Good capture Ric considering the lighting you had on that shot. Have you tried falsh on your wildlife shots. Some flash might had brought out the robin's red breast.
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Good capture Ric considering the lighting you had on that shot. Have you tried falsh on your wildlife shots. Some flash might had brought out the robin's red breast.
Hi Harry,
I have no doubt that flash would be desirable over post work. The thing is...until I have a higher percentage of decent shots...dealing with a flash would only further confuse an already taxed brain.
I am considering buying the 400L IS f/4 DO because of it's ability to be handheld. With the 1.4 TC that would be 560mm and should help a lot. I realize that the 500 is a better lens but most of my shooting is in tight highly vegetated areas...so a tripod would mean even fewer captures. I'd rather have 10 very good shots than 1 or 2 excellent or no shot!
I wanted to add this note so you can better understand where I'm coming from. Without patting myself on the back too hard, in order to properly explain....I am an intelligent sort of guy that things for the most part come easy for me. Photography is not one of those things. This is what draws me to it. I don't want to learn everything fast, become accomplished, and drop it over the boredom that would ensue. I want to stay just enough in the dark so things are more new and exciting. Hopefully this is something I can do and be happy with for the rest of my days. Make sense?
I have no doubt that flash would be desirable over post work. The thing is...until I have a higher percentage of decent shots...dealing with a flash would only further confuse an already taxed brain.
No problem, take your time. When you're comfortable with it you will make your move. I waited a long time before using flash on my wildlife shots. Of course I woll bug you about whenever I see a shot where some flash would have helped.
I am considering buying the 400L IS f/4 DO because of it's ability to be handheld. With the 1.4 TC that would be 560mm and should help a lot. I realize that the 500 is a better lens but most of my shooting is in tight highly vegetated areas...so a tripod would mean even fewer captures. I'd rather have 10 very good shots than 1 or 2 excellent or no shot!
I agree with you 100%. Almost any photographer would get more use from a 400m prime or zoom than a 500mm. The weight factor and the cost makes the 500mm a specialty lens.
I
wanted to add this note so you can better understand where I'm coming from. Without patting myself on the back too hard, in order to properly explain....I am an intelligent sort of guy that things for the most part come easy for me. Photography is not one of those things. This is what draws me to it. I don't want to learn everything fast, become accomplished, and drop it over the boredom that would ensue. I want to stay just enough in the dark so things are more new and exciting. Hopefully this is something I can do and be happy with for the rest of my days. Make sense?
Makes a lot of sense. Photography is easy for me to do but damn hard to do well. If I liked golf I probably would play golf to satisfy my need for frustration but since I hate golf, photography provides me with plenty of frustration.
We all make our own stumbling progress at own individual pace.
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!"
If I liked golf I probably would play golf to satisfy my need for frustration but since I hate golf, photography provides me with plenty of frustration.
Heh...heh! I broke par for the first time late last year.....I've hardly played at all this year. Kinda makes my last point.
I am considering buying the 400L IS f/4 DO because of it's ability to be handheld. With the 1.4 TC that would be 560mm and should help a lot. I realize that the 500 is a better lens but most of my shooting is in tight highly vegetated areas...so a tripod would mean even fewer captures. I'd rather have 10 very good shots than 1 or 2 excellent or no shot!
I usually shoot with the 400L IS f/4 DO with the 1.4 TC. I bought it because I do a lot of walking/hiking when I take pictures. I think that if I had the oportunity to do it over I would get the 500L F/4 instead and deal with the extra weight.
Personally I like your version vs the added contrast!
I usually shoot with the 400L IS f/4 DO with the 1.4 TC. I bought it because I do a lot of walking/hiking when I take pictures. I think that if I had the oportunity to do it over I would get the 500L F/4 instead and deal with the extra weight.
Personally I like your version vs the added contrast!
Thanks, Glenn.
Why? Not enough length or the craving for even better shots?
Maybe if you had the 500 first you might be wanting the lighter 400 DO! That's the nature of this game.....I think.
Why? Not enough length or the craving for even better shots?
Maybe if you had the 500 first you might be wanting the lighter 400 DO! That's the nature of this game.....I think.
You are probably right! But with the 400 DO I've noticed that it functions best above F8, and has trouble with autofocus with lower F stops. This could just be user error, but I have had sharper photos with my 300L IS in similiar conditions. It is still a great lens and most of the time I'm quite happy with it!
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Truthfully, your edit looks much like my original shot.
I thought it would be more pleasing showing some of the shadow detail.
Thanks for commenting.:D
Robins with their drabness are hard to capture properly without the right light.
Thanks!
Thanks, Willliam.
They seem content to give you this angle, but shy away from frontal exposure. (that sounded a little kinky...didn't it?
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Hi Harry,
I have no doubt that flash would be desirable over post work. The thing is...until I have a higher percentage of decent shots...dealing with a flash would only further confuse an already taxed brain.
I am considering buying the 400L IS f/4 DO because of it's ability to be handheld. With the 1.4 TC that would be 560mm and should help a lot. I realize that the 500 is a better lens but most of my shooting is in tight highly vegetated areas...so a tripod would mean even fewer captures. I'd rather have 10 very good shots than 1 or 2 excellent or no shot!
I wanted to add this note so you can better understand where I'm coming from. Without patting myself on the back too hard, in order to properly explain....I am an intelligent sort of guy that things for the most part come easy for me. Photography is not one of those things. This is what draws me to it. I don't want to learn everything fast, become accomplished, and drop it over the boredom that would ensue. I want to stay just enough in the dark so things are more new and exciting. Hopefully this is something I can do and be happy with for the rest of my days. Make sense?
No problem, take your time. When you're comfortable with it you will make your move. I waited a long time before using flash on my wildlife shots. Of course I woll bug you about whenever I see a shot where some flash would have helped.
I agree with you 100%. Almost any photographer would get more use from a 400m prime or zoom than a 500mm. The weight factor and the cost makes the 500mm a specialty lens.
I
Makes a lot of sense. Photography is easy for me to do but damn hard to do well. If I liked golf I probably would play golf to satisfy my need for frustration but since I hate golf, photography provides me with plenty of frustration.
We all make our own stumbling progress at own individual pace.
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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!"
Heh...heh! I broke par for the first time late last year.....I've hardly played at all this year. Kinda makes my last point.
I usually shoot with the 400L IS f/4 DO with the 1.4 TC. I bought it because I do a lot of walking/hiking when I take pictures. I think that if I had the oportunity to do it over I would get the 500L F/4 instead and deal with the extra weight.
Personally I like your version vs the added contrast!
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Thanks, Glenn.
Why?
Maybe if you had the 500 first you might be wanting the lighter 400 DO! That's the nature of this game.....I think.
Thanks very much, Rich.
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You are probably right! But with the 400 DO I've noticed that it functions best above F8, and has trouble with autofocus with lower F stops. This could just be user error, but I have had sharper photos with my 300L IS in similiar conditions.
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Thank you, Awais!