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Archive 2013 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Martin Good
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Greetings to all.

I made the plunge and got a 1 D X.

Some of you may recall that I posted some shots of the Swift, the fasted bird in flight (although not as fast as a Falcon in a dive) taken with the the Mk IV and the 1D II N and that there was very little between them.

I tried the I D X yesterday on some Swifts and I think I got my best shot so far with it. See what you think.

The shot was taken in heavy cloud when the birds were flying low and skimming the trees. These guys are just like black bullets in the sky and I find I have to way over expose to try and get some detail. I used a flash with a Better Beamer too.

I also include a few Black Kite shots taken today when a strong wind was disrupting their flight pattern and sent them my way.

C&C welcome.
Thanks for looking.
Martin

1 Swift in flight

2 Black Kite in flight

3 Black Kite in flight

4 Black Kite in flight

Jun 02, 2013 at 03:06 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Congrats on the new body Martin. How you got that first shot at that shutter speed (1/640s)is beyond me. I would have thought a minimum of 3-4x that would be needed to freeze the motion. I guess using the flash is what does the trick? And I do find the 1Dx a superior tracking/locking camera as well.
Eric

Jun 02, 2013 at 03:24 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Excellent BIFs, Martin. This alleviates some of my concerns about whether the iDX will do as good a job for wildlife photographers as the iDIV when the day comes that it is time to consider a new body.

Jun 02, 2013 at 03:42 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

eyelaser wrote:
Congrats on the new body Martin. How you got that first shot at that shutter speed (1/640s)is beyond me. I would have thought a minimum of 3-4x that would be needed to freeze the motion. I guess using the flash is what does the trick? And I do find the 1Dx a superior tracking/locking camera as well.
Eric

Thanks Eric.
On the shutter speed I wonder if another factor is how fast one is panning relative to the subject. I would agree on the flash being important too in freezing the motion.
Cheers,
Martin

Jun 02, 2013 at 03:46 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Great shot of the swift Martin, terrific detail on the bird.

Nice set all round!

Paul

Jun 02, 2013 at 04:10 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Well done on the bullet shot, Martin and big congrats on the new camera.
Chris

Jun 02, 2013 at 04:41 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

very nice Martin.. congrats on the new body

Jun 02, 2013 at 04:43 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Great results with the new camera.

What will happen when you get to know it??

Thanks for sharing.

Jun 02, 2013 at 04:53 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

You are pretty 'Swift' too Martin to nail that one! Exposure is really excellent too

Nice work on the Kites, you have the meanest of machines now buddy, enjoy its benefits!

Karl

Jun 02, 2013 at 04:59 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Good stuff, Martin.
It's a brave person, indeed, who even TRIES to photograph a swift in flight.
And you got a good one.
Many years ago I was playing golf on the coastal cliffs of Torrey Pines (near San Diego), and something zoomed past my ear so close and so fast it startled the hell out of me. Following its flight, I saw that it was a swift in pursuit- no doubt- of flying insects. The bugs would have no chance against a tiny rocket like that... with its big mouth wide open

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Charlie

Jun 02, 2013 at 05:04 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Huge congrats on the 1DX, and very impressive detail on the IF of the Swift Martin.

Love the pastel sky with clouds for the Black Kite in #2.

Well done and enjoy your new camera.

Kirk

Jun 02, 2013 at 05:17 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Congrats Martin. It looks like you're already putting it to good use.

Henrik

Jun 03, 2013 at 12:25 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Congratulations on the new equipment

-Tim

Jun 03, 2013 at 03:44 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Congrats for the new toy.

You have made use it well in your first outing itself.

Jude

Jun 03, 2013 at 03:54 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Wow must be great to have that fast shooter, I've heard one going they sound like a sewing machine. Swift well caught!

Tim

Jun 03, 2013 at 05:15 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Martin, those are some fine shots. Looks like you found a great new combination.
Al

Jun 03, 2013 at 07:13 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Nice work here Martin. #1 is my fave. Well done.

Jun 03, 2013 at 07:51 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Nice set, Martin; technology is wonderful, and it's so much fun to use new gear in a way that takes advantage of technological strengths. (AF still seems almost unbelievable). But, what you didn't mention was acquisition and panning expertise...getting and keeping that Swift in the viewfinder requires a lot of skill...Great job!

Greg

Jun 03, 2013 at 08:04 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Congrats on the new body Martin. The swift looks great. Great tracking to get that shot at that ss. I use 1/2500 or faster when I play with my peregrines.

Jun 03, 2013 at 08:05 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · 1Dx and the Fastest BIF

Martin - well done to get the swift! Looks like you have that camera dialed in.

Mark.

Jun 03, 2013 at 12:49 PM

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