Tried capturing birds
Apr 8, 2018 17:31:40 #
It's harder than I thought!! Went down to a local park where a lot of Geese and Ducks hang out. I setup my camera for Ap mode, with AF-C focus mode, Auto ISO On, Matrix Metering and Single Point AF Area, White balance set to Auto as well. Nikon D5300 with Tamron 150-600mm on a tripod and sometimes with a remote release (still learning to set that up).
But I see that I don't have everything in focus.
#1 I don't have their faces in focus but the body of the first one is
#2 Just the opposite of what I wanted...the seagull is out of focus and everything else is....but it kinda looks neat.
#3 I do like the head shot
#4 Ducks drinking
#5 Like the variety of birds in the shot but I think I should have had the seagulls in focus as well
#6 My favorite of the day
All critquie's welcome....what settings should I have done different?
But I see that I don't have everything in focus.
#1 I don't have their faces in focus but the body of the first one is
#2 Just the opposite of what I wanted...the seagull is out of focus and everything else is....but it kinda looks neat.
#3 I do like the head shot
#4 Ducks drinking
#5 Like the variety of birds in the shot but I think I should have had the seagulls in focus as well
#6 My favorite of the day
All critquie's welcome....what settings should I have done different?
Apr 8, 2018 17:57:49 #
We need to see EXIF data to be better able to help you.
Apr 8, 2018 17:59:02 #
CindyHouk wrote:
If your camera has a burst mode you have the best chance of catching them in action. Good zoom helps too. I have a Canon SX50 with 50X zoomIt's harder than I thought!! Went down to a local ... (show quote)
Apr 8, 2018 18:49:12 #
You have a few good results. You might use a group of AF points rather than 1. Where you have focus on the eye, those images are nice. More practice is probably the next important step.
Apr 8, 2018 18:49:19 #
YeloCab1 wrote:
.If your camera has a burst mode you have the best chance of catching them in action. Good zoom helps too. I have a Canon SX50 with 50X zoom
Your birds are farther away thus a larger depth of field
Apr 8, 2018 18:52:53 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
We need to see EXIF data to be better able to help you.
I have "All metadata" selected when exporting from LR...what else do I need to make sure the EXIF is included when exporting?
Apr 8, 2018 18:56:34 #
CindyHouk wrote:
I have "All metadata" selected when exporting from LR...what else do I need to make sure the EXIF is included when exporting?
When adding image to UHH check the little box “store original”
Apr 8, 2018 18:57:35 #
CindyHouk wrote:
It's harder than I thought!! Went down to a local ... (show quote)
I am fairly new to BIF photos and have been experimenting for a while now. It does take a lot of practice to get them right. Your shutter seems a bit slow at 1/125. I would have increased SS to 1/1600 or 1/3200 sec. and ISO to 640. Or just let ISO go on auto, although it can make the photo a bit noisier. I usually try to set WB to match conditions.
This is a link to some BIF photos I posted with SS 1/3200 sec. ISO 640 and F7.1.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-521200-1.html
Apr 8, 2018 18:57:46 #
YeloCab1 wrote:
If your camera has a burst mode you have the best chance of catching them in action. Good zoom helps too. I have a Canon SX50 with 50X zoom
Thanks but i am not sure on the burst mode....will have to check that out. I was really close to them, sometimes to close to get focus...lol
Apr 8, 2018 18:59:28 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
You have a few good results. You might use a group of AF points rather than 1. Where you have focus on the eye, those images are nice. More practice is probably the next important step.
Thanks....Should I have been in Shutter Priority instead with a group of AF points? Practice, Practice, Practice....I will get there someday!
Apr 8, 2018 18:59:55 #
CindyHouk wrote:
I have "All metadata" selected when exporting from LR...what else do I need to make sure the EXIF is included when exporting?
Your EXIF was included. I used an EXIF viewer called Investgator and was ble to see it all.
Apr 8, 2018 19:01:42 #
CindyHouk wrote:
It's harder than I thought!! Went down to a local ... (show quote)
Practice, practice, practice. Do not get discouraged as you start out. You may want to try setting your camera to (A)perture mode and set your aperture to f/7 or f/8. You will eventually have problems with noise if you stick with auto ISO, I would not go above 600 ISO with the D5300. If your subjects are moving quickly, such as the one with the wings flapping, you need to make sure your shutter speed is high enough. Good luck with your future ventures.
Apr 8, 2018 19:58:54 #
pesfls wrote:
When adding image to UHH check the little box “store original”
I did and the original is there to download...hmmmm....weird!
Apr 8, 2018 19:59:58 #
pmorin wrote:
Your EXIF was included. I used an EXIF viewer called Investgator and was ble to see it all.
Thanks...thought I was going crazy..
Apr 8, 2018 20:01:27 #
orrie smith wrote:
Practice, practice, practice. Do not get discouraged as you start out. You may want to try setting your camera to (A)perture mode and set your aperture to f/7 or f/8. You will eventually have problems with noise if you stick with auto ISO, I would not go above 600 ISO with the D5300. If your subjects are moving quickly, such as the one with the wings flapping, you need to make sure your shutter speed is high enough. Good luck with your future ventures.
Thanks....This was the first time I put the ISO to auto...googled some info on how to photograph birds and that was one of the settings.
Believe me.....I will practice, practice practice.....this is way to much fun not too!
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