Young Bald Eagle.
D500, 500mm (300f2.8 w/ 1.7), f4.8, 1/5000, iso900
If Arash or Gail or anyone here can answer, I shoot auto iso.
Since I choose SS and shoot wipe open, it is the only variable.
Is it better to shoot at 0 and adjust exposure in PP or raise the iso to +
and not raise shadows in PP.
I do not shoot birds against the sky that often, but when I do I change iso
in camera as opposed to post processing.
This was at +1.33 iso
Always trying to learn.
Which is best?
PP in C1p
I would have guessed you needed at least +1.7 for this shot, I use auto ISO and manual exposure simply because I predetermine shutter speed and aperture, the only immediate variable is ISO. I configure the camera so ISO can be modified with one finger as the bird is in flight, usually this works well as I can see blinkies in the viewfinder. Always best to get the initial capture exposure as accurate as possible so minimising image processing.
Good focus, the plumage looks a little dark and there is a strong blue cast especially on the left wing.
05-08-2020, 04:04 AM
Sanjeev Aurangabadkar
A lovely flight shot with good sharpness and detail. Agree with Jon and he has given some good feedback. Well composed.
05-08-2020, 05:31 AM
gail bisson
Hi Dan,
I rarely use auto ISO (just when there are a lot of clouds in the sky (thus constantly changing light) so I am not an expert by any means.
But I shoot a lot of eagles and if I am photographing young eagles (with no white on the head so no concern about blowing out the head), I am usually shooting at + 1/1/2 to 2. I would rather blow out the sky and retrieve it in post-processing that underexpose the bird and needing to selectively raise exposure /shadows and ending up with lots of noise.
So, definitely better to raise ISO in camera IMHO.
I generally only need 1/2500 for eagles and like to be at 6.3 to 7.1. I find stopping down a bit makes image crisper (for Canon anyway).
Back to your image- nice and sharp, good wing position and the dreaded boring blue sky:w3. Agree about the blue in the far wing. I usually get this cast when I shoot this scenario but easy fix,
Gail
05-08-2020, 04:01 PM
John Mack
Nice view of this juvenile. I like the pose and the light. I will let the experts answer your question.
05-08-2020, 07:15 PM
dankearl
Thanks for the comments, my question was really more that I did raise the exposure by 1.33.
I do not shoot birds in sky much so most think I should shoot at +2.
I suppose I could experiment but I don't shoot birds in sky much.
If I shoot +2 which raises iso from say 200 to 1600 does that process better than
raising some shadows at a much lower iso?
05-08-2020, 08:52 PM
gail bisson
Hmm, that is a good question Dan. With the amazing cameras we are shooting with, the higher ISO issue is moot. I would rather shoot at high ISO and ETTR than try to deal with lifting shadows too much. I do not
like the introduced noise when I do it.
Plus, the new noise reduction software available is amazing. I used to use PS, then Neat Image but have started using Topaz AI Denoise and I am absolutely blown away by how good and easy it is to use.
05-08-2020, 09:24 PM
dankearl
Gail,
Topaz is excellent, could not live without it.
Iso 3200 is nice light where I live except for a few locations.
05-09-2020, 09:49 AM
Jonathan Ashton
Raising to +2 definitely better for shadows but I would say 100% chance of blowing white feathers @ +2.0, hence +1.7 try it.