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This evening just before dark. All comments and critiques welcome.
Gary

May 15, 2022 at 07:43 PM

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Hi Gary,

The next to the last is my favorite as it has the best combination of sharp head, wing blur and tail fan.

Morris

May 15, 2022 at 08:02 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Hummingbird Dreams

I like the slow shutter shots, Gary. Thanks for sharing. voted.

May 15, 2022 at 11:14 PM

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morris wrote:
Hi Gary,

The next to the last is my favorite as it has the best combination of sharp head, wing blur and tail fan.

Morris

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kdacharya wrote:
I like the slow shutter shots, Gary. Thanks for sharing. voted.

Appreciate the input !
These were purely accidental. I was looking for bugs in this lilac bush and this hummingbird which is normally very shy all of a sudden got very bold and kept hovering about even though I was so close. I had just about the worst lens imagineable for hummingbirds mounted, the Nikkor 200 f4 micro, but gave it a go anyways

May 16, 2022 at 08:45 AM

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sum1sgrampa wrote:
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Appreciate the input !
These were purely accidental. I was looking for bugs in this lilac bush and this hummingbird which is normally very shy all of a sudden got very bold and kept hovering about even though I was so close. I had just about the worst lens imagineable for hummingbirds mounted, the Nikkor 200 f4 micro, but gave it a go anyways

Wonderful accident Gary :-}

Morris

May 16, 2022 at 12:48 PM

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morris wrote:
Wonderful accident Gary :-}

Morris
The only problem I had was the shutter sound of the D500 because the bird was so close. I kept thinking a silent shutter would be so much better. So this morning I ordered a Z50 to use strictly for hummingbirds and other close critters. I've had no real interest in milc up to this point but last night convinced me to dip my toes in that pool and at least try it

If I like that little body and if I can get used to an EVF, well, we'll see.

May 16, 2022 at 02:19 PM

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sum1sgrampa wrote:
The only problem I had was the shutter sound of the D500 because the bird was so close. I kept thinking a silent shutter would be so much better. So this morning I ordered a Z50 to use strictly for hummingbirds and other close critters. I've had no real interest in milc up to this point but last night convinced me to dip my toes in that pool and at least try it

If I like that little body and if I can get used to an EVF, well, we'll see.

Mirrorless is a delight and I hope you enjoy it. When I tried the Z50 it was not ready for primetime. I understand they have improved the AF. If enough, you should have a blast.

Morris

May 16, 2022 at 02:48 PM

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morris wrote:
Mirrorless is a delight and I hope you enjoy it. When I tried the Z50 it was not ready for primetime. I understand they have improved the AF. If enough, you should have a blast.

Morris
I've been following along with opinions on that body since it was introduced and yeah, there does seem to be some limitations. I'm only planning on using it for specific situations which is why I wanted to go the cheap route. I was considering the A6400 but that means all new glass. Maybe I'm crazy thinking of using it for hummingbirds, we'll see. Certainly won't replace my D500 for everything else. My feeling is I'll give it some time and that may help my thinking going forward about possibly switching systems. Or not.

May 16, 2022 at 03:03 PM

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sum1sgrampa wrote:
I've been following along with opinions on that body since it was introduced and yeah, there does seem to be some limitations. I'm only planning on using it for specific situations which is why I wanted to go the cheap route. I was considering the A6400 but that means all new glass. Maybe I'm crazy thinking of using it for hummingbirds, we'll see. Certainly won't replace my D500 for everything else. My feeling is I'll give it some time and that may help my thinking going forward about possibly switching systems. Or not.

I can see the Z50 for perched humming birds. In flight, well you will need to work hard.

Morris

May 16, 2022 at 04:04 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Hummingbird Dreams

Gary great set of hummers

Chris S.

May 17, 2022 at 12:49 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Hummingbird Dreams

I love these !

Birdie

May 17, 2022 at 11:06 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Hummingbird Dreams

lovely, thanks for sharing

May 17, 2022 at 12:34 PM

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morris wrote:
I can see the Z50 for perched humming birds. In flight, well you will need to work hard.

Morris

Yup. I don't have very high expectations but it's replacing my D5600 as a lightweight carry along so if I can get it to focus on hovering hummingbirds that'll be a plus.

May 18, 2022 at 02:57 PM

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csinseattle wrote:
Gary great set of hummers

Chris S.
Thanks Chris
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birdied wrote:
I love these !

Birdie
Appreciate the comment Birdie !
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LostLensCap wrote:
lovely, thanks for sharing

Thank you

May 18, 2022 at 03:13 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Hummingbird Dreams

Very nice captures of the female Gary. Like the tail feather spreads.

May 28, 2022 at 04:19 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Hummingbird Dreams

Hummers can be addictive! Enjoy your new gear.
Phil

May 29, 2022 at 09:25 AM

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Ted ellis wrote:
Very nice captures of the female Gary. Like the tail feather spreads.

Thanks very much Ted
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Photog Guy wrote:
Hummers can be addictive! Enjoy your new gear.
Phil

The jury's still out on the new gear

Jun 06, 2022 at 07:51 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Hummingbird Dreams

Lovely set Gary !

Ronny

Jun 06, 2022 at 09:32 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Hummingbird Dreams

Very nice Gary. It is amazing how so many accidental occurrences turn into some really nice stuff. I moved from a Canon 5D4 to a EOS-R when it first came out to dip my toes in mirrorless, but wasn't happy with wildlife just too slow and AF wasn't that great. But then I got a R5 and a R3 and couldn't be happier. One of the guys I go owling with has a D850 and the 500 PF and gets amazing stuff. Shooting owls is mostly low low light opportunities, my R5 and R3 work great but not as good as his D850. I call it the night stalker for it's ability to shoot in the dark. I think the D850 and D500 have the same AF system which is unbelievably good. However like you his shutter noise is so noisy it really draws the attention to the birds. And boy what a lens that 500 PF is. I have the 400DO II and withTC 1.4 is 560 @5.6 and sharp, but I think the 500 PF is even better.

Dave

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Jun 06, 2022 at 10:25 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Hummingbird Dreams

The slow shutter effect worked well here and you scored dreamy looking hummingbird images

, Gary!

Joshua

Jun 06, 2022 at 02:30 PM

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