Posts for: Nalu
Feb 9, 2024 09:52:40 #
I bought a Sirui tripod before going on my last photo trip. I was looking for something light compared the Enduro that I use for my heavier equipment with gimbal heads. I felt the "build" was good, especially for the price and would I'm sure is adequately sturdy for most landscape work with shorter lenses. I would not take it out in heavy winds however due to its lightness. I have heard that they are VERY popular in Japan. But, I would not use it with heavy equipment like a 600 prime or bigger bodies.
Feb 9, 2024 09:42:14 #
Pretty bird and good image quality for the bird. My sentiments about a good image have changed over time, as yours. In this image, the separation of the bird from the background is nice, a 600 prime can give you that and probably the main reason people buy a prime compared to equivalent focal length zooms. But, today, I would have chosen to delete this photo considering the vertical band of light "behind" the subject. I would also ask, how low were you? I am not a big fan of horizons bisecting the subject. In this case, having the camera at ground level would have helped eliminate this issue. It's interesting how our perspectives change the more we seek to acquire the "perfect" image.
Feb 9, 2024 09:26:31 #
Wonderful photo. I won't comment on her comments "the mess we've created".
Feb 9, 2024 09:18:34 #
Looks like way too much fun. Now go do it again! Nice images and thank you Bill Nikon for helping out another "birder"!
Feb 9, 2024 09:08:51 #
If the debate took place when my kids were growing and going to school, I would not have a problem of having "police" protection (whether actual police officers or "qualified" other individuals) present on campus to protect my kids. But that was then, and the problem at that time (40 to 50 years ago) was not nearly as prolific. What has changed; guns were just as much available then as now, and more easily acquired?
Feb 9, 2024 08:53:55 #
Feb 9, 2024 08:52:45 #
PS: A Sony a9 combined with a 200-600 would be a great way to enter the Sony world at a very reasonable price.
Feb 9, 2024 08:43:07 #
Should you elect to go with the a9, I have one that I would be willing to sell. It is in good shape but has a very small "burn" on the monitor (off to the side) that was caused by leaving it in the sun in my car too long. It has no impact on image quality. Also has a battery pack which IMO results in better balance with longer lenses. Other than the burn, the camera is in great shape. Send me a private message if you are interested and we can talk price and I can send pics. I was using a 5DIV for birds (and other things) before making the switch to the a9. The a9 ran circles around the 5DIV and since (having upgraded to the a1 and a7Riv) have never looked back nor considered ANYTHING but Sony. Good luck in your quest.
Feb 9, 2024 08:27:00 #
OldCADuser wrote:
I'm not sure what you mean by "you loose a lo... (show quote)
Sorry my mistake. I made the wrong assumption that "clear image zoom" was the same as "crop" mode. With I little research I now appreciate the difference. You are correct, "clear image zoom" does not impact the file size. I believe however that the feature is not available when shooting raw, which I use exclusively. But you have tweeked my interest. Maybe I should shoot a few JPEG images just to try it out, assuming my cameras, A1 and A7Riv have the feature. Thanks for the education.
Feb 8, 2024 20:16:22 #
OldCADuser wrote:
In my humble opinion, physical tele-extenders are ... (show quote)
Yes, that is an option, however you loose a lot of pixels when you use an option like "clear image zoom". That may be fine when you simply are viewing your images on a computer, but I imagine you might loose the benefit the large sensors available today provide when printing. Yes, adding a converter to a lens and camera may be a pain in the "you know what" but I will maintain that the converters of today, and I am referring to Sony, show very little image degradation.
Feb 8, 2024 09:03:20 #
Maybe I am not a picky as some, but with my newer Sony teleconverters, I find no image degradation. And I have seen hundreds of extremely sharp images made with the same equipment. I can't say the same with older Canon converters. The Canon 1.4x was ok, but their 2x was problematic.
Feb 7, 2024 09:34:53 #
Feb 5, 2024 09:30:28 #
I do wish Sony would consider a light 400 f/4 e mount G Master. I think it would a winner.
Feb 5, 2024 09:24:14 #
Feb 4, 2024 09:27:53 #
JD750 wrote:
“A 19-year-old boy reportedly died Saturday after ... (show quote)
I was there last month and posted a photo of the view. Here it is again. As a kid, I had no fear of getting close to edges like the ones here. Now, in my mid 70's, by brain creates enough fear of falling that I can't do it any longer. Note the foreground in this shot. This was taken with a 17mm focal length, so you can imagine how far back from the edge I was. I was tempted to get closer, but could not get myself to do it.
