Canon R5 Mk. II and Canon R1 Auto Focus Behavior

In this video I provide examples of the Zone/tracking Auto Focus (AF) behavior of the Canon R5 Mk. II and Canon R1 while using the Canon RF 200-800mm lens in various bird photography shooting scenarios. The purpose of this video is not to declare a winner between the two cameras, but to give the viewer a good idea of what to expect from the AF systems in various shooting scenarios.

00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Prologue
06:45 - Camera AF and Button Setup
12:18 - AF Behavior-Vertical Elements R52
14:31 - AF Behavior-Vertical Elements R1
16:48 - Quick Acquisition of Subject R52
17:32 - Quick Acquisition of Subject R1
18:06 - General Bird in Flight Tracking Behavior R52
18:33 - General Bird in Flight Tracking Behavior R1
18:53 - ID of Bird Among Branches R52
19:17 - ID of Bird Among Branches R1
19:33 - Tough to See Subjects R52
20:06 - Tough to See Subjects R1
20:34 - Poor Light Focus Performance R52
20:56 - Poor Light Focus Performance R1
21:45 - Rippled Water and Water Glare AF Behavior R52
22:04 - Rippled Water and Water Glare AF Behavior R1
22:32 - Very Close Eye Tracking R52
22:55 - Very Close Eye Tracking R1
23:18 - Affect of Dual AF-ON Button Overall AF Perf. R1
24:32 - Conclusion/Discussion

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