THanks All

Thanks All

Thanks All

Lit with over head softbox and Ryobi fluro work lights
Shot with Canon 6D and EF 11-24
Processed from RAW with DPP and CS4

Yeah - you lost me a bit right about there!!

A bit over the top with the Orton Effect ??
Shot in Raw, converted in DPP, and processed in CS4

Shot in RAW, converted in DPP and processed in CS4

Bit of a background change to protect you all from my backyard mess - grandkids have been and he's just sitting on one of their toys

The Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

Hi

I have an old Maxpedition Jumbo Versipak for that inconspicous look. Single strap like a messenger bag but with more 'form' to fit the body. Still available new, but mine from a garage sale and 'pre worn', I found the application of a few more stains disguises its purpose even more. I've put a cheap, box shaped, microfibre insert in mine. Heavier than some, but very comfortable across the body, and holds a camera and one or two lenses or a flash, with a front and side pocket for accessories. Has an extending weatherproof internal cover with a draw string under the top flap which can be left wide open for moving access, or used for serious and secure overloading. Has loops for a belt for a well for the rough stuff. Has a bit of molle and a bit of velcro for expanding. I sometimes hang a rain jacket of the bottom. Even has an EDC pouch for when being inconspicuous is just not working for you. :-)

Phil

And then they grow up .....

Perhaps you can get some ideas from my solution.

A friend and I at a Macro workshop at a flower show, mine at the back. Just some abandoned prams that I've just removed any extraneous stuff. So I've got a larger ThinkTank bag attached to the back of the seat and frame with the shoulder straps crossed over. Not necessary here, but I sometimes also use a motorcycle helmet cargo net over the bag too - quicker than unzipping. In this case, an all day event, it made it pretty easy to lug around a couple of cameras, a few pro lenses (including some Lensbaby stuff), flashes, reflector, tripod, light stand, umbrellas and a softbox, picnic rug, lunch and coffee, and of course, a sandbag for the light stand. And for short distances, I can even move the ttripod mounted camera around on the buggy.

Three wheels of the bigger size seems the best configuration, enabling pavement, grass and hard gravel. Sand is OK, but a bit more of an effort and I tend to pull rather than push. Bigger wheels a help with steps and rougher walking trails not a problem. Pushing a bit more secure than pulling I think. (Mine has a handy lens holder at the handles too ) And most seem to have a bit of suspension to keep the baby comfortable, so a bit more shock protection for the lenses too. I think you do have to be a bit more aware of your environment re theft risk of course. I do have a lightweigt wrist cord I'll use sometimes..

I have a smaller, lighter one too, three wheels again, which is convenient for just a camera bag with some lenses, especially in crowded places, and I find ThinkTank's Speed Racer is a tidy fit, and it has convenient top access. Camera is usually on a belt on my waist in a holster with a Black Rapid sling strap as well. Haven't been refused entry anywhere yet!!

So this set shot variously around my backyard mid to late afternoon with a Canon 1DIV and EF 300 f2.8 with a x2 Teleconverter

Isolation from the background with f5.6 at 600mm


Isolation from the background with f11 at 600mm


f5.6 at 600mm


f8 at 600mm

Hi Hennes8

I use the Black Rapid sling strap. And depending on the lens, I'll usually pair that with a ThinkTank holster on a belt on tyhe same side. Just gives me the option of shifting the weight , and/or protecting the camera a bit more. And I always attach the sling to the strap lugs with some Optech links, not the tripod mount

Phil

Hi ROYAL DOG 1

For me, it just depends on the lens and body I'm using. My favourite for BIF is my 80D with an EF 400 5.6 - hand held. More generally I use the EF 100-400 II and 80D, sometimes with a x1.4 TC and take advantage of the extended AF spread with that combination, again mostly hand held. When I take out the 1DIV and EF 300 f2.8 with the x2 TC, I can use it hand held, but its much less fatiguing with a tripod. I use a Manfrotto 393 with that combination.

So I mostly shoot birdies hand held, but am happy to use a tripod to keep me out there shooting.

Phil