My friends at B&H are loaning me the Canon R5 mirrorless camera body to use during my upcoming Alaska trip. They did this for me, as a last minute request—many thanks. It’s one of the benefits to having their link on my site and I am truly grateful for the working relationship that I have with B&H Photo. If you need any gear please consider using my B&H affiliate link so that I can keep borrowing gear and share my experiences with you.
I also had to buy (from e-Bay) the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R so that I can use my Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Lens -now replaced by the version III- but I paid $13,999.00 for the version II and don’t intend to buy another if I don’t have to <smile>.
I found that the initial set-up for the camera was very familiar and easy. Most of the menu items are similar to the 5D Mark IV so I set it up in no time. The camera has a fully articulating screen-which I love! With 45MP, I will be a happy camper. It’s similar in size to the 5D Mark IV and feels comfortable in my hands. I did need to get a CFexpress Type B memory card so I contacted my good friends and sponsors at Delkin Devices and they sent me a rush order with two cards -thank you! I am anxious to give you a full report on how I like the camera and if it will make it into my arsenal. I have had my eye on the Sony a1 but since I have not been able to travel, my business does not need an additional expense of $6500.00-that said, I really, really want one!!