The first four images were shot at an ISO above 51,000 before dawn. I manipulated the images greatly to try to mask the flaws. The second four images were taken at 10,000 ISO in very limited morning light without sun. I used my normal processing and noise reduction on these images. With the 800mm F11, lighting is critical, and so is good photographic technique. In my case, my poor technique shows up quickly. Note: this is not intended as a test, but as mere examples, of what results one might get, with a point and shoot technique. Thanks for viewing.
I use a 800 f8 nikkor from the 80 s .I cant imagine shouting at 10 k iso . I always try to stay around 500 iso on a older D300 . So with a tripod , i can do 1/100 sec if necessary on a fixed bird . That lens cannot be handheld .
Love the compression effect you can get with that lens. Seems you like the challenge of shooting at fll in low light. It will seem like luxury when the sun actually comes out and you can shoot at higher shutter speed/lower ISO.
Birds are great. I also like the painterly motor grader shot. Neat treatment.
Very interesting photos, Dan! Is that a fixed f11?
I would say you did very well. The birds are great for the ISO!!!
I am thinking of getting either the 600 or 800 for my R7 and R6II. I have only heard/read great reviews on these lightweight low cost lenses. Great birds shots, and atmospheric effects.
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The first four images were shot at an ISO above 51,000 before dawn. I manipulated the images greatly to try to mask the flaws. The second four images were taken at 10,000 ISO in very limited morning light without sun. I used my normal processing and noise reduction on these images. With the 800mm F11, lighting is critical, and so is good photographic technique. In my case, my poor technique shows up quickly. Note: this is not intended as a test, but as mere examples, of what results one might get, with a point and shoot technique. Thanks for viewing.
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I like the black and whites and also the birds.
Excellent eclectic work, Dan!
Dan Thornton wrote:
The first four images were shot at an ISO above 51,000 before dawn. I manipulated the images greatly to try to mask the flaws. The second four images were taken at 10,000 ISO in very limited morning light without sun. I used my normal processing and noise reduction on these images. With the 800mm F11, lighting is critical, and so is good photographic technique. In my case, my poor technique shows up quickly. Note: this is not intended as a test, but as mere examples, of what results one might get, with a point and shoot technique. Thanks for viewing.
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Good call on the walking couple and the grader.
Nice images! That fixed f11 can be hand held. Don't let anyone tell you different.
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