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Mar 30, 2018 09:00:32 #
D850, Tamron 100-400 @400mm, f8, 1/500s, ISO125 (auto), SB800 flash -7, cropped to 2067x2584 and processed in LR.
I use manual mode and HSS to get the depth of field and minimum shutter speed needed for action at the closer distances...with birds I prefer not to mess with camera settings once the action begins. Perhaps not the only way to do it but it works well for me.
Most of my images are processed in DeNoise 6 and LR. My skill level in PS and LR is a couple notches above Neophyte...still learning.
I use manual mode and HSS to get the depth of field and minimum shutter speed needed for action at the closer distances...with birds I prefer not to mess with camera settings once the action begins. Perhaps not the only way to do it but it works well for me.
Most of my images are processed in DeNoise 6 and LR. My skill level in PS and LR is a couple notches above Neophyte...still learning.
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pesfls wrote:
To my eye, it doesn't look like you're having difficulty. Nice job.
Thanks. I'm not having difficulty but compared to the potential of the programs I'm just scratching the surface. You can literally make a silk purse out of a sows ear.
Mar 30, 2018 09:33:15 #
genocolo
Loc: Vail and Gasparilla Island
Best cardinal capture I have seen. Could you please explain how you set and use your flash? Thanks in advance.
Mar 30, 2018 10:28:14 #
genocolo wrote:
Best cardinal capture I have seen. Could you please explain how you set and use your flash? Thanks in advance.
In bright sun I don't need flash, but otherwise I set it in TTL at some level less than the ambient light, usually -1 stop sometimes a little more or less. TTL works better for me than manual flash because I'm targeting several locations randomly that have varying light. I use high speed sync to increase the camera shutter speed to stop movement. At the distance I usually shoot the flash by itself isn't enough to do it. HSS requires a camera and flash that has this capability.
There was a time when the camera brand flash is what I would recommend...I have 3 Nikon flashes...but no more. Recent 3rd party flashes have all the functionality of the camera brand and some have higher guide numbers as well. As an example my Godox V860 II N is rated at GN 197, uses a lithium battery good for 600 full flashes, great build and it cost 1/3 of the top end Nikon flash. I still like my SB800s because of their size.
If you intend to buy flash, get the most powerful available that matches your camera regardless of the brand.
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Very beautiful image, Joe and have been toying with the idea of purchasing a flash, so am bookmarking your good advice for the future---thanks!
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