Shooting with Nikon D500 and Sigma 150-600, 1/2000. 1/2500, iso 200-640
Mar 5, 2020 10:44:41 #
Thoughts and critique will be sincerely appreciated...beautiful mature bald eagle and juvie...I am struggling with getting sharp images...lighting is good, am using back button, continuous focus...is there a secret to birds in flight capture...have raised iso somewhat, to get higher shutter but these have lots of light...sometimes using a monopod, but basically these are handheld...I know that might be an issue as well...is the sigma 150-600 typically considered "sharp?" There are lots of variables...
Mar 5, 2020 10:54:05 #
Since you didn't upload the originals it's hard to tell. Also no mention of aperture. You could probably cut the shutter speed in half and increase the f-stop for a little more depth-of-field.
Mar 5, 2020 10:55:56 #
Mar 5, 2020 11:02:28 #
I find that the best focus mode for BIF is group focus in continuous. Your pictures look sharp to me but it's hard to tell when you don't post the original size.
Mar 5, 2020 11:12:25 #
Mar 5, 2020 11:19:54 #
They look sharp but hard to tell if you dont use the store original, imo wings out or up are a better composition. Other than that very good photos
Mar 5, 2020 14:37:35 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
The D500 is a great camera for BIF. Is the Sigma a sport or a contemporary? I used and got great BIFs with the D850 and the Sigma 600C. How much did you crop these?
None of these are sharp. The lighting doesn't look good nor does it appear that you were close enough and the sun at your back. If you really want an accurate critique from Birds in Flight photographers you need to post the originals and the ability to download!
None of these are sharp. The lighting doesn't look good nor does it appear that you were close enough and the sun at your back. If you really want an accurate critique from Birds in Flight photographers you need to post the originals and the ability to download!
Mar 6, 2020 09:17:13 #
Mar 6, 2020 11:00:00 #
Thanks. Yes, I have. Found it to restricting so probably need to use it more to get a better technique...
Mar 6, 2020 11:02:20 #
I have tried to attach a RAW file many times...each time I do, the site shuts down...is that a flaw in the system or are my files too big?
Mar 6, 2020 11:07:51 #
zacksoccer wrote:
I have tried to attach a RAW file many times...each time I do, the site shuts down...is that a flaw in the system or are my files too big?
You need to click on the quote reply button so that we know who you are responding to. On your raw question, I don't believe you can post a raw file here.
Mar 6, 2020 13:41:40 #
zacksoccer wrote:
I have tried to attach a RAW file many times...each time I do, the site shuts down...is that a flaw in the system or are my files too big?
RAW is not a format that any browser will be able to display. You’ll need to convert it first.
Mar 6, 2020 15:49:21 #
I was struggling trying to get sharp images of raptors in flight/landing/taking off. I heard about, then purchased Steve Perry's ebooks on Exposure and Focus......he has a very informative website and shoots mostly wildlife with Nikon equipment.
I shoot Nikon's D850 using Nikon's 80-400mm, manual mode, F/8-f/10, 1/800 to 1/2500 (higher if necessary), then auto ISO. The D850 also lets me set a max auto ISO (I used 6400, but it goes higher too) and if I have noise, I just run it through Topax DeNoise AI. I'm still working with these settings, but I'm getting many more sharp images than before. If your D500 has an auto ISO I'd recommend giving it a try. That way you set the shutter and aparture to what you know will give you a sharp images and let the camera pick the ISO.
Good luck, and keep shooting. Bev
I shoot Nikon's D850 using Nikon's 80-400mm, manual mode, F/8-f/10, 1/800 to 1/2500 (higher if necessary), then auto ISO. The D850 also lets me set a max auto ISO (I used 6400, but it goes higher too) and if I have noise, I just run it through Topax DeNoise AI. I'm still working with these settings, but I'm getting many more sharp images than before. If your D500 has an auto ISO I'd recommend giving it a try. That way you set the shutter and aparture to what you know will give you a sharp images and let the camera pick the ISO.
Good luck, and keep shooting. Bev
Mar 6, 2020 15:54:42 #
NikonGal wrote:
I was struggling trying to get sharp images of rap... (show quote)
I totally agree and have my 500 set up just as Perry recommends!
Mar 6, 2020 16:26:39 #
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