Recent birding trip to Florida
Mar 29, 2018 16:12:21 #
A recent trip to Florida gave me a chance to try my new equipment (D500 with 200 - 500 5.6 lens). Would appreciate all input and suggestions.
Mar 29, 2018 16:30:58 #
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Mar 29, 2018 16:51:20 #
rlatuchie wrote:
A recent trip to Florida gave me a chance to try my new equipment (D500 with 200 - 500 5.6 lens). Would appreciate all input and suggestions.
Great equipment followed by a good photographer to capture great images.
Mar 29, 2018 16:56:47 #
rlatuchie wrote:
A recent trip to Florida gave me a chance to try my new equipment (D500 with 200 - 500 5.6 lens). Would appreciate all input and suggestions.
I have a good friend who lives in Florida and enjoys photographing birds. He always uses a flash with the following attachment to fill in the shadow areas.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1283075-REG/magmod_mammbeamw01_magbeam_wildlife_kit_with.html
Makes a world of difference in his images.
Mar 29, 2018 17:24:45 #
Dude you do not need help unless you just started last week; those are great! Almost every one fits a "Rule" of some kind , leading space, single subject centered and rule of thirds; the only thing better is two or more rules in the same frame. 5 is an instant masterpiece.
Stan is right but with flash you better be darn good, you only get one shot.?
Keep up the good work - Terry
Stan is right but with flash you better be darn good, you only get one shot.?
Keep up the good work - Terry
Mar 29, 2018 18:52:19 #
That’s a really good tip. I was on a birding trip to Mexico recently and our guide used something similar that enabled the light from the flash to go a greater distance. With it, he was able to get great pictures consistently, even of owls at night. Right now, I’m just trying to learn the basics, but I’ve been seeing how dependent I am on the light conditions. Thanks for your input.
Mar 29, 2018 18:56:00 #
Thank you Terry. I will admit to watching an awful lot of videos on various aspects of photography, from understanding exposure to AF to the use of Manual Mode. A lot to learn, but I just retired, and this is a perfect adjunct to my passion for birding.
Mar 29, 2018 19:30:01 #
Mar 29, 2018 20:23:42 #
rlatuchie wrote:
A recent trip to Florida gave me a chance to try my new equipment (D500 with 200 - 500 5.6 lens). Would appreciate all input and suggestions.
I think you did an outstanding job.
Mar 29, 2018 22:25:41 #
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Mar 30, 2018 11:16:34 #
rlatuchie wrote:
A recent trip to Florida gave me a chance to try my new equipment (D500 with 200 - 500 5.6 lens). Would appreciate all input and suggestions.
Very nice and the first one is a real stand out....Rich
Mar 30, 2018 12:07:12 #
Very nice. I was just in FL at the Wakodahatchee preserve shooting birds with 200-500mm and my D5. A lot of fun.
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