"Unleashing the Power of the Canon 90D for Wildlife Photography: A Comprehensive Review”
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In this episode I put the Canon 90D too a little more testing and i discuss the results.
Its a great camera but it will need some fine adjusting to get the best out of it.
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Here’s something to try.
I’ve been using the Spot AF point instead of the single AF point for birds.
Getting a lot more in focus shots.
Try downloading DPP4 from Canon and check in post processing where your AF point is.
Spot AF most of the time is right on a sharp target.
Also using One Shot with back button focus, instead of AI Servo.
Shutter speeds of 2000-3200 with aperture f10-f11 for BIF,
but for stationary targets getting very good results with lower shutter speeds,
1250 or 800 at f10-f8, using Canon 100-400mm II and Canon 1.4 Extender III.
400mm x 1.6 crop factor x 1.4 extender = 896mm.
Thank you for the tips! And yeah the Spot AF is what I end up going to a lot of the time.. but Iv not wanted to use one shot, I’ll give it a go😃
Nice vlog and test of the camera. Keep going mate!
Cheers man! 🙏🏻
Thank you, you're one of the only honest reviewers using pro lenses and being honest
Thank you
Thank you so much ☺️
@@CJamesPhoto But if you got trouble with autofocus, you just got manual focus vith hand, results is more better, amd shutter speed is be more higher, try you see this camera is very good, like full frame mark 7d, 6 d, 5 d.
Thanks for sharing this video, excellent work.
I've been contemplating getting the 90D but had some concerns. Your video was very helpful. It turns out my concerns were accurate and I'll be better off looking into something else for my needs. Thank you!
Well I’m glad I helped you make a final decision, the camera has been out for some time now. Some have these problems and some don’t. But I guess that’s up to you to take the chance 😊 thanks for watching.
If the 90d had all the tweeks you mentioned it would be a 1DX 😁 nice video!
Yeah that would make sense, thanks 😊
Mk III...
enjoyed your video , very fair comments and accurate issues for wildlifers highlighted
Thank you and yeah I agree
Thank you so much for your HONEST opinion.
About AF-C, AF, and ISO!
Now I go use my 90 D Canon for Landscapes, [I love that shutter sound], next week she comes with the tiny 24 mil pancake.
Cheers, Frits from Thailand.
Thank you for watching, and enjoy the 90D ☺️
Hmm...your results are very different than mine...first, I find my 90D is spot on in focusing with my 100mm f/2.8L, my 400 mm f/4 DO II, and my 500 mm f/4L II. No need for any MFA. Also, I don't find any need to shoot at higher shutter speeds due to the additional MP on the 90D. I find the same for my 5DS R, too. The only thing that bothers me about 90D is that it's a 90D and not a 7DM2 or 7DM3 (or a 5D or 1D). Meaning it doesn't have the same build, control scheme, and customizable features of the xD line, and that hurts. I think you should send your 90D back and get another one. All of my Canon bodies AF fine on those lenses I mentioned, so those lenses are fine. If I bring a new camera in and it doesn't, and ends up needing MFA, then that camera is suspect, and should go back. Doing MFA is just you hiding the problems Canon has on QA. Don't do that. The only time you should need MFA is when your lens get old and have been banged around and they are out of adjustment. Then MFA can help, but they still should go back to Canon for proper adjustment so that you don't need MFA. Enjoy your videos, by the way.
Well its good that you are getting the results you are getting, I probably should have sent it back sooner but its a little too late now as iv gone past my return date from the store.
but thank you for the info and thank you for watching :)
you might think that its spot on but even though it's close it's not, how can it when the OVF AF sensor isn't on the image sensor itself, in general a OVF sensor can never mimick the exact same AF accuracy as Dual Pixel AF from Liveview
Jo Yindeeamornchai Come now, do you even believe that? It’s a nonsensical statement. Prove that it cannot. Then we can talk.
@@RogerZoul maybe at a 'certain' focal length and/or certain 'focus' distance but not at 'every' focal length and/or 'every' focal distance, try it your self, shoot at 5.25f, 12f, 30f and infinity with the OVF AF and the LiveView AF right after each other on the 90D then tell me if the OVF AF is exactly equally spot on in focus as the LiveView Dual Pixel AF, come back on let me know after
I agree 90D is a beast,way better than the 7d Mark ii
Ive been going back and forth between getting the 7Dii and the 90d and this one video helped sway me towards the 7Dii so thank you for this.
I've been looking for a crop sensor to extend the focal length of my lenses for wildlife photography. I was settled on the 7DII but read the 80D is fantastic. Then the 90D was announced and I wanted to wait to compare. I'm not interested in the video capabilities, but it seems that's the focus of camera companies and most reviewers at this point. I appreciate your review. Subscribed...Keep up the great work.
Yeah it has been a lot of video related stuff, rather then taking photos.. hope you found this helpful and decide which camera you will go for :)
Thank you for watching and subbing 🙏🏻
If there was a FF camera with very solid photo capabilities and absolute zero video features sub $1K. Just take my money. I bet it'd be the most sold camera in the history.
Wowwwwwww sooooo beautiful brother one of the best I ever seen..keep posting...
Thank you so much! Very kind 😊
Good job man
Thanks for your review. it was very helpful. Did you switch off the iTR ? Because the EOS90d defaults to Face tracking which would cause some of the issues you observed. I too and more interested in birds in flight, motorsport and aviation photography so I face a problem. Do I buy a 7D Mkii or wait for Canon to release a 7D Mkiii or fix the 90D viewfinder tracking
No problem :) and yes I had iTR turned off, so I still had the problems after.
It’s not always easy to choose a camera in this situation, but I hope that canon brings out a firmware update to fix it. Thanks for watching🙏🏻
Thanks for this wonderful video
Thanks for watching ☺️
Fantastic review. Looks like I'm sticking with my 7D2 and hopefully Canon will make a 7D3 soon.
Thank you very much, yeah would be great if they did that ☺️
Sticking with my 7d ii too. Looks like it's the end of the line for the 7d though. I reckon the next sports/wildlife camera will be an expensive mirrorless after the 1dx iii is released.
There'll be no 7D3. 90D is the "7D3".
@@cardiacade That's where the market is going so that's very logical.
I love canon 90 d..i am planing to buy..i think i will
*Da pra alcançar o zoom de uma p1000 (2000mm ou 3000mm) com uma câmera dessa msm sendo zoom pós edição?*
Just sent my 90d back for all the reasons you mentioned. Never had these probs before, I use all L series lenses and my other body, 6d mkii superb. Waiting for a response from Canon through my dealer..........thanks for such an honest review.
Sorry to hear that you have had the same problems. And hope you fix the issue. Glad to have been of some help to you.
What happend?
Retailer coming up with all sorts of rubbish, camera "still with Canon Assessment Dept......." Retailer started saying 'nothing wrong, picture quality subjective' etc which probably means I'll just get it returned untouched sadly. Never had probs with my pic quality on 6D Mkii with 300mm L series and 1.4 iii extender. They made such claims for 90D. Oh and yes, I DO know one is full frame and one apsc, patronising dealer!!! I'll probably just sell it at a loss and move to another brand in quiet disgust......
I want to buy a canon camera but I got confused I need your help to choose a reasonable camera for beautiful photo,video shoot of wildlife as well as some normal photoshoot
I shoot all my vids on the 90d and GoPro7, now there is 24pfs at 4k. And I find myself uploading 1080p 60fps is currently the way to go!
Yeah I didn’t mention video, but that’s actually one thing I enjoyed with the 90d, video af and quality is pretty great.
Hello. So has there been any firmware update that fixed the issues that rendered the AF pretty much useless for action shots?
I'm so glad that I'm not the only one! I bought the 90D as an upgrade from a 700D. I also have a 6D mark1 so I am used to a certain level of detail even pixel peeping in lightroom. I mostly bought the 90D for the filming options, but I thought it was also aimed at the action photography side so it's annoying because I've never bought anything new especially something at that price. Thank you for explaining the high Megapixel issue with lower shutterspeed. I went to photograph the Seals in Norfolk UK and found that I loved the live view and was getting much better results and since they are very sleepy slow moving subjects it was perfect to really test it out, but I did struggle to do micro adjustments that were truly tack sharp when using normal view finder. I will try use higher shutterspeeds, but maybe not on rainy, cloudy days as my ISO goes through the roof.
Can understand that it’s a tough upgrade when the results aren’t exactly up to par.. but I hope you get the hang of it :) glad I was of some help then. It’s a camera that needs work but can get great results :)
@@CJamesPhoto I think considering its very early days and since I have a lot of good photos from my trip especially my first sighting of a brown hare which was shot at 1/250th it was a nice pan shot which I've never been great at but i was very happy with the sharpness of the eye. So I will try be patient with it as I know it's just got to take a bit of practise and tweaking. It's like all new cameras, the moment something it's as expected we can be quick to judge. And to be honest when I saw my focus points display on my photo preview some were not even on the subject or on say the eye. I just wish the weather would clear up in the UK so I can get out with it more!
Also to add, I loved the video specs! If anything it will be a great video camera, especially with 120fps and focus peaking!
Hello there, are you still happy with the 90d? I want to upgrade from my 700d
I do about 80%photos and 20%film (but mostly because 700d isn't best for filming in my opinion). Mostly wildlife (foxes, deer and wild boars) and therefore in the evening (bad light), would you recommend it to me ? :)
@@SuperBlaustern I love it, not to say it has its faults with AF accuracy, but it's served me very well and in the right condition and using it right it's done great job both photos and filming! I mostly shoot video on a video tripod so it's quite easy to switch over to photos on the tripod when I've set it all up and use live view instead so I can just tap the subject on the screen and it will track it that way.
I am getting an R6 soon which will probably be my main photo camera as that's got way better af accuracy.
Best of luck with your decision. If video specs arent a big necessity, maybe look at the 5dmk3?
Focusing is the #1 reason I’m looking to upgrade my 77d - for similar issues to what you are describing. I photograph wildlife and birds too. Do you think the M6 Mark II or maybe the 7d Mark II might be better choices. I’m nervous about going mirrorless but willing to try anything to improve focusing.
Honestly in this case I think the 90d will do a better job, it’s updated tech with better features, it can be updated with newer firmware too. All the cameras are similar to each other but the 90d has a step up. The only real benefit I see with the m6 is there is more focus points.
If you can get the chance to test a 90f then I suggest you do so ☺️
Back to the mirrorless mate! I loved the ninja seat camo though!
Yeah I think so ☺️ hahaha! Yeah pretty fun stuff
I liked the seat too! Please, where did you buy it?
My experience with the 90D is similar. I bought it hoping I might get a boost in image resolution for my bird photography, over my 7D MkII, courtesy of the increased pixel count. I don’t know if I was unlucky or if the camera has inherent quality flaws. Mine short-focussed so badly that the full 20 points of available micro focus adjustment was insufficient to allow rectification. All attempts to configure the AE lock button, to toggle between single shot and servo, failed. Particularly disappointing given the inability to assign two AF back buttons. Shooting in servo delivered fluctuating focus results, even with a stationary subject - as though the lens was continuously mini-hunting. I wonder if it may have been caused by some mis-interaction with the image stabilisation system? I’m a rusted on Canon user and have never had any problems with the numerous cameras I’ve had over the years. I hope this experience will be an isolated aberration. I returned my new camera today. Bring on a mirrorless 7D MkIII!
Nice video. After watching your video I think it doesn't make much sense to upgrade from my 80D (except 4k ability in 90D). What you say ?
Thanks, well you might be right.. but there is the benefit of the extra FPS on the 90D, and yes of course the 4K.. and a newer / faster sensor with higher mpx. The 80d gets the job done
Just to be clear for anyone who might be confused, a higher MP count won't have any negative effect on the image you capture. Upgrading from a 7D2 to a 90D gives you 1.6 times as many pixels, which is comparable to swapping a lens from FF to a (Canon) crop body or switching from a 300mm lens to 500mm. All of them effectively get you closer to your subject. That means that all of them put more pixels on your subject, and the higher resolution obviously shows more detail. That finer detail might mean tack sharp bird feathers or it might mean slightly soft feathers due to focus that's a bit off or a bit of camera shake. A camera with high resolution is capable of capturing a lot of detail, but it requires our technique to be very good. And if the image isn't as sharp as you'd like you can still resize to something smaller.
Perfectly explained ☺️👍🏻 and very true
I was considering the 90d primarily for gig/concert photography now I’m not sure... what would camera would you recommend for low light and fast moving objects
Understandable, and that would depend on what you can spend, most cameras will get the job done. But you would be better off with full-frame for concerts, much better noise control. Best Iv used would be the Nikon d850 or Sony a7iii
Hey Appriciate the video , Almost bought this camera , im sure it works well , but i dont mind spending some more cash to get better results .... Im curious what camera are u using today ?? 1year later ???
No problem, happy to help :)
And yeah if you can then definitely invest in a better camera.
Now I’m using the Canon R6 :)
Thank you for the video it really helped me! Just a question, so if i need a camera for wildlife photography with mainly macro and birds, what you recommend with a budget lower than 1500$? Do you think these problems are a big handicap or should i get the 90d? I am currently using an old 7d that i found home its doing great bur i need an upgrade
No problem 😊
Well with the updates I’m hoping the camera is going to be better now, as I had one of the first batches available it’s often there can be a few faults. But I think most things would be addressed now. Going from the 7D I think you will appreciate the 90D. I think with enough tweaking on the camera you will get it the way you like 😊
@@CJamesPhoto thank you so much! 😀
I managed to get a hold of a new 7dmii and absolutely love it for my dog photography. Never seems to miss those important shots. It paired with the 70-200 f2.8 is just a beast. Almost went for this camera and so glad I did not.
Awesome! Great to hear 😊 the 7Dii is a power house.. enjoy.
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Hi. Can you compare this camera with Canon EOS 7D II? Which one is best for sports/birds photography?
I’d love to be able to do that, but as of right now I don’t have either camera.
But I will say I had more success with the 7D ii when there was moving subjects.
Did you shoot in servo? Could the focus be jumping as its searching for a moving subject
Yeah I did, so that’s highly possible, although I never had that problem on other cameras.
I've had the 7DMKII since it was released. I've noticed some issues the last time I used it to photograph hawks in flight and the focus was off with light on the subject and way more noise than there should have been at ISO400. A little worried the camera is going out. I was excited when I read about the 90D(other than the drop in focus points) but after this review, I don't know if I'll like it much.
Sorry to hear that about your 7D, but sounds like it is possibly coming to an end, very strange thing to happen with the iso tho🤔
Well the 90d is a good camera, but it’s a bit of a mixed thing. So many people are getting great results, and then there are others having strange problems. I’m curious that maybe the newer batches are better then the first 90d’s that came into stock
@@CJamesPhoto firmware update maybe
Hopefully that would help, but then it’s a matter of waiting
Currently I’m using my Eos 50D(!) for all sorts of everything but a lot of the time for sports (Triathlon) and wildlife (birds). I use a 70-200 f4 L (with Canon 1.4 extender) and 17-40 f4L. Reading all the comments on the AF-system (after watching your very informative video), I’m wondering an upgrade to the 90D is the right thing to do. Can you please give your opinion on this?
Well that would be a very big upgrade and I think you will benefit from it really well, so I don’t see why you shouldn’t get it if that’s what you want.
Hi. Just a thought. I saw your last video where you said you had to micro adjust the AF minus 14! Is your 500mm a version 1 or 2? I only ask because I recently purchased a version 1 which was sold as mint and there was not a mark on it. The first time I used it the focus was hunting backward and forwards constantly. Had to have a refund. Apparently this is a known fault that develops over time with the AF on the version 1 and they can no longer be repaired due to parts availability so I bit the bullet and splashed out twice as much on a 3 year old version 2 which is currently supported by Canon. Minus 14 is a big adjustment and I haven't had to adjust my 5d4 or 80d at all with this 500mm. Something to think about.......
Hey thanks for the info, but yeah mine is the version 1, so I guess that might make some sense.. although mine is pretty good when it comes to af, it’s only the 90d I have had the problem with.
Fully agree with your findings. I have taken a couple week long trips with the 90D. While I do get some great shots it takes a lot of them. Equally disappointing is that the colors seem to be a bit washed out? As you mentioned a higher than expected shutter speed is required which ups the noise. My biggest disappointment is that the dynamic range is poor... I very much wish it could handle low light better. What I have not done is to do some perfectly still bird shots from a hide which I will do hopefully soon. Then I can compare to the results I get with my 5DMk4 in the same location.
I use my 400mm DO IS ii as my primary wildlife lens and I have noticed the 90D fits that lens mount tighter than my 5D. Probably just the difference in Canon manufacturing. I do like the ergonomics of the 90D over any other Canon so far. Hopefully Canon will come out with a firmware upgrade soon to handle these issues. Will keep it and test a little longer but if it remains more of a struggle I will send it back.
Thanks, yeah it’s definitely more work then it should be. Hmm you definitely have a point there about color, it doesn’t have the same pop canon normally has in their cameras. I think the 5d is way better, but I guess the 90d has that little extra reach some might look for. Hope you manage to get something good from the hide and it would be good if they can update for sure :)
Dynamic range is much improved over previous canon apsc sensors and the noise is on par with the old 80D at which considering the pixel increase is fairly impressive. Maybe you're expecting a bit much but you could also be underexposing maybe which is forcing the noise levels up? Just a thought.
Great review,thanks. Question,,have you tried the fuji xt4 for wildlife,birds in fly etc, should be a better choice than the 90 d, or better go for the nikon d500.
Thank you, no not yet tried the x-t4, but yeah I think the d500 would be better then the 90D
@@CJamesPhoto thanks for your quick response,you have a new subscriber, i hope you can review the xt4 for wildlife,keep up the good work and stay safe.👍
No problem, not sure if I will but I’d love to try one ☺️ thank you so much, and you too.
Hi, what about about canon 70-200mm non IS lens. Will it give good result with 90D?
I used the that lens on a 1D IV and got great results, so I think the 90D will do much better.
I'm start to worry and difficult to choose which want to buy 80d or 90d
hows canon 90d with sigma's 150-600mm C lens ? Should I go for 6d mark 2 instead ?
I have seen and heard from others that it works very well, so I don’t see it being a problem.. I think you might prefer the 90d
Thank you..... A bit scared because I have just ordered mine and should get it in a day or two.
Understand that, Iv had mine over a month now so hopefully the newer batches are in better condition. As long as you get your setting the way you want when it arrives then you should be fine.
@@CJamesPhoto But overall with all the flaws it will still be a huge step up from the 600d
That’s a good upgrade:)
CJamesPhoto How do you get to send a camera that you have been using for a month back? I only ask because I often see people using camera systems and after a while say they are sending them back. Surely you can only do that if they are faulty and then only for repair?
Willnot Betracked very true, and Normally that has been fine for me to do, but sadly this time no, so I actually have to put it up for sale instead.
nice honest video of your findings of the 90D I am a bit disappointed that I sold my 7D mkii and bought this for wildlife
Thank you, yeah I can understand that.. it’s definitely a camera with mixed results, some people just get amazing images and others don’t, it’s been a while since I have seen a camera like this.
@@CJamesPhoto With the tracking I find that the focus system etc is similar, if not the same as the 80 D. Grant Atkinson covers wildlife settings quiet nicely in his video on youtube. He is currently testing the 90D and I am awaiting his findings on the camera out on safari
Yeah you are probably right, and he does great videos, I will definitely be looking out for his review then :)
Mines giving me better images than my 7d mkii on still subjects. Birds in flight the autofocus is not as good however which I was expecting because it has a lower spec in that regard.
Well, thanks for the review!
I own a Canon EOS 1300d at the moment, but I want an upgrade.
Most of the time I am taking photos of moving objects (like my pets, horses, but also Wildlife (like birds or deers).
But I'm also shooting insects (with a macro lense), portraits and indoor pictures (like horses in a riding hall).
My problem is that I can't decide which camera I should buy...
Canon eos 7d mark ii or Canon eos 90d?
Which of the two cameras would you rather recommend?
Thanks in advance. :)
Thanks for watching :)
Hmm I see you would benefit from either camera to be honest.. I already know the 90d is great for macro work and would also be better for shooting portraits.
The 7D ii is an excellent camera, but it’s going to serve you more on the wildlife side, so I think if you want a camera that does it all well, and with great detail, then get the 90d ☺️
I hope you will be happy with the decision you make in the end.
@@CJamesPhoto Thank you very much for your advice! The problem is that I'm really concerned because I'm afraid that the AF of the 90d is not enough for me, same with the ISO. I mean, sure the camera is a great allround camera, but I'm getting a job next year in which I have to take photos of horse riding lessons. I really need a good AF, but not only this, I also need a good quality when it comes to indoor pictures because the lessons are inside a riding hall and the lighting in there is not good at all.
Do you think that the 90D will serve the job or do you recommend another camera?
(keep in mind that I have many lenses for my old 1300d camera so a fullframe camera is not an option for me) :/
Completely understand your concerns, but the 90d probably will handle the job.. but also it’s a little hard to give you advice not knowing how much you are willing to spend, and if you want to stick with crop sensor lenses. Older lenses will work better with the 7Dii but you will get more resolution from the 90d
@@CJamesPhoto yes I want to stick with the crop factor lenses. My newest lense is the canon 70-200mm 2.8 II and I really love it. Thank you very much for your advice, I really appreciate it! :)
Hi KittysRepaints, so, finally which of the two did you choose? 90D? I ask why I am in the same situation as you (I have a 2000d), and I would like to make a qualitative leap. Thanks
I found that single point works well in some situations for example Jays perched on a branch, whereas 9 point groups work well for birds in flight with the EFs 55 - 250 mm
Sounds like the best situations to use each of those, that’s also what I found in my testings.
Yeah you are right on your thinking and the way you are doing it, generally it takes 3 shots to get one that is good/perfect.. but of course at time you can get more ☺️
What canon would you recommend for sports, mainly hockey?
If you have a good budget then get the 1Dx mk ii.. otherwise 7D mk ii or 90d
With higher Mp, we hav to set shutter speed faster..even sometimes at 1/2000 are still not enuf
Wow...thanks man, now i know why the d7500 only hav 21mp cmiiw
for budget beginners to try out 90D I have to say it's worth it. however, if we are talking about the smaller, faster targets like the common kingfisher... we need an upgrade. btw, 90D videos are fantastic
Nice video mate, new sub. What do you think its better 6D markii or 90D?
Thank you, the benefit of the 6d 2 is that it is full frame, but I believe the 90d is a better camera, with better updated features.
FF make a difference, but Im gonna try 90D. Thanks for the video. Keep going man.
Great video, I have an 80D + 400mm f/5.6L. Any idea how this setup compares to the 90D?
Thank you ☺️ and no Iv never used that lens, but I have heard and seen good results from others using it with the 90d
@@CJamesPhoto thank you very much
Hi. Can you adjust in the vídeo menus, the AF speed and responsive in vídeo ? Thank's.
I couldn’t at the time no, but I’m not sure if this is something that has been updated or not. I don’t have the camera anymore.
Hi!
I have gone through loads of videos and articles and blogs on the 90D.
I am a forest officer and I love to do wildlife photography. I will be purchasing my 1st DSLR. (have been using them on rent till now)
I already have Canon lenses.
So standing today, would u recommend the 90D ?
I am confused between 80D, 90D and the much older 7D Mk II.
I am also thinking about going Full Frame and going for a 5D Mk IV.
But a lot of fellow photographers suggest that crop-sensor cameras will be more helpful for wildlife.
Kindly give a detailed reply as to what you think will be a better choice.
Hey thanks for the comment.. it's a hard choice to make, especially when it's the first. I know the 90D is a good camera and will get the job done most of the time.. and yes there is the benefit of it being closer with a crop sensor. But with the 7D ii you will get a better response when it comes to tracking, especially birds in flight with much higher keeper shots. The 90D sucks with that.
If you would go full frame, why not get the canon r6?
It does an amazing job for wildlife and pretty much anything else. The 5D is a great camera tho.
@@CJamesPhoto Hey thank you so much for the reply. I also decided to go with the Canon 7D Mark II.
R6 right now is outside my budget.
So i think i will play around with the 7D Mark II and hone my skills before making the jump to full frames.
i went through tons of videos on YT and lots of reviews and somehow this common complaint of auto focus not being upto the mark in 90D, made me go for 7D Mark II
Sounds great! Hope you enjoy the camera, I know I did when I had the 7Dii i got some amazing shots with it. And for the price the 7d is a steal at the moment.
@@CJamesPhoto Thanks! do you have any video which talks about the most appropriate setting for wildlife photography on the 7D Mark II?
Actually, i have a wildlife tour coming up in a week's time and I want to get used to the 7d mk ii as much as possible within this short span
Sadly no, I just have videos of me using the camera.... czcams.com/video/RPdGLrYe5Us/video.html
But yeah do as much as you can, best to be well prepared
My 90D will arrive tomorrow. I am trying to get more rich from the cropped high megapixel sensor for wildlife photos. Currently I am shooting with 5DS. Also the 4k video with the crop mode on 90D will give me even more rich for video projects. I will use this camera with my 400mm F4 DO II lens mostly times attached with 1.4 extender and sometimes with 2x when I shoot video in a long distance. Shooting from a tripod in low shutter speed with IS ON sometimes confuse the lens and give me not good results. I got good results shooting handheld with IS ON even on 1/40 sec with my 50MP camera. For fast moving objects on my 5DS camera 1/2500 sec. works very good for me with Expand AF area or using the all AF points if there is no something to abstract behind the flying object. And yes the micro adjustment for not mirorless cameras is a must when looking for the perfect focus. For small birds single central point is need it with proper micro adjustment for good results. That's the most accurate double cross point working even on F8. Yes the cameras are not perfect but with the 10fps shutter speed on 90D big chance more photos will be on focus. The tracking sensitivity should be on (0) or (-1) on the Canon cameras for better tracking fast moving objects. 90% on my photos with this settings are in focus even with the currant high megapixel 5DS camera. I was shooting in a lake here in Missouri flying ducks together with another photographer. His camera was Sony A1- $6000 camera and 200-600mm Sony lens. He was shocked at how many of my photos were in perfect focus compared to his photos. There is no perfect camera, but I can only say that years ago I was in the world of mirrorless cameras and there were many things that I did not like there. So I went back to DSLR's and I am more than happy I did it. Good Luck!
Can you review wildlife videos with this camera. And which lenses you are using for shooting.
I don’t have it anymore.. but I’m the video I made before this one I filmed swans, you could check that.
Hm I have a Canon 70d and I will take wildlife with sigma 150-600mm and have considered another camera, will it be worth it and upgrade to a 90d
I think going from 70d to the 90d will be quite a big improvement and you will notice it, so it should be a good upgrade
Your review is amazing..brother plz tell me which one is best for wildlife..canon 90d or Nikon z50??..
Thank you... but I don’t know enough about the z50 to say which is better, but the Nikon is mirrorless and newer, so that might actually be better.
@@CJamesPhoto thanks.. actually I'm very much confused about choosing my camera .. specially for wildlife
Understandable
Great info, I shoot with Sigma 150-600 and 70D, I want to change to 7D2. What is the name of your tent model?
Thanks, and the 7D2 is a great camera, loved using it. The tent model is Dovre, named after a Norwegian location.
This is one of the best camera for entry label...love from india..#Surrraj
I agree ☺️
Thanks for honest review! Had similar problems with the 7D2 and won`t be buying this one either.
No problem ☺️ and that’s not so great, hope you get the camera that works for you best.
Nice video - Have you reached out to Canon with regards to the out of focus images?
Thank you for watching, and no but I think that might be a good idea.
@@CJamesPhoto I think so, I sent my 90D and 100-400 ii to Canon for a soft focus issue which they fixed but the problem you're experiencing seems to be related to tracking mode or even when using AI Servo? I'm guessing that's how you photographed the deer? We have a group on FB and other users are experiencing a similar problem but disabling iTR seems to fix the issue. Have you tried this?
Hmm not sure I’ll want to do that with mine, but yep Iv been shooting in Ai servo. I’ll see if I have that turned on or not, Iv turned most auto things off that effect image quality. And I think I’m in the group you are talking about :)
@@CJamesPhoto Yep just seen your post! I'll comment on that post but
Michael The Maven made a video with regards to focus issues with iTR turned on. Video: czcams.com/video/zcL8-D1jF6M/video.html
i just got a 90D the other day, so far i just have the 18-55 kit lens and this weird cheap 500mm with a x2 piece, but so far ive found it to be kinda not good, i do not know much about photography yet, im just starting out, so far the camera has been awesome, the only thing i dislike is how loud the shutter is, i think you can do electronic but i dont know what that will do to the quality or if i can do it or if i should, but every time i fire off a shot whatever i'm trying to shoot hears the camera and leaves, it's not even loud imo, it's just a very crisp sharp snappy sound that must travel far in the woods of florida, because even a bald eagle on top of a massive electrical tower hear me taking photos of it and it must have been 200+ feet up in the air , i like your videos, sadly i'm a broke scrub so i only have the two lenses (and these weird lenses that attack to the front that kind of dont really work much at all, it came in a bundle, because the wait time for the body alone on amazon was over a month and i would rather just pay extra to have it now)
I can tell you that the lenses will make a big difference, the better the glass the better the results. But I understand money is a big issue. Look out for some used lenses that are good quality, you don’t need the newest version, older lenses are still awesome.
The electronic shutter will be more problematic with some lighting but give it a go. Otherwise using the live view and the screen to take photos work’s easy really well and also less chance of you making more noise then needed.
Although I didn’t have much problem with the shutter noise and animals before. You just have to take a shot and wait before the next, animals will get used to hearing that around them and stay. As long as you are in a still position yourself and not Making yourself too noticeable.
Oh dear, I'm having second thoughts after this video. Do you think this is could be a firmware issue?
Totally understandable, and Iv been following a Facebook group with the 90d and a lot of them are having really great results in all photography.
I think the issues have been fixed or can be fixed ☺️
The problem isn't the camera it's the setting
With 500mm on the 90D, you should be able to do manual focus on a sitting bird, or a more or less non moving object! And it's good practice! ;)
Very true! I have done that from time to time ☺️
I'm trying to decide between this and the Nikon D500. Do you have an opinion on the D500?
D500
Do you think the camera would perform well in action sports
It shouldn’t have a problem with that :)
Iv seen plenty photos now with jets flying, birds, and other sports with great results.
Hi Im upgrading my old canon 1100d and idk what camera to buy Canon 77d, canon 80d, canon 90d,canon 6d mark ii and nikon d7500 most for wildlife photography sorry for my english and thanks🇵🇱👍
I think any one of those cameras would be a good upgrade... it depends what else you are looking for. The 90d will be better then the 80d as you will get more frames per Second.
The Nikon d7500 is the smaller brother of the d500 and Iv seen some great results with that. But do you have a lot of canon lenses?
@@CJamesPhoto I have only 18 55 but im getting telephoto with camera and 50mm or wide for christmas canon 55 250 is cheap but i can afford tamron 150-600mm
you got out of focus shots even in LiveView? or only through the OVF?
I think he didnt know how to use it properly and obviously doing it the wrong way.
Hi , my friend, what kind of the lens use in your video ?
What I filmed with or took photos with?
I have seen a lot of videos about this camera, I am also in the Michael group and I have read all the comments regarding the soft images, I have also noticed that much of the attention is directed to wildlife with long lenses; I'm in this camera for photography of social events, children and portraits, photos in low light, could you make some examples of how 90d behaves in these fields? Thank you
Well I’m not sure I will get the chance.. Iv not got any events coming up before the camera goes back, I have my own kids and could take photos of my wife. If I get the chance I’ll try. But might be too late
@@CJamesPhoto Thanks for trying, do what you can simulate various situations, it doesn't have to be an event precisely. I subscribed to your channel
Thank you.. haha like I said I will try, in the middle of winter taking over now and a lot of snow coming in, i will just have to run around taking photos while
I can 😁
Assuming your social events mean you'll be using relatively short focal lengths you should have fewer issues with sharpness, all else being equal. Unless you're shooting from very close and at large apertures the greater depth of field will give you more leeway for slightly inaccurate focus. The much wider field of view with a shorter focal length will make a given amount of camera shake far less important. It takes excellent technique to get sharp shots with along telephoto lens, but it should be very easy to get sharp images if you're shooting with the 24 to 70 (equivalent to 38- 112 on the 90D)
I'm not having the focussing inconsistencies you speak of here. Its doing pretty much the same as my 7dmkii on still subjects but sharper. Youre not the only one to complain so I wonder if theres some manufacturing issues with individual copies. I'm loving mine.
Well that’s awesome to hear, lucky you😄 and yeah that’s what I thought it might be, maybe there will be call backs from canon
@@CJamesPhoto Ive got the iTR turned off by the way.
@@markrigg6623 Had to check again, but iv had my iTR turned off this whole time and i am still having these problems 🤔
I love mine and photograph small birds and wildlife.
@@CJamesPhoto Having taken a heap of shots with my 90D over the last few days and then re watching you're vid I am of the opinion you have a blatantly faulty copy. You should try maybe renting another copy in my opinion. Those deer head shots 4 of them havent got any plane of sharp focus at all. Did you have the I S switched on or off on the tripod is the other factor I was thinking about.
I have had exactly the same problems. I only wish I had seen this before I bought it.
Sorry to hear that, it seems everyone is having mixed results
@@CJamesPhoto I sent the 90d to be repaired (under warantee) and it was replaced with a new one. Unfortunately the new one also had very poor focusing (sometimes it didn't focus at all) so I took it back and got my money back and bought a 7dii .
Sorry that you have had to go through that, but I am glad you fixed it and ended up with a trusted camera, hope you enjoy it ☺️
CJamesphotos can u kindly check your settings then try the shots again cz I believe the problem is with the settings and not camera.... Try turning off the face priority as its on by default.
My settings were fine, I had face priority and among other things turned off. The problems didn’t really change.
I might have had a bad copy
@@CJamesPhoto I think that could be another option. To be sure enough try another copy. And also update the software so the missing 24fps be updated.
I know this is an older video but I think Canon's OVF face tracking, which is crude, is on by the default and will override your focus point. It may be something to check into for users who may have the 90D. I think in complex backgrounds it starts to detect faces that are not there.
But should it be detecting faces with an OVF? Hasn’t done that on other cameras unless they are mirrorless.
@@CJamesPhoto On this model, yes. Canon calls it ITR. It has three options: Face, on, off. Many people turn it off and get better results due to it seeing faces that are not there or trying to predict the future incorrectly. Other people have success in the on setting, which does not look for faces.
Oh yes of course, I forgot what it was called. I actually had it turned off when I made the video
@@CJamesPhoto Did you try any more shots with the setting turned off to see if you will get any better results?
I tested it for a while after I made the video and I still had the problems I was having, with the setting off and on. It managed to track sometimes and then other times it just couldn’t catch up
I’m an aviation photographer, and I’m looking at possible upgrades to my kit. I was interested in the 90D, and want to know your take. Has canon addressed the issue yet?
I’m not entirely sure they have, I’ve not heard anything.. only way to find out would be to check what is in the canon 90d firmware updates
@@CJamesPhoto Thank you! I'll try my best to find out, and let you know if I have any information
I have heard that the default ITR setting needs to be turned off and this, apparently, has resolved many of the focusing issues.
That is true, but this was something I did have turned off on the camera and I still faced some issues.. but I believe I may have had a bad copy.
Could the focusing issue possibly be the lens?
I tested 4 different lenses and I had the same problem. I think my copy of the D90 was a little bad. But they have updated most issues now.
Which telephoto lense suitable for canon 90d?
Well that would depend on why you are willing to spend, but I think the 100-400mm would be great
Thanks for upload! Interesting information and pleasent speech and presentation. But I don't really get the point of that "marketing/review?" video. We have 2019 and seems the Autofocus fails a lot, most results are blurry and noisy, otherwise it is a good camera, you have to buy it....?! I buy a new expensive camera for get exact the results I want (sharp images with good dynamic range and in focus).
Thank you ☺️ and yes you are right, it tends to be more about being told to get a camera then to share real results. But I guess if you pay more you get more, the 90d is quite affordable.
Great Video - the content and detail makes it one of the most informative regarding 90D performance. I'm a 7D2 user w 100-400 II and was considering the 90D for BIF. Given the issues, you mention there is no way the 90D would be an upgrade. As an avid youtube viewer, I'm going to subscribe and would expect others will be doing the same
Than you very much :) and I’m happy it was of some help for you, the 7D 2 is a great camera, just wish they had upgraded it.
I'm also not upgrading from my 7d mk ii to the 90d.. it is not really a upgrade
Agreed that the 90D is not an upgrade especially since the 90D AF is not as good. I was hoping the 90D higher resolution would provide an improvement on heavy cropping. Good Luck
Same here, will keep my 7DMK2, 100-400v2 and many other L glass but won’t switch to a 90D following your BIF review.
Great work!
I splashed a burst at full speed Shinkansen (320km/h) a couple of times with 80D continues AF. You got like 3 seconds before it's gone, all 20 frames each time came out razor sharp. 90D can't be worse than that.
Isn't it a shame in this day and age with the technology available these digital cameras still struggle with focusing? I just bought the Canon EOS R and it too struggles with focusing even with my 500mm mkii lens.
Yeah you are right, and I also had the same problem with my 500mm on the eos R. But it works sometimes at least
CJamesPhoto yeah but sometimes isn’t good enough.
How does high iso look vs the 7dii or 80d?
I think it’s quite similar to the 7Dii maybe slightly larger noise dots on the 90d tho
@@CJamesPhoto thanks! I'm pretty happy with my 80d.
Where is better compare to d500?
I had better photos with the D500
Nice presentation
Thank you🙏🏻
4:17 cute bird but image comes across as having a lot of noise. after viewing your video the 90D comes across as updated old tech. might even say it doesn't fit the requirements of most these days. yet it isnt a bad camera. i had my camera calibrated to my lenses today, lets see if i can catch something on my day out tomorrow. Clif, must be cold over there look at the Deer.
Yep it had quite a bit of noise for only being at iso 2500, but it was also overcast causing it to look a little worse in this case... but true it’s old tech, sounds good! Let’s hope you get something ☺️
Haha and well it’s already around -12 at the moment
@@CJamesPhoto hehe, ill wait until summer for my visit to norway. hehe. noon temperature is going to be around +8 degrees.
Hahah can’t handle the cold?😅
With that 1.6 crop sensor and 32mp this camera will require even better technique, higher iso's and shutter speeds than the 5ds r! Sticking with my 7d ii and 5ds r for now. Thanks for the review.
Yep it will, and it sounds like you actually have a setup worth sticking with anyway, thank you for watching ☺️
@@CJamesPhoto Pleasure, mate. Thinking of also getting an EOS R soon for that useful crop in 4k for filming wildlife with my 500mm f/4 ii.
@@CJamesPhoto Oh, and subbed. (:
Oh that would be an excellent combo! Getting that close with that much detail is so good😁😁 and thank you!
@@CJamesPhoto The thing is I'd then be tempted to get the Atamos Ninja 5 to get to that nice 10 bit recording with c log. I'd better look to selling some extraneous camera gear!
OK, so I've had the 90D for a good few months now. In terms of AF, it is 50/50, by that I mean if you use Spot or 1-Point, it is pretty OK. However, if you are a birder and you want to do BIF, let's pick something relatively easy, an eagle gliding by. Initially, I thought I would use Large Zone to give good focusing coverage of the bird, boy was I wrong or was I wrong!! Those focusing squares in Optical Viewfinder mode are lazy and don't want to move. Even when they do move, they hardly land on the intended subject. I have seen absolutely terrible results in post when checking on the focusing points, it is hopeless, the hit rate is close to zero.
If you must shoot in Optical Viewfinder mode, then like I mentioned before you must use either Spot or 1-Point. What I do is acquire the target out wide, zoom in, focus and fire away continuously using Al Servo. That way you will be getting much better results. Or alternatively, simply shoot in Live View mode. The same focusing squares in Live View mode are totally different, they are like if they were on steroids, they move much faster, land on the subject, lock on focus and let you know by changing colour. However, from an operational standpoint, it is impossible to shoot in Live View mode unless you have one of those LCD Viewfinder contraptions that you attach to the LCD at the back of the camera. That way you would be able to shoot hand-held pressing the eye piece of the LCD viewfinder against your eye which helps a ton for aiming.
So, what does that tell us? The 90D basically is already telling you to shoot mirrorless aka Live View mode. If you are upgrading from a much older model like myself from the 400D, then sure by all means. But, say if you are already using a 70D or 80D or even a 7D II? My suggestion would be to go mirrorless, pending on what the new R5 will be like or migrate to Sony. If you must stay with DSLR, you might want to look the the Nikon D850 or D500.
It would have been fair to try out another 90D before actually deciding that it is the camera that’s not performing up to expectations and from what I have heard there are some faulty ones with defects circulating.
I absolutely agree with you, but sadly I don’t have that possibility. I pay for my equipment myself and can’t just loan one.
But yeah there has been a lot of mixed results.
how do you tweak the lens?
You have to fine adjust focus with in the camera
@@CJamesPhoto thanks
Maybe your version of 90d is not properly calibrated or its just preproduction model?
I did have it calibrated, but yeah it’s possible it was a bad copy
@@CJamesPhoto yeah there you have that might be the problem😅.
Did you return it back for replacement copy?
I take from several reviews this camera doesn’t cut it for bif
What does "doesn't cut it mean"? I have gotten many shots of BIF on mine. Saying it doesn't cut just doesn't mean much. It is not a good as a 7DM2, but that doesn't mean you can't get plenty of nice shots with this camera. And that is true for the 70D, 80D, and now the 90D. Of those three, the 90D is simply better. And the resolution means that with the right lens, you will get killer crispness and a good degree of ability to crop in.
It means that it doesn’t cut it for me. If you have one and it works for you , I’m happy for you. You don’t have to be so defensive . That’s why some people buy Sony, Fuji etc. it’s all good. Maybe he got a bad copy. Enjoy your camera.
I’m not understanding why you didn’t use back button focus with AI Servo. Once you focus on a subject and let go of the back button focus you can take several bursts and the camera never refocuses as long as you don’t touch the AF on button again.
I do understand why you wouldn’t want to let go of the button, since animals are unpredictable, but I’ve had really good luck with burst shots after I disabled the AF on the shutter button.
I always use back button focus
Did you disabled ITR tracking ?
Yes I did, that was one of the first thongs I did
CJamesPhoto it breaks my heart.... was really hoping to buy for my wildlife needs.... in complement of my m50 and with my old 70-200 f4 L is usm
Thank you for the reply ! 🙏
I was thinking to get this 90D for bird photography, after watching your review, the conclusion is "NO" now. thank you.
Good morning I hope you are doing well, we win a lottery gift Canon 90D.Last few days I am using the camera. I face the same problem what you have been faced , like slightly out of focus more out of focus and last one got the shoot. When I got the shoot it is really imaging. Why happened it with the Canon 90D.I am using canon 90D with Tamron 150-600mm G2.It is very difficult to buy new camera for us. Please help us how can we get better results with the canon 90D.Please help us.
just got my camera a few hours ago... now I'm very worried
I’m sure it will be fine, I had one of the first models and apparently a lot of the ones people have bought now have been completely fine.
@@CJamesPhoto that is really good to hear. I was thinking of buying one of these while coming from a starter camera (panasonic dc/fz 82) but when I saw this I got worried too. I have to realy safe up some money to buy something like this so I dont want my money to be wasted!
Completely understand why you would be worried, especially if you are moving up into dslr, but there is plenty out there now and most cameras are very good, even if you don’t get the 90d I think you will be happy.
@@CJamesPhoto 😁
@@cookie_licker1284 My FZ 82 Sleep in my dry cabin, I give it to my Grandson.
Dont be afraid to sell man! If its a product you yourself see value in, there is absolutely no shame in selling. Selling and closing is a skill that you need in your life. Work on it and dont be ashamed to sell
Thank you ☺️
Should I go with 90d or Eos Rp?
What will you use it for?
But I think you will be happier with the 90d
@@CJamesPhoto for wildlife photography
Then definitely get the 90D
You will be very disappointed in the RP for wildlife.
@@CJamesPhoto but the rp is full frame and has more focus point only main con is that it has low fps while in 90d as you said it's focus isn't that good and also it has crop factor
I have tried using the EOS R for wildlife a.d it's not good, and the RP is only going to be worse. The 90D will get you better results more often. Of course you will be able to use the RP, but the 90D is designed more for that job
I say if you just want to shoot wild life get a Nikon d500 or 7500
In regards to multiple shot focusing, try back button focus.
Set the focus once pressing the Af On button, then try multiple shots without pressing the Af On button again.
Works good across a large number of shots.
Forgot to say in the video.. but I actually only use Back button AF, been doing that for years
I also use back button on my 7d2, with my 500f4 never had a problem with my 300mm f2.8 same problem as you had occasionally a burst can typically be in sharp focus then the middle shots of burst can be oof! Strange one!
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