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Aug 16, 2018 22:34:24   #
Puglover Loc: Lakeside Ca.
 
martinfisherphoto wrote:
Took the new camera out last weekend to give it a test. I've already located and been shooting owls under very low light conditions with the D7200. To guarantee some action I stopped at the pet store and picked up a few mice. I have 30 days to try and return if not happy. First thing I notice is the stellar ISO abilities. Always afraid to go over 800 I shot into the ISO3200 range in some of my captures. I needed SS of 1000 or better to freeze most of the motion. The most difficult of all BIF shots are the ones with the subject flying towards you. A lot of cameras have difficulty keeping up and in focus. DSLR cameras are computers and it's up to the photographer to program correctly to even capture the shots. I'm still fine tuning, but seems to be working Great. Unfortunately I'm swamped at work and haven't had but a few hours during the weekend to even try. Can't wait to get out in the light and do some more testing. Thought I would share a few......
Note: these are JPEGS and no noise reduction done. I had considered the D500 and D810 as an option to the D850. Personally I didn't like the ISO capabilities of the D500 and sent it back.. Not bad mouthing the camera, it was just not for me. Steve Perry had me look at this D850 camera seriously and as of so far I couldn't be happier. I do most of my wildlife photography in low light so ISO performance and focusing were at the Top of my want list.
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Very Nice! Terri

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Aug 16, 2018 23:04:57   #
martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida
 
I used Manual Exposure for these. Ranged from ISO2500 down to ISO800 for one shot. Shutter speed 1/1000th second for all but one. Hugh canopy of trees with spots of light coming thru. As you can see in some of the shots the background was close to being blown out. I carefully selected my settings for this reason. I also faced into decent background when I was able. I had 4 mice and shot on two different days waiting for the right light Window, and of coarse waiting for the owl. They allows visit the property mid morning and would sometimes return mid afternoon. They would also hunt the night light in the evenings that's on the property for the most part. I would hear them but not always see them. I have a big project going on on this property that I stay and work on over the weekends. Have been following the birds habits for several months. Several weeks ago I captured a shot of the adult female with a mouse caught near the barn. I Throw lots of crushed corn out for the wild turkey, squirrels, raccoons and other birds that frequent the property The owners have been doing this for years and ask I feed while I stay and work the property over the summer. A Wonderful place surrounded on three sides of state owned wilderness and bordered by Arbuckle Creek. They handed me a handful of money and asked if I could watch the property for 5 months and do some projects. I reluctantly said, Yes....
P.S. When I use metering for wildlife I only use Spot metering, mostly in Aperture priority mode. The key is to make sure when shooting under these conditions is that the Metering/Exposure is Not Locked when the shutter button is pressed, you want the camera to adjust as the subject travels through different levels of light. Matrix in these conditions would Never render the same exposure twice. That's to say of the other 3 Nikon cameras I've owned Matrix would not work under these conditions, I have yet to try with the D850. For these shots I choose manual because I only had four separate tries.
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Are you spot metering in the center of the bird or using matrix? The reason I ask is your DOF is sufficiently shallow to have the Owl's head in focus but his wingtips are not.

And, what was the Owl/Mouse hit-miss ratio?

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Aug 17, 2018 00:28:57   #
vikinguy Loc: Durham NC
 
sheesh. amazing.

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Aug 17, 2018 01:17:28   #
jdub82 Loc: Northern California
 
Wow! Incredible images, well done!

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Aug 17, 2018 01:59:04   #
Shootist Loc: Wyoming
 
Love them!
martinfisherphoto wrote:
Took the new camera out last weekend to give it a test. I've already located and been shooting owls under very low light conditions with the D7200. To guarantee some action I stopped at the pet store and picked up a few mice. I have 30 days to try and return if not happy. First thing I notice is the stellar ISO abilities. Always afraid to go over 800 I shot into the ISO3200 range in some of my captures. I needed SS of 1000 or better to freeze most of the motion. The most difficult of all BIF shots are the ones with the subject flying towards you. A lot of cameras have difficulty keeping up and in focus. DSLR cameras are computers and it's up to the photographer to program correctly to even capture the shots. I'm still fine tuning, but seems to be working Great. Unfortunately I'm swamped at work and haven't had but a few hours during the weekend to even try. Can't wait to get out in the light and do some more testing. Thought I would share a few......
Note: these are JPEGS and no noise reduction done. I had considered the D500 and D810 as an option to the D850. Personally I didn't like the ISO capabilities of the D500 and sent it back.. Not bad mouthing the camera, it was just not for me. Steve Perry had me look at this D850 camera seriously and as of so far I couldn't be happier. I do most of my wildlife photography in low light so ISO performance and focusing were at the Top of my want list.
Took the new camera out last weekend to give it a ... (show quote)

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Aug 17, 2018 04:51:55   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Superb shots.

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Aug 17, 2018 05:56:26   #
rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida
 
Great set!!

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Aug 17, 2018 06:05:41   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
martinfisherphoto wrote:
Took the new camera out last weekend to give it a test. I've already located and been shooting owls under very low light conditions with the D7200. To guarantee some action I stopped at the pet store and picked up a few mice. I have 30 days to try and return if not happy. First thing I notice is the stellar ISO abilities. Always afraid to go over 800 I shot into the ISO3200 range in some of my captures. I needed SS of 1000 or better to freeze most of the motion. The most difficult of all BIF shots are the ones with the subject flying towards you. A lot of cameras have difficulty keeping up and in focus. DSLR cameras are computers and it's up to the photographer to program correctly to even capture the shots. I'm still fine tuning, but seems to be working Great. Unfortunately I'm swamped at work and haven't had but a few hours during the weekend to even try. Can't wait to get out in the light and do some more testing. Thought I would share a few......
Note: these are JPEGS and no noise reduction done. I had considered the D500 and D810 as an option to the D850. Personally I didn't like the ISO capabilities of the D500 and sent it back.. Not bad mouthing the camera, it was just not for me. Steve Perry had me look at this D850 camera seriously and as of so far I couldn't be happier. I do most of my wildlife photography in low light so ISO performance and focusing were at the Top of my want list.
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Excellent set Martin.

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Aug 17, 2018 07:18:11   #
fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York
 
You got great results with this images. Nice work.

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Aug 17, 2018 08:19:45   #
RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania
 
Excellent

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Aug 17, 2018 08:24:07   #
cdayton
 
Great series. Did the mice sign consent forms for your experiment?

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Aug 17, 2018 08:26:04   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
Exceptional!

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Aug 17, 2018 08:41:04   #
rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA
 
martinfisherphoto wrote:
Took the new camera out last weekend to give it a test. I've already located and been shooting owls under very low light conditions with the D7200. To guarantee some action I stopped at the pet store and picked up a few mice. I have 30 days to try and return if not happy. First thing I notice is the stellar ISO abilities. Always afraid to go over 800 I shot into the ISO3200 range in some of my captures. I needed SS of 1000 or better to freeze most of the motion. The most difficult of all BIF shots are the ones with the subject flying towards you. A lot of cameras have difficulty keeping up and in focus. DSLR cameras are computers and it's up to the photographer to program correctly to even capture the shots. I'm still fine tuning, but seems to be working Great. Unfortunately I'm swamped at work and haven't had but a few hours during the weekend to even try. Can't wait to get out in the light and do some more testing. Thought I would share a few......
Note: these are JPEGS and no noise reduction done. I had considered the D500 and D810 as an option to the D850. Personally I didn't like the ISO capabilities of the D500 and sent it back.. Not bad mouthing the camera, it was just not for me. Steve Perry had me look at this D850 camera seriously and as of so far I couldn't be happier. I do most of my wildlife photography in low light so ISO performance and focusing were at the Top of my want list.
Took the new camera out last weekend to give it a ... (show quote)


Martin, these shots are absolutely outstanding. Ditto the comments of Linda from Maine.

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Aug 17, 2018 08:57:32   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Wow, exceptional captures. Your phone from National Geographic is ringing.

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Aug 17, 2018 09:11:53   #
miket22 Loc: Northern Massachusetts
 
Great shots. What lense(s) were used? This may be my next camera setup. Thanks.

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