Hello everyone, just got a Canon R8

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Hi everyone, my name is Richard, this is my first post and only my second day of being a new member to this forum. I just opened the box of my new R8 kit yesterday and still getting used to all the settings of the camera. My previous camera was an Olympus E510 (2007 era) so things have changed for me quite a bit now. Still looking for a telephoto lens somewhere in the neighbourhood (that's right I'm Canadian) of 100 - 300mm or 400mm with a RF mount and hopefully a USM.

I live in Kitchener Ontario, where the weather is just starting to turn cold (Nov. 2024). I enjoy shooting nature scenes as well as vacation and family events. My old setup was a four thirds body with lenses from 14mm all the way up to 300mm, so I have a ways to go in getting this coverage again. I will be looking for advice and tips on the use of the new rig and the lenses. I don't know if I will be posting a lot of images but if I do I don't mind Constructive Criticism. Thanks for reading my intro, I will be visiting the forum often.

Richard D.
 
Welcome to the forum Richard. I look forward to seeing some of your images. This is a really nice, and helpful forum.
 
Welcome! I'm an R8 user as well, and not far from you - I live in the Hamilton area. I've been using and loving my R8 since the day they were released last April, and I hope that you enjoy yours as well.
 
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, I already got a new lens the other day, traded my 24-50 in and got a 24-105 for better range. Hope to get the RF100-400 USM sometime soon. Still messing with the settings and trying to get comfortable with the camera. Is there a way to keep the AF area in the center of the frame in auto.
 
The 24-105mm will serve you well. Which one did you pick up?

The 100-400mm is a fantastic lens for the price. When I want something with decent range that is an all day carry this is my go to lens. This was one of only two lenses I carried in Costa Rica and the R6 MkII and the 100-400mm took a couple thousand frames.

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