Bird Photography (Wildlife)
Aug 7, 2019 04:29:24 #
It is said "One can never have a long enough lens for shooting birds." I like to put it another way..."you can never have enough pixels for shooting birds."
I shot this in the crop mode with the A7R3 reducing the pixel count to 6000x4000 and then I threw away another 30% of the pixels with another crop. The resulting image still has a good amount of resolution even at ISO 800.
I would not think of lugging around a 600mm f4 lens, even if it was affordable. This is why the A7R4 is appealing too me. But I admit that there is more to a camera than pixel count so I am uncommitted about a preorder at this time. I'll wait until the functional reviews are in to make a decision.
I shot this in the crop mode with the A7R3 reducing the pixel count to 6000x4000 and then I threw away another 30% of the pixels with another crop. The resulting image still has a good amount of resolution even at ISO 800.
I would not think of lugging around a 600mm f4 lens, even if it was affordable. This is why the A7R4 is appealing too me. But I admit that there is more to a camera than pixel count so I am uncommitted about a preorder at this time. I'll wait until the functional reviews are in to make a decision.
Aug 7, 2019 05:25:26 #
joer wrote:
It is said "One can never have a long enough ... (show quote)
With cameras coming out with astronomical Megapix's lens MM becomes less significant as one could crop 70-80% and still have a ton of quality pixs to spare.
Aug 7, 2019 06:26:15 #
Aug 7, 2019 06:26:52 #
Great shot! I agree, this picture still looks incredible, it's surprisingly clear for the extra crops. The feathers and individual hairs are so clear. Really, great job, honestly!
Aug 7, 2019 06:35:25 #
For a comparison it would have been better to have also included the image before you cropped.
Aug 7, 2019 07:18:32 #
Why crop? Is always a difficult decision, I prefer not to, here are some pics from a blu jay taken on a Canon EOS RP on a 100-400mm lens. These pics are already down sized from RAW to JPEG. I don’t remember if I cropped but don’t think so since this blujay was close.
Perched
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Feathers
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The focus on the eye and the rest of the body out of focus was on purpose
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Aug 7, 2019 07:54:41 #
The new Sony aR7 IV is tempting with the ability to throw away pixels for wildlife images! It does help! With the new FE200-600 it is also tempting for me to change for wildlife photos.
Aug 7, 2019 07:58:32 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
joer wrote:
..."you can never have enough pixels for shooting birds."...
There is most definitely enough in that image! Can see your reflection in that Blue Jay's eye.
Aug 7, 2019 08:18:11 #
Your final rendered image is still magnificent Joer and yes , the loss of so many pixels is heartbreaking but the resolution from this 61mp beast is most impressive. Size really does matter and the ability to crop and not add on a longer focal length is what you have. I 'd say you are a fortunate guy to have the options this rig provides to you.
It is a serious camera indeed. Thank again for the lesson in resolution.
It is a serious camera indeed. Thank again for the lesson in resolution.
Aug 7, 2019 08:32:58 #
Brucej67 wrote:
For a comparison it would have been better to have also included the image before you cropped.
It would include much clutter and be to large to post on this forum.
The detail in an image really doesn't maximize until you get up close regardless of how you achieve it. Of course with crops there needs to be sufficient pixels to begin with.
Aug 7, 2019 11:50:14 #
The only difference between men and boys is the size and cost of their toys - LOL!
Aug 7, 2019 12:31:31 #
Aug 7, 2019 19:13:07 #
joer wrote:
It is said "One can never have a long enough ... (show quote)
Maybe you should try using the Sony Clear Image Zoom - like I do ! ? Makes things a little simpler ....if you are doing larger prints....and do not mind shooting lowly JPEGS ....
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Aug 8, 2019 07:49:14 #
imagemeister wrote:
Maybe you should try using the Sony Clear Image Zoom - like I do ! ? Makes things a little simpler ....if you are doing larger prints....and do not mind shooting lowly JPEGS ....
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Thanks, I tried it and its not the same.
Larry you should really try RAW and post processing.
Aug 8, 2019 09:24:54 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
sergiohm wrote:
Why crop? Is always a difficult decision, I prefer not to, here are some pics from a blu jay taken on a Canon EOS RP on a 100-400mm lens. These pics are already down sized from RAW to JPEG. I don’t remember if I cropped but don’t think so since this blujay was close.
I like the colors in your second image, but it is sort of frowned on to hijack another persons post with your own pictures unless invited.
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