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Those are some sweet shots, quality and subject wise, Jim.

There's a ton of opinions on what the best settings to use are and I am guilty as the next hobbiest for not knowing or taking the time to learn them all. I generally use a single focus point on the Mark III for stationary birds and the legenday ring-0-fire for BIFs when the background is not too busy to steal focus. Otherwise, I pray, spray and hope for the best

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Nov 07, 2009 at 06:22 PM

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Tim Kuhn wrote:
I use single focus point for BIF, using the joystick to tap the single point to the head of the subject I do this ALL the time, one of the best features of the mk3

Congratulations on the new body Jim

These are looking real good already. I'm expecting top notch results from you from here on out

Seriously, I am looking forward to seeing your work from this body.

Tim

Thanks for the tip Tim.....

Nov 07, 2009 at 06:23 PM

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p.2 #3 · 1st Try with 1DIII

ShutteredMe wrote:
very nice captures. The bg are awesome!
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Thank you Quang.....

Nov 07, 2009 at 06:33 PM

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p.2 #4 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Imagemaster wrote:
Congrats on your new camera, Jim.
Have a look at this PDF from Canon:
http://usa.canon.com/uploadedimages/FCK/Image/2007/MARK%20III%20Suggested%20Settings%20121207/EOS1D_1DsMark_IIIoptimizingAFsettings_Final.pdf
Tony
Thanks for the link Tony.....

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Nov 07, 2009 at 09:45 PM

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p.2 #5 · 1st Try with 1DIII

The results look great Jim. You must be happy. Enjoy!

Morris

Nov 07, 2009 at 10:18 PM

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Rob Tillyer wrote:
Nice job handling the harsh light, backgrounds are great. Have fun with your new toy.
Rob

Thanks Rob.....

Nov 08, 2009 at 12:49 AM

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p.2 #7 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Congrats on the new Bod Jim, looking good already, can't wait to see what you do when you get used to it

Larry

Nov 08, 2009 at 01:05 AM

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p.2 #8 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Boy, great job with your MKIII already. Looks like it agrees with you

Nice BIF, congrats, those birds are fast!
Here is a link to the extensive pdf. file written by Canon for MKIII users, particularly helpful for sport and BIF shooting. Custom function recommendations:
[it's very helpful and informative for full use of the specialized functions]
I printed out what I needed, CF III and IV, [the first link being the most informative]

http://www.pressefotografforbundet.dk/fil/eos1dmk3_af_cfn_guide.pdf

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-8741-9036

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Nov 08, 2009 at 05:11 AM

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p.2 #9 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Congrats on you new, great Camera. You are already getting very good results. I really like #3.
Socrate

Nov 08, 2009 at 05:13 AM

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p.2 #10 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Congratulations on the new camera, you're going to love it

Tim

Nov 08, 2009 at 06:35 AM

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p.2 #11 · 1st Try with 1DIII

KirkB wrote:
These look very nice Jim... lovely BG's and I like your compositions too.
IF looks pretty good also, and your IF keeper rate will go way up as you practice and learn to really take advantage of the M3's AF system.
Very nice work.

Kirk

Thanks Kirk....love the focus speed and also seems to be much better/faster lock in low light conditions than my 5DII......

Probably not going to be able to crop to the extremes that the 5DII allows with its full frame sensor but agree about the increase in keeper rates....

Nov 08, 2009 at 10:31 AM

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p.2 #12 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Martin Good wrote:
Congrats Jim on acquiring this great camera. Its on my wish list!
Am sure it will take a bit of getting used to but these are very nice pics to start with

Martin

Thanks Martin...

....yep, practice, practice practice....

Nov 08, 2009 at 03:54 PM

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p.2 #13 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Conrad Tan wrote:
Looks like you're off to a great start Jim! Great BGs on these!

Thanks Conrad....

Nov 08, 2009 at 03:56 PM

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p.2 #14 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Mr Zoom wrote:
Those are some sweet shots, quality and subject wise, Jim.
There's a ton of opinions on what the best settings to use are and I am guilty as the next hobbiest for not knowing or taking the time to learn them all. I generally use a single focus point on the Mark III for stationary birds and the legenday ring-0-fire for BIFs when the background is not too busy to steal focus. Otherwise, I pray, spray and hope for the best

Ken

Thanks Ken, I appreciate the comments & tips.....

....got the feeling I'm going to be praying & spraying for quite a while.....

Nov 08, 2009 at 03:59 PM

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p.2 #15 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Congrats, I'm sure you will enjoy this for many years to come.

Nov 08, 2009 at 05:02 PM

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p.2 #16 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Jim, hang on to the first link I gave you above. It will answer all [and I mean ALL,

lol] your questions about CF III and IV for autofocus. It's a hard pdf. file to find and you may want it some day.

Nov 08, 2009 at 05:06 PM

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p.2 #17 · 1st Try with 1DIII

Netgarden wrote:
Jim, hang on to the first link I gave you above. It will answer all [and I mean ALL,

lol] your questions about CF III and IV for autofocus. It's a hard pdf. file to find and you may want it some day.

Hey Linda, thanks for the links.....

I have already printed off several pages for future referrence and saved it to my favorites!...Very much appreciated....

Nov 08, 2009 at 05:24 PM

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p.2 #18 · 1st Try with 1DIII

These are beautiful shots,Jim.

Color, details,exposure and the Bg are all
excellent. It looks like your new cam is working for you.

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Nov 08, 2009 at 06:38 PM

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p.2 #19 · 1st Try with 1DIII

morris wrote:
The results look great Jim. You must be happy. Enjoy!
Morris

Thanks Morris, it's an awesome camera...

...only thing is, now that I've experienced the quality of the '1' series camera, I've got a craving for the new '1DIV' soon to be out!....

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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:00 PM

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p.2 #20 · 1st Try with 1DIII

BearCreekLar wrote:
Congrats on the new Bod Jim, looking good already, can't wait to see what you do when you get used to it

Larry

Thanks Larry....

Nov 08, 2009 at 08:24 PM

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