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FloridaDrafter · 06-25-2024

This Pileated woodpecker just couldn't figure out how the other woodpecker got in that car. These were taken in the late evening sun at just over 250' on my neighbors car across the street. EOS R5, RF 100-500mm, 1/500th, f/7.1, ISO 800. Newton

FloridaDrafter · 06-07-2024

Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) enjoying the sugar water I put out for the hummingbirds. Of course, the hummingbirds don't like intruders. This was shot in the late evening sun and I metered the bright lizard to get a dark background. EOS R5 and RF...

FloridaDrafter · 03-30-2024

I installed last night and have given it a good workout with no issues. The big draw is added ability to control servo zoom with EOSU and CC, if you have that gear, which I don't. It did speed up my camera coming out of sleep mode, and I'll take that...

FloridaDrafter · 09-30-2023

Today, a few of my favorite visitors of the fall migration stopped by my yard to feed on the insects in our trees and bushes. We live in a heavily wooded area of Jacksonville and for the past 15 years I've done my best to let our property revert back...

FloridaDrafter · 05-18-2023

These are some shots taken by my wife and I on a recent trip to a WMA using the EOS R5 with an RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1L IS USM and EOS R6 mark II with an RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM. Some of these are of the same or similar subjects, but we both have di...

FloridaDrafter · 06-20-2025

@Zhaopian wrote: Was my Canon R3 and R5 supposed to come with rubber covers for the hot shoe? Mine did not--or at least I don't remember seeing them in the box. If I can find them in a store, I guess it is advisable to buy the covers. Hello, Zhaopia...

FloridaDrafter · 06-19-2025

Thanks, Atticus! Honestly, due to the way I shoot macro (my subjects), I've never thought about FOV. Typically, I start at MFD or in the case of hand holding, as close as I can get. Newton

FloridaDrafter · 06-18-2025

@mglotspeich wrote: Hello, I just ordered the RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens. Does anyone use this lens without the Canon Tripod Mount Ring and Adapter? In other words, can I just screw the camera to the tripod without damaging my camera or lens? ...

FloridaDrafter · 06-18-2025

@AtticusLake wrote: The crossed-through circle marks the position of the sensor. I'm not sure that applies to the macro focus distance - but I could be wrong. Hello, Atticus. It is indeed measured from the sensor. Newton

FloridaDrafter · 06-18-2025

@Murad wrote: No it still is slow as earlier. is this because of some internal settings or got something to do with AF mode? The only thing I can think of is shutter speed. What is your initial shutter speed set for? Also, in that same direction, wh...

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