Anything Shot with a 1Dx mark II
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Thanks guys. Must not over do it, but if something different comes along you may see another one day. These were shot from an open door and it's super cold here and I'm shooting into the sun so I really should dress up and go out. It's like -30C with wind chill considered, but sunny - Sunny Alberta.
Jack
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So many great shots here!
Thought I'd mix it up a little with the 1DX2 shots, here's some static Enduro bike shots
WR250F - Akrapovic by Arthur Bike Mad, on Flickr
WR250F - Akrapovic by Arthur Bike Mad, on Flickr
WR250F - Akrapovic by Arthur Bike Mad, on Flickr
Thought I'd mix it up a little with the 1DX2 shots, here's some static Enduro bike shots
WR250F - Akrapovic by Arthur Bike Mad, on FlickrWR250F - Akrapovic by Arthur Bike Mad, on FlickrWR250F - Akrapovic by Arthur Bike Mad, on Flickr
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Jack, the best detailed looking bird capture i have seen so far from you since you started posting with the 1dx mk2..you must be happy with those. Also that hazy dark blue makes for a spectacular background..
Like the enduro bike shots Arthur, is it a Yamaha? Nice perspective, and the bright colours really stand out against the natural backgrounds
And i agree Eldar, there are limits to what focal length one can shoot before atmospherics start to have an impact. I guess there are times of days and places where it happens less...
I enjoyed your post above of the male lion coalition of 5, something special to see for sure.
Cheers
Grant
Like the enduro bike shots Arthur, is it a Yamaha? Nice perspective, and the bright colours really stand out against the natural backgrounds
And i agree Eldar, there are limits to what focal length one can shoot before atmospherics start to have an impact. I guess there are times of days and places where it happens less...
I enjoyed your post above of the male lion coalition of 5, something special to see for sure.
Cheers
Grant
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Thanks Grant encouragement is motivational! 
The Pileated woodpeckers have become regular visitors, whereas for many decades I scarcely saw one and they always impress; can't help running for the camera almost every time.
Jack
The Pileated woodpeckers have become regular visitors, whereas for many decades I scarcely saw one and they always impress; can't help running for the camera almost every time. Jack
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Jack,
amazing picture with the woodpecker hanging his tongue out
very well done! I bet those 14fps came in handy here
I just wish the woodpeckers here would be less shy
-Sebastian
amazing picture with the woodpecker hanging his tongue out
very well done! I bet those 14fps came in handy here
I just wish the woodpeckers here would be less shy
-Sebastian
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Really like this pileated shot JackJack Douglas said:Thought I'd share this one because it's a pose I like a lot and it follows Grant's encouragement.
With my 6D by ISO 1600 I was beginning to not be perfectly happy but now it seems I can safely go higher. This is ISO 4000 400 DO II X1.4 III 1/1000 F6.3
Jack
Specially like how the bird is turned slightly toward the camera. Although you did not have the benefit of that hazy blue forest background like in the earlier shot, you did well with the exposure even with a partially dark bird against a bright background. I also like that you can see the woodpeckers feet and whole shape, clearly defined (whereas on the previous shots the feet where hidden from view). I would also run for the camera if i could see pileated woodpecker nearby,
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Thanks Grant. As you know we may have an idea what we want but we don't always get cooperation. The pose was held for a burst of 6 or 7 shots and this is the one where he turned his head just right. the exposure was close but I had to subdue the back-lighting. If you were here you'd have your fill of these guys but honestly I never tire - they're magnificent. Hoping for some BIF but so far I'm just not very good.
Jack
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Thanks Click and Sebastian. It is indeed funny how shyness factors in differently depending on location. When we were feasting on Harry the heron shots thanks to Serendipity, I couldn't get to within 100+ yards of one, if I was lucky.
I have carefully walked up to a busy Pileated within 10 feet but not these present guys. I think they are observing me being around even when I don't think they are around and getting more tame.
Jack
I have carefully walked up to a busy Pileated within 10 feet but not these present guys. I think they are observing me being around even when I don't think they are around and getting more tame.
Jack
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Finally I can join this thread also!
Just had my first real day of use with the mk2 and my son playing a soccer-cup.
I just can't believe how much better at tracking the mk2 is over the mk1, truly spectacular! Under fluorescent lights, 1/2000s f2 ISO 12800-25600 every single shot is properly focused. Before I couldn't even use 8 point focusing because it was everywhere, not it just stays on no matter what! ;D can't really post any pictures from the soccer as there are other kids than my son in every picture, but I'll shoot something else and post asap.
Just had my first real day of use with the mk2 and my son playing a soccer-cup.
I just can't believe how much better at tracking the mk2 is over the mk1, truly spectacular! Under fluorescent lights, 1/2000s f2 ISO 12800-25600 every single shot is properly focused. Before I couldn't even use 8 point focusing because it was everywhere, not it just stays on no matter what! ;D can't really post any pictures from the soccer as there are other kids than my son in every picture, but I'll shoot something else and post asap.
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Eldar said:
Thanks Eldar! I already love it, it's all those small things like choosing what is displayed in the VF, cycling through wb one shot / servo with small m.fn button, the EPIC live view focus in zero light and the speed. The whole camera is much more snappy, although the 1dx is FAST to begin with. More My Menu tabs, built in level permanently in the VF and the new grip and vertical grip is some of the things I really love so far. And notably better metering and dynamics.
*edit* I forgot to mention that after, oh a hundred years?, they finally made AWB that I can absolutely neutral.
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