BIF Attempts
Jan 7, 2018 21:04:06 #
So I got a new camera (Canon 7D MII) and a new lens (Canon 100-400) and have been working on how to set it up for BIF. Here are some first attempts.
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Jan 7, 2018 21:21:30 #
MikWar wrote:
So I got a new camera (Canon 7D MII) and a new lens (Canon 100-400) and have been working on how to set it up for BIF. Here are some first attempts.
Congrats on the new gear. Looks like you are homing in on BIF photography. Last image is outstanding
Jan 7, 2018 21:35:56 #
A stunning Red Belly - showing it !! 8-) ......NICE 1st attempts !
Jan 7, 2018 21:36:54 #
It looks like you've got it figured out. Nicely done. I especially like #2 and #5.
Jan 7, 2018 21:47:16 #
Jan 7, 2018 23:49:51 #
MikWar wrote:
So I got a new camera (Canon 7D MII) and a new lens (Canon 100-400) and have been working on how to set it up for BIF. Here are some first attempts.
Great start, esp the last one.
When I got my 7DII* this is the place I got my settings to start out, then modified to suit me:
http://photographylife.com/recommended-canon-7d-mark-ii-settings
Other help here:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=13844
And here:
http://rogerhunt.photography/hints-tips/
If you haven't found it yet here is the 51 page manual on just the AF (downloadable PDF):
http://downloads.canon.com/camera/brochures/EOS_7D_Mark_II_AF_guide_CUSA_9-2014.pdf
*I traded and now use 5DIV and 80D, before I used the 6D and 7DII, I wanted the newer sensors etc. When the III comes out maybe I will get that, if I can afford it.
Jan 8, 2018 09:26:56 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Congrats on the new gear. Looks like you are homing in on BIF photography. Last image is outstanding
Thanks so much! I actually thought the last image looked a little "soft" - perhaps the action pose compensated for that.
Mike
Jan 8, 2018 09:27:47 #
imagemeister wrote:
A stunning Red Belly - showing it !! 8-) ......NICE 1st attempts !
Thanks - I camped out back(yard) and tried to wait as it approached the feeder.
Mike
Jan 8, 2018 09:28:25 #
Mac wrote:
It looks like you've got it figured out. Nicely done. I especially like #2 and #5.
Thanks much. #2 and 5 seem to be popular.
Mike
Jan 8, 2018 09:28:42 #
Jan 8, 2018 09:29:53 #
robertjerl wrote:
Great start, esp the last one. br When I got my 7D... (show quote)
Thanks so much. I had the Photography life link already but the other two I've added - thanks! I also have downloaded the manual.
Mike
Jan 8, 2018 10:53:30 #
RRS
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MikWar wrote:
So I got a new camera (Canon 7D MII) and a new lens (Canon 100-400) and have been working on how to set it up for BIF. Here are some first attempts.
I'd say your off to a hell of a start!!! Not only are your shots very good but some great composition too.
Jan 8, 2018 11:20:43 #
RRS wrote:
I'd say your off to a hell of a start!!! Not only are your shots very good but some great composition too.
Thanks a lot! Still working on learning the camera. More shots to come.
Mike
Jan 8, 2018 12:45:25 #
Nicely done. A bit soft as are many of mine (maybe most). I take fifty to get one good one. Are you using back button focus? Really helps for BIF.
Jan 8, 2018 13:09:52 #
MikWar wrote:
Thanks so much. I had the Photography life link already but the other two I've added - thanks! I also have downloaded the manual.
Mike
Mike
You are welcome.
The AF manual helps avoid reading/hunting through the full manual now someone like "Dummies" needs to translate the AF Manual into everyday English. I used to buy a lot of computer oriented "For Dummies" books, the instructions were good, easy to read and understand and they used to have great cartoons poking fun at computers and techno geeks.
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