I´m looking for literature on how to use my 600mm L II lens. Is there an existing book/article or video how to use the lens on Canon bodies taking wildlife photos?
neuroanatomist said:Step 1: attach lens to camera
Step 2: go to where there is wildlife
Step 3: point lens at said wildlife
Step 4: press shutter button
Seriously, go shoot! If anything, general books on wildlife photography are what you should be looking at, if you're new to it. For the 600mm, use a fast shutter (1/500 minimum, 1/1600 or faster for flying birds), and keep in mind that a long lens and a reasonably close subject means shallow DoF so you may often need to stop down a bit.
neuroanatomist said:Step 1: attach lens to camera
Step 2: go to where there is wildlife
Step 3: point lens at said wildlife
Step 4: press shutter button
Seriously, go shoot! If anything, general books on wildlife photography are what you should be looking at, if you're new to it. For the 600mm, use a fast shutter (1/500 minimum, 1/1600 or faster for flying birds), and keep in mind that a long lens and a reasonably close subject means shallow DoF so you may often need to stop down a bit.
xps said:I´m looking for literature on how to use my 600mm L II lens. Is there an existing book/article or video how to use the lens on Canon bodies taking wildlife photos?
takesome1 said:I think it is very useful for birds. Certain bodies do not have the the smaller point option, but on non 1D bodies the AI Servo - One Shot Mode is very use full. My 1D IV was always accurate enough in servo mode but other bodies benefited from switching back and forth.
candc said:If you mean how to program the buttons and focus preset ring? The lens manual explains it but I don't think those are that useful for wildlife shooters. More for a sports shooter switching from the pitcher to batter.