Having shot both the R3 and R5 with the RF 400mm 2.8, I prefer the R3 for multiple reasons. However you can’t under estimate the pixel density/resolution you get from the R5… especially when you’re shooting at lower ISO.
I heading to South Africa and Botswana next month for 4 weeks—as you know I don’t have Canon kit anymore but I’ll be testing the hell out of the Z9 and my Z 400mm 2.8S TC. Glad to hear you had a good time.
artsupreme wrote: ChrisHA wrote:
If I had the RF400/2.8 - drool! - I wouldn’t worry so much about high ISO noise; but, the R5 is for my RF100-500. I originally bought the R3 because I wanted the larger batteries for my EF500 II/1.4x, not to mention the EVF, FPS and ruggedness. At Ndutu where I go to find cheetah families, we can drive off road; but, we always give mamas a lot of space for successful hunts and relaxed family time. Thus, the need for a longer rig. I don’t know how much longer that I’ll be doing wild cat family centric trips, so swamping out my arsenal of EF lenses at this late stage is too much effort IMHO.
You scored with all of the babies and your RF400 really shined . Where did you find the leopard cubs? I really miss seeing them as it’s been quite a while.
Chris, no doubt the R3 is an amazing camera I shoot it side by side with the R5 as well but only for super fast action. R3/500 will be an amazing combo. In fact if you spend a lot of time with Cheetahs you might get that opportunity to attempt capturing a cheetah in flight. As for leopard cubs, I haven't posted any photos yet so maybe you are confusing me with someone else who posted photos of the leopard cubs. The only leopard cub I saw was about 1yr old and he was almost the same size as his Mother, and that was in the Mara North Conservancy.
. Where did you find the leopard cubs? I really miss seeing them as it’s been quite a while.