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May 16, 2024 23:00:48 #
For what it's worth (not much I'm sure), I have mine set up as follows:
Left button (AF-On): Metering and AF Start (w/ AF Operation=Servo, AF Method= Zone AF) -- For Birds in flight
Middle Button (AE Lock): Metering and AF Start (w/ AF Operation=Servo, AF Method = Spot AF) - For birds in-between branches where spot is needed)
Right Button (AF Point Select): Eye AF - for Birds that are just sitting or flying close enough to get a lock on the eye.
I have the above programmed into C1 as these are only used for birding.
Left button (AF-On): Metering and AF Start (w/ AF Operation=Servo, AF Method= Zone AF) -- For Birds in flight
Middle Button (AE Lock): Metering and AF Start (w/ AF Operation=Servo, AF Method = Spot AF) - For birds in-between branches where spot is needed)
Right Button (AF Point Select): Eye AF - for Birds that are just sitting or flying close enough to get a lock on the eye.
I have the above programmed into C1 as these are only used for birding.
May 16, 2024 18:47:01 #
Well, I guess it depends on how you define "sub options".
If I assign that particular AF Point Select button to do "Start AF" it will use the AF Operation (Single shot or SERVO), AF Method (e.g., Face tracking, point focus, expanded focus points, etc), according to however they are set via the main menu settings for those functions. Whereas the first two back buttons (AF-ON and *) allow you to set those functions specific to that button and thus override whatever you have them set at in the main menu system. It's weird for sure.
If I assign that particular AF Point Select button to do "Start AF" it will use the AF Operation (Single shot or SERVO), AF Method (e.g., Face tracking, point focus, expanded focus points, etc), according to however they are set via the main menu settings for those functions. Whereas the first two back buttons (AF-ON and *) allow you to set those functions specific to that button and thus override whatever you have them set at in the main menu system. It's weird for sure.
May 16, 2024 16:43:38 #
UPDATE: I managed to get a response from Canon - as odd as it sounds, it is apparently actually by design. For some reason, they decided that for that particular button, the additional settings 1. AF Operation, 2. AF Method and 3. Servo AF Characteristics, would be as set in the main menu system. Go figure.
May 16, 2024 14:01:27 #
I was just in the process of setting up triple back button focus on my R5 and noticed something while customizing the three upper buttons on the back. It's not a big deal, but was wondering if this is just a minor bug?
When you select to customize either the AF-On button OR the *(AE-lock) button, and choose to set either of those buttons to "Metering and AF Start," you get a "Info-Detail" button at the lower left of the screen that you can press to allow you to select 1. AF Operation, 2. AF Method and 3. Servo AF Characteristics. However, if you go to program the upper right button on the back of the R5 (AF Point Selection button) and choose to set it for “Metering and AF start,” that “detail” (Info) option is not there.
In my case, it doesn’t matter since I have that button set to “Eye Detection AF” anyway, but I was wondering if this is by design for some reason, or is the missing “Detail (Info)” option possibly just a minor bug?
When you select to customize either the AF-On button OR the *(AE-lock) button, and choose to set either of those buttons to "Metering and AF Start," you get a "Info-Detail" button at the lower left of the screen that you can press to allow you to select 1. AF Operation, 2. AF Method and 3. Servo AF Characteristics. However, if you go to program the upper right button on the back of the R5 (AF Point Selection button) and choose to set it for “Metering and AF start,” that “detail” (Info) option is not there.
In my case, it doesn’t matter since I have that button set to “Eye Detection AF” anyway, but I was wondering if this is by design for some reason, or is the missing “Detail (Info)” option possibly just a minor bug?
May 15, 2024 19:59:06 #
terryMc wrote:
From Google:
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photo retouchers in the United States earn an average of $32 per hour, or 45.025% less than the national average of $33.92 per hour.
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photo retouchers in the United States earn an average of $32 per hour, or 45.025% less than the national average of $33.92 per hour.
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$32 is 45.025% less than $33.92? Is this that new math?
May 15, 2024 18:13:09 #
I am more than happy with my R5.
May 15, 2024 08:59:59 #
Bill_de wrote:
THREE MINUTE WARNING!
The R1 "development" is now official but no word yet on any specific specs.
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May 13, 2024 13:34:02 #
Grump's Photos wrote:
Maybe that was, ah, just a rumor?
Andy
Andy
Ok.
May 13, 2024 13:07:34 #
User ID wrote:
Que sera sera ... regardless.
Ah a Doris Day fan?
May 13, 2024 12:41:38 #
First, don't get all excited about the merits or veracity of Canon Rumors. I get it - it's a rumor site and no, I don't hang my hat on any of the rumors, but just find it kinda a fun place to see what's being talked about. I always take anything that's said with a grain of salt. IOW, I'm not trying to start a debate about the merits of Canon Rumor (not that this disclaimer will stop anyone from debating it). Anyway, I got an interesting popup this morning when I went to the site and am mildly curious what's going on:
May 11, 2024 17:02:32 #
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May 9, 2024 14:24:48 #
revhen wrote:
So image stabilization (IS) destabilizes the photo taking? So it does just the opposite of what it is supposed to do!
If I'm hand holding, I keep OS turned on, and use the appropriate mode (Mode 1 for shooting a still subject at a distance and Mode 2 for panning, such as birds in flight). If I'm using a tripod, I turn OFF OS per the manual a it can actually induce blur as it seeks to stabilize an already stable camera.
May 8, 2024 16:09:54 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I will be the first to admit that I don't have a f... (show quote)
Just for grins I went to Lightroom and grabbed 40 images from a random landscape shoot where I used my 45MP Canon R5. I was just curious about resultant file size. The average file size from this set was 49.98MP, or just about 50MP. The smallest file size was 32.09MB while the largest file size was 71.2 MB. Underexposed pictures seemed to tend to have smaller file sizes, where over-exposure seemed to cause larger file size. Also, the busier the scene, the higher the bite count. This all means nothing but was just a fun experiment.
May 7, 2024 10:27:54 #
Chief EW wrote:
I tried turning the OS switch to off and it stop the whirling noises and vibrations. Thank you for the advice
I just pulled this from the very hard to read (small print) manual:
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ABOUT OS (OPTICAL STABILIZER) FEATURES br This OS ... (show quote)
May 6, 2024 21:39:20 #
I have that same lens but don't recall ever having that kind of issue (or if I did it wasn't enough to get my attention). Sounds like it might be something to do with the IS (called OS on that lens). I have a Canon 300mm f/4 Prime lens that makes a good deal of noise when I have the IS turned on. Have you tried turning off image stabilization to see if you still get that vibration and noise?
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