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Sigma 150-600 moving targets handheld
Jun 5, 2015 14:01:57 #
Canon 7D slow continuous AWB F/9 ISO 320 1/4000 sunny 335mm(500mm equiv). Handheld fast moving object.
The following shots are straight out of the camera RAW converted to jpg in LR5 (reduced in JpegMini) NO adj were made to the pics.
Using Back button focus and AI servo mode, partial metering slow continuous shutter rate.
I am pleased with this first outing. This plane was flying much faster than the average bird, the AI servo focus stayed on with errors only when I let the subject get to far away from center. Was quite impressed with both focus speed and IS of this lens.
The following shots are straight out of the camera RAW converted to jpg in LR5 (reduced in JpegMini) NO adj were made to the pics.
Using Back button focus and AI servo mode, partial metering slow continuous shutter rate.
I am pleased with this first outing. This plane was flying much faster than the average bird, the AI servo focus stayed on with errors only when I let the subject get to far away from center. Was quite impressed with both focus speed and IS of this lens.
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shallowly angled away, nearly full straight across full speed
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head on full speed
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Jun 5, 2015 14:35:01 #
Didereaux wrote:
Canon 7D slow continuous AWB F/9 ISO 320 1/4000 su... (show quote)
You were pushing the lens to the max, and it looks like your settings were just about where they should be. I think you have a keeper. The photographer did a great job!! :D
Phil
Jun 5, 2015 14:41:58 #
GPS Phil wrote:
You were pushing the lens to the max, and it looks like your settings were just about where they should be. I think you have a keeper. The photographer did a great job!! :D
Phil
Phil
thank you
I was quite reticent about getting this lens(I am on a very tight budget, but I do not think I will regret it after this session...we'll see. It definitely has its place in with the L's.
from above with adjments applied
Jun 5, 2015 14:56:14 #
Jun 6, 2015 16:12:58 #
Great shots. I've got the Sigma 150-600 C for my Canon 60D. Haven't tried it yet. Were these hand-held or mounted?
Jun 6, 2015 16:19:51 #
Collie lover wrote:
Great shots. I've got the Sigma 150-600 C for my Canon 60D. Haven't tried it yet. Were these hand-held or mounted?
All handheld. We shoot a lot of birds and tripods simply won't work for that about half the time. The IS and AI Servo auto-focus is more than up to the job on this lens. Those planes were not slow and it never missed a lick. There is a trick to doing these kinds of shots, but not lens specific.
Jun 6, 2015 16:26:11 #
Nice job! Looks like the lens works very well too. Is this the S or C model? Bob
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Jun 6, 2015 16:29:52 #
BobR wrote:
Nice job! Looks like the lens works very well too. Is this the S or C model? Bob
The 'C' model. Just couldn't justify the double price for the 'S'. Just to get total weather proof and a questionable increase in utilities.
Jun 6, 2015 16:47:10 #
Didereaux wrote:
All handheld. We shoot a lot of birds and tripods simply won't work for that about half the time. The IS and AI Servo auto-focus is more than up to the job on this lens. Those planes were not slow and it never missed a lick. There is a trick to doing these kinds of shots, but not lens specific.
I agree that tripods wouldn't work. I bought a Steady Shot from Cotton Carrier which I plan to use with this lens. You might want to check it out at their Website.
Jun 6, 2015 17:19:43 #
Collie lover wrote:
I agree that tripods wouldn't work. I bought a Steady Shot from Cotton Carrier which I plan to use with this lens. You might want to check it out at their Website.
tried one, but for me it was no steadier than good holding form. But I can see where some might benefit from such a thing.
Jun 6, 2015 17:21:49 #
Didereaux wrote:
The 'C' model. Just couldn't justify the double price for the 'S'. Just to get total weather proof and a questionable increase in utilities.
I got the 'C' model for the same reason. I've got something made for putting over a camera and lens to protect it from the weather. Also, a clear plastic bag would probably work just as well.
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Jun 6, 2015 17:25:27 #
Collie lover wrote:
I got the 'C' model for the same reason. I've got something made for putting over a camera and lens to protect it from the weather. Also, a clear plastic bag would probably work just as well.
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Jun 7, 2015 00:04:06 #
Jun 9, 2015 10:08:06 #
Didereaux wrote:
thank you
I was quite reticent about getting this lens(I am on a very tight budget, but I do not think I will regret it after this session...we'll see. It definitely has its place in with the L's.
I was quite reticent about getting this lens(I am on a very tight budget, but I do not think I will regret it after this session...we'll see. It definitely has its place in with the L's.
Very nice shot being handheld. I own the Tamron 150-600 (the Sigma wasn't out yet when I bought it.) and I have been going after birds now and again. My success rate isn't as high as what I would like, but when I do it is great. I can only imagine the speed of the plane compared to a bird, outstanding job!
Jun 13, 2015 00:36:44 #
wildtrk wrote:
Very nice shot being handheld. I own the Tamron 150-600 (the Sigma wasn't out yet when I bought it.) and I have been going after birds now and again. My success rate isn't as high as what I would like, but when I do it is great. I can only imagine the speed of the plane compared to a bird, outstanding job!
Thank you! and thanks also to all the above who liked this post.
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