John Gerlach Loc: Island Park, Idaho

The R5 and 600mm f/4 continue to amaze me. I am easily shooting better photos than I did with the 1DX Mark III. The autofocus is better, especially the eye focus that the DSLRs lacked, and the electronic shutter at 20 shots per second is helpful for the quick little head turns feeder birds do and the fact that it is silent. No longer is the sound of my camera making birds react that eliminates my chances to photograph them. I now have mostly mirrorless lenses but continue to use the $100 adapter to use my Canon 65mm macro, 180mm macro, and the 600mm. I know the RF 600mm is on its way and so it the R3, but don't know when I can get my hands on them. A year ago I was mildly interested in mirrorless, mostly from a teaching perspective, but now I am convinced mirrorless is here and switching helps me shoot the images I seek a lot. I realize it cost $$$$$ to switch, but I see no point in denying the mirrorless advantages. Heck, I don't even have to AF microadjust the R5, like I had to with all my other DSLR. For 45 years I shot macro, landscapes, and wildlife all over the world and never did I think new camera gear would help me out so much, but it has happened.

Male Cassin finch

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female Cassin's finch

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Male harlequin duck

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male black-headed grosbeak

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Male Evening Grosbeak

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drake Green-wing teal

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red-necked grebe

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great-blue heron

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American white pelican in the fog

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ring-necked duck

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Yes, the reality is , now more than ever , gear MATTERS !

My big question for you is : Do you feel the trackability of BIF with the EVF is equal to DSLR 's ?? Although, I do realize that @20 FPS vs 10/12/14 you do not have to track for very long to get a decent image with EVF ........
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Amator21 Loc: California

A very comprehensive series af knife sharp images. It is clear that your equipment is supporting your talent very well1
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captivecookie Loc: Washington state

Beautiful results, that's for sure.

ShelbyDave Loc: Lone Rock, WI

Your excellent photos prove your point. Great tack sharp images.

LEWHITE7747 Loc: 33773

I have really struggled with switching to mirrorless. You sound more of a professional and I just post on the internet in various forums. I just don't think I would gain from a mirrorless camera that much . I use an 80D and a 100-400 ll lens. Just a few of my photos to compare to yours.

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robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The EOS R5 will change how we think about mirrorless, how we think about photography, how we think about life.

Great images too.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

An absolutely outstandingly captured cast of beauties💜💛🖤❤️🧡💙💚

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

An outstanding set of sharp and well-composed images.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I agree with you but, 20 vs 7 FPS is significant .......for what we do - wildlife/birds - especially if you are trying to sell something/compete .... !
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John Gerlach Loc: Island Park, Idaho

I have not done enough BIFs with the R5 to really give it a good and fair test. The few times I have done BIFS, it has worked out, though.

trainspotter Loc: Oregon

That's a lot of "thinking" to do...I'm retired (limited income)....so I will have to stick with the Canon 7Dmkii and the s-l-o-w 10fps....Those ARE fantastic captures from the mirrorless ...Thank you for sharing.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

I'm waiting for an R7 or what ever in crop sensor to replace my 7DII - I do a lot of "little" birds and need all the reach I can get.

jdub82 Loc: Northern California

Exceptional images! Thanks for posting!