"First light" with the 800

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thedigitalbean
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p.1 #1 · "First light" with the 800

I know "first light" is an astronomical term but it seemed appropriate

Received the 800 yesterday and so decided to take it out for a spin this morning at the PA Baylands. Sadly, didn't see anything new. These images don't do the lens justice, guess I'll just have to keep shooting until I get something really spectacular.

A couple of observations for those who care. The 2 less pounds of the 800 over the 600 is noticeable. The AF speed of the 800 vs. the 600 + 1.4x is slightly faster. The bokeh of the 800 vs. 600 1.4x is definitely better. The better IS does make a difference when shooting handheld or on a monopod. Rationally speaking the 800 probably isn't worth the $$$ over the 600 but I like it anyway and have no regrets.

Nov 23, 2008 at 12:22 AM

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p.1 #2 · "First light" with the 800

Excellent series Aravind, very hard to pick one but I keep going back to #2.

Garen

Nov 23, 2008 at 01:58 AM

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p.1 #3 · "First light" with the 800

Lovely series with the first shots being my favorites...

Lil - taking a break from the cleanup job after the California Wildfires....

Nov 23, 2008 at 02:12 AM

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p.1 #4 · "First light" with the 800

No need to curb your enthusiasm, Aravind

My favorite here would be the killdeer, just kind of partial to those guys anyway. Big congrats on the new toy.... er... um... piece of photographic equipment

Ken

Nov 23, 2008 at 05:01 AM

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p.1 #5 · "First light" with the 800

Thanks for the comments guys. Lil Judd, did the fires get close to where you are? Hope things are well.

Nov 23, 2008 at 01:55 PM


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