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Hey JK you said something about flying birds!!

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Posted by Ralph G Speer: Mon Feb 10th, 2014 11:07

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Thought you might like to see this.

Ralph

Attachment: SD4_0202web.jpg (Downloaded 25 times)

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Posted by jk: Mon Feb 10th, 2014 13:46

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Nice one Ralph.
Super sharp.

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Posted by TomOC: Mon Feb 10th, 2014 15:15

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Good one...

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Posted by jk: Mon Feb 10th, 2014 15:16

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OK Ralph a question.
What EV compensation do you use for that type of shot ?

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Posted by Ralph G Speer: Mon Feb 10th, 2014 17:47

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jk,

Here is all the file info. I am not to happy yet. I have to get the shutter speed up some. It's a new lens With a 5.6e App. All others are in the 2.8 or lower. The auto ISO will be higher on my next outing.

Ralph

File Info 1
File: SD4_0202.NEF
Date Created: 2/9/2014 3:09:19 PM
Date Modified: 2/9/2014 3:09:19 PM
File Size: 25.6 MB
Image Size: L (4928 x 3280), FX
File Info 2
Date Shot: 2/9/2014 13:28:00.10
Time Zone and Date: UTC-5, DST:ON
Image Quality: RAW (12-bit)
Artist: Ralph G.Speer
Copyright: (C) 2013 Ralph G.Speer,All rights reserved
Camera Info
Device: Nikon D4
Lens: VR 800mm f/5.6E
Focal Length: 1000mm
Focus Mode: AF-C
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic
VR: ON
AF Fine Tune: OFF
Exposure
Aperture: f/9
Shutter Speed: 1/1600s
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Exposure Tuning:
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: Auto (ISO 400)
Flash
Device:
Image Settings
White Balance: Auto1, 0, 0
Color Space: sRGB
High ISO NR: ON (Normal)
Long Exposure NR: OFF
Active D-Lighting: OFF
Image Authentication:
Vignette Control: Low
Auto Distortion Control: ON
Picture Control
Picture Control: [SD] STANDARD
Base: [SD] STANDARD
Quick Adjust: -
Sharpening: 5
Contrast: 0
Brightness: 0
Saturation: 0
Hue: 0
Filter Effects:
Toning:
Location Info
Latitude:
Longitude:
Altitude:
Altitude Reference:
Heading:
UTC:
Map Datum:

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Posted by jk: Mon Feb 10th, 2014 17:55

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Hmmmm. Nice lens!
How do you find it?

I have the Nikon 400mm f2.8 AFS which I use with a Kenko DG300Pro x2 converter but I need to have it on a tripod with the Wimberley head to get it to work nicely. The total set up with camera, lens, head and tripod weighs 10kg so it is not for long walks.

I notice that your EV compensation is 0.0 and that you are using Aperture Priority, Matrix metering.
I guess you need to boost shadows (+2 stops) to get detail in the underside of the wings. Is this correct?

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Posted by Ralph G Speer: Mon Feb 10th, 2014 18:21

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I have the 400 2.8 also and have the 2x III Nikon Converter. The new one is lighter then the 600 (I might be wrong but it handles better) and I use both with same tripod you have. The 800 comes with its own converter which pushes to 1000+mm.

The detail under the wings works out well with a little work with software. I like the high side as you can always take it away.

Ralph

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Posted by jk: Mon Feb 10th, 2014 18:33

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Thanks for the advice.
I prefer to not have to post process too much so getting exposure as near correct is better for me. That said I have the software to do the job fairly quickly so it shouldnt be a problem.

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