Snowbro Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 See mostly 1DX II cameras with a 70-200 on, few 5D IV, but I was really surprised to see a couple EOS R cameras. Didn't expect anyone to be using that body for a paid job in action. Arent they around 3 fps with ai servo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_one Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Are you sure they were taking stills? Not video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbro Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 I think they might be students. There are about a dozen video cameras on the floor, most for CBS. It really doesnt look like the EOS R's are shooting video; it's possible they are doing a few clips for social media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbro Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 I saw two people filming on a gimbal. One on a z6, other a7 iii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylee Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 @Snowbro its possible that youre seeing other EOS cameras that ppl have drawn little white Rs on to look "cool" -- dont be deceived thebrothersthre3, Rinad Amir, Snowbro and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Sports Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Prob students. Using an Eos R at pro sporting event sounds like a nightmare. Snowbro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbro Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Yeah, they have student newspapers etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Sounds about right being students. Sports is an exception, but everyone knows that the 'pro' bodies are bought by amateurs trying to get pro results, and the real pros use older/mid-tier equipment because they know what it is that makes pro images, and they know it's not having the latest tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbro Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 I mean, you can get decent photos at the 3 fps or whatever the eos r does in ai servo, but it will be much harder than 16 fps with a sports camera shooting sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members Mattias Burling Posted March 3, 2019 Super Members Share Posted March 3, 2019 I use it for paid sports shooting as my A-cam. 8fps gets me where I need to be and the seamless switch to video is perfect for hybrid shooting. Ive talked to a few others that are all buying EOS-Rs as B-cams so they can put them on the floor with remote triggers without having to use silencers (league rules). Two of them where contemplating Sony and Fuji but as soon as they found out they can use their existing lenses the discussion was over. (only pro sports, never shoot any high schools, college leagues or stuff like that. Enthusiasts and amateurs probably don't have any such problems.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 3, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 3, 2019 It's the Canon lenses keeping the cameras afloat, that's for sure. Looking at the Panasonic S1, the lens situation is a mess. No AF-C on the Sigma adapter for Canon. No phase-detect AF on the sensor. No affordable primes from Panasonic at launch and the 50mm F1.4 is far too large. Looking at the Canon EOS RP, very small and affordable 35mm F1.8 with IS and macro ability. EF adapter that works properly. Cutting edge expensive stuff like the 50 1.2 and 28-70 2.0 for the pros. There's no question the S1 is a better camera for video though, as long as you don't mind waiting for Sigma's L mount lenses or using manual focus. Then again you'll be using MF in 4K on the RP any way! Snowbro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Sports Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 15 hours ago, kye said: Sounds about right being students. Sports is an exception, but everyone knows that the 'pro' bodies are bought by amateurs trying to get pro results, and the real pros use older/mid-tier equipment because they know what it is that makes pro images, and they know it's not having the latest tech true old bodies are still great like the D4S, its really the glass that makes a big difference. Most Sport pros are going for a 300 2.8 not a cheap 100 - 400 zoom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Mako Sports said: true old bodies are still great like the D4S, its really the glass that makes a big difference. Most Sport pros are going for a 300 2.8 not a cheap 100 - 400 zoom. Yeah, plus all the "other" stuff like knowing where to point it, etc. webrunner5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Mako Sports said: true old bodies are still great like the D4S, its really the glass that makes a big difference. Most Sport pros are going for a 300 2.8 not a cheap 100 - 400 zoom. Be nice, I just bought a Sigma 170-500mm and a Tokina AT 80-400mm used for my Nikon DX2s. Surprisingly you can buy a Used 300mm 2.8 for the same money the Sigma cost used now. Just not as much demand I guess for them. Yep, I am getting back into birding. Mako Sports 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, webrunner5 said: Be nice, I just bought a Sigma 170-500mm and a Tokina AT 80-400mm used for my Nikon DX2s. Surprisingly you can buy a Used 300mm 2.8 for the same money the Sigma cost used now. Just not as much demand I guess for them. Yep, I am getting back into birding. I tried to get into birding, and setup a bird bath in my backyard, but unfortunately there isn't a lot of tree cover where I live (due to housing development and the overall location) so nothing visited and I pretty much gave up. Also, birding from sitting on my back patio sounds attractive but having to actually go anywhere for it is a lot less so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajay Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I've been using the A9 + MC11 + Canon 600mm II f/4 lens for birding. Great combo. Video isn't too bad on the A9 considering they don't give you SLOG and 60p 4k. I would never consider the EOS R for anything sports or wildlife. Canon is about two years behind Sony. webrunner5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, kye said: I tried to get into birding, and setup a bird bath in my backyard, but unfortunately there isn't a lot of tree cover where I live (due to housing development and the overall location) so nothing visited and I pretty much gave up. Also, birding from sitting on my back patio sounds attractive but having to actually go anywhere for it is a lot less so Well I sort of gave it up living in Ohio. Not many large birds, and not really too many larger animals other than Deer. But since I am moving back to Florida there is a Ton of neat Birds and Animals to shoot down there. I have several feeders up now and I get a ton of small birds, but nothing too spectacular to really shoot. kye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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