New Canon R5 MK2 member

[bcbond007]

Hello all
Just joined the group, having just upgraded from a Canon 7d MK2 to a R5 MK2. So far I am using an adaptor with my existing lenses. When I have recovered financially, I may look to new lenses!
I am an amateur who enjoys taking photos when we go travelling in particular. I am part of a local photography group, although only with a R5 - some others are Nikon or Olympus users.
To be honest I am struggling with the new camera - so many more features than my previous camera. In particular I am have ongoing problems connecting the camera to my home WiFi and EOS Utility on my PC. But Bluetooth and USB is working. The Canon User Manual is pretty rubbish if you are new to the camera
That said the Camera took some great Astro shots at the full moon and of stars recently - just run a session at our club on Astro Photography, a subject I had never tried before. So the R5 would seem to have great potential

 

[THXGEEK]

Hello and Welcome!

I love my R5M2! There are many blogs/videos that can help you sort out and understand the 'best' settings for your camera. Watch as many as you can tolerate and decide what makes sense for you.

Here are a few I found (more or less) useful:

Ken Rockwell's R5M2 User Guide

55 Steps to the Ultimate Canon EOS R5 Mark II Setup

The best settings for your Canon R5 Mark II

R5 Mark II | The SETTINGS YOU NEED To KNOW!

Annnnnd of course, our own Tim Mayo's Canon EOS R5 Mark II Guides & Resources


Cheers!

 

[bcbond007]

Thanks for your encouragement and the web links. Will take a look and hopefully some more features will become clear!

 

[MrSparks999]

Going mirrorless is a game changer (at least it was for me), i used Youtube a lot to help set up my R5 MKii and get it doing what i wanted, and also to understand all the new features.

 

[David Berry]

Never… never… never…

Never do this!

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Barry…

One of the most significant ways in which your R5m2 is better than your DSLR is its ability to keep dust from settling on the sensor. I won't go so far as to say that my claim is 100% certain; but let's settle for 99.9%.

In the screenshot above:

• Q : Is the R5m2's sensor exposed to dust?
• A : "Yes" or "No"?

If you answered "No problem here!", there is no need to read further.

If you answered "Yes, this is asking for trouble!", here is the solution:

1. Remove your new R5m2 from its packaging.
2. Do NOT remove the camera's body cap.
3. Insert a charged battery and memory cards.
4. Switch the camera on for the very first time.
5. Press the Menu button.
6. Choose the fourth page ("Various Settings") of the YELLOW menu.
7. Choose the top item "Shutter at Shutdown" and make sure that it is set to "Closed".
8. Exit the menu system and switch off the camera.
9. There should be a clunk as the shutter blocks off the sensor. This is the solution to the dust problem!
10. Now, remove the camera's body cap for the very first time.

Remember:

• If you never—not once, ever—see your camera's sensor (because it's hidden behind the closed shutter), dust will also be unable to 'see' the sensor!
  
  
• Always switch the R5m2 off when changing lenses.
• No exceptions = No dust on the sensor. (Providing you've followed #7 above!)

… David

 

[chipman]

Since I shoot wildlife most of my time is spent in windy, dusty conditions. My cardinal rule is - NEVER change lens in the field.
My changes happen at my desk at home. 2 bodies, 2 lens, is enough for my wildlife work. Total kit is 8.5 pounds.

And I have never cleaned a sensor.

 

[THXGEEK]

Never… never… never…

Never do this!

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Barry…

One of the most significant ways in which your R5m2 is better than your DSLR is its ability to keep dust from settling on the sensor. I won't go so far as to say that my claim is 100% certain; but let's settle for 99.9%.

In the screenshot above:

• Q : Is the R5m2's sensor exposed to dust?
• A : "Yes" or "No"?

If you answered "No problem here!", there is no need to read further.

If you answered "Yes, this is asking for trouble!", here is the solution:

1. Remove your new R5m2 from its packaging.
2. Do NOT remove the camera's body cap.
3. Insert a charged battery and memory cards.
4. Switch the camera on for the very first time.
5. Press the Menu button.
6. Choose the fourth page ("Various Settings") of the YELLOW menu.
7. Choose the top item "Shutter at Shutdown" and make sure that it is set to "Closed".
8. Exit the menu system and switch off the camera.
9. There should be a clunk as the shutter blocks off the sensor. This is the solution to the dust problem!
10. Now, remove the camera's body cap for the very first time.

Remember:

• If you never—not once, ever—see your camera's sensor (because it's hidden behind the closed shutter), dust will also be unable to 'see' the sensor!
  
  
• Always switch the R5m2 off when changing lenses.
• No exceptions = No dust on the sensor. (Providing you've followed #7 above!)

… David

+1

 

[Bryan Conner]

Hello all
Just joined the group, having just upgraded from a Canon 7d MK2 to a R5 MK2. So far I am using an adaptor with my existing lenses. When I have recovered financially, I may look to new lenses!
I am an amateur who enjoys taking photos when we go travelling in particular. I am part of a local photography group, although only with a R5 - some others are Nikon or Olympus users.
To be honest I am struggling with the new camera - so many more features than my previous camera. In particular I am have ongoing problems connecting the camera to my home WiFi and EOS Utility on my PC. But Bluetooth and USB is working. The Canon User Manual is pretty rubbish if you are new to the camera
That said the Camera took some great Astro shots at the full moon and of stars recently - just run a session at our club on Astro Photography, a subject I had never tried before. So the R5 would seem to have great potential

Hi Barry and welcome to the forum. While I don't have the R5 Mark II, nor do I play an owner on tv, I can highly recommend Nina Bailey's user guide books. I had one for my EOS R and now for my EOS R6 Mark II. While I do find the Canon owner's manual to be good and I do always consult it, I think Nina's books are easier to understand as well as she gives some useful tips that aren't found in the Canon manual.

Her R5 mark II e-book can be found here: https://ninabailey.co.uk/bookshop/e...rk-II-camera-eBook-by-Nina-Bailey/p/706030288 You can preview her books to decide if it might be of use to you.

I don't have any problems connecting my R6 MkII to my pc via wifi, it is just a bit tedious and a step by step process the first time. But, normally, I don't use the function. If I used it regularly, it would probably be easier for me.

 

[THXGEEK]

Hi Barry and welcome to the forum. While I don't have the R5 Mark II, nor do I play an owner on tv, I can highly recommend Nina Bailey's user guide books. I had one for my EOS R and now for my EOS R6 Mark II. While I do find the Canon owner's manual to be good and I do always consult it, I think Nina's books are easier to understand as well as she gives some useful tips that aren't found in the Canon manual.

Her R5 mark II e-book can be found here: https://ninabailey.co.uk/bookshop/e...rk-II-camera-eBook-by-Nina-Bailey/p/706030288 You can preview her books to decide if it might be of use to you.

Thank you for posting this! I just purchased her guide and it looks like a wonderfully complete reference.

 

[MrSparks999]

Nina's books are great, she not only tells you how, but more importantly why. I have a few of hers on various topics.

 

[bcbond007]

Turns out my Android phone seemed to be the problem with connectivity. It seemed not to be able to connect the camera to home network via the temporary wifi. Using my iPad enabled the connection and so now my camera speaks to PC., at last! So my phone will connect via Bluetooth and allow a remote shutter release. Baby steps...