Better Detail (Page 3): Yes, I was a bit surprised at how heavy this new lens is. When I am out wandering around, by the time I get a tripod up, the shot is gone. I guess I can't have...

sgbrown Loc: Oklahoma

Nalu wrote:

Tough to hold a big lens like that at 1/125, even at 150mm. Shoot faster and for relatively static subjects, use a good tripod with a gimbal head. New lens? Practice makes perfect.

Yes, I was a bit surprised at how heavy this new lens is. When I am out wandering around, by the time I get a tripod up, the shot is gone. I guess I can't have it all! New lens and new camera. I am trying to get in all the practice I can! Thank you for your input! :)

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

sgbrown wrote:

Yes, I was a bit surprised at how heavy this new lens is. When I am out wandering around, by the time I get a tripod up, the shot is gone. I guess I can't have it all! New lens and new camera. I am trying to get in all the practice I can! Thank you for your input! :)

Anticipation, set up, sit and wait, and wait, and wait...be patient, be happy...and wait, and wait...wake up! Somethings off to your left, you turn you shoot, you nailed it. Something like that. :)

WarrenT Loc: Iowa

It looks to me there is a little movement causing what you see as a problem-either camera movement or squirrel movement. With that long (and heavy) lens, a tripod will probably help camera movement. I usually hate to carry one, but it does make a big difference. Faster shutter speed might help the squirrel movement. The bark on the tree looks pretty sharp while there does seem to be a softer look to the squirrel, which makes me think that could be the problem. Oh well just think of the fun you had trying to get the shot and hoping for a better one next time.

sgbrown Loc: Oklahoma

bigwolf40 wrote:

Use BBF, Center Spot metering, and higher shutter speed. You don't need to use a tripod on a moving subject. People on this site seem to think a tripod is the answer to everything. Tripods are good for still subjects using slow shutter speeds. I found for me they are a pain in the neck to use....Rich

I have never messed with metering much, I need to get familiar with that. I agree, they are a pain in the neck to use, especially out in the field. Thank you for your input! :)

sgbrown Loc: Oklahoma

CPR wrote:

Most zoom lenses are sharpest at about their midpoint. That may help. Also faster shutter and more DOF may make it easier to get the shot you want.
Many of the photos you see that are tack sharp have been sharpened in post-processing and you can't get them that sharp out of the camera.

Midpoint, that's good to know! I will try to start using faster shutter speeds and better DOF. Hearing that most are not "tack" sharp out of the camera does make me feel better! I do very little post processing. Thank you for your input, it is greatly appreciated! :)

sgbrown Loc: Oklahoma

jeep_daddy wrote:

You want to employ a faster shutter speed. In thi... (show quote)

Thank you! I will start using a faster shutter speed for sure and try to remember to check that little box, too! Thank you for your input, I really appreciate it! :)

daddybear Loc: Brunswick, NY

R.G. wrote:

A tripod is a good idea, but if you hate the idea so much, how about a monopod, or as I do quite a lot, use a tripod with just the front leg extended and use it as a monopod. That way you'll always have the tripod with you for those times when you need it.

If a tripod "scares" you, you may want to look at a Vari-Zoom Chickenfoot. I just purchased one at B & H . Sort of a cross between a monopod and a tripod, being more on the monopod side. I have used with my 70 - 200 Canon with a 2X extender.

DeanR.

Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

and those little begers can move that tail from a big curl to flat like here here in a flash , to stop that you need maybe a 700 to 1/1000 shutter speed or more think of a bird in flight , or a hummers wing speed .

Abo

sgbrown wrote:

No, I didn't. I was hoping I could get better detail without. I am usually very steady, but this lens is much heavier than my other. I am just going to hate to have to depend on a tripod for better detail. :)

Or use a larger aperture and faster shutter speed.

I'm not sure how well your rebel handles noise,
but if you run out of aperture, bring up
your ISO so you get good exposure with
a faster shutter speed.

canon Lee

sgbrown wrote:

I recently purchased a new Canon Rebel T6i and a new 150-600mm zoom lens. I am still having trouble getting the detail that I want. I know it must be me not using the correct setting. I hope someone can look at my photo and setting and give me some suggestions on what I might do to get better results. The picture was taken with the following settings: f/5.6, 1/125 sec., ISO-400, 150mm. Any advice would be appreciated! :)

Hi.. Keep in mind that the higher the shutter speed the more you will freeze frame. Also if you use a flash ( as a fill flash) it will also freeze frame. If you use a post editing program like, Lightroom, you can also tweak up the sharpness. Using a long focal lens, makes "hand shake" more critical..

Twardlow Loc: Arkansas

sgbrown wrote:

I recently purchased a new Canon Rebel T6i and a new 150-600mm zoom lens. I am still having trouble getting the detail that I want. I know it must be me not using the correct setting. I hope someone can look at my photo and setting and give me some suggestions on what I might do to get better results. The picture was taken with the following settings: f/5.6, 1/125 sec., ISO-400, 150mm. Any advice would be appreciated! :)

Do you use photoshop? In AdobeCameraRaw from PS push up clarity, maybe 3/4 of the way, push Blacks that far to the left.