Your R System Images - April 2023

[PKM-UK]

View attachment 14464

Hi klaspavel,

A striking composition, rich with colour and detail - well seen and caught!

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

We were able to enjoy the zoo today! Had the R6II with me paired with the RF 100-400. First test of 40 fps e-shutter and the AF. Can’t say as it held the eye perfectly, but it kept up with a running Cheetah through a fence.

View attachment 14467View attachment 14468View attachment 14469View attachment 14470

Hi Stephen,

An eye-catching set of images showcasing the impressive AF capabilities of your new tech! Thanks for sharing…

P&K

 

[Hali]

One of the tulips I bought last week. They are much further along now, will get some of the newer stacks processed…someday soon. This weekend is put aside for deconstruction of our kitchen.
40 images focus stacked with helicon focus, Lightroom classic adjustments, Nik color efex and photoshop for finishing.

 

[PKM-UK]

One of the tulips I bought last week. They are much further along now, will get some of the newer stacks processed…someday soon. This weekend is put aside for deconstruction of our kitchen.
40 images focus stacked with helicon focus, Lightroom classic adjustments, Nik color efex and photoshop for finishing.
View attachment 14491

Hi Hali,

A thoughtful composition which causes the viewer to pause and study the scene more closely - an impressive outcome and rich rewards for your efforts.

P&K

 

[Hali]

Hi Hali,

A thoughtful composition which causes the viewer to pause and study the scene more closely - an impressive outcome and rich rewards for your efforts.

P&K

Thank you very much. I had good luck with these in their early stage

 

[klaspavel]

A trip to the stream with Kneipp baths (walking on pebbles in an outdoor pool with natural ice-cold water only for the brave).

 

[PKM-UK]

Hi klaspavel,

A beautiful location, impressively showcased by your images - double falls, doubly wonderful.

The mention of ice cold water rules me out straight away, but Karen would be in there like a shot…

P&K

 

[micheric]

Took an early morning walk earlier this week to capture the local waterfalls during the spring runoff here in New Hampshire (USA) and unfortunately this was one of the last images I captured with my R5. Mother Nature had different plans for me just after I took this shot, I zigged when I should have zagged and the camera, tripod and I ended up neck deep in the cascade and it is much deeper than it looks. By the time I got back on my feet, even doing my best to keep the camera/lens out of the water I’m sure it was submerged for a few seconds or more.
Both the lens and camera body went to Canon support for evaluation, the lens is still there and the camera body was sent back to me immediately so I’m assuming its inoperative. The good news was that both insured, so I’ll be awaiting disposition from the insurance company. Hopefully I’ll get good news and get a new R5 and lens if need be and I’ll be on my way soon.
BTW it’s far to early in the season to go swimming , the air temp was a balmy 24 degrees F (-4 C) and the water temp was probably closer to 30 to 32 degrees F (0 C). I was glad I didn’t have far to go to get back to my car and get warmed up. I’m out again tomorrow shooting waterfalls again… this time with my R7 and my RF 24 to 240mm wish me luck!!!

 

[YangMills]

Took an early morning walk earlier this week to capture the local waterfalls during the spring runoff here in New Hampshire (USA) and unfortunately this was one of the last images I captured with my R5. Mother Nature had different plans for me just after I took this shot, I zigged when I should have zagged and the camera, tripod and I ended up neck deep in the cascade and it is much deeper than it looks. By the time I got back on my feet, even doing my best to keep the camera/lens out of the water I’m sure it was submerged for a few seconds or more.
Both the lens and camera body went to Canon support for evaluation, the lens is still there and the camera body was sent back to me immediately so I’m assuming its inoperative. The good news was that both insured, so I’ll be awaiting disposition from the insurance company. Hopefully I’ll get good news and get a new R5 and lens if need be and I’ll be on my way soon.
BTW it’s far to early in the season to go swimming , the air temp was a balmy 24 degrees F (-4 C) and the water temp was probably closer to 30 to 32 degrees F (0 C). I was glad I didn’t have far to go to get back to my car and get warmed up. I’m out again tomorrow shooting waterfalls again… this time with my R7 and my RF 24 to 240mm wish me luck!!!

Good shot and a good story. Glad that you’re ok and that the gear is insured.

 

[Hali]

Took an early morning walk earlier this week to capture the local waterfalls during the spring runoff here in New Hampshire (USA) and unfortunately this was one of the last images I captured with my R5. Mother Nature had different plans for me just after I took this shot, I zigged when I should have zagged and the camera, tripod and I ended up neck deep in the cascade and it is much deeper than it looks. By the time I got back on my feet, even doing my best to keep the camera/lens out of the water I’m sure it was submerged for a few seconds or more.
Both the lens and camera body went to Canon support for evaluation, the lens is still there and the camera body was sent back to me immediately so I’m assuming its inoperative. The good news was that both insured, so I’ll be awaiting disposition from the insurance company. Hopefully I’ll get good news and get a new R5 and lens if need be and I’ll be on my way soon.
BTW it’s far to early in the season to go swimming , the air temp was a balmy 24 degrees F (-4 C) and the water temp was probably closer to 30 to 32 degrees F (0 C). I was glad I didn’t have far to go to get back to my car and get warmed up. I’m out again tomorrow shooting waterfalls again… this time with my R7 and my RF 24 to 240mm wish me luck!!!

View attachment 14511

Oh noooo!!! I'm just glad you are okay, gear can be replaced, especially if it's been insured.​

 

[PKM-UK]

Took an early morning walk earlier this week to capture the local waterfalls during the spring runoff here in New Hampshire (USA) and unfortunately this was one of the last images I captured with my R5. Mother Nature had different plans for me just after I took this shot, I zigged when I should have zagged and the camera, tripod and I ended up neck deep in the cascade and it is much deeper than it looks. By the time I got back on my feet, even doing my best to keep the camera/lens out of the water I’m sure it was submerged for a few seconds or more.
Both the lens and camera body went to Canon support for evaluation, the lens is still there and the camera body was sent back to me immediately so I’m assuming its inoperative. The good news was that both insured, so I’ll be awaiting disposition from the insurance company. Hopefully I’ll get good news and get a new R5 and lens if need be and I’ll be on my way soon.
BTW it’s far to early in the season to go swimming , the air temp was a balmy 24 degrees F (-4 C) and the water temp was probably closer to 30 to 32 degrees F (0 C). I was glad I didn’t have far to go to get back to my car and get warmed up. I’m out again tomorrow shooting waterfalls again… this time with my R7 and my RF 24 to 240mm wish me luck!!!

View attachment 14511

Hi Mike,

Very pleased to hear you‘re safe and well after your ‘adventures’ in the wilds - a lesson there for us all.

(Our condolences to you on the loss of your gear - but it sounds like a happier outcome is envisaged).

In terms of your image - wow, we can see why you went all out to capture this spectacular wonder.

Absolutely beautiful.

P&K

 

[Tim Mayo]

We are fortunate to have a few pairs of curlews breeding close to home. I just about managed to catch a shot of a pair in flight over the weekend. Sadly they are heavily predated around here so the young chicks already have the odds stacked against them from day one.

 

[PKM-UK]

We are fortunate to have a few pairs of curlews breeding close to home. I just about managed to catch a shot of a pair in flight over the weekend. Sadly they are heavily predated around here so the young chicks already have the odds stacked against them from day one.

View attachment 14526

Hi Tim,

Well caught! What wonderful creatures - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[JustUs7]

Hi Stephen,

An eye-catching set of images showcasing the impressive AF capabilities of your new tech! Thanks for sharing…

P&K

Thanks. I’m now noticing a bit of a slant in the fence posts reflecting the read speed of the R6II’s e-shutter. I have nothing to compare it to (R6 for example). The fence was vertical if memory serves, and I was panning fairly quickly to keep up. I still stuck with 1/2000th as I didn’t trust my panning skills to keep up otherwise.

 

[PKM-UK]

Thanks. I’m now noticing a bit of a slant in the fence posts reflecting the read speed of the R6II’s e-shutter. I have nothing to compare it to (R6 for example). The fence was vertical if memory serves, and I was panning fairly quickly to keep up. I still stuck with 1/2000th as I didn’t trust my panning skills to keep up otherwise.

HI Stephen,

I hadn't noticed it until you mentioned it (and, of course, I can't un-see it now... ) - but I think it adds drama and a sense of rapid movement, thereby contributing to the intensity of the shots...

(There's always a positive... ).

Phil

 

[YangMills]

Thanks. I’m now noticing a bit of a slant in the fence posts reflecting the read speed of the R6II’s e-shutter. I have nothing to compare it to (R6 for example). The fence was vertical if memory serves, and I was panning fairly quickly to keep up. I still stuck with 1/2000th as I didn’t trust my panning skills to keep up otherwise.

Yes, looks like rolling shutter. If you use electronic first curtain or mechanical the problem disappears. For that reason my default is EFC.

 

[JustUs7]

Yes, looks like rolling shutter. If you use electronic first curtain or mechanical the problem disappears. For that reason my default is EFC.

Mine as well. But with a running Cheetah, I figured great opportunity to test drive the 40 fps. There are some with no fence in them where there’s nothing noticeably different than any other shoot.

 

[Bryan Conner]

The wife and I made a short "scouting" trip to Heiligenberg, Germany. I plan to return later in the year, as it is only about a 30 minute drive, and maybe shoot this again in either summer, fall, or maybe even winter. The castle is Schloss Heiligenberg with the Swiss Alps in the background. You can't really see it, but in the really hazy part just past the castle is Lake Constance.

Yeah...I know....my settings were a bit wonky. I just today decided to shoot in FV mode and didn't really pay attention to the fact that I had it set to auto iso. Oh well...live and learn...and hopefully don't forget what I learned.

The lens doesn't show up in the metadata for some reason, but it is a Tamron 24-70 VC ef mount lens.

 

[PKM-UK]

View attachment 14544

The wife and I made a short "scouting" trip to Heiligenberg, Germany. I plan to return later in the year, as it is only about a 30 minute drive, and maybe shoot this again in either summer, fall, or maybe even winter. The castle is Schloss Heiligenberg with the Swiss Alps in the background. You can't really see it, but in the really hazy part just past the castle is Lake Constance.

Yeah...I know....my settings were a bit wonky. I just today decided to shoot in FV mode and didn't really pay attention to the fact that I had it set to auto iso. Oh well...live and learn...and hopefully don't forget what I learned.

The lens doesn't show up in the metadata for some reason, but it is a Tamron 24-70 VC ef mount lens.

Hi Bryan,

What a wonderfully expansive shot - a real sense of depth and space, yet with plenty of detail to interest the viewer.

(Our technique is mostly based on random settings, the emphasis being did it work? Here the answer is definitely!).

This looks like one of those places which looks different, but special, in each season - always something to delight.

Thank you for sharing.

P&K

 

[Bryan Conner]

Thanks for the kind words Phil. This was our first time there. I have lived here for 13 years and didn't know it was so close. I need to get out and explore more for sure.

 

[Lars Leber]

April snow at Garden of the Gods

 

[PKM-UK]

April snow at Garden of the GodsView attachment 14563

Hi Lars,

Wow, well that's a real head turner! Love the composition and colours - and you kept the light well under control too. Very nice...

P&K

 

[Kamoshika]

April snow at Garden of the GodsView attachment 14563

I thought that place looked familiar. Nice capture.

 

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

A few more of the waxeyes in my fig tree - including action shots of pillage in progress...

 

[YangMills]

These are super shots. The birds are very attractive, the action is interesting and the shots are pictorially and technically excellent. Sorry about your figs.

 

[Bucolic Old Sir Henry]

These are super shots. The birds are very attractive, the action is interesting and the shots are pictorially and technically excellent. Sorry about your figs.

Thank you! (I do get a few figs, but it is a race!).

 

[YangMills]

Thank you! (I do get a few figs, but it is a race!).

We have the same thing with sweetcorn and badgers (it's a binary thing -you either get the sweetcorn or the badgers do); and grey squirrels and hazelnuts (the squirrels try to take all the hazelnuts three days before they are ready for humans).

 

[micheric]

Good shot and a good story. Glad that you’re ok and that the gear is insured.

Yang, Thank you for the kind words it will probably be a few weeks yet before I see how this all works out.

 

[micheric]

Oh noooo!!! I'm just glad you are okay, gear can be replaced, especially if it's been insured.​

Thank you Hali for the kind words, I’m doing just fine, more embarrassed than anything. It will probably be a few weeks yet until I get a final disposition on all the gear. Canon Factory Service has already gotten back to me and they have said both the camera body and lens were unrepairable. So now it’s off to my homeowners insurance to see how they will cover things (we did buy a rider on our policy for things like this).

 

[micheric]

Hi Mike,

Very pleased to hear you‘re safe and well after your ‘adventures’ in the wilds - a lesson there for us all.

(Our condolences to you on the loss of your gear - but it sounds like a happier outcome is envisaged).

In terms of your image - wow, we can see why you went all out to capture this spectacular wonder.

Absolutely beautiful.

P&K

P&K Thank you for the kind words, I was having so much fun taking the photos that morning before the incident… I was very happy that I could recover the photos from the memory card and they turned out to be in good shape. As for the gear we’ll see what happens, thats what we all purchase insurance for It’s not something to really get all to upset about. Me personally, I’m going to use it as a learning experience.