Canon 5D Mk IV - Great Egret in pre-dawn, poor lighting
Sep 25, 2016 11:37:50 #
This capture would have been virtually impossible with my old 5D Mk III. With the Mk IV the capture was possible at an ISO of 12,800 but still needed some post to clean it up.
The Mk IV has been a great improvement when using it for bird and BIF photography. It easily maintains focus on the BIFs, particularly when the background transitions from sky to wooded and/or tree filled. Results from high ISO/low light (1,600 to 6400 and even higher), are clean and need minimal post. Shadow detail is nice. Spot focusing on birds in trees is accurate. Burst rate, although only one frame faster than the Mk III, is a noticeable and helpful improvement.
Still a lot to learn, though.
After using the Mk III for nearly 4 years, the Mk IV has been a valuable upgrade for me.
The Mk IV has been a great improvement when using it for bird and BIF photography. It easily maintains focus on the BIFs, particularly when the background transitions from sky to wooded and/or tree filled. Results from high ISO/low light (1,600 to 6400 and even higher), are clean and need minimal post. Shadow detail is nice. Spot focusing on birds in trees is accurate. Burst rate, although only one frame faster than the Mk III, is a noticeable and helpful improvement.
Still a lot to learn, though.
After using the Mk III for nearly 4 years, the Mk IV has been a valuable upgrade for me.
Sep 25, 2016 11:41:38 #
Sep 25, 2016 12:09:49 #
Nice image, well done.
Are Great Egrets normal residents for you, or are they like our current visiting flock of Great Egrets, and expected to leave soon?
Been learning a lot about exposure control and "white" birds the last month with our migrating birds!
Are Great Egrets normal residents for you, or are they like our current visiting flock of Great Egrets, and expected to leave soon?
Been learning a lot about exposure control and "white" birds the last month with our migrating birds!
Sep 25, 2016 12:35:52 #
Sep 25, 2016 16:28:51 #
Fantastic! That second bird adds another level of interest, making this really stand out as unique and breathtaking. Looks like you and your camera were made for each other!
Sep 25, 2016 16:49:06 #
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Sep 26, 2016 06:47:23 #
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Sep 26, 2016 08:11:11 #
Very nicely captured! If it weren't for the egret in the background, the legs in the subject egret would have been lost in the blackness.
Dang...Until now, I wasn't sure I wanted to upgrade from my Mk III to the Mk IV, but your image is starting to convince me.
Dang...Until now, I wasn't sure I wanted to upgrade from my Mk III to the Mk IV, but your image is starting to convince me.
Sep 26, 2016 08:18:33 #
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Sep 26, 2016 14:15:41 #
I'm envious. Got to start saving my pennies for a Mark IV.
Bud
Bud
Oct 2, 2016 10:13:23 #
Oct 2, 2016 10:17:42 #
UXOEOD wrote:
Nice image, well done.
Are Great Egrets normal residents for you, or are they like our current visiting flock of Great Egrets, and expected to leave soon?
Been learning a lot about exposure control and "white" birds the last month with our migrating birds!
Are Great Egrets normal residents for you, or are they like our current visiting flock of Great Egrets, and expected to leave soon?
Been learning a lot about exposure control and "white" birds the last month with our migrating birds!
Thank you, UXOEOD! Great Egrets spend just the spring, summer and early fall here in NJ. White bird shots, for me, are easiest to photograph when there is a darkish background. And, as with all of my bird shots, I use spot metering.
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