Carolina Wren
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JaYbIrD1969
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Oh that is nice! love the snowflakes. I can see perfect 6 point flakes on the branch. Clean photos of birds are wonderful, but add a little something extra like the sowflakes and it makes it that much better!
dutch27
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What are you using - lens, f/, shutter, etc - for these shots? I've been playing with my DSLR for tank shots but haven't taken it outside yet. Sharpness in tank seems to be tough at times, but a tripod would probably fix that. These pictures are incredibly sharp (to my eye) so I'm curious what lens and whatnot you're using, and what sort of working distance you had from them.
That question is for both Jroovers and Misled.
That question is for both Jroovers and Misled.
dutch27
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Thanks. That gives me hope for what I may be able to get with the 75-300 canon I got with my camera.
jroovers
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The wren shot was with a Canon 7D and 400 mm 5.6. 1/640, f5.6, ISO 640. I cropped the shot a bit, but working distance was about 12 to 15 feet.
I use my 400 for most of my bird shots. I use the lens handheld 99% of the time, but it helps to stabilize it on something if you can (monopod, branch, window sill). The 400 5.6 is a pretty renowned lens for being sharp, albeit it requires quite a bit of light. On my Flickr page I've got some bird shots, settings are indicated for each.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordanroovers/
I use my 400 for most of my bird shots. I use the lens handheld 99% of the time, but it helps to stabilize it on something if you can (monopod, branch, window sill). The 400 5.6 is a pretty renowned lens for being sharp, albeit it requires quite a bit of light. On my Flickr page I've got some bird shots, settings are indicated for each.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordanroovers/
dutch27
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Love the shot of the warbler, and the dog.
In my head ISO 640 would make for a ton of noise in the shot. But that's based on using a sony P&S where anything over 200 was full of grain. I'll have to do some daytime experiments soon with my 50D and see how the noise is on higher ISO. I think I may need to pick up the book that keeps popping up, "Understanding Exposure" I think it is, that would probably help.
Great shots.
In my head ISO 640 would make for a ton of noise in the shot. But that's based on using a sony P&S where anything over 200 was full of grain. I'll have to do some daytime experiments soon with my 50D and see how the noise is on higher ISO. I think I may need to pick up the book that keeps popping up, "Understanding Exposure" I think it is, that would probably help.
Great shots.
jroovers
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The more you can read, the better. Your ISO and noise is going to vary from body to body... 640 is still workable with my body, above that the noise gets progressively more and more noticeable.
nightOwl
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For you bird lovers here is a Carolina Wren shot from this morning
jroovers - Great shot! I have that same lense for a lot of my bird shots as well. I was out Saturday and got a few new shots as well.
jroovers
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Thanks... you should post those shots! I got out Saturday morning for a walk with my 400 and my dog... I was hoping for some early spring migrants due to the sudden thaw we had... but alas all I saw were the usuals (cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers, juncos). Couldn't manage any good shots of those to boot.
nightOwl
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jroovers - I will see if. have any that are worthy to post tonight after work. I saw the same birds along with some blue birds, nuthatches, and a few wood peckers. They did not stay still long enough for me.
nightOwl
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Flickr seems to be having some problems so I cannot upload any of the pictures from this weekend but here is one from a few years ago. I love the bokeh on this lense.
Carolina Wren? by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr
Carolina Wren? by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr
jroovers
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Flickr seems to be having some problems so I cannot upload any of the pictures from this weekend but here is one from a few years ago. I love the bokeh on this lense.
Carolina Wren? by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr
Very nice! When I left my house this morning, the male wren was in the large maple in my backyard signing away, nice getting up and hearing that.
I agree, the lens produces some nice shots... I don't think I've ever moved my Av off of 5.6. I really long for one more stop of light and 100 mm more reach... however, the price jump from the 5.6 to the 500 f4 is significant!
I've got a couple more wren shots, when I get the chance I'll post them up.
nightOwl
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jroovers - That is always a great sound to hear first thing in the morning. There is a cedar tree outside my bedroom window and sometimes the birds start a little too early...LOL. I actually looked at the 500 mm and almost justified purchasing it until I realized I do not do photography for a living and I could not sneak it the house
. The case that thing comes in huge LOL.
jroovers
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jroovers - That is always a great sound to hear first thing in the morning. There is a cedar tree outside my bedroom window and sometimes the birds start a little too early...LOL. I actually looked at the 500 mm and almost justified purchasing it until I realized I do not do photography for a living and I could not sneak it the house
Lol, I thought the same thing... my wife doesn't pay too much attention but I am fairly certain she would have noticed the size difference in between the 400 5.6 and 500 f4. I plan on getting one in the next few years though second hand when (and if) I can afford one. For the time being, the 5.6 is a nice lens.
