Bogley

[waltny]

hallkc wrote: Carpey,

That shot of the Elk is great!
Does anyone know why I can't get crisper images at max focal length... I have a Nikon 55-200 kit lens with V/R, shooting w/ D200. Sometimes I use a 2x teleconverter... do you think it's because of my cheap lens, or maybe because the shutter is wide open? Maybe something else I'm doing wrong...? Anyway, I know this isn't a photography class forum, I was just curious because I'm not "school trained" in photography.

Any advice is appreciated.

Usually glass is the seperater. The divide on low end glass to the expensive stuff is immense....

[CarpeyBiggs]

hallkc wrote: I have a Nikon 55-200 kit lens with V/R, shooting w/ D200. Sometimes I use a 2x teleconverter... do you think it's because of my cheap lens, or maybe because the shutter is wide open? Maybe something else I'm doing wrong...? Anyway, I know this isn't a photography class forum, I was just curious because I'm not "school trained" in photography.

There could be a variety of reasons. One, is technique, which creates motion blur. Second would be equipment, which would create a type of gaussian blur, most likely.

In your setup, a couple of things stick out. With a 2x stacked on a zoom lens, you are giving up significant sharpness, plus your aperture will be effectively smaller, so you shutter speed will be longer, which means more chance for motion blur. And since you are doubled with an extender, motion blur is enhanced even more... Short story? Stop down, and shoot off a tripod. If you need fast shutter speeds, you have to buy faster glass. On the long end, that means lotsa cabbage.

So yeah, basically, make sure your shutter speed is high, with the 2x and your zoom lens, I'd say it needs to be at least 1/500th to get good handheld shots, if not faster.

Hope that helps.

[hallkc]

Thanks for the tips guys:)

I went out again today and tried some more. I realize we can't all be rich and afford 8 thousand dollar lenses... but it sure would be nice. Anyway, here is the best one I could get today. (This little guy let me get pretty close to him).

[accadacca]

Ahhhh thats a nice shot, really clear. :2thumbs:

[fire]

Elk bones in the backyard attract birds.

[JP]

I was out the other day and tried getting some shots of Mallards, boy do ducks and geese spook easy. :haha: Trying out the G/F's new camera. They took off and I was unfortunately still somewhat zoomed in for their stationary pose. All I got were a few blurred Canadians. :mrgreen:

[cpn cntrpnch]

A moose missing his rack



along the ridge in Parleys.

[hallkc]

Wow, great pics everyone! I rented a 70-200 f2.8 lens this weekend, and was pleased to see a difference in sharpness. What do you guys think?

[hallkc]

This one is almost straight out of the camera... just adjusted the levels a bit. Does anyone have a 70-200 nikon f2.8 they don't want anymore...? I think I'm in love :slobber1:



By the way, I learned that it takes a long time to sneak up on an owl... he flew away right after this shot :frustrated:

[JP]

Hey Hal, I'd love to have those Birds of Prey at my disposal like that :2thumbs: Great shots!!!! Check e-Bay for that lens or even B&H Photo and other Online camera stores.

[fire]

hallkc wrote: This one is almost straight out of the camera... just adjusted the levels a bit. Does anyone have a 70-200 nikon f2.8 they don't want anymore...? I think I'm in love :slobber1:



By the way, I learned that it takes a long time to sneak up on an owl... he flew away right after this shot :frustrated:

Great Short-Eared Owl photo. Your vehicle is the best blind if you are on a road. Once the door opens and you step out most wildlife will flee. The RTH is also good but try to increase the depth of field or your focusing. The post where he stands is in focus but not his eye. In wildlife photography, regardless of the species the eye is the main focal point.

The beauty of digital is taking multiple photos and not going through a $5 roll of film to get one shot. B&H has good buys and I have used them for many years, both at work n home.

Keep shootin'!

[Scout Master]

I passed this handsome guy while working in Colorado this week.

[CarpeyBiggs]

A few from tonight out at Rock Canyon.

Full gallery here: http://www.danransom.com/TripReports/?p=146

[PhotoHound]

Really outstanding photos everyone! If I could make a suggestion, some would benefit from a bit more info on each image (species - if known - :ne_nau:, location, what you were doing...) to help raise the level of enjoyment for those viewing.

Really eye-popping :eek2: jaw-dropping :dropmouth: photos!

[CarpeyBiggs]

A couple muleys from last night, on the foothills of Provo. 40D, 600f4, 1.4x. I was about 75 yards away.