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AF-C, Flexible expandable spot, single exposure, PD area visible, AF/MF button toggle, manual exposure, setting effect ON, ISO as low as I can manage (800 in this case IIRC). For flying birds I limit the focus range to infinity-3 meters.Thanks Doug for the terrific images.
What shooting settings are you using? TIA.
Modernizing is one reason, in case of loss or damage I don't have to panic like I would with the 280 APO, I can just order a replacement ($$$$ permitting); the flexibility of a zoom is growing on me. I regard the lens as a 400mm f/5.6 that can adapt to a wider field of view when necessary. I've also realized that my reflexes, vision and dexterity ain't what they used to be and manual focus is becoming more difficult.Matt, Doug indicated the reasons why he made the switch in another thread. Michael Jordan nowadays would not be expected to be airborn.
As Doug explores the AF capabilities of his new set up, we also stand to learn.
Doug,The technique I'm using is to set the focus to infinity by focussing on a distant line of trees then follow the bird in the sky until it's close enough for the AF system to find it, then half-press the shutter when the center spot is on the bird. At this point it usually locks on and will track the bird quite well over most of the viewfinder and some part of the bird is generally in focus.
Nice effect Barry. Reminds me of my experiments with Kodalith in the darkroom.
Best regards,
Carl
Hi Barry, you got me onto something. My wife and I have spent the past two years slowly fixing up an old house close to where we live with the objective to start an exhibition place there for young and/or amateur artists, who have a difficult time finding a space to show their work.in the hope that it would turn a sow's ear into a silk purse
Haha, Barry is always an inspiration. Even then, when he wanted to tell us something different....
Comments and improvement suggestions welcome
Thanks SEB, no problem to try so here's the original.Did you tried to mask out the sign of the find edge effect?
Do you mind sharing the original? I would give it a try then.
Of course, and not only in finding the edge :clap:Haha, Barry is always an inspiration.
Here's my try:Thanks SEB, no problem to try so here's the original.
Thanks Sebastian, it looks very good and I especially like what you have done to the sky as well as that by masking the sign it's much better readable now. :thumbs:Here's my try:
it makes me very happy that you like it.Thanks Sebastian, it looks very good and I especially like what you have done to the sky as well as that by masking the sign it's much better readable now. :thumbs:
I've already downloaded your version on my computer, and if you don't mind something very close to that will end up on our business card.
Thanks, Doug!Modernizing is one reason, in case of loss or damage I don't have to panic like I would with the 280 APO, I can just order a replacement ($$$$ permitting); the flexibility of a zoom is growing on me. I regard the lens as a 400mm f/5.6 that can adapt to a wider field of view when necessary. I've also realized that my reflexes, vision and dexterity ain't what they used to be and manual focus is becoming more difficult.
So far I'm finding the AF convenient and adequately accurate but not as precise as manual focus. I'm impressed by how well (usually) it will track a flying bird against a busy background assuming it locks on in the first place. The technique I'm using is to set the focus to infinity by focussing on a distant line of trees then follow the bird in the sky until it's close enough for the AF system to find it, then half-press the shutter when the center spot is on the bird. At this point it usually locks on and will track the bird quite well over most of the viewfinder and some part of the bird is generally in focus.
Optically the lens is quite good, and its apparent that C1 is automatically applying some digital correction (the default when C1 recognizes the lens is to correct for chromatic aberration, for example). It's not the mind-boggling image quality of the 280 APO, or maybe my mind has gotten over getting boggled, but so far I've found nothing to fault: image detail, contrast and color are quite good, zero weird bokeh effects, quick focus and effective OIS. It's a "keeper".
What a fantastic project Pieter....You have my respect, it takes time and commitment to do what you and your wife are doingHi Barry, you got me onto something. My wife and I have spent the past two years slowly fixing up an old house close to where we live with the objective to start an exhibition place there for young and/or amateur artists, who have a difficult time finding a space to show their work.
It's >95% finished now and we're planning to open in the course of April
Comments and improvement suggestions welcome