I've always had a strong connection to nature.
When I'm shooting and I know
I have the trust of an animal,
it's an incredibly special moment.
When they look into the lens and the light glints into
their eye. It makes the perfect portrait.
You really can't ask for anything better.
My name is Dani, I'm a wildlife photographer
and a content creator.
We are in Andújar National Park in Spain
to test out the new Canon EOS R7.
I'm excited to explore this region, which is teeming
with wildlife, many of which are endangered.
Having a camera with the speed and reach of the R
system combined with an APS-C sensor
is incredible.
When an animal first appears, I have a brief chance
to capture the perfect photo.
The EOS R7 is amazing for that.
It can immediately detect and focus on
the head, body or the eye, and I can continually
track the animal to get the shots I'm after.
Having a mirrorless camera is perfect for wildlife
photography. It enables me to do so much more
than a DSLR.
The silent shutter means I can take photos without
disturbing wildlife, and the subject tracking is a huge
advantage.
Birds in particular are so quick.
I can trust the tracking to keep my image sharp.
So I can just focus on the animal.
Capturing and documenting wildlife
is so important to me.
I want to share their story.
The R7 is fast, it can shoot up to 30 frames per second,
which helps me capture that moment
the animal appears.
Many of these species are endangered and rare.
I'm always conscious I might not get that chance again.
I need to make it count.
The R7 has a 32 megapixel APS-C sensor
and has been incredible for capturing wildlife.
Not only am I closer to my subjects,
but the quality allows me to crop my images and
retain the detail.
Being able to show the animals so close and freeze that
moment is priceless.
I love using a range of lenses because for travel
and wildlife, you need to be prepared for any situation.
The RFS 80-150mm
is such a great lens.
Being small and lightweight, I can take it everywhere and
capture the surroundings,
but sometimes I need to get even
closer to a subject.
Being able to use my RF and EF lenses allows
me to do that.
And with the APS-C sensor, I can get that bit closer.
Having the ability to switch quickly between photo and
video mode is really important for me as a content
creator because I want to share the whole story.
Animals rarely do things twice.
I like to capture their moments and behaviours through
photo and video.
I have shot with the EOS R7, in the oversampled
4K Fine mode at 25 frames per second for the
best quality and I've switched to the 50 frames
per second when animals move quickly.
I shoot in C-LOG3 to ensure I'm able to capture
all the information and get the best picture possible.
Whilst I can film up to 4K 60p
using full width of the sensor, the R7
allows me to shoot 4K crop to get even closer
and keep my resolution.
Ideal for getting even closer to wildlife.
With the in-body image stabilisation paired
with the lens stabilisation, I can get really smooth shots
whether I'm on the go or handheld.
I can just focus on my subject.
This camera allows me to capture anything I want,
how I want.
The landscape here is beautiful
we've seen some amazing
sunrises and sunsets.
We've covered a lot of ground in our search but when I
knew we had the shot, it was worth every step.
When I've had a great day shooting, I love to share it
online as quickly as possible.
With the Camera Connect app,
I can download and share my
content on social media while I'm out in the field.
The APS-C body is small and lightweight, perfect for
trecking and shooting on the go.
With dual SD card slots, I dedicate one for stills
and the other for video.
Allowing a quick and easy way to record
photo and video together.
Yesterday, we saw a lynx and it was definitely a dream
come true.
I was in the hide waiting for bird of prey, and suddenly
this lynx appeared in front of my lens.
It was completely unexpected, but it was really,
really incredible.
There's a mix of relief, happiness and actually
just awe of being able to see this animal with
your own eyes and then to be able to press
the shutter and capture that moment.
It's something that might never happen again.