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New gear is always fun and always brings a challenge or two. These were shot in the last hour or two as I get a handle on the new lens. The auto focus range limiter was helpful. So was the focus feature in the camera that locks on movement.
More: Ballard Light Capture: Annas Hummingbirds & a Porch
The new lens on the camera
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Political Atheist Sat, Dec 21, 2013 3:41:18pm |
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Political Atheist Sat, Dec 21, 2013 4:02:41pm |
Are bird shots a natural to tweet and retweet or what?
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CuriousLurker Sat, Dec 21, 2013 4:03:13pm |
You’ve gotta post a photo of what that monster lens looks like when attached to your camera. You probably have to use it with a tripod, right?
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Political Atheist Sat, Dec 21, 2013 4:13:25pm |
re: #4 CuriousLurker
I did with these but it can be hand held. You need lots of light and strong hands. Rule of thumb-the focal length is your maximum exposure time. 1/600th of a second in my case. 400 mm x 1.6=640 since I have the smaller sensor. Not full frame. But here is the beast itself on the 7D
The lens not the camera mounts on the tripod.
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CuriousLurker Sat, Dec 21, 2013 4:26:52pm |
re: #5 Political Atheist
Wow! O_O
I’m really glad you mentioned the focal length/shutter speed thing. I’ve been watching YouTube videos and reading up on things and had heard about it, but I totally overlooked the fact that I should take the crop sensor into account before making the calculation.
WTF? I didn’t count on having to do all this math! //
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Political Atheist Sat, Dec 21, 2013 4:35:22pm |
re: #6 CuriousLurker
I so wish I could bring you on one of our excursions. I’d love to share our tips and tricks. Hey I did some computer cleaning and no longer have your email. Drop me a line? Danielgballard at the gmail thing.
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Political Atheist Sat, Dec 21, 2013 4:36:22pm |
re: #6 CuriousLurker
And thank you again for some kind words in the other thread. You are a kind and dear human being.
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CuriousLurker Sat, Dec 21, 2013 4:43:36pm |
re: #7 Political Atheist
I so wish I could bring you on one of our excursions. I’d love to share our tips and tricks. Hey I did some computer cleaning and no longer have your email. Drop me a line? Danielgballard at the gmail thing.
Yeah, too bad we live so far apart—I’d love to pick your brains.
I just finished renewing some domains for an old client and was going to (finally) sit down and email you. I’m gonna get a fresh cup of coffee and then I’ll get busy.
re: #8 Political Atheist
And thank you again for some kind words in the other thread. You are a kind and dear human being.
*blush*
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ninja cat Sat, Dec 21, 2013 11:08:50pm |
Very nice photos, hummingbirds are such a challenge. I love photography but have never been able to grasp the tech side of it. I just shoot copious amounts and hope for the best. I just shot about 125 pics at a hummingbird place and came out with 4-5 good ones. 
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Political Atheist Sun, Dec 22, 2013 8:22:27am |
re: #10 ninja cat
Great light ans shimmer. The iridescence of the feathers is beautiful. Do you know what species that is?
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