Lifeguard-design lens skin on the 600. I chose black mamba (mbbk) since I want my lens to still look like a stock prime lens and not be too camo/military. I saved about a half pound and the balance for handholding feels better. The Rolanpro made the lens a bit front heavy (I don't use a grip) because of the large hood material. I left the focus ring bare, as I did with the Rolanpro. Just wish the skin had a more matte finish. A few creases, not a perfect installation.
Saw-whet owl. These guys were really tucked in, and the 600 prime was the wrong choice. I found myself backing way out into the brush fit them in frame (even though they are small) which really limited my ability to find clear shots. 70-200 next time I'm at this place, 100-400 as backup.
This little gal has been non-stop flying around the yard today catching bugs out of the air...the only reason she would be doing that is to feed her young back at the nest. I don't think the nest is in my yard...I think it is one or two yards over but I'm keeping my eye on her just in case it is in the small forested area at the back of my property.
When I arrived at the location this morning I saw the male peregrine falcon at a distance away. Automatically, I put my 1.4X TC and even use the A7r IV for its cropping ability. Then the female falcon lended on the ledge fairly close to me but straight down. I took a few images and guess what, shortly after the male flew to her and they mated right in front of me but some 30 feet down . I still had my TC on the lens and couldn't do anything except for doing my best capturing the action. Sometimes, I felt that I didn't get enough reach... but this time it was the other way around.... Oh, well, that's wildlife alright. Again, from this morning...
Amazing! SP I guess... I should just drive there one of these days :-)
AGeoJO wrote:
When I arrived at the location this morning I saw the male peregrine falcon at a distance away. Automatically, I put my 1.4X TC and even use the A7r IV for its cropping ability. Then the female falcon lended on the ledge fairly close to me but straight down. I took a few images and guess what, shortly after the male flew to her and they mated right in front of me but some 30 feet down . I still had my TC on the lens and couldn't do anything except for doing my best capturing the action. Sometimes, I felt that I didn't get enough reach... but this time it was the other way around.... Oh, well, that's wildlife alright. Again, from this morning......Show more →
Vivek wrote:
Amazing! SP I guess... I should just drive there one of these days :-)
Yes on the location but it is pretty much a crap shoot though. I know some folks did get lucky and witness/photographed a few times but today was the first time I saw the matting pair. Prior to today, I was there twice and didn’t get to see them or they flew by far away and walked home empty handed twice in the row.
Oh ok! That's good to know..it will prevent me from making the 10 hour trip on an impulse
Posting a few hummers from today in a few minutes....
AGeoJO wrote:
Yes on the location but it is pretty much a crap shoot though. I know some folks did get lucky and witness/photographed a few times but today was the first time I saw the matting pair. Prior to today, I was there twice and didn’t get to see them or they flew by far away and walked home empty handed twice in the row.
So I finally got out with the new Sony 600 GM. I still don't have the 1.4X TC so all photos are with A7R4 and 600/4 bare. All processed in Lightroom CC, Photoshop and Topaz DeNoise AI. All photos on tripod, no flash.
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. I still had my TC on the lens and couldn't do anything except for doing my best capturing the action. Sometimes, I felt that I didn't get enough reach... but this time it was the other way around.... Oh, well, that's wildlife alright. Again, from this morning...
