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Dec 18, 2014 06:34:31   #
motorman Loc: greenville nc
 
New lens tamron sp 150-600

I keep seeing great bird photos by uhh members (ie Regis) using this lens.
which gave me a case of I want one and I want to do that.

now i need learn it's sweet spots.

Just walking thru River Park North and out of the corner of my eye this eagle was flying over. Like trying to shoot down a plane that just popped over the trees. Rapid fire shots in an arc. I managed to snag him by the far wing in the attached photo. second shot edited.

flybye eagle
flybye eagle...
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edited eagle
edited eagle...
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Dec 18, 2014 06:36:26   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
motorman wrote:
New lens tamron sp 150-600

I keep seeing great bird photos by uhh members (ie Regis) using this lens.
which gave me a case of I want one and I want to do that.

now i need learn it's sweet spots.

Just walking thru River Park North and out of the corner of my eye this eagle was flying over. Like trying to shoot down a plane that just popped over the trees. Rapid fire shots in an arc. I managed to snag him by the far wing in the attached photo. second shot edited.

Nice results.

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Dec 18, 2014 06:40:50   #
motorman Loc: greenville nc
 
thank you, with practice it has great potential

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Dec 18, 2014 07:37:18   #
rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida
 
Good shots!

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Dec 18, 2014 10:11:58   #
Singing Swan
 
Awesome. It's good to have someone who inspires us, isn't it. Good luck with the learning .... you're off to a good start!!

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Dec 19, 2014 06:00:52   #
jmw44 Loc: Princeton, NJ USA
 
Regis did it to me, too. Mine arrived the other day, but I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. Great captures. I hope your luck continues.

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Dec 19, 2014 06:04:53   #
motorman Loc: greenville nc
 
thank you

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Dec 19, 2014 06:07:27   #
motorman Loc: greenville nc
 
jmw44 wrote:
Regis did it to me, too. Mine arrived the other day, but I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. Great captures. I hope your luck continues.


found a free software link key in the box for a program that works well with the sp tamron series silkpix and register on line for the full six year waranty

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Dec 19, 2014 06:11:45   #
motorman Loc: greenville nc
 
Singing Swan wrote:
Awesome. It's good to have someone who inspires us, isn't it. Good luck with the learning .... you're off to a good start!!


this site has many many great photographers with outstanding tips and constructive reviews of all types of photos and equipment.

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Dec 19, 2014 06:24:01   #
Psergel Loc: New Mexico
 
jmw44 wrote:
Regis did it to me, too. Mine arrived the other day, but I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. Great captures. I hope your luck continues.

I got mine a couple of months ago and am still learning. I've started to get some really good results with stationary subjects.
For me, handheld at 600mm means I need really good light (shutter 1/1000).
With a monopod I can do much better.
The best aperture seems to be f8.
On a tripod, one really needs to remember to turn the VC off or you will get blurry images.
Also....Tamron advises turning off VC when panning.
I think the early hype suggested that VC worked while panning but they've changed that story and their manual.
I have yet to get any BIF shots worth keeping but I haven't made a major effort yet either.
The lens is capable of producing great results and at the price it's remarkable but.....it's still a really long tele and not the easiest thing to master. YMMV

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Dec 19, 2014 06:48:06   #
motorman Loc: greenville nc
 
Psergel wrote:
I got mine a couple of months ago and am still learning. I've started to get some really good results with stationary subjects.
For me, handheld at 600mm means I need really good light (shutter 1/1000).
With a monopod I can do much better.
The best aperture seems to be f8.
On a tripod, one really needs to remember to turn the VC off or you will get blurry images.
Also....Tamron advises turning off VC when panning.
I think the early hype suggested that VC worked while panning but they've changed that story and their manual.
I have yet to get any BIF shots worth keeping but I haven't made a major effort yet either.
The lens is capable of producing great results and at the price it's remarkable but.....it's still a really long tele and not the easiest thing to master. YMMV
I got mine a couple of months ago and am still lea... (show quote)


during my walks i use a monopod with gimbal head so far using shutter priority 1/500 vc on, I will try vc off

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Dec 19, 2014 06:54:09   #
Psergel Loc: New Mexico
 
motorman wrote:
during my walks i use a monopod with gimbal head so far using shutter priority 1/500 vc on, I will try vc off


I strongly suspect that Santa is bring me a heavy duty Sirui monopod and Sirui monopod head.
The "pod" I'm currently using is an El Cheapo purchased at the retailing anti-Christ, Walmart.
We shall see if a pricey stick is better.

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Dec 19, 2014 07:06:01   #
motorman Loc: greenville nc
 
Psergel wrote:
I strongly suspect that Santa is bring me a heavy duty Sirui monopod and Sirui monopod head.
The "pod" I'm currently using is an El Cheapo purchased at the retailing anti-Christ, Walmart.
We shall see if a pricey stick is better.


I had a less expensive one and the camera mount bolt snapped off, if i had not kept the camera strap around my neck it could have been bad. now using a much more robust monopod but still keep the strap around my neck.

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Dec 19, 2014 07:34:08   #
Psergel Loc: New Mexico
 
motorman wrote:
I had a less expensive one and the camera mount bolt snapped off, if i had not kept the camera strap around my neck it could have been bad. now using a much more robust monopod but still keep the strap around my neck.

Good point.
I've heard of people forgetting that their camera is on one leg instead of three and actually letting go. I'm all for the belt AND suspenders approach.

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Dec 19, 2014 09:25:32   #
jmw44 Loc: Princeton, NJ USA
 
Psergel wrote:
I got mine a couple of months ago and am still learning. I've started to get some really good results with stationary subjects.
For me, handheld at 600mm means I need really good light (shutter 1/1000).
With a monopod I can do much better.
The best aperture seems to be f8.
On a tripod, one really needs to remember to turn the VC off or you will get blurry images.
Also....Tamron advises turning off VC when panning.
I think the early hype suggested that VC worked while panning but they've changed that story and their manual.
I have yet to get any BIF shots worth keeping but I haven't made a major effort yet either.
The lens is capable of producing great results and at the price it's remarkable but.....it's still a really long tele and not the easiest thing to master. YMMV
I got mine a couple of months ago and am still lea... (show quote)


That's very helpful, Paul. Thank you.

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