p.314 #2 · Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Image Thread
I posted similar images previously but not these that were taken at a cliff face rising above the Napo River in the Amazon Basin of Ecuador - these parrots/parakeets, eat clay that would help them eat/digest toxic food. This is one of the two locations in this region; the other one is inside the rainforest where the lighting conditions were really bad.
Still, to minimize boat movement, I had to use a high shutter speed to get decently sharp images.
p.314 #12 · Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Image Thread
Nice shots and story, as at first this image had me a little confused as to what they were doing.
At 2000ss, were you still using the lens stabilization? Lately I’ve been turning it off at 2000 and above regardless of my, or boat movements.
p.314 #13 · Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Image Thread
Photo cross posted in the Sony FE Image Thread and taken at 1:59 PM.
Looking at a Limpkin with what looks like a clam in its beak and reflection.
Cropped, tripod mounted 200-600mm G set to 600mm and Sony A7rIII; silent shutter.
ISO 100, f6.3, 1/320 second.
Exposure corrected -0.09 Stops.
January 6, 2020
At Gatorland, Orlando or Kissimmee, FL.
p.314 #15 · Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Image Thread
Made a trek out to Brazos Bend State Park just south of Houston. Admittedly, I was there looking for Gators, but also got a couple nice grabs of spoonbills and GBHs. #1 is my favorite though.
p.314 #16 · Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Image Thread
Vtcats wrote:
Nice shots and story, as at first this image had me a little confused as to what they were doing.
At 2000ss, were you still using the lens stabilization? Lately I’ve been turning it off at 2000 and above regardless of my, or boat movements.
Since you mentioned to boat movements, I assume that you were referring to my post above.
I used to turn it on and off years ago when the OS or IS was in infancy years ago. I turned it off when the gear was on tripod and several times I forgot to switch it back on again when I was handholding. But now, I always have the OS on regardless of the shutter speed or the gear on tripod. The way I look at it, it will not negatively impact the image quality and I really don’t see the benefits of turning it off but the likelihood of me forgetting to switch it back on is always there, especially at my age….
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No matter how we slice or dice it, I have been pleased with the IQ this lens delivers from day one…
p.314 #17 · Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Image Thread
dadesroc wrote:
Made a trek out to Brazos Bend State Park just south of Houston. Admittedly, I was there looking for Gators, but also got a couple nice grabs of spoonbills and GBHs. #1 is my favorite though.
Excellent! Was there last month. The GBH with the salamander has been fairly regular this year. I got one but behind sticks, unfortunately. Did you see the Limpkins?
p.314 #19 · Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Image Thread
Since you mentioned to boat movements, I assume that you were referring to my post above.
I used to turn it on and off years ago when the OS or IS was in infancy years ago. I turned it off when the gear was on tripod and several times I forgot to switch it back on again when I was handholding. But now, I always have the OS on regardless of the shutter speed or the gear on tripod. The way I look at it, it will not negatively impact the image quality and I really don’t see the benefits of turning it off but the likelihood of me forgetting to switch it back on is always there, especially at my age….
Thank you. I asked because I’ve read quite a few threads regarding this. Last year (but using the 100-400 as I didn’t have this lens yet)), I took a variety of images using ss’s of between 1500-3000 (mainly because more than 3000 brought up the iso too much). Both with, then without stabilization. To my untrained eye, I honestly could not tell the difference.
I also could not see issues when on and mounted to a tripod. Although I did at first, but realized after retesting I had heat haze in my shot. I’m guessing there actually IS a difference but more variables are most likely involved.
p.314 #20 · Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Image Thread
BillinTexas wrote:
Excellent! Was there last month. The GBH with the salamander has been fairly regular this year. I got one but behind sticks, unfortunately. Did you see the Limpkins?
Unfortunately I did not. I didn't quite make it around the entire park, so it may have been just a matter of not making it to the right area. I started out at Elm lake and walked around down to the observation tower by 40 acre lake, then down to the forested area where the spoonbills were hanging out in the trees. No shortage of Ibis, various egrets, GBHs, teals and gallinules. Overall a very cool experience, and hope to make a return trip for the fall migration season.
