scaly-breasted munia

[diddledoodles]

iso 400, 1/80 sec, f6.3
cannon 300D, 75-300mm + 25mm extension tube, handheld, no flash (forgot to bring )



no sure why my bird photos all quite soft looking, handshake?

comments appreciated. thanks.

cheers.

[tolitz]

Originally Posted by diddledoodles iso 400, 1/80 sec, f6.3 cannon 300D, 75-300mm + 25mm extension tube, handheld, no flash (forgot to bring ) no sure why my bird photos all quite soft looking, handshake? comments appreciated. thanks. cheers.

you've got a steady hands dude ..BTW what is the difference between teleconverter and extension tube.(just confused )
cheers!

[diddledoodles]

thanks.
was lucky, only managed to get 3 better shots to keep out of the many taken ...

i beginner.
only know teleconvertor got internal len while extension tube is just a hollow tube, with no len.
the tube allows me to get a lot closer to my subjects using my 75-300mm ...

remember seeing some writeup links posted in macro & close up forum.

Cheers

[MaGixShOe]

u need a tripod to support your 70-300. 1/80 is not enough for u to handheld the camera

[diddledoodles]

MaGixShOe : thanks. will bring tripod along next time ... need to build arm muscle liow, tripod heavy to carry arond

resized photo smaller, just remember should post 600x400 ...

[chngpe01]

Originally Posted by MaGixShOe u need a tripod to support your 70-300. 1/80 is not enough for u to handheld the camera

Yes agree with MaGixShOe. To achieve pin sharp pictures, like those you see in erwinx's pics, you certainly need a tripod. In fact, for speed of 1/80, some photog use mirror lock function (if camera has it). Good holding, breathing and shutter release technique also helps (just like firing a rifle- same principle)

A flash will not only fill help light up the subject, but also brings out the details of the birds. At the same time it helps to give a catch light for the eyes. Hope this helps.

Cheers

[hbtang]

I am also thinking of getting a 300D to shoot birds.

If you get sharper images with a tripod, do post them here. Thanks.

[diddledoodles]

thanks Chngpe01 for the useful tips! will go practice my techniques, with tripod and flash.
ya, erwinx's photos are amazing, i always when i see his postings.

hbtang - will post if i get better ones with tripod.

[kayaro888]

Originally Posted by chngpe01 Yes agree with MaGixShOe. To achieve pin sharp pictures, like those you see in erwinx's pics, you certainly need a tripod. In fact, for speed of 1/80, some photog use mirror lock function (if camera has it). Good holding, breathing and shutter release technique also helps (just like firing a rifle- same principle) A flash will not only fill help light up the subject, but also brings out the details of the birds. At the same time it helps to give a catch light for the eyes. Hope this helps. Cheers

If possible, get a remote switch as well.