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[AlanF]

Very dull day so I grabbed the 5DS R and my trusty 300mm f/2.8 II but put the 1.4xTC on it to use at f/4 and 420mm. I came across a mutant mallard, a wren singing its heart out, and a tree creeper (hand-held shot at 1/125s).

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Alan.
Lovely series, I particularly like the wren singing.

Cheers, Graham.

 

[serendipidy]

Always amazed at the fantastic photos you all post on this site. I'll add a couple.
Juvenile mallard. 5D3, 70-200 F2.8LII
Juvenile Mallard Ducklings by Eric Johnson, on Flickr
Juvenile Mallard Ducklings by Eric Johnson, on Flickr

 

[AlanF]

Hi Alan.
Lovely series, I particularly like the wren singing.

Cheers, Graham.

Thanks Graham.

 

[serendipidy]

Juvenile Hawaiian coot from tonight. 5D3 and 70-200L 2.8II
Juvenile Hawaiian Coot by Eric Johnson, on Flickr
Juvenile Hawaiian Coot in the nest by Eric Johnson, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Always amazed at the fantastic photos you all post on this site. I'll add a couple.
Juvenile mallard. 5D3, 70-200 F2.8LII

Nice pictures, serendipidy.

 

[Kerry B]

Nice images everybody. Couple of Eagles from African safari. Snake Eagle and Bataleur Eagle. Both taken with Canon 5diii with Canon 300f2.8ii.

 

[AlanF]

I never thought I would ever post a photo of a crow. But, this fledgling crow, very scared, appeared in my garden and I just had time to grab the 5DS R with 420mm f/4 and capture it before it fled into a bush. Note the bright blue eye, and light beak with the wide base of a fledgling.

 

[Click]

Very nice picture, Alan.

 

[gje_b]

First newbie post! Couple of ospreys shot with 7D with 100-400mm. What's irks me is that I can't seem to take sharp pics like what the others have posted here. Been trying for some time now and have done adjustments upon adjustments on my shooting style and/or on the camera and lens based on numerous recommendations I read and I'm still not getting the sharpness.

 

[serendipidy]

Always amazed at the fantastic photos you all post on this site. I'll add a couple.
Juvenile mallard. 5D3, 70-200 F2.8LII

Nice pictures, serendipidy.

Thanks, Click.

 

[serendipidy]

First newbie post! Couple of ospreys shot with 7D with 100-400mm.

Very Nice! Welcome to CR.

 

[serendipidy]

Nice images everybody. Couple of Eagles from African safari. Snake Eagle and Bataleur Eagle. Both taken with Canon 5diii with Canon 300f2.8ii.

Well done, Kerry. 8)

 

[Click]

First newbie post! Couple of ospreys shot with 7D with 100-400mm.

Very nice picture. Welcome to CR

 

[Jack Douglas]

Nice images everybody. Couple of Eagles from African safari. Snake Eagle and Bataleur Eagle. Both taken with Canon 5diii with Canon 300f2.8ii.

Well done, Kerry. 8)

+1

Jack

 

[Jack Douglas]

First newbie post! Couple of ospreys shot with 7D with 100-400mm. What's irks me is that I can't seem to take sharp pics like what the others have posted here. Been trying for some time now and have done adjustments upon adjustments on my shooting style and/or on the camera and lens based on numerous recommendations I read and I'm still not getting the sharpness.

I think we might all have ideas but you'll have to provide full information before anyone can really help sort out the possible issues.

Jack

 

[AlanF]

First newbie post! Couple of ospreys shot with 7D with 100-400mm. What's irks me is that I can't seem to take sharp pics like what the others have posted here. Been trying for some time now and have done adjustments upon adjustments on my shooting style and/or on the camera and lens based on numerous recommendations I read and I'm still not getting the sharpness.

Presumably you have AFMAed your lens? But, I never got a sharp shot with the 100-400mm + 7D. The mk I 100-400mm had lots of bad copies, and mine was one of them. It wasn't until I got better lenses I got sharp images. The 7D is a bit soft too. The Sigma 150-600mm C has copy variation too but the good ones are very sharp. Try one to see if that is sharper. The 100-400mm II is more expensive but there is little variation between copies and they are all sharp.

 

[Jack Douglas]

It means you have one less thing to worry about dropping on your head! Cute bird.

Jack

 

[Kerry B]

Nice images everybody. Couple of Eagles from African safari. Snake Eagle and Bataleur Eagle. Both taken with Canon 5diii with Canon 300f2.8ii.

Well done, Kerry. 8)

Thanks Serendipidy

 

[7DmkI]

First newbie post! Couple of ospreys shot with 7D with 100-400mm. What's irks me is that I can't seem to take sharp pics like what the others have posted here. Been trying for some time now and have done adjustments upon adjustments on my shooting style and/or on the camera and lens based on numerous recommendations I read and I'm still not getting the sharpness.

I have the similar set up: 7D + 100-400 both Mk I. I agree with AlanF that photos from 7D is a bit soft, I usually have to sharpen them by photoshop using raw. If possible, I would take a few of shots, release the shutter bottom completely and take a few more - let AF re-focus. Hope that helps.