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Wayne Winsauer
{K:7331} 5/30/2016
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For the longest time, I was unable to afford good glass and it is still an expensive endeavor! I take my time and sort through many reviews. I also look for shots taken with the lens I'm interested in so I can see how it might perform. I have some cheap glass that works really well but my favorite at the moment is the 16-35mm f4L IS. It was far more than I ever wanted to spend but it has proven worth the money in many many ways. That said, I've taken some great shots with my 75-300mm III, a relatively cheap lens. You just have to work around its shortcomings.
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The Pilgrim
{K:64971} 5/30/2016
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Yes I know about the mirror lock up operation.
I don't shoot much in the live view but will get more use to it. Will have to get me a remote control for the shutter. Would like to find a 400 mm lens for here in the yard. Maybe use a teleconverter along with it. Should look on ebey for that. When you are looking for a low price lens Im always afraid Im gonna buy something cheap. Ive seen some low price Tamron's for aroun 250 to 350.00 I thinks its a Tamron 175D/75D
200-400mm f/5.6 LD IF AF lens
Regards,
Paul
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The Pilgrim
{K:64971} 5/30/2016
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Your ideas are great and I really appreciate you taking time to help me get better. Im truly honored. At this time Im trying to get used to using my new camera. Some better lens would go a long way! lol
I will put your tips and suggestion into action
and again I say thank you!!
Regards,
Paul E Brumit
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Wayne Winsauer
{K:7331} 5/28/2016
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One more tip: I'm not sure how well it will work for wildlife photography but in landscape, we move the mirror out of the way before taking the shot to reduce internal camera vibration. This allows for a tack sharp image. If your camera has a live view mode, try it out. It will move the mirror out of the way but you will have to look at the screen not through the viewfinder. You can also see if your camera has a mirror lock up mode. (too many words to explain how to use here but you can look it up.) Use a tripod and if your subjects are giving you the time, turn off VR (ONLY if you're on a tripod.) Set up your shot don't touch anything for a full second or more so that everything settles down, then using a remote trigger press the shutter. This should give you some super sharp shots straight out of camera but you'll have to see if it will work for you. I know that wildlife doesn't usually wait very long for you to set up a shot. Best wishes, Wayne
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Wayne Winsauer
{K:7331} 5/28/2016
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This is a CC image so I will be as constructive as possible. Considering the long lens, I think your focus is pretty good, meaning you have the skill to take a good steady shot. If it were me, I'd consider setting a piece of driftwood or an interesting tree limb on the ground near the feeder. The birds, sparrows especially, will jump all over it making for a more appealing setting. I would also shoot in RAW and open in Photoshop. This will allow you to bring the highlights down a bit and strengthen the blacks a touch. When sharpening an image like this, I suggest making a mask, leaving the background unsharp so that the boke comes out more pleasant. The potential is certainly there or I wouldn't have bothered leaving a comment. Well done and keep up the good work!
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