Another outing with the z50 and Sigma 100-400
May 16, 2023 23:35:52 #
gtilford
Loc: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Took the camera and lens combo out again this past Sunday trying out some different subject matter and again was pleased with the results that I achieved.
I thought that I should also discuss how I have changed my shooting style in the past month or so. Before I would go out looking for birds or whatever crossed my path. Whereas now I take my camp stool out and find a location that I feel should produce some results and sit down and wait. I put myself close to a tree or even, so my back is against the tree and wait, after a few minutes some opportunities present themselves and by the time I get to the 30 minute mark, it is as if I am not there and once again the woods comes to life. This lets me take my time trying to capture the image I want; it allows me to put less strain on my body by not walking for hours on end and the whole experience is more relaxing.
First few photos are from a local pond I went to check out and I counted 17 Snapping Turtles that showed themselves anywhere from about 3 inches in diameter to a couple whose shell would be over 2 feet across.
Different area allowed me to watch a Muskrat go about his business, once I had found him, I simply sat down and waited about 40 minutes all the while photographing birds, but it eventually came back out and went on as if I was not there.
Of course, a couple bird photos simply because it's migration time up here in Ontario, Canada and they are everywhere.
All photos were edited in NX Studio then put thru Topaz just because I was using a higher shutter speed than necessary but till I am used to the camera would sooner be safe than miss a shot. Photos have been resized to 75% of the original size in Faststone Image making them about 11MP instead of the normal 20.67 to make them up loadable on this site.
Once again thanks for viewing
I thought that I should also discuss how I have changed my shooting style in the past month or so. Before I would go out looking for birds or whatever crossed my path. Whereas now I take my camp stool out and find a location that I feel should produce some results and sit down and wait. I put myself close to a tree or even, so my back is against the tree and wait, after a few minutes some opportunities present themselves and by the time I get to the 30 minute mark, it is as if I am not there and once again the woods comes to life. This lets me take my time trying to capture the image I want; it allows me to put less strain on my body by not walking for hours on end and the whole experience is more relaxing.
First few photos are from a local pond I went to check out and I counted 17 Snapping Turtles that showed themselves anywhere from about 3 inches in diameter to a couple whose shell would be over 2 feet across.
Different area allowed me to watch a Muskrat go about his business, once I had found him, I simply sat down and waited about 40 minutes all the while photographing birds, but it eventually came back out and went on as if I was not there.
Of course, a couple bird photos simply because it's migration time up here in Ontario, Canada and they are everywhere.
All photos were edited in NX Studio then put thru Topaz just because I was using a higher shutter speed than necessary but till I am used to the camera would sooner be safe than miss a shot. Photos have been resized to 75% of the original size in Faststone Image making them about 11MP instead of the normal 20.67 to make them up loadable on this site.
Once again thanks for viewing
Smallest Snapping Turtle I seen can compare the size to the Solitary Sandpiper behind it
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Two larger Snapping Turtles chatting about the weather?
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One of the larger Snapping Turtles sitting at the edge of the channel waiting on lunch
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Muskrat digging up lunch
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Warbling Vireo
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May 17, 2023 05:38:40 #
Not bad at all. The Z50 is a very capable entry camera from what I know. I have seen excellent images from both of her two kit lenses.
I particularly like the last wo images.
I particularly like the last wo images.
May 17, 2023 07:34:03 #
gtilford
Loc: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
camerapapi wrote:
Not bad at all. The Z50 is a very capable entry camera from what I know. I have seen excellent images from both of her two kit lenses.
I particularly like the last wo images.
I particularly like the last wo images.
It has been working fantastically for me, bit of a learning curve but I'm sure that will pass thanks for looking
May 17, 2023 10:39:12 #
Very nice! Up until a couple years ago, I owned the Sigma 100-400 lens and used it with a Canon 6d2, later with a 5d4. Except for not being one stop behind the Canon version, I thought it an awesome lens especially considering it less than half the price of the Canon 100-400 ii, smaller, and a lot lighter. On days I’m carrying the Canon version I still think about it. Well done!
May 17, 2023 13:02:24 #
May 17, 2023 13:47:32 #
gtilford wrote:
Took the camera and lens combo out again this past... (show quote)
Beautiful set! Z50 delivers!
May 17, 2023 18:45:01 #
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May 18, 2023 10:44:15 #
gtilford
Loc: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Sinewsworn wrote:
Beautiful set! Z50 delivers!
I think it is working just fine thank you
May 18, 2023 10:45:56 #
gtilford
Loc: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
47greyfox wrote:
Very nice! Up until a couple years ago, I owned the Sigma 100-400 lens and used it with a Canon 6d2, later with a 5d4. Except for not being one stop behind the Canon version, I thought it an awesome lens especially considering it less than half the price of the Canon 100-400 ii, smaller, and a lot lighter. On days I’m carrying the Canon version I still think about it. Well done!
I had thought about going the r10 with the Canon mirrorless 100-400 but figured I would try this tour first and I am quite pleased with the results so far
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