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Post by Evanjohnn Mendoza on Apr 24, 2009 11:11:17 GMT
Yay. My first post. This was taken while I was having a dog walk with my Baby Alex. It's still kinda sucky especially since I'm using a 300mm non-IS only. Question: Im using a non IS lens. is it still okay to use a TC on it? (i still don't know how to post images ) adminnote: Admin Note: I fixed your link by adding ".jpg" at the end.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 24, 2009 11:19:29 GMT
Love the colors and environment of this one, Johnn!
Not sure which 300 you have, but you can use a 1.4x TC on a sharp base lens.
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Post by Evanjohnn Mendoza on Apr 24, 2009 11:20:54 GMT
Thanks Romy.. its the 300mm 4.5-5.6 UMS II (non- IS)
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 24, 2009 11:25:43 GMT
Thanks Romy.. its the 300mm 4.5-5.6 UMS II (non- IS) Stick with improving your stalking skills in the meantime (and start saving for a longer glass), as this lens doesn't have enough resolution to accept a 1.4x TC.
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Post by Evanjohnn Mendoza on Apr 24, 2009 11:32:18 GMT
whew! THanks for telling me! I almost was gonna buy a 1.4X TC. and thanks for fixing the link
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Apr 24, 2009 20:04:05 GMT
Don't be discouraged by your limited focal length. There's some here (me included) with the same limit. I do have a fixed-focal length 300 though, and adding a TC is a compromise between IQ and reach. I won't discourage you from buying a good TC, as it's a good investment for future use. But, like what the master said, you're better of saving for a better glass for now, as it won't give you any benefit.
And I'll echo what the master said again, you need to work on your stalking and handholding skills. It'll help you a lot.
Learn how to use the available light to your advantage. Position yourself to get a better background.
Try to study the bird's behavior. Try to learn it's habitat, and where it likes to perch. Having those tools can help you position yourself for an "ambush". You can't make them get close to you, but you can get close to where they are (as the master said, you need to know the space it's comfortable with, if you get within that space, you'll spook them).
And practice, practice, practice. And learn from your mistakes.
When I was 18, I don't even have my own camera. So, you're really far ahead already. Be patient. ;D
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Post by Evanjohnn Mendoza on Apr 25, 2009 7:09:16 GMT
wow! Master I am greatly inspired! as in super! wow! cge cge. ill practise on other "chicks" if you know wat i mean
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 25, 2009 13:30:38 GMT
Hey I use a 300 too! Check my flickr to see what can be done (well at least what I have done) with my 300mm. Munias are pretty hard to catch and like mastah said, practice your ninja skills for now and save up for longer glass. That's what I am doing. Don't worry, with practice comes better and better pictures and.. more nuthood.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 25, 2009 14:04:04 GMT
and that reminds me. I have a few Chestnuts in my hard drive so I uploaded them just for you. I really forgot na when this was taken but i used my Nikon D60 and Sigma APO DG 70-300 for these. Some little bit of PP on them and of course images are cropped. sorry for posting my pics in your thread, feel free to delete if you wish
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 14:05:59 GMT
Whoops. Careful now with stalking. I was with a 200mm and a 300mm for a long time. I always waited for the bird to come close, or I shoot when I find myself in a position close to them accidentally. One should always be careful not to disturb its habitat. WE do not know if they are nesting and when threatened, might abandon the nest. A safe distance as the Ka Mastah has always reminded everyone is the proper way. That is why a hide is important with photographers. We do not want to be accused of disturbing the birds' peace. With my short birding lenses, I practiced with the birds in my small garden. If you get impatient, shoot butterflies, your lens is perfect! There is a thread for butterflies here. telyd
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Post by Evanjohnn Mendoza on Apr 26, 2009 4:15:38 GMT
btw. wow. why is there a black spot underneath? I tot they're purely reddish brown.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 26, 2009 9:50:00 GMT
Not sure. I'm just as new to this as you. hahaha! I guess an ID verification is in order. But the black belly is normal with some races of these Black-headed/Chestnut Munias I think there are ten "varieties" of this "Pulang maya" Please don't think that I am an expert. All I wrote, came from here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-headed_Munia ;D
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Post by Evanjohnn Mendoza on Apr 26, 2009 9:58:12 GMT
up for those who can explain the extra black color!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Apr 27, 2009 0:47:40 GMT
Great first post, John.
since your lens is non IS, perhaps using a monopod would help steady the image. when i was first starting, i too, had a 300mm. even with IS, some of my images were not that sharp (i'm too old to have steady hands. ;D) but things started getting better when i used a monopod.
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Post by Evanjohnn Mendoza on Apr 27, 2009 1:47:07 GMT
Thanks Bob. I guess I should bring a monopod.
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Post by Ronnie Dominguez on Apr 27, 2009 12:05:57 GMT
earlier I posted series of Munias taken at close distances. In that place/series, they are so used to people that they dont scamper away. Its an advantage if you can find such places in your locality. A university or school is just one of these places.
I think non-IS lens is advantage but not a deterrent for such a young man. Ah... my EOS film camera is even older than you!
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Post by Evanjohnn Mendoza on Apr 29, 2009 2:18:44 GMT
hahaha that must be one really old camera.
us said advantage? how so?
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Post by Ronnie Dominguez on Apr 30, 2009 4:49:24 GMT
Yes, it an old one , the very first EOS and still working up to now. I just took pinhole photos with it last Sunday which is the World Pinhole Day. As to the advantage, you can, with practice and experience, establish your own good handholding technique then when you upgrade to IS you can get extra low shutter speed with your own developed technique.
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