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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 1:38:15 GMT
Hi all I'm in my second weekend of using the 400L5.6. Here's some images from my quick trip to the wetlands yesterday. I found I may need a little more reach - you knew that already right? Perhaps a Kenko 1.4 as my short term filler... #1 Vain  #2 Groom  #3 Stretch  #4 Bye... different bird and setting...but...anyway  |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 24, 2008 2:00:17 GMT
Hi Chris, Nice shots! I like the mirror image. You forgot the cam settings and the location? Hmm, scientific name? (I'm poor in that.) I think we better check out the posting rules set by the Ka Master at the top of the forum. I forgot what infos are needed. I'll check, too. Keep shooting and posting. lyd
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 2:28:14 GMT
Ooooops! Thanks for reminder. I'll try to give a little more info...
30D + 400L5.6 ISO400 shutter speeds between 1/800-1/2000th (and higher if I need to). I know these setting descriptions are very minimal but I really think if you want to learn why I exposed the way I did, please ask about a specific image and I can describe the situation as carefully as I can although these are pretty stock sandard... also I shoot RAW so that buys me a stop either side. So the exposure settings are almost a starting point only.
For those wanting to know my camera settings:
RAW> Neutral> No Sharpening in camera
I try to keep my settings as plain as possible since I will be in Lightroom for processing. And my processing only really involves adjusting contrast, some exposure compensation when needed - everything I can do in a traditional darkroom I do in Lightroom. I'm not into selective sharpening. If I missed focus on the eye... then I'll have to do better next time.
I like to use Aperture priority and prefer centre-weighed metering as this is more predictable than matrix. I seldom need to go to spot. Otherwise sunny 16 also works...
Hope that helps! =)
Edit: Ooops again... these were near Homebush bay in Sydney.
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Post by bindi on Mar 24, 2008 3:21:45 GMT
Hi Chris! Nice work- we have these herons around here too, sometimes. I look forward to trying to catch one on camera. What DOF were you using? The Backgrounds look blurred, but not quite 5.6 blur? I can't tell. Oh, and were these hand held? Thankyou  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 24, 2008 3:23:34 GMT
Wow!! Wonderful series Chris!! Sharp and well exposed. If you added more reach to your lens you won't be able to capture that awesome pic#1 with the birds reflection on the water ;D
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 24, 2008 3:31:30 GMT
Beautiful shots of the heron, Chris!  |
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 3:53:17 GMT
Hi Bindi I always shoot wide open with this lens. 5.6. Although, sometimes I accidentally nudge the dial to 7.1 he he. I don't see the advantage with closing down as I need the most speed at the lowest ISO so I get insurance on the sharpness. I shoot handheld. This lens if perfect in hand except if the light does not allow it. I hope you find your heron on your sensor! Hi Chris! Nice work- we have these herons around here too, sometimes. I look forward to trying to catch one on camera. What DOF were you using? The Backgrounds look blurred, but not quite 5.6 blur? I can't tell. Oh, and were these hand held? Thankyou |
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 3:57:00 GMT
Neon... that's where the second body comes in. He he he. I do have a 5D. My 30D was my backup but as you know reach is everything in the bird game. I am considering a 1D of sorts eventually. But maybe a SigMonster should live on the 5D and I can keep the light killer combo handheld.  Wow!! Wonderful series Chris!! Sharp and well exposed. If you added more reach to your lens you won't be able to capture that awesome pic#1 with the birds reflection on the water ;D |
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 3:58:33 GMT
Thanks Bob. The sun is peeking out in Sydney now after days of cloud. I might just go run out for a couple of hours. He he. Beautiful shots of the heron, Chris! |
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