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[AlanF]

Just got my 5Dsr 2 days before Christmas. Still learning how to get the best with it. A Small Nut Hatch out the kitchen window. 100-400L I.

Very nice! I sold my 7DII after getting the 5DSR as it just so sharp. Although it gives good results at low shutter speeds, you get the best out of it at very high speeds. And above f/5.6 diffraction creeps in. I don't use a 1.4xTC on my 100-400mm for that reason and also find that that the 2xTC on my 400mm DO II is hardly better than the 1.4xTC on it, and sometimes worse.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Click.
Thank you.

Cheers, Graham.

Blue Tit choosing peanut over various other seeds.

Nice shot. Well done, Graham.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Aaron.
Very nice shot, it looks like Christmas there.

Cheers, Graham.

Just got my 5Dsr 2 days before Christmas. Still learning how to get the best with it. A Small Nut Hatch out the kitchen window. 100-400L I.

 

[AaronT]

Thank you Click, Jack, AlanF and Graham. The first shot was from about 6 feet away. This shot was from about 8 feet away and through 2 panes of window glass. It is a tight crop. I was surprised with the detail obtained. 100-400L I, F9.5, ISO400 at 1/500. I still have to calibrate the AF for the lens. That's why I went with the F9.5. I used Piccure to micro sharpen it. Yes Graham, it started snowing Christmas Eve day. Last photo is out the kitchen window this morning. Yes, those are wild turkeys.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Alan, you've probably related to this before but I can't recall; specifically the 600 of 300 2.8 II X2 III and the DO at 560 (IQ, not AF). In looking at old 6D, 300 X2 shots I'm still very pleased but I haven't touched the 300 since getting the 400.

Jack

 

[matthias]

My portrait of a goose, taken last summer. :

 

[Jack Douglas]

matthias, I think I'd like a little more DOF.

Jack

 

[azhelishot]

Couple of Eagles...One in tree is from Grand Teton, the other is from Prescott, AZ.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Boy that's some close up!

Jack

 

[AaronT]

Love the eagles. Nice shots. I agree with Jack. Nice perspective on the goose but could use more DOF. 2.8 is too wide open at that distance.

 

[AlanF]

Love the eagles. Nice shots. I agree with Jack. Nice perspective on the goose but could use more DOF. 2.8 is too wide open at that distance.

The eyes are in focus.

 

[Click]

Couple of Eagles...One in tree is from Grand Teton, the other is from Prescott, AZ.

Very nice shots. Well done, azhelishot.

 

[AlanF]

Alan, you've probably related to this before but I can't recall; specifically the 600 of 300 2.8 II X2 III and the DO at 560 (IQ, not AF). In looking at old 6D, 300 X2 shots I'm still very pleased but I haven't touched the 300 since getting the 400.

Jack

Very little difference between them in IQ. Just 3/4lb in weight and slower AF. I regret no longer having the 300/2.8 II but like you I stopped using it after getting the 400. Art Morris noted on his blog that the price of used 300/2.8s has crashed since the 400mm DO II came out. The dealership that bought mine in early November has reduced the price and it still hasn't sold. Used ones aren't moving on eBay UK either as too high prices are being asked.

 

[azhelishot]

Couple of Eagles...One in tree is from Grand Teton, the other is from Prescott, AZ.

Very nice shots. Well done, azhelishot.

Thank You, Click

 

[Jack Douglas]

Thanks Alan. I'm still debating selling it. 300 @ 2.8 is occasionally really great to have.

Jack

 

[hhkd]

Wonderful shots as always in this thread. I don't post often but I just got a new 100-400 MK II so I figured I'd add something. I really feel like I need to upgrade my 60D. It does great in good light but not so great in bad light. Of course, the best action is always in terrible light. The Tufted Titmouse is at 400mm, iso 800, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec. The great blue heron is at 400mm, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/250 sec, should've used iso 800 (wish the sensor was more forgiving, I had a split second to react).

 

[Click]

Very nice pictures, hhkd. I especially like the first one.

 

[Click]

matthias, I think I'd like a little more DOF.

Jack

+1

 

[Jack Douglas]

Very nice pictures, hhkd. I especially like the first one.

+1 For me it's the second. For sure higher ISO capability is very nice but right now you've got 1.6 X which is also nice for birds.

Jack

 

[AlanF]

A couple of shots from a hike this morning with my 5DIV + 400mm DO II. I have been trying to shoot a bullfinch for the last couple of years but they have been too elusive for me. This one was hiding in the foliage but the spot focus of the Canon was able to isolate the small bird from the surrounding branches - spot focus is essential for me. Oh, and a nuthatch, which was easy. Both 100% crops. Anyway, Jack, the gear is still not too heavy for me!