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No expert here, but those eyes in that light coming straight at you. Looks super sharp to me. When I was looking at the A9, I saw one sequence on the internet with geese in thick fog and light rain. Every frame tack sharp. I was amazed it could even track at all. When the rumors are even canon (the old stodgy and behind everyone else maker) is going full on mirrorless (all new lense releases within next couple years will be for RF mount). Mirrorless is coming on faster than we think. I also read all optics(regardless of maker) will make quantum leap due to the ability to put the back elements so close to sensor. Enjoy the ride...
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I also think that we will all be shooting mirrorless at some point. Love that you are spearheading the change and are so open with your findings. Gimme a lighter d850 type camera with 15 frames per sec, better AF and better ISO and I don't care what brand makes it. It is just a tool to make images. This image has an angelic like quality to it and the blurred wing tips add to that. I do not like the colors at all. Also converted with Capture One?
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A mixed bag for me this one. I like the incoming pose, and I always like a bit of wing movement as long as the head is sharp for the extra dynamism. If I'm being honest Im not seeing the usual IQ I've come to expect from your shots - clearly the head is in focus but it doesn't look razor sharp to me.
I've never seen this species in real life, but from other photos I've seen it appeared more black as opposed to the blue/green hues I'm seeing here. I'll happily accept that could be down to lighting conditions though
I also agree that one day we'll be using a lot more mirrorless, so whilst I can't afford to switch right now, I'm interested to see where this camera takes you
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The colors look really wonky here. Head is nice and sharp but not tack sharp.
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Hey Artie, nice pose!
The IQ isn't great for me either. The head looks crunchy and not tack sharp in this one, looks as if the RAW was soft and there is a ton of noise... Agree with Issac re. the strong blue cast...not sure what you are doing. As I said -and I am sure others will agree- you need to use a calibrated desktop monitor if you want your image to show up correctly for others. send me the RAW I'll open it up and might be able to tell what happened.
I had the same Canon equipment as you did and I never had an issue with it nailing a shot like this, it wouldn't get it 100% of the time but I had plenty of keepers....:)
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Arash, Yes to the BLUE cast. And the noise. This was processed on the first day I used the Sony gear. The sand BKGR should be tan. But the original is sharp. That is why I offered to send the RAW file. Then you can process it and teach me how.
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Love the curled up wing tips and the incoming pose. Agree with the others about the color.
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Hi Artie, I agree with others who have commented on a blue cast to the image. Also if this is near full frame I think your images with Nikon and Canon gear were better, I think the image lacks fine feather detail. I am wondering if you received the new computer display that you mentioned? Thank you for sharing.
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I am frankly puzzled by all of this.. Why do you care to even attempt BIF?
This is way below your level,,,
I am never going to be Arash and I am 65. I am not sure why you try?
I think shooting mirrorless is the future and you can certainly produce excellent
Sony images.
This is not one...
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Head of the cormorant looks significantly softer than the dowitcher.
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Originally Posted by
dankearl
I am frankly puzzled by all of this.. Why do you care to even attempt BIF?
This is way below your level,,,
I am never going to be Arash and I am 65. I am not sure why you try?
I think shooting mirrorless is the future and you can certainly produce excellent
Sony images.
This is not one...
Hi Dan, I am completely puzzled by your comments :)
You can start by explaining this one: Why do you care to even attempt BIF?
with love, arite
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You put it in your other SONY thread!
Mike
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Isaac Grant
Head of the cormorant looks significantly softer than the dowitcher.
I disagree but it really does not matter because you are comparing apples and oranges. A tiny in the frame subject covered by a ton of d-o-f as compared to the head of a large in the frame bird flying right at the camera quite quickly, that from an under-exposed ISO 3200 image.
Give me a break.
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Originally Posted by
Mike Poole
You put it in your other SONY thread!
Mike
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Thanks Mikey. Senility is a terrible thing.
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Sorry as much as I would like to agree I don't. Excellent details and image quality are excellent details and image quality. The rest does not matter. It either is or it isn't. For instance, I have found the d850 to be much noisier than the 1dx/1dx2 I shot for so long. I do not like the results at all above ISO 1600 and even 1600 needs to be perfect or nearly perfect exposure. For that reason I am in the market for a d5 or d6. That and of course the faster frame rate and AF advantages. The higher ISO shots just do not have the same image quality with that camera. Maybe the Sony just is no good at ISO 3200. I guess time will tell.
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the repost is better but now a touch too grey/pale...noise also got worse
head looks even more oversharpened and crunchy to my eye.... nothing you can do when the RAW isn't sharp. I'd give up on this one and try another day I am sure you will get better ones
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Arash, How can I get better ones if I am using SONY garbage ha ha, if I do not use a large external monitor, and I an not nearly as talented or smart as you?
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Arthur Morris
Arash, How can I get better ones if I am using SONY garbage ha ha, if I do not use a large external monitor, and I an not nearly as talented or smart as you?
with love, artie
Hey Artie, I think you already have the images that all of us aspire to, not sure how you can get any better, I am still drooling over the emperor penguins! ... I was just saying for someone of your caliber this image is a bit sub par...
As for Sony, I don't think it matters what I think about it...You have to like it not me and I am sure you will get some great images with it, as you did with Canon, Nikon and would do with Olympus, Fuji, Pentax, you name it :)
cheers!
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Hey Artie, I think you already have the images that all of us aspire to, not sure how you can get any better, I am still drooling over the emperor penguins! ... I was just saying for someone of your caliber this image is a bit sub par...
As for Sony, I don't think it matters what I think about it...You have to like it not me and I am sure you will get some great images with it, as you did with Canon, Nikon and would do with Olympus, Fuji, Pentax, you name it :)
cheers!
Thanks Arash. The above is a bit softer and more accepting than SONY is garbage ha ha.
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Originally Posted by
Isaac Grant
Sorry as much as I would like to agree I don't. Excellent details and image quality are excellent details and image quality. The rest does not matter. It either is or it isn't. For instance, I have found the d850 to be much noisier than the 1dx/1dx2 I shot for so long. I do not like the results at all above ISO 1600 and even 1600 needs to be perfect or nearly perfect exposure. For that reason I am in the market for a d5 or d6. That and of course the faster frame rate and AF advantages. The higher ISO shots just do not have the same image quality with that camera. Maybe the Sony just is no good at ISO 3200. I guess time will tell.
I appreciate your honest comments even though I disagree with all of them. See today's blog post herefor an underexposed ISO 3200 image. My understanding is that the "noise" that you are seeing in high ISO D850 images is what I call "high pixel noise" that NeatImage cleans up beautifully. Here is a great D5 for you at a great price:
Nikon D5 DSLR camera body with Dual XQD Slots
Arthur Morris is offering a barely used Nikon D5 in excellent to near-mint condition for the BAA record-low price of $5,496.95. The sale includes the original box and everything in it including the front lens cap, and insured ground shipping via United Parcel Service.
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Originally Posted by
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Sorry as much as I would like to agree I don't. Excellent details and image quality are excellent details and image quality. The rest does not matter. It either is or it isn't.
ps: Since excellent details and image quality are excellent details and image quality and the rest does not matter I'd love for you to comment on my post here.Arash already copped out on that one.
with love, artie
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I already commented on the gull and guessed what gear and program I thought it was processed with. Also the focal length. Looks like I was the only one who did...