Thanks for watching! Here's a listing of topics I cover in the video: 1:30 Reasons for Buying 3:21 Why the R5 and not the R6? 4:06 Can I use my EF lenses? 4:51 Why did you buy the RF 70-200 5:19 Does Animal EyeAF work with horses? 6:15 What about EyeAF with people? 8:24 Does it work at Horse Shows? 10:15 Is Image Quality Better? 10:46 How is it in low light? 12:16 How are the files to handle and edit? 13:48 What about the shutter? 15:40 Does it overheat? 16:17 How is it for video? 17:41 How is the batter life? 18:23 How steep is the learning curve? 19:52 Moving forward... 20:47 Is the R5 good for equestrian photography? 12:17 In conclusion...

While I'm not a professional photographer, I am always wanting to learn more and Shelley never disappoints. Thanks, Shelley for a very educating video on going mirrorless!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Charlotte! ❤️

Well scripted and informative - no superfluous nonsense - and straight to every point. Well done!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John! Yours is one of the best compliments I've ever gotten on my channel. I get annoyed at KZread videos that ramble on and don't get to the point, so I work hard to be concise!

Nice video. About the overheating warning your friend experienced. The R5 will not ever overheat while shooting stills. However, it is always ready to take video and it uses whatever video settings you have saved in the custom C3 mode when you press that movie button on top of the R5. Solid you set a video mode in C3 that overheats, the R5 will issue a warning if the camera get hot enough to affect recording in that mode *if* you press the movie button. So it is just telling you that your time recording will be limited if you start taking video. But if you don’t record video, it will not overheat. To avoid the warning, it is wise to just set a non-overheating video mode in C3 and you will never see that again. For me, I set my C3 to 4K-crop which does not overheat yet I get 5.1k oversampled 4K video, which looks very sharp. It does have a 1.6 crop on it but since I am a wildlife shooter and almost always need more reach, it is fine for me. And if not, I can zoom my 100-500 lens out. Hope this helps. Take care.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clearing that - it makes a lot of sense to me now!

Thank you Shelley for all your videos. I’m actually a Sony shooter and usually shoot competitive swimming, but since lockdown I’ve started shooting a variety of subjects including horses owned by local people in my village. Some have mentioned wanting some images in Summer and are willing to pay which then just led me watching quite a few of your videos to get as many tips as possible and couldn’t believe there was so much information out there about equine photography! I currently shoot with Sony A9’s but looking at the A1 as like you I think the extra resolution will be really useful for cropping if necessary. Anyway just wanted to drop in and say thank you and regardless of gear your videos are really informative and I’m glad you are enjoying your R5. Thank you!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - I'm glad the videos have been helpful! That's exactly why I make them. 😁

Wonderful! Hi, I'm Anna Smolens, of Purple Horse Designs, mentioned in the video. One note of clarification - Shelley mentions the slight delay in the shutter, which both myself, and my second shooter, could feel because of the precise timing necessary to capture the fast action at the show. The Canon R5's electronic shutter lag is advertised at about 50ms, which is very similar in timing to the 5DMIV at 58ms, and the 1DXMIII at 55ms. However, the R5's mechanical shutter - which I definitely prefer, and recommend for events - is about 81ms. The 30ms difference may not sound like much, but it was enough to notice, and have to adjust to.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying that, my math was bad on that calculation, per usual! 🙈😆

@AZProspectWatch

3 жыл бұрын

What I did to make the R5 more efficient with eye/face detection. Set my AF-On button (servo/single point) and the Asterisk Button set with eye detection. This allows one to single out a subject and then immediately have the camera eye focus on that subject. Works really well; especially, when you have multiple human or animals in frame. Significantly cuts down on the camera searching for an object.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

@@AZProspectWatch Yes! I recently set it up the opposite, with Eye Detection on the AF on button and Single Point on the * button. It's a brilliant solution!

@purplehorsedesigns7211

3 жыл бұрын

@@AZProspectWatch Yes, this is what I ended up doing as well! It doesn't affect the built in shutter lag of the mechanical shutter, but it definitely improves the auto focus.

@nismo09nz

3 жыл бұрын

@@purplehorsedesigns7211 Shutter lag...are you using EFCS?

Thanks for the Profile link, they now also have R6.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Oh nice!

Interesting point regarding the 85mm prime Shelley. Shooting wide open in low light with lower ISO with that lens looks like a new era with the R5 and large MP-size images. Looks like we will be able to shoot from further back and crop in because there are plenty of pixels to play with. A lot of great practical tech comments particular to horses. Something I'll be getting into as a new genre. Thanks for the concise intro. We are always keen to get to the content quickly. Cheers mate - new subscriber from down under here. PS I'm waiting for the rumored R5 Mark II next year.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

Жыл бұрын

The R5 has certainly changed the game for me! If the rumored specs of the R5 II are true, I'll be trading one of my R5s for the new one! Enjoy getting to know equine photography - I'm glad we connected from such a distance!

Hey Shelley, finally got around to watching this - great video! You answered all the important questions so comprehensively. 😁

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I look forward to making a follow up one soon!

This is great I'm looking to get into photography with an equine portrait focus and this was so helpful

@shelleypaulsonphotography

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helped! 😁

This video and your menu settings PDF were really helpful. I've been mostly really sad with my results, which were immediately improved with your menu settings. Next I'll see if LR has added a camera profile and if not, use the color profile in your link. I've not purchased a good new lens yet (only an inexpensive one) and won't until I am sure this camera no longer "makes me sad" LOL. My old EF lenses haven't helped.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad this has been helpful! The Canon mirrorless cameras do come with a steep learning curve. Hopefully the color profile helps too! I love my R5 images now that I've gotten it all sorted out.

Wonderful information so well stated. Thank you Shelley, I too love the color the Canon cameras reproduce!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Julia! Glad to know I'm not the only one! 😁

That was a wonderful, very informative review. Thank you Shelley!

Great real world review Shelley. I found this very helpful - thanks :)

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was so helpful to get questions from others ahead of time so I knew what everyone would want to know! 😁

Thanks for the thorough review, Shelley!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! 😁

Great video. You answered most of the questions I needed answered. Thank you.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much! This video is exactly what I was looking for!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Very helpful! I was considering upgrading to a mark but will research the mirrorless first! Thank you!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I could help! 😁

Excellent info, well presented and to the point; thank you, very well done !!!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Fantastic video as always. You certainly gave me lots of reasons to consider upgrading from the Canon 7D ll.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! There are definitely a lot of reasons. I think you would really love it!

Super helpful and in-depth review!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jess! I'm excited for you to get your R6!

Thanks so much! This is exactly what I was looking for.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good! I'm glad I could be of help!

Very helpful thank you!

Great info covering a range of topics! Thank you! Are we to message you on FB to receive the PDF of your settings? I too have spent a lot of time watching tutorials and find I am really enjoying the camera and shooting a variety of topics so I can get up to speed on understanding it - Love it!!!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Just fill out this form and you'll be emailed the link! view.flodesk.com/pages/5fb88d39ca48dace0d645beb

I am phasing out my DSLRs as well. I cannot go back. Keeping my pricey EF lenses, mostly.

Hoping to add an R5 in 2021 to upgrade from a 7dmkii and 5dmk4. Good to hear EF Lens are just as sharp if not better

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

You will love it! And I was so happy that my EF lenses performed so well with it!

Looking to upgrade from my 6D mark i...I was going to get the 5d mk iv but now I may very likely go to this camera!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good! This was exactly what I was hoping the video would do for people! 😁

I’m in equestrian photography looking to upgrade from a 90D to a R7, is this a good upgrade? I could not get my 90D settled in… My T6i is actually my most reliable camera atm. We mainly photograph hunter jumpers, all conditions. I also would be willing to learn about the r5 vs the r7.

@shelleypaulsonphotography

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I don't have any personal experience with the R7, but mirrorless cameras are a big improvement over DSLR (in my opinion). :)

@erhminer

Жыл бұрын

@@shelleypaulsonphotography Ah ok! Well thank you really enjoyed the review!

Hi Shelley! Thanks for the video. I’m a long time Canon shooter and have been using my R5 for about a week now. Have you tried the feature where you can change the focus point using your thumb on the screen while looking through the viewfinder? I finding this very fast and useful. Loving this camera!

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! I meant to address that and forgot! I am not using it currently because I live in a cold climate and my fingers get too cold to have the dexterity for it. But I do plan to use it in the future. Thanks for bring that up - enjoy your R5!

What AF setting do you use when shooting horse and rider?

@shelleypaulsonphotography

Жыл бұрын

Usually, I use EyeAF and set the focus for the person's eye.

@mariemcphee8878

Жыл бұрын

@@shelleypaulsonphotography thank you!

@mariemcphee8878

Жыл бұрын

Is that under tracking?

@shelleypaulsonphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@mariemcphee8878 No, it's a focus mode. There are a lot of great videos on KZread about it!

@mariemcphee8878

Жыл бұрын

@@shelleypaulsonphotography oh thank you! I found a video. I’m going to experiment with that today!

Do you think that it would be possible to see more videos on the R5 as you learn more about the camera ?

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I hope to do one in late Feb or early March after I do some work in a warmer climate. 😉

@kettlyrancourt9927

3 жыл бұрын

@@shelleypaulsonphotography is good in snow and rain ?

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

@@kettlyrancourt9927 Haven't used it in rain. It works in snow okay. All cameras struggle to focus when it's snowing hard. It is weather sealed.

@kettlyrancourt9927

3 жыл бұрын

@@shelleypaulsonphotography Thank you so much this helps me a lot !

Which of those camera profiles have you found most useful?

@shelleypaulsonphotography

2 жыл бұрын

You just pick the one for your camera. 😊

@rsobeckdvm

2 жыл бұрын

I understand, but there were 6 profiles: standard, faithful, portrait, landscape, etc. Have you found one to be more reliable for what you are looking for?

@shelleypaulsonphotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@rsobeckdvm Oh sorry - I use Standard :)

@rsobeckdvm

2 жыл бұрын

@@shelleypaulsonphotography thank you!

Has your opinion on the R5 changed at all in the 9 months since you posted this video? I'm currently shooting primarily with Nikon but, like you, dabbled in mirrorless with a Fuji X-T3. While I love the advantages of mirrorless, I found the fuji very uncomfortable/awkward to use over a full day of shooting horse shows and am considering switching to Canon (the mirrorless Nikon's don't impress me at all for action photography).

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Not at all! The R5 is not without its quirks, but I am still quite in love with this camera and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone!

Worked 10 Yeas with Canon (on Film only) than 20 Years with Nikon, now I am at Sony and it was a good decision ;)

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

I was *this* close to going to Sony. Glad you like it, though!

Do you have any tips for someone who wishes to have better pics for their social media but has to take them on their own?

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Not anything super simple, but I do offer an eBook on how to take better equestrian photos: www.shelleypaulson.com/product/the-quick-start-guide-to-equestrian-photography/

Hi Shelley! I am a hobby photographer but recently have been doing it full time in my spare time. I want to start doing equine/equestrian photography for clients but dont know how to get started. Do you just post a listing on craigslist? that sounds super dangerous. Where do people go when they need an equestrian photographer? Where do you list your services so that people can find you even if they havent heard of you or from word of mouth? What platform do you suggest I start advertising on? How can I get that first client?

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

I would say social media would be your best place to start. Do a few complimentary sessions for people with a good following and have them tag you!

@catdog7497

3 жыл бұрын

@@shelleypaulsonphotography that is wonderful advice! I will try to find some influencers in my area that have a bit of a following and see if I can get a few sessions in! I know some people like to do those sessions for products and I think that’s where I’d really like to go. I would love to do product photography for equestrian brands but I still need to get my foot in the door first!

@catdog7497

3 жыл бұрын

@@shelleypaulsonphotography thank you for your time ❤️ I greatly appreciate the advice!

What is your honest opinion of the RF 70 to 200. And have you compared it to the RF 50 I’m in the market for one of the two

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's the best lens I've ever used! I can find no flaw in it - super fast, sharp even at 2.8 and LIGHT! I haven't used any of the RF 50mm lenses, so I'm sorry I can't give an opinion on them.

@janoudman2695

3 жыл бұрын

@@shelleypaulsonphotography Are you not afraid to it becoming a dust sucker? I guess it does depend on the riding school, but the surface of our local riding school contains very fine sand (or whatever it may be). There is always a thin layer of dust on my face after riding. Almost never have I taken my camera with me.

Is the camera good for horse photography? Yay or Neiiiiiigh 😅

@shelleypaulsonphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Haha - good one! I wish I had thought of that for the title! 😂