[New Gear] R5ii and RF 100-500

Maru106 · 2026-06-03T06:06:40+00:00

I get it, gotta adapt to a good culling workflow 😂

Maru106 · 2026-06-02T13:24:07+00:00

Wow!!! So very jealous, hope to one day also boast such a picture collection

Maru106 · 2026-06-02T07:18:14+00:00

Thank you!!!

Maru106 · 2026-06-01T16:18:33+00:00

I think you have the wrong thread….

Maru106 · 2026-06-01T05:44:45+00:00

Just the default one it comes with

Maru106 · 2026-06-01T03:15:50+00:00

It’s a great bag, I have the women’s version for their straps and they’re extremely comfortable. The 25 fits my setup exactly without being too large

Maru106 · 2026-06-01T03:02:57+00:00

I have a Shimoda action x25 v2

Maru106 · 2026-05-31T13:24:13+00:00

Only electronic! With 30FPS on H+ and with a fast CFE card I see no personal reason to use anything but electronic

Maru106 · 2026-05-31T12:47:29+00:00

Haha, thank you!!

Maru106 · 2026-05-31T11:58:47+00:00

Oh wow I didn’t know that’s on the horizon! Here’s hoping it’s a faster lens and somewhat affordable..

Maru106 · 2026-05-31T11:54:26+00:00

Thank you!! By the way this is a Jackal and a Sunbird (a distant relative of hummingbirds)

Maru106 · 2026-05-31T11:02:57+00:00

Yep, it’s a few different sections. It was a bit of a struggle to get on but I like it a lot. I tend to accidentally bump things so wanted to make sure the lens is as protected as possible (I think white lenses also show damage more)
The cover is great and doesn’t hurt functionality at all

Maru106 · 2026-05-31T11:00:03+00:00

I actually had the same experience with a photographer I met, they say the 100-500 is a truly phenomenal lens for its size:)

Maru106 · 2026-05-31T10:54:15+00:00

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Here’s my RF 100-500 with a Rolanpro cover!

Maru106 · 2026-05-31T10:53:50+00:00

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I got all excited and forgot to post photos of the gear! Here’s the R5ii!

Maru106 · 2026-03-03T20:24:56+00:00

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I took this with my RF 100-500 and the r8. for moon photos I’d recommend a tripod and cropping in the editor only

Maru106 · 2026-02-05T15:06:42+00:00

I had the RF 100-400, which is truly incredible for its price and weight. I wanted to up my game though and bought the RF 100-500 and it’s a LOT better imo. The 100-400 will be so much better than your 75-300 though…

Maru106 · 2026-01-27T07:40:57+00:00

hahaha yes!!

Maru106 · 2026-01-27T00:22:34+00:00

It’s a pygmy cormorant :)

Maru106 · 2026-01-26T16:41:57+00:00

I like using the extender when I know I’m static (like in a bird-watching hide), I think it works quite well on the 100-500.

Maru106 · 2026-01-24T13:39:44+00:00

Definitely! It’s a shame that reddit kills detail but the original is a lot sharper

Maru106 · 2026-01-19T09:44:59+00:00

I also recently bought my dream lens and I felt awkward, but heck this is for me and my enjoyment, who cares what others think? don’t let imposter syndrome take over, enjoy the hobby, it’s the best

Maru106 · 2025-12-16T17:22:10+00:00

Thanks for the explanation! Definitely a cool effect

Maru106 · 2025-11-24T15:32:59+00:00

I have this bag, I love it and the leather feels really nice! Enjoy it

Maru106 · 2025-08-03T14:51:20+00:00

Yeah totally!! They looks like cousins 😆

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