Excuse my excitement but it felt like the mailman would never arrive but finally she did. And she delivered my new (new to me) A9. Well I dialed in some settings, mounted my FE100-400GM with 1.4XTC and walked to the water. Almost immediately, I spotted an eagle somewhat far but wanted to see how well this camera tracked even when so far away (image 1). OMG, it blows the heck out of the A7rIII and the A6500 for tracking. I tracked several other birds that were even further away and the camera locked on subject every time. I tried to be patient but the 14 eagles in image #2 never got any closer and light was beginning to fade. So, I turned to my trusty companion, Nora, who decided she was just going to pose and not move too much.
I can't wait to really put this camera to the test.
^^^ Congrats again, Bob! I entirely agree with you that the A9 is in a class of its own when it is coming down to AF. However, due to the 24MP sensor, which is in itself is more than sufficient for most shooting circumstances but for wildlife, the need for reach it undeniable strong and there is not enough oomph for substantial cropping. Now, you could see the point I have made in the other thread. Enjoy your A9 and good luck finding the wildlife lens to your liking.
Ronnie as usual great pictures, both the falcon [?]and the falls are very atmospheric.
Bob, you and the A9 nailed the eagles, but I especially like Nora -- great pictures there.
Sebboth wonderful light on the little ones, the last one is especially nice.
Joshua once again great pictures -- how do you find such lovely models -- you certainly bring out the best in them.
Xavirr nice pictures of Monkey Week. I hear the music when I look at the images, which means very effective images.
Here are three BW's, as I'm trying to work on learning that. Two new ones and one redone to give it more punch or in musical terms spin.
AGeoJO wrote:
^^^ Congrats again, Bob! I entirely agree with you that the A9 is in a class of its own when it is coming down to AF. However, due to the 24MP sensor, which is in itself is more than sufficient for most shooting circumstances but for wildlife, the need for reach it undeniable strong and there is not enough oomph for substantial cropping. Now, you could see the point I have made in the other thread. Enjoy your A9 and good luck finding the wildlife lens to your liking.
Thanks Joshua. Right now, I'll enjoy the FE100-400GM but I'm leaning toward a Canon 600/4L vII. Several currently available. Now I just have to convince the boss that the Canon is a need not a want!
Michael Everet wrote:
Joshua once again great pictures -- how do you find such lovely models -- you certainly bring out the best in them.
Here are three BW's, as I'm trying to work on learning that. Two new ones and one redone to give it more punch or in musical terms spin.
Thank you, Michael! Those are great B&W images you posted there. Well-done and thank you for sharing!
rji2goleez wrote:
Thanks Joshua. Right now, I'll enjoy the FE100-400GM but I'm leaning toward a Canon 600/4L vII. Several currently available. Now I just have to convince the boss that the Canon is a need not a want!
Bob,
Choose and spend wisely... I am sure she will agree with that, too. Please feel free to post any question related to that.
Michael Everet wrote:
Xavier nice pictures of Monkey Week. I hear the music when I look at the images, which means very effective images.
Thank you very much, Michael! That means a lot. I really love your b&w images, in particular the second one. For some reason it draws me and it makes me feel the sadness that remains after a tragedy.
