Belted Kingfisher as test subject
p.1 #1Belted Kingfisher as test subject
The High Res mode on the OM-1 can be used handheld to make a 50MP RAW image. It does this by taking 12 images and combining them, and it does this relatively quickly, about 5 seconds. Because wildlife usually moves it’s not a feature used very often for wildlife photography. However, whenever the situation presents itself it’s an amazing feature to have at your fingertips.
Edited on Jul 14, 2026 at 01:44 PM · View previous versions
OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.7 1/3000s 2000 ISO -1.0 EV
OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.7 1/3000s 2000 ISO -1.0 EV
Edited on Jul 14, 2026 at 01:44 PM · View previous versions
Jul 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
p.1 #2Belted Kingfisher as test subject
looks too smooth. the bird's back has no texture.
Jul 14, 2026 at 05:07 AM
p.1 #3Belted Kingfisher as test subject
Tony
I think this little gal passed! Head feathers are perfect in terms of texture. Back is fine.
Mke
P.S. next time I get a stationary bird will try this trick. I assume that you used a tripod??
I think this little gal passed! Head feathers are perfect in terms of texture. Back is fine.
Mke
P.S. next time I get a stationary bird will try this trick. I assume that you used a tripod??
Jul 14, 2026 at 12:59 PM
p.1 #4Belted Kingfisher as test subject
genefixer wrote:
Tony
I think this little gal passed! Head feathers are perfect in terms of texture. Back is fine.
Mke
P.S. next time I get a stationary bird will try this trick. I assume that you used a tripod??
Thanks Mike. No this was handheld and I had the shutter speed at 1/3,000 because I was expecting it to take off. Could have got better results with slower shutter speed, f8, and lower ISO. On tripod I could have tried the 90mp High Res option. Either High Res option is a good option for owls, herons, etc. It also gives a result with less noise.
Tony
I think this little gal passed! Head feathers are perfect in terms of texture. Back is fine.
Mke
P.S. next time I get a stationary bird will try this trick. I assume that you used a tripod??
Thanks Mike. No this was handheld and I had the shutter speed at 1/3,000 because I was expecting it to take off. Could have got better results with slower shutter speed, f8, and lower ISO. On tripod I could have tried the 90mp High Res option. Either High Res option is a good option for owls, herons, etc. It also gives a result with less noise.
Jul 14, 2026 at 01:52 PM
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p.1 #5Belted Kingfisher as test subject
Really nice- KFs are so flighty generally. I'm surprised you had the time. Really NICE!!
Jul 26, 2026 at 08:13 PM
p.1 #6Belted Kingfisher as test subject
viper699 wrote:
Really nice- KFs are so flighty generally. I'm surprised you had the time. Really NICE!!
Thanks. It takes less than one second to capture the 12 images.
Really nice- KFs are so flighty generally. I'm surprised you had the time. Really NICE!!
Thanks. It takes less than one second to capture the 12 images.
Jul 26, 2026 at 08:21 PM
p.1 #7Belted Kingfisher as test subject
Just MHO both look pretty good to me. Here Kingfisher's don't sit still very long and don't seem to tolerate people very well. Nice work Tony.
John
John
Jul 27, 2026 at 08:45 AM
