bs kite wrote:
Very early this spring (when the leaves were buds), I had the same problem with my 500PF; i.e. not acquiring the perching bird , but focusing off into the deep background. I most often could not recover the AF quickly enough to capture the bird.
Solution: Geoff suggested I use one of the buttons on the 500PF barrel to always focus on a predetermined point. You can do the same; i.e. set that button to focus on that branch you have setup for a perch.
Yup, I have done that. I'm finding with the blind though it's a bit awkward to reach the buttons since the lens sticks out and is covered by camo mesh. Just the sitting position I have to be in makes it hard to find the buttons in time to capture the birds. Out in the field I have no issues at all or if I'm standing with the tripod.
Thanks for the suggestion though! I should have mentioned it in my post as well
Wifey & I had a great hour or so with some Painted Buntings yesterday AM. I'm pretty sure we are getting towards the end of their colorful cheer for this spring season, as they head north.
Same male, but Theresa had her TC on and was shooting from the backseat - directly me.
palmor wrote:
Not Geoff obviously but I have the D500 and Z50 so I can comment there. In terms of speed IMO the AF isn’t even close, the D500 is faster and tracks better.
Yes, that is what I have read from several reviewers.
The Sony 200-600 that I owned had four customizable focus hold buttons on the barrel, but I disabled them. One of them rested right against where I held my left hand. Apart from that, I found no advantage in using them for C-AF.
I’d pay good money for a D500 mirrorless from Nikon.
EyeSpyEagle wrote:
Wifey & I had a great hour or so with some Painted Buntings yesterday AM. I'm pretty sure we are getting towards the end of their colorful cheer for this spring season, as they head north.
Same male, but Theresa had her TC on and was shooting from the backseat - directly me.
Just for fun I tried my Merlin Bird ID app by taking a photo of your photo and it came up with White-spectacled Bulbul...a quick google search of that and it looks like a match.
arbitrage wrote:
Just for fun I tried my Merlin Bird ID app by taking a photo of your photo and it came up with White-spectacled Bulbul...a quick google search of that and it looks like a match.
In their native habitats, they have natural enemies. But in the middle east they do not have natural enemies. They already changed the natural life after they migrated to the ME
the Common Myna
The range of the Common Myna is increasing at such a rapid rate that in 2000 the IUCN Species Survival Commission declared it one of the world's most invasive species and one of only three birds in the top 100 species that pose an impact to biodiversity, agriculture and human interests. In particular, the species poses a serious threat to the ecosystems of Australia where it was named "The Most Important Pest/Problem".
In their native habitats, they have natural enemies. But in the middle east they do not have natural enemies. They already changed the natural life after they migrated to the ME
the Common Myna
The range of the Common Myna is increasing at such a rapid rate that in 2000 the IUCN Species Survival Commission declared it one of the world's most invasive species and one of only three birds in the top 100 species that pose an impact to biodiversity, agriculture and human interests. In particular, the species poses a serious threat to the ecosystems of Australia where it was named "The Most Important Pest/Problem".
Both are Indian!. Indian human may be the only species never invaded any other country. But these guys!!
It's interesting to see how mynah reached Australia. I've seen pictures from US too. Must be brought here illegally? I had one as a pet when I was a kid. Back then it was allowed. They bond and talked little bit as I remember. Loved them. It was beautiful. There's a bigger one (with brighter yellow around eyes) which was even more beautiful, but rare. There are stories that they lay egg in crow's nest as they don't like to waste time to hatch babies. I have no clue if it was true.
OwlsEyes wrote:
Phil, I really like everything about this picture...
Excellent work!
bruce
Very kind Bruce, thank you. Wifey & I had gone back to the same spot we photographed the Painted Bunting the previous morning to try to catch them in the rain, but they were not to be seen.
This Scissortail was the lone occupant (at least visible) of the entire area. He seemed to be ready for the rain to pass, but was accommodating nonetheless. This image is a prefect example of the 500PF enabling me to get the shot, vs. big glass. I shot it from the drivers seat, across the car out the passengers window, as quick as possible while the rain was soaking 1/2 the passengers seat. Also lucky for me, Momma was in the seat behind me! !
I really like your most recent Crane shot. While it may not exhibit the magic light or dramatic setting that you are so good at capturing, the content simply speaks in this one. ;-)
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