Lance B wrote:
More Z7II images. Unfortunately, still having to do a convoluted RAW conversion so as I can still use Capture One Pro as this is the easiest converter to use, IMO. I convert the RAW images to TIFF using Adobe Camera RAW and do no adjustments. I then adjuct the TIFF files using Capture One Pro, which has all the functionality as if it were a RAW image.
These two shot just above the Satin Bowerbird's "bower", a nest on the ground that features "treasures" that the male collects to entice the female to mate. The Satin Bowerbird collects blue objects like blue milk bottle tops and blue plastic straws etc and litters then around the bower to attract the female.
Satin Bowerbird, Male.
Z7II + 500 f5.6 PF, 1/250s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso2200
Really gorgeous images! How are you finding the focus speed with the new z7ii and 500pf? A friend of mine just got the body, she's taking it up to some wildife refuges Monday and I'd like to give her an early report. Also, what are you finding is the 'best' af set up for birds.
cohenfive wrote:
Really gorgeous images! How are you finding the focus speed with the new z7ii and 500pf? A friend of mine just got the body, she's taking it up to some wildife refuges Monday and I'd like to give her an early report. Also, what are you finding is the 'best' af set up for birds.
Thank you very much for your generous comments, cohenfive.
The focus speed is very good. The little Wrens in the above set were flitting about very quickly and the Z7II focused quickly and I was able to grab them 90% of the time. I don't think my D500 or D850 would have faired any better. I generally just use a Single Point or Dynamic Area AF depending on the size of the bird or whether there is time to get it on the eye with Single Point. If it is a BIF, I will go for one of the wide AF modes or tracking but I don't do all that much BIF. The screen black out is much better as is the general wake up from sleep and it just feels quicker to do things, response is much better across the board.
Thank you very much for your generous comments, cohenfive.
The focus speed is very good. The little Wrens in the above set were flitting about very quickly and the Z7II focused quickly and I was able to grab them 90% of the time. I don't think my D500 or D850 would have faired any better. I generally just use a Single Point or Dynamic Area AF depending on the size of the bird or whether there is time to get it on the eye with Single Point. If it is a BIF, I will go for one of the wide AF modes or tracking but I don't do all that much BIF. The screen black out is much better as is the general wake up from sleep and it just feels quicker to do things, response is much better across the board. ...Show more →
Thanks Lance. I'll let her know. I may get one of these bodies when they become more readily available. I'm most interested in how they do for bif, max fps under what conditions, and using the tracking and/or wide area af for focusing.
Thanks Lance. I'll let her know. I may get one of these bodies when they become more readily available. I'm most interested in how they do for bif, max fps under what conditions, and using the tracking and/or wide area af for focusing.
It's still not up to the tracking ability of the D500/D850 for BIF, but it is definitely better than the Z7. However, I will have to do more testing on BIF to see how much better it is.
As we have had some decent rain here in Sydney this year, and particularly just recently, it was time to get out to the waterfalls and take advantage of the conditions. We are in a La Nina year meaning above average rainfall for much of Eastern Australia, which is in stark contrast to the last few years where we had drought caused by El Nino weather event. I must say, I love the rain!
This is Water Nymph's Dell at Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains just west of Sydney. A very wet, slippery, steep and longish "track" down to these falls and it was well worth the effort. Never been here before and I am glad I made the effort.
Z7II + 14-24 f2.8S + Polarizer + 3 stop ND filter on my NiSi 100mm square filter holder and tripod, 2.5s f/8.0 at 14.0mm iso64
shekarn64 wrote:
Thank you. yes - wanted to get some sunset myself but became cloudy - weather is unpredictable over there!
Hwy 441 - Near Chimney Tops Overlook towards Gatlinburg.
Thanks, checked the map, there seem to be two U bends in quite close proximity to one another. From the vantage point of your shot it looks to be facing SE, the other just the opposite NW. Correct ?
IndyFab wrote:
Thanks, checked the map, there seem to be two U bends in quite close proximity to one another. From the vantage point of your shot it looks to be facing SE, the other just the opposite NW. Correct ?
I know these images are a dime a dozen this week, but it was cool to get a (somewhat) intelligible shot of Saturn - from the front yard, in the middle of the city.
Baby Z to Saturn: "Come in; Over"
Z50, 600F4E + 2xTC, 1200mm, 1/20, F10, ISO 3200
Lance B wrote:
At this time every year, the Eucalypt in our front yard displays it's orange flowers and the Rainbow Lorikeets come to feed. Always a delight to see.
Z7II + 500 f5.6 PF, 1/1000s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso2000
