Underdog Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Well, second hand but with IS. Tested today and it seems to allow me a little more fiddling Even on the tripod and remote shutter button this mistle thrush down the garden is much better than the non IS I notice from previous attempts. Still a long way to go compared to most on here! Any comments welcome. Thanks. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Good stuff underdog. Envious as i'm always in need of a decent camera, but its like buying a good knife.. no point as i never seem to have them with me when i need them! Edited January 29, 2015 by demonwolf444 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 UD you need to experiment and find the sweet spot for that lens. The top image of the Great Tit is rather soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 UD you need to experiment and find the sweet spot for that lens. The top image of the Great Tit is rather soft. Cheers. Can you explain that to me? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Spot on U.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Cheers. Can you explain that to me? :-) You have a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat bloke Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Tut, tut. I would never agree to using that lens to take that shot! Sorry U, really could not resist that one. Regards. Fatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Tut, tut. I would never agree to using that lens to take that shot! Sorry U, really could not resist that one. Regards. Fatty tut tut you really should not of made that remark lol looks good UD keep at it and you will be taking pics like Greengrass soon colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 What did you shoot them with .22 ? ( only joking ! ) lovely pictures, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjakcal Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 always nice to see pics,,keep at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstenson123 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 What did you shoot them with .22 ? Yes - perfect legal lens to shoot them pics!! Keep at it U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I am guessing you have not used any software to sharpen the pics because as stated they should be a lot sharper if you put up what lens it is and shutter speed etc I may be able to help improve Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I am guessing you have not used any software to sharpen the pics because as stated they should be a lot sharper if you put up what lens it is and shutter speed etc I may be able to help improve Doc Shutter was 1/20.The lens is a Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM EF Shot on Tv so auto aperture. + some light. 400iso. Some recommend an aperture setting of f8 so will try that. I only played with the colours and light oh and cropped a lot! U. tut tut you really should not of made that remark lol looks good UD keep at it and you will be taking pics like Greengrass soon colin I doubt that :-/ Tut, tut. I would never agree to using that lens to take that shot! Sorry U, really could not resist that one. Regards. Fatty I just checked my ticket, says nowt about tits lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ok If thats correct 1/20s will always be blurred with that lens hand held you want to be 1/200s plus if you can I try to get up to 1/600 sec by uping the iso, dont be frightened to go 400 or more f 8 will give you good depth of field but limits the shutter speed, so unless you can get a decent shutter speed you will never be at the races, The lens you have is an excellent lens and by using light room post processing you can sharpen all your photos and get a great improvement always difficult with wildlife this time of the year due to the craappy light, but if you do get soe sunshine make the most of the great low sunlight doc pm me if I can help any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks doc. If I up the iso won't it get grainy? U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 On the old films iso was a problem but with digital its not a problem I shoot most of my stuff on 400 iso for birds in the garden Its best to put the feeder neer to the place you shoot from ie patio doors hide etc, then put a perch made with attractive stick and a bit of moss next to it, you can then get the bird before it hops on the feeder and if you get lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Cracking picture Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Wow that is brilliant doc! A crested tit? Never seen one! I go some work to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 It is a crested tit, but it just shows what the canon lenses can do below is with the 400 non is lens, just get close, good practice of your field craft and get lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Bootiful, stone chat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 indeed it is West Wales 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Excellent doc. What body are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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