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Canon 600mm f/4L IS III
Mar 29, 2021 20:53:12 #
You have described the formula for capturing photos with detail.
al lehman wrote:
I have a 600mm and absolutely love it. With that b... (show quote)
Mar 29, 2021 22:04:46 #
robertjerl wrote:
Yes, often it works, but not always, and esp in dim light early or late when my birds are feeding. And my definition of good is probably different from your definition. With my birds I more or less want to see the details of the feathers and the mites on them if I can.
I doubt your definition of acceptable detail is any lower than mine.
Mar 29, 2021 22:05:27 #
raymondh wrote:
Apparently the bad guys have to get past the curvature of the earth before they’re safe!
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Mar 30, 2021 01:04:10 #
Gene51 wrote:
I doubt your definition of acceptable detail is any lower than mine.
OK
Mar 30, 2021 05:42:48 #
robertjerl wrote:
OK
I truly think we are on the same page as far as image quality goes. . .
I sold my 600mmF4 after realizing just how many shots I missed while I was fussing with the tripod - setup/break down for every time I needed to move more than just a couple of feet. Hiking with it was onerous - a 30 lb backpack with lens/camera/tripod/gimbal camera bag, second body. Now my kit is 8.5 lbs - camera/lens/Black Rapid sling strap. The big production of setting up and breaking down repeatedly is in the rear view mirror. The Sigma delivers the image quality, even hand held, that I used to get with the big lens on a tripod.
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Mar 30, 2021 08:56:18 #
Gene those three bird shots are fantastic.
1/6 of a second handheld is champion quality.
1/6 of a second handheld is champion quality.
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Mar 30, 2021 10:01:15 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
Gene those three bird shots are fantastic.
1/6 of a second handheld is champion quality.
1/6 of a second handheld is champion quality.
Thanks!
Oops! the 1/6 should have been 1/60 - but I'll take the compliments regardless.
Mar 30, 2021 15:39:05 #
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Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
raymondh wrote:
I suppose there is some truth in that but I do find it interesting that it is not a lens currently listed on Canon’s website.
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/ef/super-telephoto/ef-600mm-f-4l-is-iii-usm
And, I would bet some (a lot?) of the people who are getting unsharp shots at slow shutter speeds with that lens are either trying to handhold it or are turning off IS when it's on a tripod.
Canon's instruction manual for the lens actually tells you to turn off IS when using a tripod, but that assumes you're using a reasonably fast shutter speed and is only a recommendation to save battery power. That lens, like all the other "super telephotos", has no problem leaving IS on when it's on a tripod. In fact, IS can help counteract movement from gusts of wind or passing trucks or even internal camera vibrations from the mirror and shutter action. I never turn IS off on the "big" Canon lenses. It automatically turns itself off when not needed.
Mar 30, 2021 17:07:56 #
Your experienced view of tripod usage coincides with that of Ken Rockwell: https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/digital-killed-my-tripod.htm
For individuals who do not care to read the KR critique, I state his conclusion: In the digital age with image stabilization, the tripod has become obsolescent. Photographers can do without one in most all instances.
For individuals who do not care to read the KR critique, I state his conclusion: In the digital age with image stabilization, the tripod has become obsolescent. Photographers can do without one in most all instances.
Gene51 wrote:
I truly think we are on the same page as far as im... (show quote)
Apr 17, 2021 19:19:43 #
I have a Canon 600mm f/4L IS III that I plan to sell if anyone is interested. The eagle nest that I had access to blew down last year in a windstorm (thankfully after the young ones had fledged).
I will take some pictures and list it in the classifieds in a couple of days.
I would only do a cash transaction. I live in Northeast Alabama.
I will take some pictures and list it in the classifieds in a couple of days.
I would only do a cash transaction. I live in Northeast Alabama.
Apr 17, 2021 20:56:18 #
raymondh wrote:
I was considering rounding out my Canon L lens collection by spending my kids inheritance on this bad boy. Initially I read that this was one of the sharpest in the Canon family but I have since read some reviews from those that have it that it produces unusable images at slow shutter speeds. And Canon doesn't have it listed on their web site.
Any guesses on chances that Canon will correct the problem?
Any guesses on chances that Canon will correct the problem?
If I’m reading a reviewer who complains that a 600mm makes unusable images at slow shutter speeds I’ll just quit right there. That author has subzero cred. A 600/4.0 is not for kiddies, even with IS.
Apr 17, 2021 21:14:15 #
raymondh wrote:
I suppose there is some truth in that but I do find it interesting that it is not a lens currently listed on Canon’s website.
Maybe they sold their last one. Retailers may have some here and there. The big names would tend to get cleaned out first. Also, a long shot (pun !!), but do check CUSA for a refurb.
Apr 17, 2021 21:18:54 #
Is this the lens that is supposed to be out of stock?
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/SearchDisplay?categoryId=&storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&searchSource=Q&pageView=&beginIndex=0&pageSize=18&searchTerm=600mm+f%2F4.0+III
Or is the RF the one? That's a few months out.
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https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/SearchDisplay?categoryId=&storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&searchSource=Q&pageView=&beginIndex=0&pageSize=18&searchTerm=600mm+f%2F4.0+III
Or is the RF the one? That's a few months out.
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