My 2019 ducks with a minuscule Canon SX70 HS
Jan 10, 2019 08:24:24 #
suntouched wrote:
Actually I noticed. And I think probably others took note as well. It is amazing. Did you try for any BIF and if so how did that go?
The small camera belongs to my spouse and we came back from Florida where we spent 2 weeks basically shooting birds. She made 1000+ pictures of all kinds and when I started to process them I noticed that mine, taken with a 8x heavier and costly camera were not better. I went two day ago to a park in Alexandria (Huntly Meadows) and made the pictures I attached.
The camera is exceptionally good! But using it could be not very easy to everyone. Although using my heavier and costly gear is not any easier.
Jan 10, 2019 08:34:27 #
Why do you say that using the Canon SX70 would not be easier for everyone?
I’m asking because I have the SX 60 and I’m thinking of getting the SX 70.
I’m asking because I have the SX 60 and I’m thinking of getting the SX 70.
Jan 10, 2019 08:38:23 #
suntouched wrote:
Actually I noticed. And I think probably others took note as well. It is amazing. Did you try for any BIF and if so how did that go?
My first reply got lost..
This camera belongs to my wife and she made 1000+pictures in Florida. All kind of pictures but mainly birds.
When I started to process them I notice that they were comparable with my own images taken with much heavier and costlier gear. I tried myself the camera and I was surprised by quality.
However extending the zoom at 1300mm requires a certain skill especially on moving birds.
Jan 10, 2019 08:43:07 #
If you do birds this camera will be a plus. If not the one ordered would be also good and maybe easier to use.
Jan 10, 2019 08:48:26 #
Extending to 1300 mm makes is hard to find the bird (with any camera) and stabilize. I also have a SX60 and it is a good camera if you do not need a longer zoom.
Jan 10, 2019 08:49:43 #
Thanks for taking the time to post more. Amazing zoom- great results. I do birds and I don't have anywhere near this zoom.
Jan 10, 2019 08:51:31 #
sergio wrote:
These are photos taken hand held or with a monopod with the zoom fully extended i.e. 1300mm (all birds being far away). The pictures were processed with PS CC primarily for printing on a Super B format and secondarily reduced in size for the web. They are comparable in quality with what I did with my usual gear (Canon 7DII with Tamron 150-600 and 1.4x extender on monopod).
The birds were Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Hooded Mergansers and N Pintail.
The birds were Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Hooded Mergansers and N Pintail.
beautiful colorful ducks and excellent shots, sergio!!
Jan 10, 2019 11:41:41 #
Jan 10, 2019 11:44:27 #
Sergio, I am glad to see again a camera with a small sensor performing so well - and thus confirming what other people (experts in that field) say about the tools for bird photography (Lillian Stokes and Toni Britton).
Canon SX line of cameras shines.
Thank you for sharing!
Canon SX line of cameras shines.
Thank you for sharing!
Jan 10, 2019 12:18:09 #
Jan 10, 2019 13:29:32 #
sergio wrote:
Amazingly, nobody seems to notice that one can make quality bird pictures with a camera which is about 1/2 of a pound, has a zoom that extends to 1300mm, RAW and 20MP and costs about $600). This was what I wanted to tell..
Compared this minuscule camera with what you and I are using (7DII, Tamron 150-600 etc).
You might be right on the Green-winged Teal. I attached an image taken from Wikipedia.
Compared this minuscule camera with what you and I are using (7DII, Tamron 150-600 etc).
You might be right on the Green-winged Teal. I attached an image taken from Wikipedia.
A good bridge/super zoom can take great pictures if things are just so-good light etc but there are some things very hard to do with one, like BIF. (we own two, both older now Fujifilm HS-10 and Canon SX-50).
My 5DIV, 80D and the wife's T6s plus my Canon 100-400 or Tamron 150-600 and the rest of the two bags full of lenses are more versatile and can do things the bridge cameras either can't or only with difficulty and/or a lot of luck.
Yes the bridge cameras are small, handy and produce great images under the right circumstances and by playing to their strengths and avoid their weaknesses. For many people they are all they need.
Articles and books by Tony Britton (used to post on the UHH) and Lillian & Don Stokes about using the SX-50 for birds etc was why I bought one for my wife. Look at their photos on their sites, lots of exceptional bird portraits, sitting birds etc but almost no BIF (hummers at a flower are the exception).
Jan 10, 2019 15:02:57 #
I'm (kind of) looking for a pocketable long zoom compact camera with eye viewfinder and image stabilization. The reviews I've read on the internet, seem to indicate that, with small sensor cameras, beyond 1/3 of it's zoom range the resolution suffers due to edge diffraction when light passes thru the tiny iris.
Your photos indicate that while this may be measurable in a bench test , in practice it has no or neglible impact on picture quality in actual use at normal picture size and viewing distances.
Your photos are helping me toward making a good decision. Thanks
Good set!
Your photos indicate that while this may be measurable in a bench test , in practice it has no or neglible impact on picture quality in actual use at normal picture size and viewing distances.
Your photos are helping me toward making a good decision. Thanks
Good set!
Jan 10, 2019 15:16:41 #
wow those are just wall hangers all, they also remind me of Yakky Doodle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakky_Doodle
Jan 10, 2019 15:33:54 #
You do not read attentively!
This is SX70 HS. Has 20 MP, and a longer zoom. It is much better than SX50 or 60 (which I also owned).
Please compare your own images (for instance the last ones last published here) with the ones attached.
I told you that my usual gear is identical to yours therefore I know hands on both..
This is SX70 HS. Has 20 MP, and a longer zoom. It is much better than SX50 or 60 (which I also owned).
Please compare your own images (for instance the last ones last published here) with the ones attached.
I told you that my usual gear is identical to yours therefore I know hands on both..
Jan 10, 2019 17:38:54 #
sergio wrote:
You do not read attentively!
This is SX70 HS. Has 20 MP, and a longer zoom. It is much better than SX50 or 60 (which I also owned).
Please compare your own images (for instance the last ones last published here) with the ones attached.
I told you that my usual gear is identical to yours therefore I know hands on both..
This is SX70 HS. Has 20 MP, and a longer zoom. It is much better than SX50 or 60 (which I also owned).
Please compare your own images (for instance the last ones last published here) with the ones attached.
I told you that my usual gear is identical to yours therefore I know hands on both..
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