CR in Rwanda With The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Canon Rumors · Jun 2, 2016

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I’m currently in Rwanda doing gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park with the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. I’ve been trekking for the last three days and it has been amazing. We head to Uganda tomorrow to trek for chimpanzees, which will be far more challenging that the gorillas.</p>
<p>My gear for the gorillas:</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1220852-REG/canon_eos_1d_x_mark_ii.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">Canon EOS-1D X Mark II</a></strong>
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<li>So far so good, the camera has been stellar. The autofocus is the best I have ever used.</li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680103-USA/Canon_2751B002_EF_70_200mm_f_2_8L_IS.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II</a></strong>
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<li>Tried and true and a lens that is perfect for this kind of shooting, though we did have some luck and could have easily been shooting with a 24-70.</li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1233540-REG/tamron_sp_85mm_f_1_8_di.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296">Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC</a></strong>
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<li>Wow! This lens rocks. I used it exclusively for two treks and it did not let me down. The weather sealing stood up to the rain and the autofocus performance was spot on.</li>
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<p>I’ll be travelling for another week or so, which means updates may come slow to the site. I highly recommend visiting Rwanda for the gorillas.</p>

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rishi_sanyal · Jun 2, 2016

Re: CR in Rwanda With The EOS-1D X Mark II

Those are some gorgeous shots!

GuyF · Jun 2, 2016

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Fantastic images!

If my 1DX2 doesn't arrive this month, my head might explode (YMMV).

clicstudio · Jun 2, 2016

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amazing photos craig! I'm also in Love with the new camera! Cheers!

SlydeR · Jun 2, 2016

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Great images!! You have me thinking twice about the Tamron 85...I've had my 1D MKII for 2 weeks now and I feel I need a Safari/Expedition soon...lol

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Jun 2, 2016

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Great shots, Craig. I particularly love that last one of the adult gorilla. The Tamron 85 just kept growing on me, too. My autofocus performance has been fab, which is a huge relief. Glad to hear the same is true on the Canon king.

Keep sharing...those are great.

avbmenon · Jun 2, 2016

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Awesome shots! Keep em coming! Got mine two days ago, looking forward to my masai mara trip in July with the beast

Ozarker · Jun 2, 2016

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Absolutely beautiful photos! You have a very high skill level. Perfect. Did you use flash?

Canon Rumors · Jun 2, 2016

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CanonFanBoy said:
Absolutely beautiful photos! You have a very high skill level. Perfect. Did you use flash?

Flash is not allowed with the gorillas. You hope that the sun doesn't come out and you get a nice overcast sky and softer light.

Click · Jun 2, 2016

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Awesome. Great shots. Thanks for sharing.

Etienne · Jun 2, 2016

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Awesome shots. That baby gorilla in the green foliage almost jumps out of the screen!

ethanz · Jun 2, 2016

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Great pics. What focusing settings are you using? I'm trying to figure out a good focusing mode with mine.

bob_bowker · Jun 2, 2016

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We've tracked the Mountain Gorillas 4 times in Rwanda and Uganda, and visited the Golden Monkeys in Uganda a couple of times. You'll be happiest if you have a lens that approaches (or exceeds) 400mm for the monkeys - they stay pretty high up in the trees ... the 100-400 Mk 1 was perfect on past trips, and my new Mk 2 is coming this August when we return to Rwanda to track the Mountain Gorillas. It's a humbling experience to be 20' from an animal that shares 98% of my DNA ... enjoy ...

Canon Rumors · Jun 2, 2016

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ethanz said:
Great pics. What focusing settings are you using? I'm trying to figure out a good focusing mode with mine.

I used standard and AI servo for the gorillas, that may change with the chimps. I used spot metering usually with exposure compensation minus 2/3-1 stop.

topdog · Jun 2, 2016

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great shots! you got skills and the right tools for photographing these amazing primates! doing the gorilla trekking in Rwanda next year and thanks for sharing helpful info.

GMCPhotographics · Jun 2, 2016

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Lovely photos, I'm very envious of your opportunity.
So....are you going to have tea with some of our distant relatives?

Eldar · Jun 2, 2016

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Excellent shots. Rwanda is on my todo list. This may have moved it up a bit

Beastiedawg · Jun 2, 2016

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These are phenomenal shots.

pj1974 · Jun 2, 2016

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Lovely set of images of such precious subjects… these special animals.
CR Guy, your photos of the gorillas are masterfully composed, well exposed and powerful.

Glad also, that this post summarises what (at least to me, and I’m sure many others) is the most important about photography gear in the end, actually taking photos, creating images that we’re happy with – and can be shared with friends.

Good to read that the IDX2 and the set of lenses you matched it to worked so well for you! Kudos to Canon.

Regards

Paul 8)

scottkinfw · Jun 2, 2016

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Thank you for sharing and please keep them coming so we can experience the safari vicariously. Maybe interested CR people would be interested in planning a safari sometime?

On a sad note- my 1DXII arrived two days ago and it had a non-working card slot one. Worse, B&H has none in stock and don't know when more will be available. Buzzkill

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