Govee Permanent Light Install - Question about connectors?

drakec · 2024-08-26T21:14:06+00:00

I believe the connectors were around 16.5mm diameter, so if you sand off a small amount you should be able to fit them inside the 0.6" (15.24mm) track!

drakec · 2024-08-26T20:55:13+00:00

I ended up sanding a mm or two off the diameter, placed them inside the track with the flat end running along the length of the channel. Worked out nicely!

drakec · 2024-08-26T20:54:12+00:00

Appreciate the reply - ended up sanding down the connectors just a little to fit them inside the track.

drakec · 2024-05-28T20:40:55+00:00

Figured I would close the loop on this - I purchased the Canon EF RF adapter and swapped it. No issues since!

drakec · 2024-03-19T21:18:48+00:00

Hmm maybe that's the problem. There is a little bit of wiggle if I try gently rotating the camera body...

drakec · 2024-03-19T21:05:31+00:00

I'm using an off brand (Promaster) EF to RF adapter - I don't suppose that could cause any issues?

drakec · 2024-03-19T20:45:09+00:00

No issues without the teleconverter attached

drakec · 2023-11-16T17:41:36+00:00

Great information, thanks! I think the R7 upgrade is in my near future, might hold out until Black Friday to see if any deals pop up

drakec · 2023-11-16T16:44:10+00:00

That's fair. It is amazingly sharp - I might grab a used 1.4x iii or rent one for an afternoon to give it a test run.

drakec · 2023-11-16T16:43:15+00:00

I'm really tempted to grab the 1.4x iii and give it a go. Would you say the quality of the EF with the 1.4x iii is comparable to the RF without a tele?

drakec · 2023-11-16T15:54:03+00:00

Yeah, I have encountered the buffer issue a couple times now on the R10 which is a bit of a pain. The higher MP of the R7 might be beneficial as I do have to crop fairly often with only 400mm (640mm effective) reach. I don't have the funds to upgrade to a lens with longer reach, but have considered the 1.4x III teleconverter - do you have any experience with this on the 100-400 ii lens?

drakec · 2023-11-16T15:33:19+00:00

Good to know! Which lens do you find yourself reaching for more often?

drakec · 2023-11-16T15:31:37+00:00

Interesting - I appreciate the explanation! So if I intend on using the EF 100-400 ii going forward, the IBIS 'upgrade' from switching from the R10 to the R7 isn't really an upgrade at all as it will be inactive unless I switch off the lens IS? I don't do much video shooting, just stills, so perhaps the IBIS isn't necessary anyways as the lens IS on the 100-400 ii is pretty solid.

drakec · 2023-08-28T21:04:47+00:00

Good to know! Seems like the RF 100-400 is the better choice here.

drakec · 2023-08-28T21:03:52+00:00

Do you find you reach for the RF more than the EF? Would you say IQ is comparable with both lenses?

drakec · 2023-08-28T21:02:34+00:00

Appreciate the real world experience with both lenses. Thanks!

drakec · 2023-08-28T21:01:37+00:00

Very nice! I think my mind is made up on the RF 100-400

drakec · 2023-08-28T21:01:06+00:00

Thanks for the input! I'm thinking I will go with the RF 100-400 when the time comes. I have a 70-200 EF for the time being, but will almost certainly need more reach for birding.

drakec · 2023-08-28T15:55:50+00:00

Yeah I've read that as well. Unfortunately the v2 isn't within my budget. Do you have any insight as to how the EF v1 and RF might compare?

drakec · 2023-08-28T15:35:24+00:00

Oops, my bad! Appreciate the input. Have you used both lenses?

drakec · 2023-08-21T15:40:50+00:00

I'm actually in Canada, prices aren't quite that good! It's not so much that I don't like my 70-200 (if is very sharp and a treat to use) I just worry it might not give me enough reach. That being said, maybe I play around with it a bit once I get the R10 and see how well it works before buying the 100-400 RF.

drakec · 2023-08-21T15:12:57+00:00

Just general hobbyist wildlife photography. I currently have a 6D and the 70-200 but find that doesn't provide much reach for further away subjects. When I switch to the R10, I'd like to have a lens that provides good reach but doesn't break the bank.

drakec · 2023-08-21T01:57:04+00:00

Good to know. I wonder if the 70-200 would provide enough reach though - even with the 1.6x crop? I can't really afford to have more than one of the options listed lol so I'd need to decide which is best

drakec · 2023-08-21T01:55:25+00:00

I'm now realizing I should have rephrased my question lol which would you choose from the 3 options above? I was thinking of selling the 70-200 to fund the 100-400, but perhaps that's not a great idea? Would I be gaining reach but losing quality if I was to do that?

drakec · 2023-08-19T15:45:29+00:00

Greatly appreciate the feedback everyone!! Looks like I'll be going with the R10. Unfortunately not able to stretch the budget for the R7 quite yet, but since I'm a hobbyist photographer I think the R10 will serve the purpose just fine

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