First pics with new Canon 6D
Apr 20, 2016 12:03:41 #
As mentioned in General forum, I just picked up a new (refurb) Canon 6D form the Canon refurb store and had opportunity to set up the tripod on the back deck and get a few shots. There were not a lot of more colorful birds out this AM, but I did get a few shots of some sparrows. The lens was the 70-200 f4L at 200 mm and distance of about 6.5 feet. Aperture: 6.3, Shutter Speed 160-200, ISO 100. I used a Vello Wireless remote to shoot from inside the house. These are cropped some. I actually bought the 6D for landscapes but thought I'd try it out on some birds just for fun.
Apr 20, 2016 12:08:21 #
Apr 20, 2016 12:09:47 #
CaltechNerd wrote:
Hey, sparrows deserve portraits too!
And these are quite nice!
And these are quite nice!
Thank you! We usually have thrashers, Pinion Jay and red-headed finches, but none of them wanted to pose for me LOL! Oh well, there will be other opportunities.
Apr 20, 2016 12:18:11 #
Basil wrote:
As mentioned in General forum, I just picked up a ... (show quote)
Good going. But if you have a light or speedlight for that distance use it, it will bring out the color on your subject matter. Thanks for posting
Apr 20, 2016 12:23:52 #
RichardSM wrote:
Good going. But if you have a light or speedlight for that distance use it, it will bring out the color on your subject matter. Thanks for posting
I do and almost did use it, but I had to use the hot shoe for the Vello RF remote. I might try just letting the Receiver dangle (it doesn't use the hotshot for power) and set the Speedlite on the camera.
Apr 20, 2016 15:07:53 #
Basil wrote:
As mentioned in General forum, I just picked up a ... (show quote)
Keep it up, I have had successful shoots of BIF and Hummers with my 6D.
Apr 21, 2016 16:20:07 #
Today I decided to try out the WiFi and the Canon App on my iPad Air. I set up the 6D on a Tripod, lowered to about 3 feet, and aimed it at a spot on a bird bath. I was using the Canon 70-200 f4 (non-IS). Once I had it set the way I wanted, I connected my iPad to the 6D via the 6D's wifi and then went to the kitchen table an had a cup of coffee while I waited for birds to land on the bath. Here are couple pictures of a Common House Finch that I took from the comfort of my kitchen table.
Apr 21, 2016 19:13:15 #
Apr 21, 2016 21:27:48 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
Nice first set with that fine piece of equipment
Thanks Frodo. I really like this WiFi and ability to control the camera with my iPad.
Apr 21, 2016 22:50:16 #
Basil wrote:
Thanks Frodo. I really like this WiFi and ability to control the camera with my iPad.
:thumbup:
Apr 23, 2016 22:34:47 #
Day two with new 6D. The wife and I drove to the top of Sandia Crest, overlooking Albuquerque, right after a storm passed. I wanted to try my hand at some HRD with RAW in Lightroom. These are my first attempt at HDR in Lightroom, so be gentle.
Looking west over Albuquerque
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Looking South from the Crest. Manzano Mts in distance
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Looking a bit more southeast.
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Another perspective, southeast view
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Met this guy on Crest. Was jealous of his 5D MIII
The radio towers on the Crest
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