Posts for: billnikon
Apr 7, 2024 08:02:39 #
The maturation of the Little Blue Heron. The Little Blue Heron starts out an off white bird and gradually transforms into it's final colors.
Apr 7, 2024 07:55:10 #
neco wrote:
Has anyone on the Hog used Arsenal 1 or 2? If so,
what are your opinions of this piece of technology?
what are your opinions of this piece of technology?
I like controlling my camera. Anything that takes that away will cause issues. It's a lot like keeping your camera on "P".
Never let the camera or any device make the decisions. You must be in control at all times.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Apr 7, 2024 07:19:40 #
leftyD500 wrote:
I shoot with the D500. I have as my primary slot t... (show quote)
If all else fails, call the men at Nikon 1-800-645-6687
Apr 7, 2024 07:15:50 #
Bill Fried wrote:
I have a Canon 5D Mark ii with the 24-105L lens and wonder if it makes sense to get a 2X extender for my trip to Spain. I also have an older Canon 75-300 lens but don't want to carry both. Concerned about quality with the extender and also whether a good one exists that fits my camera. (Thanks, Canon...) Also considered a used Canon 55-200, but Rockwell said that my camera couldn't handle the color problems.
Appreciate your help and snark,
Bill from Somerville MA (long time lurker)
Appreciate your help and snark,
Bill from Somerville MA (long time lurker)
When on vacation I leave my BIG STUFF at home. I only take my Sony HX99, a great pocket camera that has a Zeiss 24-720mm lens, shoots RAW, shoots panoramic four different ways, pop up viewfinder, shoots auto fill flash, and best of all fits in my shirt pocket or my belt pouch.
TRAVEL RIGHT, TRAVEL LITE.
Apr 6, 2024 08:10:38 #
One of the first flights for this Juvenile Red Shouldered Hawk. Green Cay Florida.
Sony a9, Sony 70-200 2.8 @ f4, 1/2000 sec. iso 2000, manual exposure
notice the red shoulders are already in full color
Sony a9, Sony 70-200 2.8 @ f4, 1/2000 sec. iso 2000, manual exposure
notice the red shoulders are already in full color
Apr 6, 2024 08:05:31 #
JZA B1 wrote:
Square crop, rule of thirds, or something completely different?
How do you know which one to apply in any given situation? Any time-tested rules or just what looks best?
How do you know which one to apply in any given situation? Any time-tested rules or just what looks best?
I try to compose in the camera, if not, I can do that easily in post.
I have the rule of thirds lines on my viewfinder, so I will notice those while shooting.
But as a wildlife photographer, I try to center my subjects, especially if they are moving.
I find centering my subjects sometimes work best.
composition is a personal thing.
but when using post I am sometimes watchful of the rules.
Apr 6, 2024 08:01:22 #
JD750 wrote:
I have seen here recommendations for Wallmart printing and a friend recently recommended them. I am wondering for those who might know, how well do they hold up, do they fade over time, change colors over time?
I use them all the time. Very good prices, very nice results. Can't beat there prices.
I frame 4X6 prints and 5X7 prints, my clients are very happy with the results.
I have not noticed fading, but most of my prints are less than 5 years old.
So, maybe after 20 years, who knows, I will not be around, that's for sure.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Apr 5, 2024 07:11:09 #
markwilliam1 wrote:
Why do Metal prints look so good? Way better that my wide format Canon printer! I have Lightroom, Photoshop and all the Topaz programs. We just got back from Alaska and Fabulous Metal prints were Everywhere!
At my recent show my Metal prints outsold my framed prints. Colors seem to pop more from a metal print.
But most of the time my clients still prefer framed prints.
Metal prints of my birds sold the best. But again, there is no rhyme or reason when it comes to why folks buy a framed or metal print. Highly individual.
Landscapes look especially great in metal.
Apr 5, 2024 07:07:53 #
Black Crowned Night Heron, Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
Sony a1, Sony 200-600 @ 400mm f5.6, manual exposure taken from green tree, 1/3200 sec. iso 500
Sony a1, Sony 200-600 @ 400mm f5.6, manual exposure taken from green tree, 1/3200 sec. iso 500
Apr 4, 2024 07:00:39 #
Dean37 wrote:
WOW! Received day early and I am really really in... (show quote)
Tony is far removed from my favorite person list, but here is a good tutorial you can watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGD8mJOmzUU
Apr 4, 2024 06:55:16 #
foathog wrote:
Even with a long lens??
Yes.
Apr 4, 2024 06:54:06 #
peterjoseph wrote:
I always prefer a camera on a strap and on my shoulders. I feel it is safe and convenient too.
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
In the wetlands you have to be ready to take an image in a nano second. That's why I hand hold my equipment.
With IBIS there is no longer a need for a tripod, especially if it is in the lens and body.
Luck favors the prepared. My camera's are pre set for birds in flight so I just lift and shoot, what could be easier.
Apr 4, 2024 06:47:31 #
You can always tell a windy day at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Great Egret.
Apr 3, 2024 14:15:46 #
ksmmike wrote:
Nice one. Was that bird out of the nest at the gator pond?
Mike
Mike
Yes, there are two of them. They will fly around inside that area for at least another month while mom and dad bring them food.
Apr 3, 2024 07:03:56 #
Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk, Green Cay Florida.
Sony a1, Sony 600 f4 @ f4, 1/1250 sec. iso 200, EV-1. Exposure was auto, taken in deep shade. I usually shoot all manual, but the hawk was in deep shade so I switched to auto. The hawk was about 40 feet from the board walk.
Focusing was small center spot placed on the hawk, eye detection locked on the hawk's eye.
Sony a1, Sony 600 f4 @ f4, 1/1250 sec. iso 200, EV-1. Exposure was auto, taken in deep shade. I usually shoot all manual, but the hawk was in deep shade so I switched to auto. The hawk was about 40 feet from the board walk.
Focusing was small center spot placed on the hawk, eye detection locked on the hawk's eye.
