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Mar 1, 2024 10:00:32   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 

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Mar 1, 2024 10:01:20   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Very nice. No arguments on the best camera for wildlife at the moment. Thanks for the metering tip. Much appreciated.

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Mar 1, 2024 10:42:35   #
saxman71 Loc: Wenatchee
 
billnikon wrote:
Since administration is encouraging posting images on the main photography Discussion site I believe I will start posting there also with a photo lean to them.
Lets see, please note that this image was taken with a Sony a1 (best camera on the market today) that should elicit some nice responses.
It was taken with the 200-600 zoom lens, (sharpest zoom lens on the market today) this should get some discussion also.
I like to take my meter reading off green trees which reflect 18% of the light, just like a gray card. Then depending on the color of the bird I under expose using manual one to two stops. Although on all white birds I might go even more stops.
On this shot I pre focused on the branches so when the Male Great Egret came in with nesting material I was ready to shoot and my Sony focusing system was set to Zone and it picked up the male in a nano second.
Shooting at 30 fps and I chose the shot that best described the situation.
Boy, this was fun.
Since administration is encouraging posting images... (show quote)


Truly outstanding shot. The shots you post are all top notch and this one is no exception. And thank you for doing the camera and lens research for me. It may be approaching the time I need to reach deep into my savings and purchase the best mirrorless camera and sharpest zoom lens combination currently available.

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Mar 1, 2024 11:34:04   #
maxlieberman Loc: 19027
 
Whether that camera body and that lens are the best on the market is debatable, but they are both definitely of excellent quality. Your photo is well exposed and composed, but you did not explain why you chose 30 fps rather than 20 or 40.

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Mar 1, 2024 11:52:16   #
chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA
 
foathog wrote:
Has BILLSONY been taken?? Nikon wants their name back


Haha...no sh*t!

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Mar 1, 2024 12:11:58   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
foathog wrote:
Has BILLSONY been taken?? Nikon wants their name back



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Mar 1, 2024 12:27:10   #
Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area
 
Beautiful shot!

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Mar 1, 2024 13:23:04   #
Barre Loc: Fairfax Co, VA
 
BebuLamar wrote:
I have a Nikon Coolpix 5000 circa 2002. It shoot RAW and the frame rate is 1 frame per 45 sec.



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Mar 1, 2024 14:16:45   #
NikonGal Loc: Central Oregon
 
Wonderful image.

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Mar 1, 2024 15:19:10   #
nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah
 
Regardless of the technical stuff--this is just a great shot! Thanks for the post.

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Mar 1, 2024 15:23:51   #
Kiron Loc: Wales and Florida
 
TerryVS wrote:
Boy all this crap about the photographer making the difference etc is clearly wrong. All you need is one of those fancy Sony cameras and set her on 30 fps and you'll get killer shots! Nice Pic!


What goes in the lens comes out of the camera? That was my philosophy for 35mm, and still is. A great shot! Well done.

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Mar 1, 2024 15:26:09   #
nehemiahm
 
Great shot!

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Mar 1, 2024 15:38:50   #
Dan' de Bourgogne
 
billnikon wrote:
Since administration is encouraging posting images on the main photography Discussion site I believe I will start posting there also with a photo lean to them.
Lets see, please note that this image was taken with a Sony a1 (best camera on the market today) that should elicit some nice responses.
It was taken with the 200-600 zoom lens, (sharpest zoom lens on the market today) this should get some discussion also.
I like to take my meter reading off green trees which reflect 18% of the light, just like a gray card. Then depending on the color of the bird I under expose using manual one to two stops. Although on all white birds I might go even more stops.
On this shot I pre focused on the branches so when the Male Great Egret came in with nesting material I was ready to shoot and my Sony focusing system was set to Zone and it picked up the male in a nano second.
Shooting at 30 fps and I chose the shot that best described the situation.
Boy, this was fun.
Since administration is encouraging posting images... (show quote)


exactly perfect exposure! well done!

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Mar 1, 2024 15:43:43   #
GrannyAnnie
 
SparkyNYC wrote:
Beautiful shot.


Absolutely agree!....bautiful!!

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Mar 1, 2024 16:01:13   #
Barre Loc: Fairfax Co, VA
 
Kiron wrote:
What goes in the lens comes out of the camera? That was my philosophy for 35mm, and still is. A great shot! Well done.


You can get film camera bodies for next to nothing...used for as little as $15 (All brands). Go to KEH cameras if you're interested. The only catch is the battery is liable to cost way more than the camera.

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