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Outstanding set Kirk. Very difficult to pick favorites, but 4, 6 , 7 & 8 are really special imo.

~George.

Jul 13, 2016 at 09:00 AM

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p.4 #2 · p.4 #2 · D500 + BIF = Lots of Keepers

What a fantastic set, Kirk! All that praise and the defections makes it very tempting to get the D500.

- Amit

Jul 13, 2016 at 10:44 AM

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mitesh wrote:
Super set, Kirk! I'm really glad for you that you've been able to upgrade your gear over time, but you've demonstrated over a long period of time that your skills and eye for composition are what allow you to create compelling images, regardless of which camera and lens you're using. Looking forward to seeing more of your work with any camera

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You are so kind Mitesh, and your words are so encouraging and deeply appreciated my friend. Thanks for your terrific set of Black Bear images, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series.

Kirk

Jul 14, 2016 at 08:10 PM

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puckman wrote:
Excellent stuff! Bolsa Chica, I presume?

Thanks so much... yes, these were at Bolsa Chica, love that place.

Kirk

Jul 14, 2016 at 08:11 PM

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speedmaster20d wrote:
very nice Kirk! lucky you saw a bittern!

Most appreciated Arash, and yes I was extremely lucky to be looking in the right direction when the LB flew by.

Kirk

Jul 14, 2016 at 08:13 PM

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Lightsearcher wrote:
Amazing set..!!!

Marcelo

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment Marcelo, so glad you enjoyed the set.

Kirk

Jul 14, 2016 at 08:13 PM

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Late to the party, hope all the snacks aren't all gone. Fabulous shots Kirk and it appears the mating of the D500 and 500 prime is a perfect one for those in flight shots you do so well. I am still curious how you feel it holds up to the higher MP Nikon for IQ. There is no question the tracking is wonderful but once it acquires how does it perform?
Eric

Jul 14, 2016 at 08:17 PM

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eyelaser wrote:
Late to the party, hope all the snacks aren't all gone. Fabulous shots Kirk and it appears the mating of the D500 and 500 prime is a perfect one for those in flight shots you do so well. I am still curious how you feel it holds up to the higher MP Nikon for IQ. There is no question the tracking is wonderful but once it acquires how does it perform?
Eric

Thanks for being fashionably late Eric... well played.

I was very close to ordering the new 200-500 lens with the D500 but decided to hold off a bit. I still might get it because it's performance is impressive and having the zoom capability on the crop sensor is needed at times. That being said... the D500 has raised the performance level and keeper rate of my older 500 f/4 (non VR) to a whole new level. I still prefer the RAW files of my D810 which are remarkable IMO, but the D500's IQ is still very, very good. I'm so pleased with the AF acquisition and tracking of this camera, it's not perfect, but it is amazing.

Thanks for the good words my friend.

Kirk

Jul 14, 2016 at 08:48 PM

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phoenix7gtm wrote:
Outstanding set Kirk. Very difficult to pick favorites, but 4, 6 , 7 & 8 are really special imo.

~George.

Thanks so much for the wonderful words George, greatly appreciated.

Kirk

Jul 19, 2016 at 10:08 PM

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Warkari wrote:
What a fantastic set, Kirk! All that praise and the defections makes it very tempting to get the D500.

- Amit

Many thanks Amit. I don't know if it's worth defecting for... but us Nikon shooters are thrilled Nikon finally produced this fantastic successor to the long ago D300s.

Kirk

Jul 19, 2016 at 10:10 PM

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p.4 #11 · p.4 #11 · D500 + BIF = Lots of Keepers

Great shots! I've had my D500 and Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 for less than a week and I have yet to go out and shoot. Damn job. I can't wait to try them! And hopefully pick up another lens sometime in 2017. Need to decide between the 300mm f/4E, Nikon 200-500mm, or Sigma 150-600mm Sport.

Dec 01, 2016 at 04:16 PM

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p.4 #12 · p.4 #12 · D500 + BIF = Lots of Keepers

Excelent set Kirk. Love the skimmer images.

Morris

Dec 01, 2016 at 09:41 PM

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morris wrote:
Excelent set Kirk. Love the skimmer images.

Morris

Hey Morris....you already replied to this thread back in July

....talk about resurrection

Dec 01, 2016 at 09:48 PM

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arbitrage wrote:
Hey Morris....you already replied to this thread back in July

....talk about resurrection

, looked formula. I had one that was 5 years old show up. Made me take a double take.

Dec 01, 2016 at 10:05 PM

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p.4 #15 · p.4 #15 · D500 + BIF = Lots of Keepers

Wonderful images, each and every one of them!
Keith W.

Dec 01, 2016 at 11:53 PM

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p.4 #16 · p.4 #16 · D500 + BIF = Lots of Keepers

Superb set, Kirk! Each is a killer keeper but that Least Bittern takes the cake!

Congratulations and thanks for posting.

Kim

(I guess I replied last summer too, but these are so good, I don't mind giving an extra attaboy!)

Dec 03, 2016 at 08:05 AM

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p.4 #17 · p.4 #17 · D500 + BIF = Lots of Keepers

Kirk,
I just my D500 late this week. I was using the D7100. I will be using the D500 with a Sigma 500 5.4 Prime. I will be using a tripod and a gimbal. I will be shooting Eagles in flight, can you provide me with a basic camera setup.I know the conditions will effect the setup. Thanks for any help.

BTW, your pictures are awesome.....

Thanks,
Sam

Jan 21, 2017 at 01:07 PM

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p.4 #18 · p.4 #18 · D500 + BIF = Lots of Keepers

Great set, Kirk. Congrats on nailing the bittern lifer, too. Great bird, sharp shot - even heavily cropped. The kit is killer good in your hands.

I'm happy with my Canon glass and 1DX / 1DX2 - but I've been disappointed with Canon's crop sensors like the 7D2. Wish they could deliver what you seem to be enjoying with your D500.

Jim

Jan 21, 2017 at 01:30 PM

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p.4 #19 · p.4 #19 · D500 + BIF = Lots of Keepers

Super set Kirk. Amazing.

Jan 21, 2017 at 02:05 PM

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saminpa wrote:
Kirk,
I just my D500 late this week. I was using the D7100. I will be using the D500 with a Sigma 500 5.4 Prime. I will be using a tripod and a gimbal. I will be shooting Eagles in flight, can you provide me with a basic camera setup.I know the conditions will effect the setup. Thanks for any help.

BTW, your pictures are awesome.....

Thanks,
Sam

Hi Sam. Not Kirk here but I thought I'd share the best resource I found for setting up the D500 when I got mine in the summer. I am a Canon shooter so had to learn everything. You should have a bit easier time.

http://backcountrygallery.com/understanding-nikon-af-modes/

http://backcountrygallery.com/nikon-d500-review/

Jan 21, 2017 at 04:49 PM

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