tca2267 wrote:
Great Photo.....
I also looked at your bird photos and air see you were using a Nikon D500 and a Nikon 200-500 for most...
I have a D850 and 500 and I recently got a new Nikon 200-500...I have used it on both lenses.....BUT I can't seem to get the "tack sharp" focus with it .....I am using it for birds too...when I use my Tamron 100- 400 in either camera I DO get tack sharp photos....
Am I being to critical?.....when I view my photos on the computer and zoom in the eyes don't look sharp when I hi 70%.......I feel that in tack sharp photos the eyes should be sharp at 100%... my wife says they look great...but I am no satisfied.....I contacted Nikon and the requested some of my photos so they could tell if there was a problem with the lens...haven't heard back yet.
Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Great Photo..... br br I also looked at your bird... (
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Hmmmm..... I've been very happy with the 200-500. Pretty amazed at how sharp it is. It actually pairs great with the D500. Try using spot focus on continuous. Spot focus is my go to almost 100% of the time. Also try using back button focus if you don't already.
Nice, reminds me of when I use to live just south of Savannah GA. And if it was clear. We could see the space launches since they got above 100,000ft altitude. I never tried to get a photo but wish that I had tried.
Excellent image. Based on the star trails, I would guess your shutter was open for about 25 seconds. Did it take that long for the rocket to travel that distance?
DWHart24 wrote:
151 seconds.
I know it's a product of distance and perspective, but the rocket must have looked like it was moving in slow motion! Regardless, it's a great shot.
DWHart24 wrote:
151 seconds.
How did you arive at that timing? You only had ONE chance! GREAT shot!!
Thanks for the tips...I do use spot focus and continuous shooting BUT I am still ot getting the "sharpness"that I fell I should be getting.....I sent some photos to Nikong and they responded back for me to sent the lens in to them and they would check it. So I will beĀ sending it off this week...hopefully they can solve the problem.
Amator21 wrote:
How did you arive at that timing? You only had ONE chance! GREAT shot!!
Thanks. The camera was set in bulb mode. When I saw the sky start to light up, I open the shutter with a remote release and closed the shutter when the rocket disappeared.
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