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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Mar 21, 2015 12:29:05 GMT
After years of failed attempts, I am glad to present to you my very first acceptable captures of the shy Javan Pond Heron in flight. Were it not for the amazing AF speed of the 7D-Mk2 and Canon EF-400mm Lens combo, I still would not have captured this bird in flight. These were taken at Jugan, Consolacion, Cebu. Javan Pond Heron (Ardeola Speciosa)Canon EOS 7D Mark II; EF400mm f/5.6L USM; ƒ/5.6; 1/2500; ISO 400; Handheld; Available Light with +1 Compensation  Javan Pond Heron in Flight3 by Grandpa@50, on Flickr  Javan Pond Heron in Flight1 by Grandpa@50, on Flickr  Javan Pond Heron in Flight2 by Grandpa@50, on Flickr I hope you like the pictures! Bobby K. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 22, 2015 9:27:34 GMT
I agree with you Bobby. The 7DII is fast and reliable. Romy thinks this is the best camera for birding because of the 1.6 crop factor. I am now using it on my 800mm and it is quite remarkable. I prefer this camera than using a TC.
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Post by Agerico M. De Villa on Mar 22, 2015 12:23:20 GMT
Quick hands too. Chance favours the prepared mind truly. Nice, Bobby. Cheers!
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Post by Tateo Osawa on Mar 22, 2015 14:55:25 GMT
Nice to see your BIF Bobby, beautiful color and sharp!!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Mar 22, 2015 23:00:08 GMT
I agree with you Bobby. The 7DII is fast and reliable. Romy thinks this is the best camera for birding because of the 1.6 crop factor. I am now using it on my 800mm and it is quite remarkable. I prefer this camera than using a TC. Yes, the crop factor really makes a difference, Ka Ely. Not only that, this was a "grab shot" - JPH fly faster than other herons, and tend to shy away from people, specially in flight, yet the 7DMk2 was quick enough to lock on it and I got 8 out of 11 shots sharp! Quick hands too. Chance favours the prepared mind truly. Nice, Bobby. Cheers! Quite true Prop! This time however, this Pond Heron jumped up and out of a tree, leaving me only a split second to aim, track and capture it in-flight. It was all I could do, and the 7DMk2 just did it's job well. :-) Nice to see your BIF Bobby, beautiful color and sharp!! Thanks Tateo - too bad you were on the other side while this action was going on :-) |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 23, 2015 5:27:37 GMT
Your reflexes are still as good as ever, Bobby.... wonderful flight shots of this water bird!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Mar 23, 2015 22:56:20 GMT
Thank you very much for the kind comment Ka Romy - much appreciated!
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