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johniccp · 04-11-2022

I'm photographing sports with R5 and RF 70-200. I start at M Mode, SS is 1/1000 and aperture at f/3.2, the ISO floats because it's at "Auto". Later I peek at the settings, and the shutter speed is not where I left it, but has changed to 1/640, or 1...

johniccp · 05-08-2021

New Canon R5 this spring, replaces 7D Mark II. Here's a short list of AF items for which I miss the 7D. (1) focus on a blank object. I have a Bower desktop tripod that holds a cell phone. The backing on the clamp is a dull black. The R5 can't foc...

johniccp · 04-12-2022

Thank you for the safety shift idea. I checked mine and my safety shift is like your image, "off".During today's shooting, I observed the shutter speed change behavior only once. I'm photographing sports and there's a prolonged stoppage of play, ab...

johniccp · 04-12-2022

Thank you all. That was my understandings also. I'm using tape on the dial today, and will attempt to be more aware of when this problem recurs. I hope to learn something new today.

johniccp · 05-17-2021

I'm sure you're smart and intend well. But the question was marked solved.My experience was that unless I narrowed the focus to a single point, the camera would choose to focus on the nearest human object. So, unless your a fan of butts, even butt...

johniccp · 05-16-2021

Lens: RF 70-200mm f/2.8Mode: TV, usually at 1/1000Drive mode: usually slow speed continuousAF method: Expanded AF ( a square surrounded by four little squares )AF method: One point AFAF operation: usually one shot.AF operation: ServoMetering mode: Ev...

johniccp · 05-09-2021

On my R5, in the Menu, C.Fn4, there is an option to “Retract lens on power off.” I disabled the feature and then focused on the object furthest away. Power off.i move the lens barrel to point at an object close to me. Power on. At this point, i h...

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