Fantastic video Suzannah and beautiful photos the photo with the leaves slightly blured was my favourite it gives a nice dreamy look. Very best of luck with your new Camera you chose well it's an excellent piece of kit

@SuzannahMary

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am slowly learning it, definitely getting there now. Thanks for your kind words

I’m convinced that buying a new camera in and of itself will not make anyone a better photography. However, if that new camera causes you to get out more and practice the craft, you are likely to get better! Thanks for taking me along!

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Cheers randy, yes it does help. I am more excited and keen to get out shooting as a result because it's all new and exciting. Cheers for the support

@77dris

10 ай бұрын

I agree 100% after 18 years as a pro photographer. I've never seen anybody take better photos after buying a new camera. Not even once. However, it is fun and can motivate you to get out and shoot more and that is what helps one improve their craft.

I believe that gear doesn't matter until it does. In your situation it mattered because your camera was broken. That is a good time to get the best camera you can afford for your genre of photography.

@SuzannahMary

Ай бұрын

Yes this is very true and was exactly mu situation. Cheers for watching

Interesting points raised. Nicely filmed 👍

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊🙏

The R5 is the best camera I have ever owned. It doesnt make me a better photographer but it gives me more leeway to be abetter photographer! The user interface is fantastic… using the articulated screen off tripod isgreat for macro and close up…. The dynamic range is the best plus point for sure as allows meto get most shots now in one shot rather than exposure blending bracketed shots! Anything lessening post processing is welcome!

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

All these points are 100% why I decided to go with this camera. I totally agree and wrote quite a few bits online on the blog about that and I am really happy with the decision 🙏

As a wheelchair user in in l am unusual situation. I've found that changing camera has dramatically improved my photography very quickly. The biggest changes have been my recent change to a mirrorless camera with IBIS and a fully articulating screen. Within days I was taking better photos.

I generally agree, a new camera won't automatically improve my photos. Of course, a working camera is always a big improvement over a broken one. For landscape work, once you have a camera and a good lens, the best photographic hardware investment you can make is a rock steady tripod & head.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Yes it's all in the person's eye and commitment to getting out there and shooting. I plan to try to go back over the basics over the coming weeks and try rebuild how I see compositions. Thanks for the support

excellent compositions ❤❤❤! Thank you for taking us along. I always feel like I learn something from you.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Glad you were able to take something away from it

Beautiful images of the forest. Congratulations on the new R5! Glad you’re feeling better and hoping the remainder of your pregnancy goes well. My daughter is due in mid-October. Always enjoy your shooting tips and look forward to more videos with the R5!😊

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, yes much better. Lots of rest and some medication and I feel good as new. Oh how wonderful, congratulations. Not far off my due date. Thanks for the support 🙏

Great images! I look forward to seeing more of your work with the R5.

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Awesome new camera! I too have recently upgraded, but I went for the 7D mark ii. I also purchased the 24-105 f/4 L. I think that is a similar lens to yours. I upgraded my camera and lens to expand my creativity. The features on this camera help me to get shots that I struggled with previously. I have also just started taking clients and this one will improve my work flow.

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes I am very happy with it too. Thanks for watching 🙏 Yes I have the same lens, it seems to work well. Next for me is to master focus stacking as I know it has a really good focus stacking feature. Good work, cheers for the support 👍

great video and very nice indeed cant wait for more tnx for sharing

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support 👍

lovely camera a mate of mine who photographs birds mainly went R5 and RF lens aswell from a canon 7d and 500mm F4 ! he,s getting superd quality shots but he knows what he,s doing he,s the sort that would get a great Image with a simple point and shoot ! So I totally agree with your point that the upgrade wont make you a better photographer but in the right hands it could be epic. Love you images and your narration over the Broll . Talk care.

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Yes I agree it's about what you see and how you use it for sure. Hopefully I can produce some good images with it over the coming weeks. Autumn will be fun 😄

Nice video and great to see you doing well. Read your blog as well and agree to your points. I think the R5 is an excellent choice for you. I would say that better gear doesn't make you a better photographer. What does? Getting out, enjoy what you do, shoot, fail, and learn from your failures. We sometimes forget that as we are flooded with videos and information... On the other hand some of the features of new cameras may help us do things we couldn't do before (for example, stabilization and dynamic range improvements). Looking forward to more videos with the new setup!

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Cheers, yes glad you agree and thanks for reading my blog. I am not very tech but enjoyed learning about the way cameras have evolved over recent years and found it very interesting. Cheers for following along

The R6 and after I sold it the R5 brought my photography to a different level. Wouldn’t want to go back ever again 😊

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Interesting to know, glad you're enjoying your change

Sorry to hear about the 5DMK2, but congrats on the R5 Suzannah, it's a brilliant camera. Wonderful woodland images to make it's debut with!

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Yes I was rather attached to it weirdly, took me around the world for several years and hugely added to my life. Thank you, I am very excited to capture the changing seasons with it

I’m so sorry about your D5 Mk II. But the R5 is an amazing replacement. - Besides, the title reads like your R5 is broken beyond repair 😉

I love my R5, it has absolutely allowed me to capture things I couldn't previously and I am a better photographer for it.

Thanks. Nice and very calm and chill video 👍What Benro model do you use?

I'm using my Canon 90D , it does everything I want it too , I was looking at going beyond that ( not mirrowless) but all my glass is EF mount , which would be extremely costly to replace, so until left with no option in the future I'll stick with DSLR , and my 90D . Thank you for another wonderful vlog ,

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Yes I think it's important to shoot with what feels right, I'd have continued with my 5D forever if it wasn't for it breaking. Thanks for following along and appreciate the support

Sorry about your 5D but congrats on your R5. I went mirrorless for a few years but last summer I went back to DSLRs daily because of my collection of native lenses, the ergonomics and battery life differences. Fortunately the high res DSLR I am using is still being produced for another two years, so for the near future I am set with what I have, and if I ever decide to go back to mirrorless for landscapes or other detailed work it would most definitely be with a medium format. Like you said, none of these changes makes me a better photographer but they do keep me shooting as long as we notice that these are merely different tools of the trade.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Yes I agree, interesting to hear you went back too. We are never locked into our decisions and this is very new for me coming from a hermit life with my old camera 🤣

@artsilva

11 ай бұрын

@@SuzannahMary The decision was mainly based on cost effectiveness, knowing my gear, how to get the best out of them and realizing my photography doesn't really change. Perhaps this for you is a quality and ergonomic boost and gets you motivated which is a great thing as long as you stay creative, and that's what really counts in the long run. I for one love what you do and can't wait to see what more you will create.

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The 5dmkii is a legend (I still have mine) but mirrorless is incredible! I jumped from 5dmkii to R6 and hated it at first but can't imagine not having it now. Enjoy!

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Oh wow a similar jump to me then, did you see dramatic differences straight away? I'm finding the focus very different with the adaptor, not sure if it's me or the camera settings but I have to get further back to get everything in focus

@mossgatherer_

10 ай бұрын

@@SuzannahMary Which adapter are you using? The Canon OEM ones are made to factor in the difference in distance from the sense between EF and RF so it should be pretty much the same, but worth looking into! At first the battery life made me pull my hair out (one battery could get me 1-2 days of even the most arduous shooting and now I carry 5 with me...) but the previewing capabilities and the sheer power, the R5/R6 are fantastic cameras. I spent the first two months with it saying I hated it though. One suggestion, sorry if it's obvious - do try the different focus priority modes. Yesterday I realised I'd left mine on animal/bird mode and it was like shooting with a potato. There are so many settings on this camera that in two years I feel like I'm just scraping the surface!

I like your photos here in the video because i love to be in the woodland like you. I cant see your blog, i have to log in..

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, the woodland is the best place to shoot 🌲 Here is a link, let me know if you have trouble with it www.suzannahmary.com/ablog/canon-r5-mirrorless-camera-upgradingyourcameragear

@Bussmicke2305

11 ай бұрын

@@SuzannahMary Thanks my friend. That worked better.

I 100% agree with you. Upgrading does not make you a better photographer per se, but having a camera that ultimately improves your workflow increases your chances of capturing images you probably would not have oreviously. I upgraded from a Canon 5 III to the R5, via the R, recently and have definitely found that my ability to capture good quality images has improved.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Glad you agree and have had the same experience, I am yet to really see how it performs as I've only taken these two images so far. Looking forward to autumn and winter with this camera

I love my R5. I use it mostly for wildlife. One reason I went with the R5 when I upgraded from my 6D MKII is that for $99 I could buy the Canon adaptor and use my old lenses. That helps soften the blow of a new camera a lot. I have had no issues using my older EF lenses on my RF bodies, I have the R7 too. I noticed you are using an adaptor too. Do these camera make me a better photographer, no. But they do allow me to capture many more images that are keepers. They shoot a lot faster and they focus a lot faster, and they focus on the eye. I think you are going to enjoy your R5.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

I can imagine it's great for wildlife, I first started photography shooting butterflies with my Mark ii and that was a fun challenge. Who knows maybe I will fable in a bit of wildlife again one day. Yes agreed, looking forward to hopefully capturing more keepers. Especially over autumn and winter 🤞

What a gorgeous woodland. I’d love to learn how to use a camera full stop. Some of the places I go I won’t always be able to go too. A video diary would be amazing.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

It is a stunning location and I think over autumn I'll see some more compositions, fingers crossed for mist too. My next next of videos will be about going back to basics so stick with me and we can learn together, I've had some time off and forgotten alot

@summittaedae2323

11 ай бұрын

@@SuzannahMary autumns my favourite colour 😂. I love autumn 🍂

Talking of gear - I have exactly the same tripod but I swapped out the ball head for Benro's geared head. It makes such a difference to precisely line up your composition - especially as your camera is quite chunky for the thickness of that particular tripod.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Oh thanks appreciate that, was looking at tripod heads. I need something light weight as I can't carry much at the moment

Always good tips from your videos. Just look at this on my phone, going to check this video out on a bigger screen, looks lush images. You having twins..... Something you said. Thanks for sharing.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Always better on the big screen when nature is about. Thanks for watching. Nope just one will one, not sure I could manage twins! I can see an immediate difference in how I shoot and the quality of the images this camera has produced

Mixed thoughts about new gear, image quality does not guarantee a quality image artistically speaking. However, occasionally we have to replace broken gear so if funds allow why wouldn't we opt for the highest spec available. I think you've made a great choice, the R5 will serve you well and with your vision produce stunning images.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Thank Mark, it definitely stood out as being the one to go for and it's been fun taking such a leap in upgrade. I can't see myself upgrading every year, funds definitely won't allow that but it's been an eye opener for me see how far things have come in a short space of time. Cheers for the support

I still use my 5d classic. If/when it dies, I'll buy another. Imho, no other comes close.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

If you find something that works for you then great, even though I have gone full throttle with the R5 I am very much a believer in sticking with something you know is good and works and avoid being roped into upgrading every year and loosing money for not a lot of gain. I hope I will be shooting with this camera many years to come

5dmk4 are still available No need for adapters or new lenses.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

I did see that, it was a tough call because the 5dmk4 is a very good camera too. I was a little worried that in a few years time DSLRs might not be serviceable/fixable as canon have stopped making parts for the canon 5D Mark ii

Hi Suzannah! Good to see you looking so well. I must admit that having an 'older' camera does concern me a bit. Will I be able to get it repaired if it decides to 'give up' on me? I've got the Nikon D7000, which I absolutely love. It's a nearly 13 year old camera now, but was like new when I bought it. I suppose the one good thing is that it was so inexpensive (I hate the word cheap) when i bought it second hand, that it won't owe me anything anyway. Lovely video as usual! XX

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ash, like you I had mine for several years and was quite happy sticking with it. It still produced great images but after it broke I had to decide what to do and thought it's now or never, I was very attached to my 5D

@ashstubbings2603

10 ай бұрын

@@SuzannahMary Yeah, many people would probably think it's quite odd developing an emotional attachment to a camera, but I do know what you mean!😄

Looks like you bought a Kit package ...

Nice camera. Just wondering what is the filter system for the true colour circular polariser? Is it the V7 holder?

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Yes, it is. I have a blog on the filter, here is the link if your interested; www.suzannahmary.com/ablog/nisi-v7-filter-system-with-true-colour-cpl Thanks for the support :)

Making a comment about what was sad in the video. Maybe that is why photographers have such a bad rep. They snap so easily!.... 👀 I show my self out, thank you very much!

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

No worries, well I meant it in context that we get attached to our gear. I had my camera for 7 years and had become rather attached to it. I plan to get as much use out of this one and treat it the same. Cheers for sharing your thoughts 👍

@Titusgute

11 ай бұрын

@@SuzannahMary I'm sorry Suzannah. My humor did not tranfer over the chat that well. My comment was completely with a smile on my eyes. 😄 That phytogeographers "Snap" easily. Like taking a photo easily or maybe quick to get angry? 😉 Oh well I should stop there. I will keep my humor to a minimum from now on 😉 But congratulations to your new R5. It sounds really lovely. I use a Z7 my self. So much fun! 😄

Cameras don't last forever, unfortunately. With cameras, if I want to get a new one I don't buy it thinking it's going to make me better. I buy a camera (especially digital cameras) to do a job and I look for the specs that'll get that job done. I like printing my work, so I go for cameras with a good pixel count. Although, you'd be surprised at what you can get out of even older cameras with more limited pixel counts. The only way to become a better photographer is with lots of practice and experience.

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Yes true, I was rather attached to mine. I agree, the more you shoot the better you become. If a new camera gets you out the house more then I am all for it. Took me ages to decided what to go for because so much has changed since I last looked, was a huge eye opener

I still use my 90D and 850D . I can't afford to go mirrorless gear is far tooo expensive ..

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Yes I had the same issue, I decided to go second hand and that cut the cost in half if you shop around. But still a difficult decision when money is tight

Which tripod and head are you using?

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

I'm using a Benro Tripod and head, it's super lightweight as I can't carry my usual manfrotto one which is much heavier

That's a nice camera at nearly £4K , do your previous cannon lenses fit your new camera or do you need to purchase a whole new set?

@flightographist

10 ай бұрын

It requires the new RF lens system which integrates circuitry for the advanced features. Adapters are available to use the older lens lines but there are issues to be aware of. BP et al have the technical breakdowns.

@SuzannahMary

10 ай бұрын

Well explained below, I bought the adaptor which is good. I can see a difference when focusing using the adaptor. I managed to pick this R5 up second hand for half that price 👍

When is due and do you know if is a girl or boy and congratulations

@SuzannahMary

11 ай бұрын

Very soon, it's a little boy