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I have been contemplating getting some longer glass for birding and wildlife so a friend and I rented an 800 5.6L and headed to Lake Coeur d'alene to give it a try. The Eagles are in but not in the numbers they usually are for this time of year. The day started grey and quite and ended up sunny, blue sky and windy.

The 800 was more difficult to use than I expected, took me a while to get the hang of tracking with it, kept losing the bird in the dive. I did hand hold it a couple of times but it would be a very long day if I had to do it very much.

I think we will rent a couple more lenses this winter before any decision is made on a new lens or body. Anyway, a couple of images from the trip, hope you enjoy them. Comments and Critiques appreciated.

Mike



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First perch shot with the 800





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Fighting the wind to land





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Eating the catch






Heading out for another meal




Dec 21, 2014 at 11:14 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Lake Coeur d'alene Eagles


Very nice set Mike

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Dec 22, 2014 at 07:58 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Lake Coeur d'alene Eagles


Well done Mike. The first two stand out ~ Ron


Dec 22, 2014 at 03:21 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Lake Coeur d'alene Eagles


You done did gooood.

Wacky roger



Dec 22, 2014 at 03:38 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Lake Coeur d'alene Eagles


First one is my favorite!
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Dec 22, 2014 at 06:53 PM
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morris wrote:
Very nice set Mike

Morris


Thanks Morris.

Mike



Dec 22, 2014 at 08:01 PM
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surfnron wrote:
Well done Mike. The first two stand out ~ Ron


Thanks Ron, appreciate the comments.

Mike



Dec 22, 2014 at 08:02 PM
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thehotel wrote:
You done did gooood.

Wacky roger


Thanks Roger.

Mike



Dec 22, 2014 at 08:02 PM
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BeeBalm wrote:
First one is my favorite!
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It is my favorite of the series as well BeeBalm, thanks for the comments.

Mike



Dec 22, 2014 at 08:03 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Lake Coeur d'alene Eagles


Nice job. I did eagles there starting in 1981 when I lived in Hayden Lake and later Spokane. Moved to Utah 3 years ago and really miss the eagles.

I used a 500f4 and hand holding that was not bad, even with a 1.4X. I did have a gimbal head, but found hand holding was best for flight shots.




Dec 22, 2014 at 08:07 PM
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thehotel wrote:
You done did gooood.

Wacky roger


+1



Dec 22, 2014 at 08:14 PM
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ben egbert wrote:
Nice job. I did eagles there starting in 1981 when I lived in Hayden Lake and later Spokane. Moved to Utah 3 years ago and really miss the eagles.

I used a 500f4 and hand holding that was not bad, even with a 1.4X. I did have a gimbal head, but found hand holding was best for flight shots.



Hi Ben, thanks for the comments. I have a gimbal as well but had a very tough time tracking the birds on the gimbal, especially with the small FOV from the 800L. The 500 is definitely on the list.

Mike



Dec 22, 2014 at 08:24 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Lake Coeur d'alene Eagles


kmunroe wrote:
+1


Thanks.

Mike



Dec 22, 2014 at 08:25 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Lake Coeur d'alene Eagles


The 800 f5.6 is a fine lens, I don't leave home without it.


Dec 22, 2014 at 10:05 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Lake Coeur d'alene Eagles


lovely results.


Dec 22, 2014 at 10:17 PM
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Herb Houghton wrote:
The 800 f5.6 is a fine lens, I don't leave home without it.


Thanks for the comment Herb, the 800 was a pleasure to use, I certainly need some practice on tracking the birds with it. The small FOV took some getting used to.

Mike



Dec 23, 2014 at 06:04 AM
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kdacharya wrote:
lovely results.


Thank you.

Mike



Dec 23, 2014 at 06:04 AM





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