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    Canon RF 200-800mm IS USM

    I use the R7 in preference to a 1.4tc on the 100-500 Colin. I’m impressed with the IQ on the R7 but ISO much better on the R5 but having said that you can zoom back to obtain a wider aperture and still have the same reach as the R5 when you stick the R7 on the 100-500. Undecided on the AF of the...
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    Canon RF 200-800mm IS USM

    If I were to buy the 200-800 it would be to replace the 1.4TC on the 100-500 which would not only give me more light but no loss of reach at the short end. I actually bought the R7 as I needed a back-up camera for my R5 which is still my go to body but instead of using a TC I use the R7 now...
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    Canon RF 200-800mm IS USM

    Re our wind up merchant contributor, I have owned several big white F4 EF telephoto lenses, was never remotely interested in the 800mm f5.6 , sold my 600 but retained the 500mm f4 in preference when I had both at once. I still have the 500 (they were both Mk2 versions) but it rarely gets used...
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    Canon RF 200-800mm IS USM

    Good point Stevo
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    Canon RF 200-800mm IS USM

    Slightly debatable IMO, the only one to compete is the Sigma 300-800 f5.6. Canon wins on minimum focus distance by 5.2m, and less weight ( you need a wheel barrow for the Sigma at 5880gms) and price when new but constant f5.6 is a major plus as well as internal zoom and sharp images make Sigma a...
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    Timelapse camera recommendations?

    Lots of possibilities, lots of different advantages/disadvantages to the methods suggested. Check out the prices too!
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    Timelapse camera recommendations?

    Although the video I posted states you can take 299 shots I can't see any way of extending it beyond 99 so that might be an issue , there again one every 7 minutes might suffice your needs. The first shot is wide open, the second using the optical zoom. You can cover a fairly wide area.
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    Timelapse camera recommendations?

    You would be taking only 299 shots which is one every 2.4 minutes. That shouldn't present a problem, they hold the battery power very well. They are waterproof too so no need to worry about the weather and you can even time lapse under water ! Roughly how big an area do you want to cover? I'll...
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    Timelapse camera recommendations?

    It might help if we knew what you intend to photograph and why. If it's to check out what creatures visit over a period of time then a trail camera is probably the best way to go. If it's to record the tide coming in and out or a flower opening then you need something different, a camera with a...
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    Timelapse camera recommendations?

    I have an 8 year old Olympus TG-4 which you can pick up for under £300 and it has an incredible array of features for the money including time lapse ( interval shooting). There's one on eBay for £50. The TG-6 can be bought for £300 but I don't have the specs on that to compare. The TG-4 will...
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    Lighter alternative to 100-400 II

    I have seen some excellent results with this set up. Hope it works out well for you.
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    Lighter alternative to 100-400 II

    Panamoz have the 100-500 at £2170 and it comes with a 3 year warranty. Totally reliable company with excellent service.
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    Canon RF 600MM & 800MM with R3 Combo anyone else..?

    This is all click bait posted by a complete .......
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    So is the Canon R5 a bird photography body?

    I'm pleased that at last I have found some people acknowledging that the setting works well ! I have been advocating it in reply to queries on several web sites ever since I started using it back in 2020 but never had a positive response before!!
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    Grey imports.

    Let's clear up a couple of mistaken beliefs about grey imports, at least here in the UK. Purchased from a UK dealer you get a 2 year Canon warranty but depending on who the grey importer is you can get a 3 year warranty that is funded by the dealer. A common misconception is that should...
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