Even an Old Dog Can Hunt....

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks. What you were asking above just seems to be switching from one mode to another for various purposes.... So yes it would work but it is just standard operating procedure and it takes time. Some camera bodies may hold a previous setting in a given mode while others may not.... I do not know Nikon.

[subhrashis]

Thanks. What you were asking above just seems to be switching from one mode to another for various purposes.... So yes it would work but it is just standard operating procedure and it takes time. Some camera bodies may hold a previous setting in a given mode while others may not.... I do not know Nikon.

Thanks!

It seems mine is holding the setting, fortunate for me as the camera does not have "user settings" like 40D etc. I don't know whether there are any exceptions to holding the setting here under different circumstances.
For me, the exposure mode dial is on the right, and i can change it with camera at eye reaching out with forefinger and thumb...

[Arthur Morris]

Good luck with your flight photography!

[subhrashis]

Good luck with your flight photography!

Thanks a ton!

I know i need all the luck and practice i can get just starting out! And, coming from you, this really means a lot to me, as it was your images that made me take up bird photography seriously as a passionate hobby!

[Don Hamilton Jr.]

great discussion, here's another question for ya... could you elaborate on when you'd like to use a full frame body, and when you like to use a 1.6 crop sensor body. I own a 7d, and think the 1.6 mag is good for birds, unless they are very close to me etc. Just was looking to understand the logic here. cheers"
don

[Arthur Morris]

Hi Don, I no longer own a full frame body (but I did love my 1Ds II; it was my main body for about two years). I own a 7D but do not use it a lot. I like it when it is sunny and the birds are close as it goes great with the 70-200 f/4L IS. I must admit that I like the feel and sound of a pro body...

[Don Hamilton Jr.]

Thks Artie, i was curious, as i'm following the thread which is great! Seems like larger animals, etc, the full frame is perhaps better, as the 1.6 mag can quickly fill the frame and perhaps limit you on how close you start off at... where's birds for the most part the 1.6 to 1.3 crop sensor is a added benefit, especially for subjects that aren't in your face... Don

[Arthur Morris]

It may seem like that and at times that's how it works out, but.... And then there is the question of simply cropping the images from cameras with full frame sensors and still winding up with more pixels...