The Bay Area Wildlife Kit - Canon EOS R7 + Canon RF 100–500mm f/4.5–7.1L IS USM
The Bay Area Wildlife Kit - Canon EOS R7 + Canon RF 100–500mm f/4.5–7.1L IS USM
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Description
Description
Handholdable reach for birds, surf, and golden-hour action—anywhere around the Bay.
The feel
From shorebirds on the Bay Trail to raptors over Point Reyes, this kit is built to get you crisp, close-looking images without lugging a giant rig. The R7’s fast bursts, sticky subject-detect AF, and in-body stabilization pair perfectly with the RF 100–500’s long, lightweight L-series reach. You get 160–800mm equivalent framing in a setup you can hike with—and the confidence to nail sharp shots in real wind and real life.
Why it works
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160–800mm equiv. reach, hand-holdable: APS-C crop on the R7 turns the 100–500 into serious wildlife reach without a backbreaking tripod.
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Sticky autofocus you can trust: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II finds and tracks birds, people, and vehicles across the frame—great for flight shots and field sports.
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Built for motion: Up to 15 fps (mechanical) or 30 fps (electronic) with RAW Burst + pre-shoot helps you catch the exact wingbeat.
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Steadier shots, more keepers: IBIS in the R7 + lens IS work together for excellent stabilization—clutch for coastal wind, boats, and long focal lengths.
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L-series optics & durability: The RF 100–500 delivers high contrast, fast Dual Nano USM AF, weather-sealed confidence, and a removable tripod foot for quick support.
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Closer than you think: Tight minimum focus lets you fill the frame with smaller wildlife and detail at the long end.
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Extender-ready: Works with RF 1.4×/2× extenders (long-end range)—for those rare days you need even more reach.
What’s included
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Canon EOS R7 body (RF mount)
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Canon RF 100–500mm f/4.5–7.1L IS USM lens
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Battery, charger/USB-C cable (region dependent), body & lens caps, lens hood, tripod collar/foot, strap, basic manuals
(Final box contents can vary by region; memory card not included.)
Good to know
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Best results are in daylight or good light; for low light, add a monopod/tripod or bump ISO confidently—the R7’s files handle it well.
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Stabilization is excellent, but at 500–800mm equiv. even tiny movements matter—use good technique and consider a support in strong wind.
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Extenders limit the zoom range to the long end and reduce max aperture—use when light allows.
Ideal for
Bay Trail shorebirds, Point Reyes raptors, Heron Rookery viewings, youth sports at distance, harbor seals from respectful ranges, air shows, and compressed coastal landscapes.
Recommended add-ons
LP-E6NH spare battery • Fast UHS-II SD card (V60/V90) • Monopod or lightweight tripod • Circular polarizer (77mm) • RF 1.4× Extender
Shipping information
Shipping information
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
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🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
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