wrens, lens has a few weaknesses which I will mention in the review, Cheers, Duade

[@svendnrgaard4158]

Thanks for sharing this video Duade - as always you have done a great job

[@romanb.8112]

Sorry dass ich auf deutsch schreibe. Wie immer ein klasse Video von dir. Auch ich fotografiere fast ausschließlich Vögel. Natürlich gibt es hier bei uns in Deutschland nicht ganz so viele farbenfrohe Arten wie bei dir in Australien. Allerdings habe ich ein Problem bemerkt als ich vor kurzem in Dänemark ein Naturschutzgebiet besuchte und versuchte mit meiner R7 und meinem RF 100-500 aus dem Auto heraus Vögel zu fotografieren. Selbst wenn diese ruhig standen und die Verschlusszeit kurz war hatte ich sehr viele unscharfe Fotos. Machte ich die Fotos außerhalb des Autos waren diese scharf. Ich weis nicht woran es lag. Liegt es am Stabilizer und am auf dem Arm aufgelegtem Objektiv. Zur Info, der Motor vom Auto war ausgeschaltet. Manchmal lege ich das Objektiv aber auch auf einem Bohnensack auf und erhalte scharfe Fotos. Es ist nur ärgerlich, da manche Vögel eine hohe Fluchtdistanz haben und schon das öffnen der Autotür ausreicht sie zu verjagen. Genauso ärgerlich ist es aber auch ein Tier vom geöffneten Autofenster aus scharf im Fokus zu haben, abzudrücken und trotzdem auch bei Einzelschuss fast nur Ausschuss zu produzieren. Vielleicht kennst du das Problem und hast eine Lösung. Keiner mit dem ich bisher gesprochen habe hat anscheinend dieses Problem.

[@djzone81]

Hey Duade! Wondering what you would personally do in my situation. I don’t have the rf100-500. Pre-ordered the 200-800 months ago and still don’t have it. I do however have the rf1.4x extender. I currently have a sigma 150-600c that I use for my wildlife photography and I’m almost always at 600mm.(obviously can’t use the rf extender on that lens). Is the rf100-500 still the better lens (with or without the 1.4x) since it will undoubtedly be better than my sigma OR do I continue to wait for the 200-800? Running out of patience (and time as we’re going on vacation in May and I want a new lens by then). Thank you and great video!

[@PhotoGearFun]

I have this combo and it's amazing! I also have the R5 and use that quite a bit. The AF in the R7 just seems to miss shots compared to my a6700 and 200-600 combo. While I get the eye AF box on the screen when I take the shot maybe 20% are out of focus. Maybe Canon will fix this in a future firmware. Thanks for the great video, Cheers.

[@wellingtoncrescent2480]

My experience was similar, until I slowed down the frame rate based on Duade's discussion. It just seems to need a bit more time to acquire focus, perhaps due to a slower sensor and processor (?). So while Canon may have exaggerated the max frame rate, I can live with this. It is an awesome combo.

[@PhotoGearFun]

@@wellingtoncrescent2480 I shot in continuous low or single shot most of the time. I'm not sure what is going on

[@Duade]

Thanks mate, I too have the same issue with the R7 but not on the R5 or the Sony that you mention. I think it is the R7 AF that just struggles. Cheers, Duade

[@jasonbillings9256]

I ordered a 200-800mm on January 4th....still waiting. Hopefully soon

[@dougcampbell6509]

Great video! Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[@user-kk9cw]

Great video again Duade very informative. Got my flight booked for Australia and the area you were in will go on my list of places to visit. Based in south VIc if you know of any other great locations for photography 😉 in October let me know.

[@pauldarville3843]

Great photos, Thanks Duade!

[@cindysigalet7674]

Really love your videos ! Would be great to see a video on your editing to see how you get from your raw to great finished image

[@bjrn-einarnilsen687]

Great video mate. That combo did really give some amazing photos. Just loved the photo of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo with the crest open. Stunning photo😍. How did the autofocus work with this combo? Wishing you a great week. Cheers, Bjoern

[@ScottRitchie-bw9ls]

A lovely fun informative video Duade. I've got an R5, and 100-500 RF. and 1.4X. Do I get a 200-800 for added reach...or wait and get the R5-II with no rolling shutter and better AF? Your thoughts.