My first BIFs with the 300mm

[Eric Patdu]

This is my first attempt at BIFs using the 300mm. I'm not sure about the AF speed of the 400mm as I have not used it but with the 300mm, I get about 2 out of 10 shots that have acceptable focus. I've heard that the 400mm focuses faster so I have to try and rent one to compare it with the 300mm focus speed.

All these are handheld, thanks to the 300mm IS.

I would welcome comments and critiques to improve my BIF shots.


Both photos have same EXIF:


Gulls on Ice
Shooting Info: February 23, 2011, Canon XSi + EF 300mm f/4L IS USM, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec, ISO 200, -0.7 exposure compensation, hand held

[Ariel Matias]

Wonderful action shots, Eric.

[Eric Patdu]

Thanks Ariel.

[Bobby Kintanar]

Beautiful BIF shots. If you really want to get into BIF's you'll need faster fps. The XSI was not made for this type of photography. Still, those two photos are a testimony to what the XSI can do in the right hands. :-)

[Mick Harris]

Great shots and good composition.

Mick

[Eric Patdu]

@sir Bobby: The FPS is truly a limiting factor for this camera not to mention its low buffer size. I only get 6 continuous shots in RAW before the camera pauses to save to disk even with a Class 10 card. I missed a lot of shots because of this. If only this has a bigger buffer, I can deal with the FPS. I guess I really need to upgrade my body but that won't be anytime soon as I have just spent for a new glass. I am looking at the 60D based on your review. The FPS is almost the same but you were able to shoot an 11-shot burst so I guess it has a bigger buffer.

@mick: Thanks for the comment.

[alainpascua]

Wow, great shots! The first BIF pic is excellent!

[Eric Patdu]

Thanks Alain!

[Edwin Matias]

Great 1st BIF shots Eric, Thumbs Up

Regards,
Edwin

[tomvandenbrandt]

Great shots Eric.

Regards, Tom