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Comment by Frogfish posted on Finches at Fairburn at 28/02/2012 - 07:23
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Hmmm. If the picture is properly exposed to start with, and no subsequent adjustment is made to exposure in the computer, then I don't think RAW is going to add any more detail.
But I concur that using RAW is good advice. When you don't get the exposure right first time, then RAW will be very helpful.
G
Comment by Frogfish posted on Finches at Fairburn at 28/02/2012 - 07:18
I have the Tamron and it is a superb lens, the heavily recessed front element means you don't really need to use the hood at all (giving you a lot more working room to your subject) and the focus limiter switch is a very important feature for me. They will all make superb portrait lenses too.
Please take a look at my SmugMug portfolio for lots of macro shots - most of them taken taken with the Tamron 90 di.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Sigma 70mm or Tamron 90mm f2.8 at 28/02/2012 - 06:45
However if I may say, these seem a little soft for the DA*300 and K5 and that surprises me. I'd be looking for the sort of detail (and more) shown in #6 - the Greenfinch. Are you stabilising your lens on a tripod/monopod ?
BTW are you shooting in RAW ? If not then for birding you absolutely should, it would bring out so much more detail.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Finches at Fairburn at 27/02/2012 - 18:00
Comment by Frogfish posted on 50-135mm + AF1.7x TC at 27/02/2012 - 15:43
Very nice set Gary ! Classic pose for #1 but I really like the Ruddy Darter too. What is the minimum focusing distance for that Sigma ?
sorry, the question wasn't directed at me ..
Comment by Frogfish posted on Dragonflies and Butterflies at 27/02/2012 - 12:29
Comment by Frogfish posted on Dragonflies and Butterflies at 26/02/2012 - 16:05
Wow these shots are fantastic, I just want to get over there and try to get one shot as good as yours.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Dragonflies of Sanya, Hainan Island, China at 26/02/2012 - 15:39
Very nice series - I like the hovers in flight best because I know they are not at all easy and these are excellent.
Comment by Frogfish posted on macro insect shots at 25/02/2012 - 18:31
Comment by Frogfish posted on Two different versions from Aldeburgh at 25/02/2012 - 15:35
Thank you all for your comments! First, my limited experience of serious photography still makes it hard to judge sharpness at times - what looks reasonably sharp to me and my eyes sometimes needs a direct comparison with a better shot to show me what real sharpness is. While being quite pleased with this set, I can see nevertheless that they could be sharper; second, to answer the first question, all bar the bullfinch were taken resting the camera on my hand on the lip of a hide window - haven't as yet got a bean bag; the bullfinch was handheld, crouched down and very uncomfortable - didn't have my stool or tripod with me! So lucky to get anything anywhere near sharp, I suppose. Finally, I tend to go for RAW + JPEG setting at the moment, but I'm beginning to think that takes too long to write to the card, so am undecided about what to do - any advice seriously considered!
If anyone would care to look at a couple of other posts later, I'd love your views on those.
Thanks again,
I would strongly advise that a) in a blind you have the camera mounted to a tripod with a good ball-head and b) that in walking/stalking you use a very good monopod, when you can plant it then it will improve the shot and even if you don't have time for that the extra weight will help steady your arm.