Goldfinches

canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
edited October 31, 2008 in Wildlife
This afternoon I took a few shots of some Goldfinches which arrived in our garden. I welcome any C & C for the next time I shoot these wee fellas.
Regards
Bob
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2008
    Beautiful small birds Bob, which can be very difficult to capture. I notice each of them are a little off on the focus. Not sure why, but:

    1. focus on the eyes,
    2. raise the f stop to increase the dof, and
    3. shoot at a fast enough shutter speed to eliminate movement.

    Best,

    Dan :D
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  • canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2008
    dlplumer wrote:
    Beautiful small birds Bob, which can be very difficult to capture. I notice each of them are a little off on the focus. Not sure why, but:

    1. focus on the eyes,
    2. raise the f stop to increase the dof, and
    3. shoot at a fast enough shutter speed to eliminate movement.

    Best,

    Dan :D

    Thanks Dan, I was aware of the eye focus and I used the central point on the AF but they are on the go all the time. Am I right in using the central point as I am shooting well withing 20'
    I will definately raise the F stop from F8 and try F11. I shoot Manual and I will certainly raise the shutter speed.
    I really appreciate your help.
    Regards
    Bob
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2008
    I struggle also with these fellas Bob. They do move quickly and it can be difficult to focus on the eyes. That's why I raise the f/stop if I can. You can always turn up your iso if it helps raise shutter speed and f/stop.
    Dan
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  • canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2008
    dlplumer wrote:
    I struggle also with these fellas Bob. They do move quickly and it can be difficult to focus on the eyes. That's why I raise the f/stop if I can. You can always turn up your iso if it helps raise shutter speed and f/stop.

    Yes Dan, as I say I shoot manual. If I raise my shutter speed I find my image is dark and absolutely no good. As I say I shoot manual - raw and I use the metering system to take the shot. Am I doing right?
    Thanks for the advice
    Regards
    Bob
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2008
    Try Aperture priority Bob. Set it at 8 or higher to get a good dof. The shutter speed will adjust itself, but if it is not at least 1/400, increase your iso so that it will be.
    Dan
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  • canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2008
    dlplumer wrote:
    Try Aperture priority Bob. Set it at 8 or higher to get a good dof. The shutter speed will adjust itself, but if it is not at least 1/400, increase your iso so that it will be.

    Thanks Dan I will certainly do that. I always shot AV prior to getting into the ways and means of shooting manual.
    Regards
    Bob
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