EOS R100 Recommend Guide or Video for New User

[genarop]

Hello, I bought an EOS R100 kit with the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lenses. Can anyone recommend a user guide or video for someone new to the camera?

[Ron888 · Accepted solution]

Ok nice! You'll want to optimize the camera for landscape. Usually that means having a large depth of field.You can do this manually or let the camera handle it - https://cam.start.canon/en/C015/manual/html/UG-02_BasicShooting_0060.html. You may also want to tweak color settings- https://cam.start.canon/en/C015/manual/html/UG-06_Shooting-1_0140.html
If you want to focus on an animal in the scene you should use focus tracking, especially if they're moving. https://cam.start.canon/en/C015/manual/html/UG-04_AF-Drive_0030.html
Also add servo AF-  https://cam.start.canon/en/C015/manual/html/UG-04_AF-Drive_0020.html#AF-Drive_0020_2

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

The user guide is a great place to start.  Start by reading it.  This is the best way to become familiar with your camera's features and operation.

https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/eos-r100

There are a good number of YouTube videos as well.  

https://youtu.be/afvznlES6i4?si=8FYjXB2Lj7IU7ca9

[Ron888]

I too recommend youtube as a good place to start. Search for "EOS R100 setup", "EOS R100 for beginners" or similar phrases.
What are your favorite subjects? That will help determine what you should learn about first.

[genarop]

I want to get good at taking pictures of nature and animals in their natural environment. Specifically, beaches, forests, trails, desert, mountains, etc. 

[Ron888 · Accepted solution]

Ok nice! You'll want to optimize the camera for landscape. Usually that means having a large depth of field.You can do this manually or let the camera handle it - https://cam.start.canon/en/C015/manual/html/UG-02_BasicShooting_0060.html. You may also want to tweak color settings- https://cam.start.canon/en/C015/manual/html/UG-06_Shooting-1_0140.html
If you want to focus on an animal in the scene you should use focus tracking, especially if they're moving. https://cam.start.canon/en/C015/manual/html/UG-04_AF-Drive_0030.html
Also add servo AF-  https://cam.start.canon/en/C015/manual/html/UG-04_AF-Drive_0020.html#AF-Drive_0020_2

[genarop]

Great, thanks! I am heading on a safari trip and will use these tips.

[kvbarkley]

For a safari, you will need something longer than a 210mm, even with an APS-C camera.

[genarop]

I am just going to work with what I got as a novice, however for future trips what would you recommend?

[kvbarkley]

You will be disappointed with your lens. I suggest that you see if you can rent a longer lens, see if Lens Rentals will let you rent a lens for international travel. I don't have a mirrorless yet, so others will have to recommend a lens.

[Tronhard · Accepted solution]

Hi and welcome to the forum:

As regards coming to grips with your new camera, to add to the excellent offerings from my colleagues, you may want to check out some of the following tutorials:
(1) mavin eos r100 tutorial - YouTube

As a wildlife photographer myself, I suggest that for a safari trip, you contact the organizers and ask them what kit you should be using.   Not long ago, I coached a couple who went on safari and from the photos they returned with, they were taking many of their shots in the 600mm range and above.  Frankly, I suspect that with the gear you have it might be better to rent a separate kit and look at something like an EOS R6II and the RF 200-800, or the Sigma 60-600s.  Your RF-S 55-210 is likely to be way short for many opportunities.