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

Thanks Rob.....

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

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

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

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

Tim

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....

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....

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

Thanks Conrad....

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.....

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

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.

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.... ..

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

Hide

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!.... ....

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....

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

Much appreciated Socrate.....

tfoltz wrote:
Congratulations on the new camera, you're going to love it
Tim

Thanks Tim...

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

Thanks Mohammed.... ...well things sure happen fast sometimes....I've been very busy today selling & buying equip.... I just sold my '1DIII' to a fellow forum member that had been looking for a good deal in excellent condition....and....then made a deal with another member for a trade-in of my '5DII' on a very nice '600 IS 4.0'!!!!....
The only problem now is I'm without a camera....
That new '1DIV' is going to be mighty tempting...... ....

Hide Takahashi wrote:
These are beautiful shots,Jim. Color, details,exposure and the Bg are all
excellent. It looks like your new cam is working for you.
Hide

Much appreciated Hide....after experiencing the wonderful '1DIII' for a few days, I'm already lusting for the new '1DIV'.....

Toys, toys and more toys...Congrats!

Beautiful captures

Dick.

Dick on Aruba wrote:
Toys, toys and more toys...Congrats!
Beautiful captures
Dick.

Thanks Dick... ... you know there's never enough... ... sure puts a strain on the pocketbook at times though.....

Congratulations on your new camera

it looks like you're off to a great start with it

Lil