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Photo of the Day: April 2020
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Good news - it actually turned out thanks to camera capabilities, Bad news - I need a longer lens
The longest lens I have is a 70-200. Using manual setting was able to make adjustment to balance black background vs bright subject to see moon detail through the viewfinder on a mirrorless camera so knew exposure was correct. Then radical cropping in post which the camera's sensor supported.
Sony a7rIII, 200mm, iso 640, f8 1/2000. Original RAW file 7952x5304 40.8 MB, cropped finished jpg 1932x1289 284 Kb. I didn't have to reduce it further for web posting as I typically will drop them to 2000px anyway as the regular full size jpg is way to large to upload/post or more than 2 full size files as an email attachment would be rejected.
On my short list is the 200-600 (or 100-400 + 1.4x or 2x extender), but waiting to see what Tamron or Sigma introduce in that range that doesn't require an adapter but is native mount. The nice thing about the 100-400, besides being smaller, is the internal focusing rather than the lens extended focusing/breathing. If Tamron or Sigma did internal on a ?-600, I would be all over it. They have until Christmas, then they make my decision if they introduce nothing.
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Trying to alleviate the boredom...
Comments appreciated
Comments appreciated
We can still get out to my beloved Rocky Mountain Arsenal with its big open spaces and where it's very difficult to get next to people, so it's one of the safest places around.
Big and Open by Ray Harrison, on Flickr
Big and Open by Ray Harrison, on Flickr
Part of the series over past few days. Most of the trail was nice with leaves covering a tight path, but then there was this... 
Barringer Meteorite Crater; near Happy Jack, Arizona; Sunrise; el. ~8,8km
Regards, splifingate
Not much else to do but get out in the garden whilst it is decent weather.
Cheery Cherry by another scotsman, on Flickr
Cheery Cherry by another scotsman, on Flickr
I have the 200-600 and love it, but yes, it's a bit heavy and awkward to carry around! I haven't used it to shoot the moon yet, though, as I still need to get a Wimberley gimbal for the tripod. My next lens is probably going to be the 100-400mm, which will be nice to use at times when I don't want to fool with a tripod, as the 100-400 is indeed a bit lighter and smaller. The 200-600mm has internal focusing, which is great since that lens is already so long that if it zoomed and extended even further, that would be very cumbersome! I thought the 100-400 lens does extend when zoomed?? Or maybe I'm thinking of a different lens, as I've been looking at reviews and such for several, so it is easy to get confused about which does what and has specific features!
Yeah, you're right - I got them switched. It is the 200-600 that has the internal focus. I have used the Tamron 150-600 which didn't and was a pain if you didn't lock it to avoid the zoom creep when walking.
Ah, a nice cycle path! One way, I hope.Part of the series over past few days. Most of the trail was nice with leaves covering a tight path, but then there was this...
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Sometimes, you just have to work with what you have...
Yes, I recall reading in some reviews about one of the lenses in which I'm interested having an issue with zoom creep because it does not have a lock, which is really unfortunate. I think it's the 100-400, but am not positive. Seems to me that with an expensive lens like that one, a GM, that Sony would've ensured that there is no zoom creep! Obviously before I actually get around to buying anything I'll check out details more thoroughly prior to heading to the camera shop. This is a lens that I do want to handle in person before purchasing, since I want to be sure that it will be as hand-holdable as I'm hoping and it will be just right for what I want to do.
Nothing wrong with a good lilac photo. I find they are rather good subjects with the variability in color. Mine are about to bloom, and we have 2 hard freezes forecasted.
I hope they and my Japanese maple endure the snap.
From pre-isolation days...
Cheers
Hugh
Cheers
Hugh
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Makes me think of Schindler’s list for some reason. I beg that same scene looks very different today!From pre-isolation days...
Cheers
Hugh
Not an exotic species but common in the garden. Female blackbird.
Blackbird by another scotsman, on Flickr
Blackbird by another scotsman, on Flickr
Happy Easter everybody!
If we can't get to the chocolate shop, let the chocolate shop come to us!!
Comments appreciated
If we can't get to the chocolate shop, let the chocolate shop come to us!!
Comments appreciated