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    Canon 1DX MKll

    To fix the problem Ian, you will have to go into the menu. Switch the camera on - Menu - scroll to the second Purple Menu titled AF. Scroll through that purple section to menu 5 Second option down on the display should read ( AF point display during focus ) Select - sub menu then...
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    West Lake District birding

    Hello Ev RSPB Hodbarrow is a good shout, but will be a good 40 minute drive away from St. Bees. Free parking and plenty to see. Leighton Moss will be too far away - at least 90 minute drive from St. Bees. Lake District - A 4 mile circular walk of Loweswater will take in the beauty of Holme...
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    Canon 1DX MKll problem

    Switch your camera on. Preview one of the photos on the rear screen then press the info button a few times to view all of the shot settings. you should be able to see TV or AV, shutter speed, ISO value, f stop value, Histogram, White Balance, Picture Profile
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    Canon 1DX MKll problem

    Because your f stop remained at 5.6 - you have taken the four shots in AV mode - or your camera thinks it is in AV mode. Have you tried shooting in Manual M mode. Depending on the light set a shutter speed of 1/1000 f 5.6 then adjust the ISO accordingly ( approx 800 ) then rattle a few...
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    Canon 1DX MKll problem

    Hello Ian, So you had the camera set in TV mode to shoot at 1/1600? Was your iso set to Auto? Why had the 1Dxii been sent to Canon UK initially? Surely in Shutter Priority, once you select a shutter speed it should keep to that setting regardless of changing light! Comparing the four shots...
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    So is the Canon R5 a bird photography body?

    Take a look here and ask yourself. Why am I converting my files to DNGs I can't believe someone can spend over 8K on a camera body a slow f7.1 lens, extra batteries at elevated prices, cfxpress cards and be happy to shoot in jpeg...
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    So is the Canon R5 a bird photography body?

    Hello Pete, Just a thought, but what picture profile do you have set in your camera body? Also what White balance are you using when shooting in Raw? Have you tried off loading your cameras memory card into Canon's free software DPP first, then importing them as canon Raw files into lightroom...
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    Sony 400mm F2.8 GM

    Thanks for that information. I am not a Sony user and assume that continuous shooting is like Canons Ai Servo mode?
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    Sony 400mm F2.8 GM

    Sorry to jump off topic a little, but can I please ask? When using the Sony A1, can you set and choose the number of frames per second when using the electronic shutter, or is it all or nothing. ( 30fps ) I think on the Canon R5 you only have the choice of 1 frame or 20 frames with nothing...
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    So is the Canon R5 a bird photography body?

    Has anyone with a new R5 used it for 8K yet, or is it overkill?
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    Leica Monovid 8 X 20 vs. Swarovski NL Pure 8 X 32 For Bird Watching?

    My Go to binocular is always the Leica 7 x 42 HD plus. Give that a try if you can
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    Swarovski EL W B 8x32 - Flare

    Hello 54PAC Why don't you take advantage of Zeiss Free 48HR Test drive ( www.cliftoncameras.co.uk ) I have just returned a pair of 8x32SF - having extended the Free test drive to 1 week. In all it cost me £78.00 delivered and collected from my doorstep. They arrived a day early and were...
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    7/8x42 ultravid hd+ vs swarovski el42?

    I went completely in the opposite direction from Torview. I had an early Swarovision 8.5 x 42 which I purchased brand new and used them extensively for about 18 months. They were bought to replace a Zeiss 8x42FL with Lotutec coatings. I fancied a 7x binocular and spotted a good deal on an...
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    1.4x extender query

    Hello Sean I think there is a Mkii 1.4x currently on sale on this forum!
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    Poor RAW quality downloads to pc

    Hi Smithy1000 Keep a close eye on your cameras metering system and try to expose to the right of centre + ( without clipping the highlights ) This may result in a slightly higher ISO but it will produce a better final image than one that has been under exposed and had the shadows lifted in...
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