Belted Kingfisher as test subject

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p.1 #1 · Belted 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.

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.7 1/3000s 2000 ISO -1.0 EV

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Jul 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM

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p.1 #2 · Belted Kingfisher as test subject

looks too smooth. the bird's back has no texture.

Jul 14, 2026 at 06:07 AM

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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??

Jul 14, 2026 at 01:59 PM

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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.

Jul 14, 2026 at 02:52 PM


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