800 ISO, 1120mm, Worth a try?

howardhoward Registered Users Posts: 89 Big grins
edited May 7, 2005 in Wildlife
Nothing was coming close enough and this Great Egret was just standing there out of range, tormenting me, as they do. So I decided I'd give it a try with this set-up.

20D
EF400/5.6
Kenko 2x
Kenko 1.4x
Tripod
crossed fingers
RAW ISO 800
1/640th
f16 (effective)

Here's the result full frame. It doesn't stand scrutiny at 100% pixel but I think acceptable for web and smallish prints.

Comments

  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2005
    howard wrote:
    Nothing was coming close enough and this Great Egret was just standing there out of range, tormenting me, as they do. So I decided I'd give it a try with this set-up.

    Here's the result full frame. It doesn't stand scrutiny at 100% pixel but I think acceptable for web and smallish prints.
    Hey Howard,

    Those birds do know how to make one miserable. They know just how far enough to stay away from allowing you a good shot and if you get too close they are gone in a flash. Congrats on besting that egret. clap.gif You did what you had to do to get the shot. thumb.gif
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2005
    Heh, I'm surprised it didn't fly over and sit right next to you, knowing once again it would be "out of range"... :D

    Like Harry said, definately worth it! thumb.gif

    AJ
    http://northlight.smugmug.com/
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2005
    If you were sniping...
    ...with a rifle instead of a camera, you would be eating dinner now!clap.gifthumb.gif
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