Nalu
Loc: Southern Arizona
A pleasant surprise while I was out in a wetlands on Ennis Lake Montana enjoying the busy marsh wrens. I spooked him out of a tree and he fortunately perched close by. He (she) sat for a bit checking me out but was not in a good position in the tree to photograph. I guess he finally got tired of me and decided to head back to his original tree and I was able to get him as he headed back.
I recently took the plunged and splurged for a new Sony a1. This shot was taken with the 600mm + 1.4X attached (840mm) and is only two in the series of shots where the wings are not clipped so almost full frame. I have to say, the AF system in this camera is the best that I have encountered. Much better that the A9, but I did not ever have the a9II to compare it to.
Hope you enjoy and as always, constructive criticism is always appreciated.
DrJoeS
Loc: Tampa Bay area (FL)
Excellent capture. A fantasy shot for me.
Wonderful image. I really enjoy seeing this.
A spectacular shot, Frank! Were you using the Sony 200 - 600?
Nalu
Loc: Southern Arizona
UTMike wrote:
A spectacular shot, Frank! Were you using the Sony 200 - 600?
Hey Mike (?), thanks for looking. No, this was taken with the 600mm Gm plus 1.4X converter (840mm) on a tripod w/ gimbal head. I probably would not have gotten the shot if I were hand holding considering I had to stay focused on the bird as he was sitting. I just can't hold those longer lenses, either 600 or 200-600 for any extended period of time, like if I am waiting for something to develop with a perched subject. Young flat belly types may be able to do it, but my 70+ arms will just not hold those longer lenses up that long. 😊
Nalu wrote:
Hey Mike (?), thanks for looking. No, this was taken with the 600mm Gm plus 1.4X converter (840mm) on a tripod w/ gimbal head. I probably would not have gotten the shot if I were hand holding considering I had to stay focused on the bird as he was sitting. I just can't hold those longer lenses, either 600 or 200-600 for any extended period of time, like if I am waiting for something to develop with a perched subject. Young flat belly types may be able to do it, but my 70+ arms will just not hold those longer lenses up that long. 😊
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At 82, I know what you mean. In my recent trip to Hilton Head I rented a Sony 200-660 and used my 1.4xtc. I agree that the Sony AF system is excellent. To help with weight I used by Sony a7C and its AF system performed excellently.
joecichjr
Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
Nalu wrote:
A pleasant surprise while I was out in a wetlands on Ennis Lake Montana enjoying the busy marsh wrens. I spooked him out of a tree and he fortunately perched close by. He (she) sat for a bit checking me out but was not in a good position in the tree to photograph. I guess he finally got tired of me and decided to head back to his original tree and I was able to get him as he headed back.
I recently took the plunged and splurged for a new Sony a1. This shot was taken with the 600mm + 1.4X attached (840mm) and is only two in the series of shots where the wings are not clipped so almost full frame. I have to say, the AF system in this camera is the best that I have encountered. Much better that the A9, but I did not ever have the a9II to compare it to.
Hope you enjoy and as always, constructive criticism is always appreciated.
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A fabulous portrait of focus and determination 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉
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