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Mousetoescamper

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14. I'm happy with the camera, but it has a few "cons" along with its many "pros"

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #13)

Mon May 19, 2025, 08:10 PM

May 19

-Short battery life and an unreliable battery meter. I bought two extra batteries and always carry a fully-charged spare when out shooting.

-The camera sometimes gets overheated on hot days or when it's in direct sunlight. Overheating is a common problem with mirrorless cameras. The camera has never automatically shut down during overheating and when the meter approaches the red zone I turn off the camera for a few minutes before resuming shooting.

-The RF series lenses are a little pricey. I have an adapter that allows me to use my old Canon EF lenses and any used EF lenses I buy. The 35mm I used for this photo is the only RF lens I own.

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Red mite's world [View all] Mousetoescamper May 18 OP

Jeez,... look at the details of the green part. magicarpet May 18 #1

Thanks! Mousetoescamper May 19 #7

Wow,what incredible detail and composition! Diamond_Dog May 18 #2

Thanks! Mousetoescamper May 19 #8

Hand held Mousetoescamper? Cool Close-up! George McGovern May 18 #3

Handheld Canon R8 w/35mm lens Mousetoescamper May 19 #9

Very nice on the detail, and an interesting image Walleye May 18 #4

Thanks! Mousetoescamper May 19 #10

Fascinating and with incredible detail. But I am puzzled: Is the black spot with the blotch inside it the red mite? CaliforniaPeggy May 18 #5

The mite is the red dot in the lower right corner Mousetoescamper May 19 #11

just fine tmars505 May 18 #6

Thanks! Mousetoescamper May 19 #12

Just found this review for your R8 on B&H -- George McGovern May 19 #13

I'm happy with the camera, but it has a few "cons" along with its many "pros" Mousetoescamper May 19 #14

Yep, good and not so good. Tamron makes real good 3rd party lenses. I used to own one. George McGovern May 19 #15

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