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Love the take-off pose Gail and great timing, those are not easy to get. IQ looks great to me. I had the same problem adjusting to my A9ii coming from a 1dxm2. I did get the battery grip and it made a huge difference in feel. I am betting the canon grip will do the same for you. Looking forward to seeing your images using the R5.
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Hi Gail, any rig in your hands will perform just fine. Love the BG, perch, pose and your usual, always exceptional, IQ. Sharp right where it needs to be. Yep, I think you'll be fine with BG. Your gonna need it as these are battery hogs. Can't wait for more... TFS
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I agree with David that any rig in your hands will produce excellent images! I like the take-off pose, sharpness, perch and BG.
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Just proves once again that it's not the camera, but the person behind it that matters. Stunning shot. Love the flight pose and BG. Looking forward to more.
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Looks alive! Looks good, I cannot tell equipment, the IQ is as nice as all your work.
I would clone out the rain drops or specks and I would personally use the healing brush to make
the BG even better.
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Gail, congrats on the new rig! Great to see you getting some runs with it and this one is a beauty.
Recognize the perch, which is interesting and to get the take off sharp has to feel nice. Not a terribly easy shot to get IMO.
Background nice too, love the color spots above.
Look forward to more!
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nice take off frame Gail, you got the peak of take off. and you got lucky it was sharp enough at 1/1600 sec. In a perfect would far wing would have just cleared the dead flowers. When I had the 1DX series cameras I could easily pull off shots at ISO-3200 so I am surprised you chose 1600.
TFS
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Looks good Gail, though I would echo Arash's comment, when I had gone for 1/1600 sec in similar circumstances I frequently wished it had been 1/3200.
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Hi Gail, well timed for the take off, and I like outspread wings. Lovely sharp detail, colours look good, and I really like the overall IQ in this. The colours of the BG compliment the Grosbeak nicely.
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Beautiful take off capture, Gail. Like the overcast light quality, and the fine detail where it needs to be. Glad you're liking the new gear.
Geoffrey
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[QUOTE=arash_hazeghi;1249786]nice take off frame Gail, you got the peak of take off. and you got lucky it was sharp enough at 1/1600 sec. In a perfect would far wing would have just cleared the dead flowers. When I had the 1DX series cameras I could easily pull off shots at ISO-3200 so I am surprised you chose 1600.
Hi Arash,
This was with my R5 and only the second time out with the rig.
I agree I got lucky to get this sharp at 1/1600. I was just testing out various ISO's and this was my starting point on this day. The R5 seems to be good at ISO 2000 and 2500 but have not gone higher yet. A work in progress!
Gail
Last edited by gail bisson; 12-16-2020 at 02:27 PM.
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I am now away to delete my recent Evening Grosbeak images, as well as throw away my 7DII...thanks a lot Gail!
Seriously though, excellent image. I love the delicate perch, and the one leaf still on it among the cones. Nice BG too. It's been a fun enough winter so far in eastern parts of Canada, let's hope things keep up!
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Originally Posted by
Daniel Cadieux
I am now away to delete my recent Evening Grosbeak images, as well as throw away my 7DII...thanks a lot Gail!
Seriously though, excellent image. I love the delicate perch, and the one leaf still on it among the cones. Nice BG too. It's been a fun enough winter so far in eastern parts of Canada, let's hope things keep up!
You crack me up! Seriously though, it is Christmas and you DESERVE an R5!
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Dan, the R6 would suit you to a tee, it does everything you need and more, and the best bit - it’s cheaper, better ISO and with the adapter ring you can use your EF lenses which are just as good and occasionally better. But go for the version where you can add customs functions, it’s a nice addition.
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hi Gail, congrats on your new "body" and this is a lovely frame. Evening grosbeaks are so beautiful, very nice feather detail throughout.
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I too am after a new body (both camera and otherwise
) and tis isn't making my choices any easier! Great timing , lovely wing spread, nothing to changer here - glad you're starting off well with it
Mike
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Lovely pose. The background color and pattern is pretty neat. Enjoy the new gear.
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Dan, with your love of the 7DMKII, you might like to wait for the R7 which is apparently along the lines of your current body and alleged to be mid ‘21??
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Steve, I saw the rumors and this has me very interested....