Canada Day morning walk.

Chako · **on:** July 01, 2025, 08:27:46 PM

I took the Canon R100 and the Canon RF 800mm f11 lens out today. This being my second time using the lens. I do like my results with this combination.

Flowers.

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Chako · **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2025, 08:29:46 PM

Squirrels.

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Chako · **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2025, 08:33:25 PM

Mallard Ducks.

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Chako · **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2025, 08:38:15 PM

Other Birds.

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Chako · **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2025, 08:42:20 PM

Odds and Ends.

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Happy Canada Day!

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AzteCypher · **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2025, 04:53:48 AM

Chako · **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2025, 05:58:49 AM

Vidar · **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2025, 06:32:53 AM

That is a handy lens combo for sure. And lots of willing models too!

Chako · **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2025, 06:55:13 AM

It is a fantastic duo. My only problem with the lens is that I cannot seem to get birds in flight yet. 1280mm is so small that quite often I can't find the birds flying. If I do, it is very difficult to keep them in the frame.

Wondering what the R10 might give me with better autofocus tracking capabilities. Still pondering if there is a need for this. I think I will spend more time using the "basic" R100. I can't argue with the results.

Vidar · **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2025, 08:44:26 AM

You might end up using a spotting scope like those star gazing astronomers. Or find slower models like turtles, snails or growing grass.. Personally I struggle to get photos of stouts. The dang animals just don't pose very well - I have more photos of stout asses than faces for sure.

On a side note many birds will utterly ignore cars so you can get real close. I once got within 10 meters of an eagle sitting on a cliff by the road. It couldn't care less until the camera started making clicking sounds - mirror less is nicer that way I assume.

Chako · **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2025, 10:48:00 AM

I fear I might have to buy an RF 100-400mm lens if I get any more serious with the mirrorless stuff. I recently got a beautiful Canon 80D DSLR to play around with...and I still have that heavy Sigma 50-500mm lens...