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S.E.V.

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 13:59

Woke up last nnight confused? I pulled the bid on the 600mm. Started thinking about what people were saying about weight factor etc? Also started to give it somethought about the 400mm 2.8L IS and with it's 2.8 factor, thought it would be a pretty well rounded lens adding a 2X Ext II onto it.

I know the next question would be,what are you gong to use it for. Mainly using it for nature shooting, race track stuff and I like to shoot at the Zoo. However I would not mind trying my hand at shooting high school foot ball etc. In front of my house is 2 large football fields.

Any suggestions from my fellow long lens shooters would be great. The cost factor on the 400mm 2.8L IS is around $6,000.00 5 yrs old and is very clean, with even very little tri-pod mount wear.

Thank you in advance

Although the 400mm f2.8LIS MK I is a SICK lens, coupled with a 2xTC will work decently, but the weight factor on that lens is even more then the 600mmf4L IS MK I. I would go with the 500mm or Save up some more and try to get the new 600mmF4LIS MK II when it is released, the weight on the new 600mm is less than the current 500mm out right now. Also the new 400mm f2.8LIS MK II will be significantly lighter as well, making it much more suitable for handheld purposes. As for the 300mm route, the 300mmf2.8LIS MK I is a super sharp lens coupled with a 1.4xTC it kicks ass but the 2xTC once again it is ok, easily handheldable fast and did I mention sharp!!!

S.E.V.

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 14:07

Here's my opinion -

You won't use it at a zoo. In fact you won't use a 500/4, 600/4, or 400/2.8 at a zoo. They're way too big. WAY too big.

This guy bumped his head!!! LOL

Here you go LA Zoo at 500mm.

And I had to crop a touch.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5040/5862601670_7fe13d6556_o.jpg

One more, cropped a bit as well.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5073/5862049589_a79fc19799_o.jpg

Full Frame
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5314/5862048185_0e0a95ca01_o.jpg

Cropped a touch
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/5862599732_e7c8e13259_o.jpg

Way too long? I had to crop most of the shots. Just goes to prove the 500mm is not way too long for the zoo, even the 600mm would work as well. But Each zoo is different and in CERTAIN cases it might be tight, ;) Never say its too long!!!

Just My Honest Opinion with some proof.

Sevan

TBG_Dad

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 14:33

Hollywoodgt

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 15:32

Yes I have monopod and tri pod, but would probably have to upgrade the monopod. As far as bodies I'm shooting with aT2I, but plan on getting a 2nd camera soon. Maybe a
5D MK II or a 1D KK III not sure yet.

Someone posted the shoots at the Zoo, I like the close up stuff and jsut can't do that with the 70-200 in a lot of spaces at the zoo......more reach needed.

Once again thank you for the imput

Ricardo222

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 15:49

This guy bumped his head!!! LOL

Here you go LA Zoo at 500mm.

Way too long? I had to crop most of the shots. Just goes to prove the 500mm is not way too long for the zoo, even the 600mm would work as well. But Each zoo is different and in CERTAIN cases it might be tight, ;) Never say its too long!!!

Just My Honest Opinion with some proof.

Sevan

Love these zoo shots, Sevan.

500mm too long for a zoo? Yes, it's always a mistake to tell others what will or won't work...it's all about one's own skill and imagination, not other's preconceived ideas.

FlyingPhotog

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 15:58

Yup, too long... :lol:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/v33/p901286099.jpg

http://crosswindimages.com/img/v33/p816248449.jpg

S.E.V.

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 16:10

Yes I have monopod and tri pod, but would probably have to upgrade the monopod. As far as bodies I'm shooting with aT2I, but plan on getting a 2nd camera soon. Maybe a
5D MK II or a 1D KK III not sure yet.

This is the monopod I picked up for the 500mm for motorsports shooting. It works extremely well. It is a bit heavy but easyli cured that by unscrewing the bottom and removing the 3 steel rods for the crappy tri-pod support. Once I removed those, it was light! I even use it now and then with the Gimbal head and the 500mm for wildlife shooting.

Hollywoodgt

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 19:05

This is the monopod I picked up for the 500mm for motorsports shooting. It works extremely well. It is a bit heavy but easyli cured that by unscrewing the bottom and removing the 3 steel rods for the crappy tri-pod support. Once I removed those, it was light! I even use it now and then with the Gimbal head and the 500mm for wildlife shooting.

SEV ...didn't see a monopod, did U you posted a pic???

JonK

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 19:11

This guy bumped his head!!! LOL

Here you go LA Zoo at 500mm.

And I had to crop a touch.

One more, cropped a bit as well.

Full Frame

Cropped a touch

Way too long? I had to crop most of the shots. Just goes to prove the 500mm is not way too long for the zoo, even the 600mm would work as well. But Each zoo is different and in CERTAIN cases it might be tight, ;) Never say its too long!!!

Just My Honest Opinion with some proof.

Sevan

Sevan you're confused. I didn't say too long. I said too big. If going to the zoo with a 25" lens/camera combo is your gig then go for it. I'll pack something else, though.

FlyingPhotog

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 20:10

Don't back peddle too hard or anything...

JonK

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 20:14

Don't back peddle too hard or anything...

How am I back peddling? I said its too big. Its too big. I guess you guys have different zoo's than me (Philadelphia, Cape May, NYC) I have never seen anyone use more than a 70-200 or a 100-400. Maybe I go to small zoos. :rolleyes: Back peddling - how? I said its too big. Literally. Someone thought I said "too long" in zoom.

FlyingPhotog

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 20:23

Actually the Philly Zoo (and I've been there) is a cracker box compared to Phoenix, Denver or San Diego.

I don't care what you said, I know what you meant. You have no experience with the 500 but you felt the need to butt in and bang on those who own it. Way to much of this going on lately.

<Plonk!>

S.E.V.

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 20:24

SEV ...didn't see a monopod, did U you posted a pic???

oops!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5495-REG/Manfrotto_682B_682B_Self_Standing_Monopod.html

;)

S.E.V.

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 20:32

Sevan you're confused. I didn't say too long. I said too big. If going to the zoo with a 25" lens/camera combo is your gig then go for it. I'll pack something else, though.

Big, Long, same thing man. As long as the zoo allows it I will take it, and when ever I do go to the Zoo I leave the hood off reducing the overall length by about 7"wow that's a lot!!! :rolleyes: You can take what you please, as long as you get the shots that satisfy your needs then WHO THE HELL CARES!!! Like Jay said.

Canonswhitelensesrule

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 20:41

Exceptional Zoo images, Sev, and Jay!

JonK

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 20:43

Hollywoodgt

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 23:14

How am I back peddling? I said its too big. Its too big. I guess you guys have different zoo's than me (Philadelphia, Cape May, NYC) I have never seen anyone use more than a 70-200 or a 100-400. Maybe I go to small zoos. :rolleyes: Back peddling - how? I said its too big. Literally. Someone thought I said "too long" in zoom.

I have the 70-200mm 2.8L IS II and in Chicago the Brookfield Zoo unless I crop the pics. I need a longer lens to have that sharp image with creamy bokeh effect hehehe

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n605/HollywoodGT/Zoo/IMG_0203.jpg

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n605/HollywoodGT/Zoo/IMG_1239.jpg

FlyingPhotog

25th of August 2011 (Thu), 05:05

Hollywoodgt

25th of August 2011 (Thu), 09:18

The best part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the "I wonder what will show up next?" factor...

T-38 Talon advanced jet trainer from Randolph AFB in Texas
http://crosswindimages.com/img/v34/p366369697.jpg
1DMkIII + 500mm f/4L IS .. 1/1500 @ f/4 ISO 100

That's very cool...nice crisp shot too!! I haven't been to a air show in forever. Last one was in Muskegon Michigan, many many moons ago. Had a great time. I'd also like to see a hot air ballon show. With the right sky, that could be some awesome pictures.

Candor

26th of August 2011 (Fri), 19:59

One with the 2x III tc.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/i-sQHJBJF/0/XL/427-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/8088103_X4wbpm#1438634113_sQHJBJF-A-LB)

dioladetus

29th of August 2011 (Mon), 13:49

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5255816/sagerfalk%20%281%29.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5255816/%C3%B8rnef%C3%A6tter.jpg

Neilyb

30th of August 2011 (Tue), 15:58

Back from Kruger, not with the POTN lot, and finally getting some PP done.

1DIII and 500 at f4
http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-GtxpsSs/0/O/i-GtxpsSs.jpg

7D and 500 at f4, 3 shots stitched cos were close.
http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-gxLsH6M/0/O/i-gxLsH6M.jpg

7D and 500
http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-4nd7dSV/0/L/i-4nd7dSV-L.jpg

Rezolution

30th of August 2011 (Tue), 16:47

Back from Kruger, not with the POTN lot, and finally getting some PP done.

1DIII and 500 at f4
[IMG]http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-GtxpsSs/0/O/i-GtxpsSs.jpg

7D and 500 at f4, 3 shots stitched cos were close.
[IMG]http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-gxLsH6M/0/O/i-gxLsH6M.jpg

7D and 500
[IMG]http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-4nd7dSV/0/L/i-4nd7dSV-L.jpg

WOW!!Beautiful shots!!! I only get to shoot birds and little critters with my 500. (Where's the little smiley for "Jealous"?)

Candor

30th of August 2011 (Tue), 17:36

If I ever had any doubts about lugging the 500mm to Africa you just dispelled them. Fantastic shots Neil. Wow.

Neilyb

31st of August 2011 (Wed), 14:33

Cheers, it is worth having with you especially for birds but a lot of the big stuff is in usable range (except during the day when heat and haze play with your mind nad all your shots are soft whatever lens you lugged!) :) Not to say a zoom is not needed, 100-400 was perfect 2nd lens!

Joe52

31st of August 2011 (Wed), 17:52

Back from Kruger, not with the POTN lot, and finally getting some PP done.

Fantastic set.

FlyingPhotog

1st of September 2011 (Thu), 01:57

Beautiful images Neil. The Leopard is particularly stunning.

A Tiger of a different stripe. VFC-111 Sundowners from NAS Key West landing at Oshkosh
http://crosswindimages.com/img/v28/p906666867.jpg
1DMkIV + 500mm f/4L IS .. 1/1500 @ f/4 ISO 100

Scott_online

1st of September 2011 (Thu), 03:03

Back from Kruger, not with the POTN lot, and finally getting some PP done.

1DIII and 500 at f4
http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-GtxpsSs/0/O/i-GtxpsSs.jpg

I recognise that leopard! I was at the same sighting.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6077868002_b2c060ca5b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16866094@N06/6077868002/)
2011-08-04 16-19-47 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16866094@N06/6077868002/) by Scott Grubb (http://www.flickr.com/people/16866094@N06/), on Flickr

Neilyb

1st of September 2011 (Thu), 04:30

Were by any chance on that damn safari jeep blocking our view :lol: which meant we did not get shots until it was really dark? Damn you all to hell! Great drive back though. :rolleyes:

Neilyb

1st of September 2011 (Thu), 05:19

Hate flash but:

1DIII, 500 f4, f4, 3 shots stitched
http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-Wh4k3Rv/0/O/i-Wh4k3Rv.jpg

Candor

7th of September 2011 (Wed), 17:48

With the 1.4x tc.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/i-RLkcGsB/0/XL/490-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/13838886_PdNm92#1458831418_RLkcGsB-A-LB)

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/i-5nFqhh9/0/XL/459-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/13838886_PdNm92#1458831347_5nFqhh9-A-LB)

butterfly2937

7th of September 2011 (Wed), 18:05

Stunning work! I love both of these. I would love to photograph these birds one day.

FlyingPhotog

8th of September 2011 (Thu), 02:14

Ford TriMotor that gives rides at EAA AirVenture each year:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/v28/p352982932.jpg
1DMkIII + 500mm f/5L IS .. 1/90 @ f/13 ISO 100

Methodical

8th of September 2011 (Thu), 09:33

Good luck with these jokers.

Stunning work! I love both of these. I would love to photograph these birds one day.

S.E.V.

8th of September 2011 (Thu), 13:08

@ Mike, great King fisher shots. Those guys are little PITAs to shoot, fast and never allow you to get near them. That's why I set up a blind near a one of the many perches they have and get this type of shot.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/5883337243_8c9d14d60c_o.jpg

ad this:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1182/5162901601_2eaf84d73a_o.jpg

from this little simple hiding spot:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/5165013962_fb67d3e545_o.jpg

Once I was hidden they didn't see me and landed right on the perch. I blended in pretty good.

Sevan

Candor

8th of September 2011 (Thu), 18:40

Thanks folks. Sevan, for some reason I haven't had much luck the couple of times I've tried a blind but this spot has some well placed brush/trees that allows for a good view of this dead tree over a creek. I wish this spot was closer because I'd love to try and get a shot of them landing on a perch like yours.

Ricardo222

8th of September 2011 (Thu), 20:43

Ford TriMotor that gives rides at EAA AirVenture each year:

Love the elbow out the window! In fact the whole plane is just terrific...the idea of using a close relation to corrugated iron to build a plane is so wild...(I know about the stiffness that corrugations give the aluminium skin, we use a form of corrugations in bulkheads of our aluminium boats where we can) but to see it up close like that is amazing.

Neilyb

9th of September 2011 (Fri), 03:43

Oh well, if we're doing kingfishers... giant ones in Kruger NP!

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-NrxTfVt/0/O/i-NrxTfVt.jpg

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-WM9P6WX/0/O/i-WM9P6WX.jpg

FlyingPhotog

9th of September 2011 (Fri), 04:00

Love the elbow out the window! In fact the whole plane is just terrific...the idea of using a close relation to corrugated iron to build a plane is so wild...(I know about the stiffness that corrugations give the aluminium skin, we use a form of corrugations in bulkheads of our aluminium boats where we can) but to see it up close like that is amazing.

I think the elbow serves as an auxiliary airspeed indicator... ;)

Ricardo222

9th of September 2011 (Fri), 04:38

I think the elbow serves as an auxiliary airspeed indicator... ;)

:D:D

S.E.V.

10th of September 2011 (Sat), 01:30

Damn you Neil, you had to go and show off again didn't you? LOL, awesome KF shots. Holly smokes, now you got any of the flying?

Sevan

butterfly2937

10th of September 2011 (Sat), 18:47

Oh well, if we're doing kingfishers... giant ones in Kruger NP!

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-NrxTfVt/0/O/i-NrxTfVt.jpg

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-WM9P6WX/0/O/i-WM9P6WX.jpg
WOW Neil these are outstanding!!!! bw!

andrewhuxman

11th of September 2011 (Sun), 20:03

Great shots in here.!!!!!!!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/2011/e55342f4.jpg

Neilyb

12th of September 2011 (Mon), 06:45

Only the pied variety ;)

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-rSPjRPS/0/O/i-rSPjRPS.jpg

dioladetus

12th of September 2011 (Mon), 13:08

Neilyb,

Great stuff as always, impressive

Neilyb

13th of September 2011 (Tue), 01:56

Cheers but it was all the lens, I just push the button! ;)

dioladetus

13th of September 2011 (Tue), 13:56

Neilyb, there is more to it than that.. ;)

Heres one from me
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5255816/photos_for_FM/haliaetus/POTN7.jpg

Neilyb

13th of September 2011 (Tue), 14:52

EYE CONTACT! Wow, your lens is great at composition too ;)

dioladetus

13th of September 2011 (Tue), 15:21

Haha, yes, sometimes it is! Mostly it is a lazy one though, it doesnt even bring me coffee..!

Candor

16th of September 2011 (Fri), 20:21

With the 1.4x tc.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/i-VRfT84r/0/XL/363-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/8088103_X4wbpm#1468021704_VRfT84r-A-LB)

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/i-sR5SD6X/0/XL/364-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/8088103_X4wbpm#1468021740_sR5SD6X-A-LB)

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/i-jk3x4nK/0/XL/369-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/8088103_X4wbpm#1468021778_jk3x4nK-A-LB)

Ricardo222

16th of September 2011 (Fri), 20:34

Mike, such terrific shots. I'm very impressed!

Neilyb

17th of September 2011 (Sat), 12:08

Brilliant series.

Jan Jasinski

17th of September 2011 (Sat), 18:31

Well, got a chance to use the 500F/4L IS at a airshow today and it was simply amazing. Need to buy this as soon as I get like 5K hehe.

Shots to come soon!

Candor

17th of September 2011 (Sat), 20:06

Thanks very much Ricardo & Neil.

Another of the fledgling Osprey.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/i-N5tv9wX/0/XL/334-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/8088103_X4wbpm#1435958496_N5tv9wX-A-LB)

Jan Jasinski

17th of September 2011 (Sat), 20:27

Cracking sharp shot Mike!

JonK

17th of September 2011 (Sat), 20:35

Wow mike

Jan Jasinski

18th of September 2011 (Sun), 14:09

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6159809368_e66f7c558a_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6159269077_7f6b670a1f_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6159268423_dfe72317df_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6159805470_8e8652a1e9_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6180/6159803256_ae44719dea_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6159263823_eb3c941f78_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6159262963_d2886f4e09_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6159798230_976aec9ccc_b.jpg

Nighthound

18th of September 2011 (Sun), 15:17

These are all excellent Jan.

Mike, Neil, Jay, you gents set the bar mighty high. Amazing stuff.

I've been tinkering with a new watermark for my images so you'll see some variation in size in these. I'll eventually get it right.

Mark IV and 500L(f/4):

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/redearlylightsmllmark.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/redwing7markx.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/redfrombackmark2.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/redwing3mark2.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/skimmertrees2mark.jpg

Mark II and 500L (f/):

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/avocetarch6mark.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/avocetarch1mark.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/stiltarch2mark.jpg

FlyingPhotog

18th of September 2011 (Sun), 15:20

@ Jan: I'd steal #1 and call it mine.

@ Steve: Loverly Birds and I think your watermark is very, very elegant.

Jan Jasinski

18th of September 2011 (Sun), 16:08

These are all excellent Jan.

Cheers :D
@ Jan: I'd steal #1 and call it mine.

Many thanks Jay :D:D:D .

Steal it, explain how your stay in Canada was hehe.

Candor

18th of September 2011 (Sun), 19:49

Thanks very much folks!

Beautiful set Steve. Your shots are always an inspiration to me.

Great job Jan. I'm thinking about taking the 500 to an air show next weekend and these shots as well as Jays and Andrews are making that decision a no-brainer.

Jan Jasinski

18th of September 2011 (Sun), 21:41

Great job Jan. I'm thinking about taking the 500 to an air show next weekend and these shots as well as Jays and Andrews are making that decision a no-brainer.

Thanks! It's definitively the airshow lens for sure! Some shots were not available due to the focal lenght but other than that it performs amazing. My back is a bit sore now though.

KayakPhotos

18th of September 2011 (Sun), 21:49

I need to stay out of here...

I like to shoot from a kayak so I've been looking at the 400 DO because tripod use doesn't seem ideal to me at this point, but I love the subject isolation and amazing IQ this lens seems to produce consistently.

FlyingPhotog

18th of September 2011 (Sun), 21:51

Thanks! It's definitively the airshow lens for sure! Some shots were not available due to the focal lenght but other than that it performs amazing. My back is a bit sore now though.

You learn to anticipate the action and to see alternative framing because you don't have the "luxury" of re-framing on the fly like you can with a zoom.

S.E.V.

19th of September 2011 (Mon), 10:08

I've been tinkering with a new watermark for my images so you'll see some variation in size in these. I'll eventually get it right.

I personally think your watermark is better than your photography, LMAO. Superb shots Steve, well done. As for the watermark, I like it, a change in pace. But maybe try a tiny touch smaller in the size, it looks a little to dominant.

Sevan ;)

GrizzlyMan

19th of September 2011 (Mon), 10:41

andrewhuxman

19th of September 2011 (Mon), 19:52

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/2011/6ab7cad9.jpg

FlyingPhotog

19th of September 2011 (Mon), 20:30

BOOM! Sweet...

Jan Jasinski

19th of September 2011 (Mon), 20:43

BOOM! Sweet...

Ditto!

One more:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6159263823_eb3c941f78_b.jpg

Nighthound

20th of September 2011 (Tue), 11:03

Thank very much everyone for the nice comments on my photos and watermark.

Andrew, great shot!

Sevan, as you can tell I've been sizing down the mark from its inception. The first shot above was the start and the Skimmer in flight is where I'm at with it now. A bit smaller next time and then I think I'll let it ride.

S.E.V.

20th of September 2011 (Tue), 12:55

Sevan, as you can tell I've been sizing down the mark from its inception. The first shot above was the start and the Skimmer in flight is where I'm at with it now. A bit smaller next time and then I think I'll let it ride.

Looks good though. ;)

digital_AM

20th of September 2011 (Tue), 13:02

Some crazy great shots in this thread.

andrewhuxman

20th of September 2011 (Tue), 17:03

Thank you Jay, Jan and Steve, you guys are awesome with all your superior images makes one strive to achieve the best that one can do.

dolina

22nd of September 2011 (Thu), 00:24

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6171041219_41c357a472_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6171041219/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6171041219/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Neilyb

22nd of September 2011 (Thu), 02:37

with 1.4TC
http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-95vgkvq/0/O/i-95vgkvq.jpg

Methodical

23rd of September 2011 (Fri), 10:29

Nice Owl shot

dinanm3atl

24th of September 2011 (Sat), 16:26

I'll have some more to offer in the upcoming week. Petit Le Mans is coming up!

Jan Jasinski

24th of September 2011 (Sat), 18:15

Here I am with the XS/1000D and a 500 f/4L IS Lens =D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6178942979_72e7a322c6_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6179469378_e44bb0b7f6_b.jpg

Methodical

25th of September 2011 (Sun), 10:58

Does your left hand mess up focus while holding it that way or are you using it to help focus?^^^^^

Jan Jasinski

25th of September 2011 (Sun), 14:01

Does your left hand mess up focus while holding it that way or are you using it to help focus?^^^^^

Not at all.

Candor

2nd of October 2011 (Sun), 20:30

I was hoping to have some shots from the Oceana Air Show from last weekend but it was pretty much rained out so it's back to my normal routine.

With the 1.4x.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/i-QWT3RFJ/0/XL/108-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/13838886_PdNm92#1469817114_QWT3RFJ-A-LB)

Ricardo222

3rd of October 2011 (Mon), 01:52

Wow, Mike, that is an amazing shot. I presume you paid the fish to pose for you!

FlyingPhotog

3rd of October 2011 (Mon), 02:41

Wow, Mike, that is an amazing shot. I presume you paid the fish to pose for you!

For a split second perhaps... ;)

Candor

3rd of October 2011 (Mon), 09:47

Thanks Ricardo. He was paid by the hour so I got off cheap on this one. :D

Ricardo222

3rd of October 2011 (Mon), 14:58

Thanks Ricardo. He was paid by the hour so I got off cheap on this one. :D

:D:D:cool:

Scuff

10th of October 2011 (Mon), 06:06

Some bird shots from Norfolk in the UK

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/Black%20Tailed%20Godwit.jpg
A Black Tailed Godwit

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/curlew.jpg
A Curlew

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/European%20Stilt.jpg
A European Stilt

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/Ruff.jpg
A Ruff

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/Ruff%20in%20winter%20plumage.jpg
A Ruff in winter plumage

Methodical

10th of October 2011 (Mon), 13:43

Nice work Scuff^^^

andrewhuxman

10th of October 2011 (Mon), 19:08

Wow ,been a little while since I been here. Always inspired by the GREAT images posted in this thread. My meager offering from my latest .

7D 500MM , 1/100th, F.22 ISO 125.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/2011/8635c0fc.jpg

dolina

11th of October 2011 (Tue), 16:06

Thoughts?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/6234038872_b22bea5737_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6234038872/)
"7th Odyssey Waves National Surfing Competition" Guiuan, Eastern Samar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6234038872/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Ricardo222

11th of October 2011 (Tue), 18:02

Sublime shot, Paolo...you caught the moment perfectly.

Canonswhitelensesrule

11th of October 2011 (Tue), 20:16

Awesome shot, Paolo! Although I actually like the surf better than the surfer. You really captured the power of the surf.

Neilyb

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 04:23

Best lens...ever!

dolina

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 06:30

Ricardo & White Lens thanks

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6236966111_2bb75b898a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6236966111/)
"7th Odyssey Waves National Surfing Competition" Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6236966111/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Methodical

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 13:14

A little different than the little birdies, but they did get airborne.

http://www.methodicalimages.com/img/v34/p3183680-5.jpg

FlyingPhotog

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 15:39

I'm surprised there aren't a couple of teeth flying through the air as well...

Perfect timing!

dolina

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 17:24

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6235930280_e99b737a36_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6235930280/)
"7th Odyssey Waves National Surfing Competition" Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6235930280/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Methodical

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 18:20

Thanks Jay. It was a pretty violent, but clean hit. It was pretty loud, t00

I'm surprised there aren't a couple of teeth flying through the air as well...

Perfect timing!

Canonswhitelensesrule

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 18:41

A little different than the little birdies, but they did get airborne.

http://www.methodicalimages.com/img/v34/p3183680-5.jpg

Great image!!

On a sidenote, I hope that school got permission from D.C. Comics to use the Superman logo as their logo. It's actually copyrighted, and you (anybody) has to get permission to use it.

Methodical

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 19:45

I have no idea. But, it's funny you ask that because me and my wife said the same thing - that's superman sign. I just know "S" is the school emblem.

Great image!!

On a sidenote, I hope that school got permission from D.C. Comics to use the Superman logo as their logo. It's actually copyrighted, and you (anybody) has to get permission to use it.

Canonswhitelensesrule

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 20:10

I have no idea. But, it's funny you ask that because me and my wife said the same thing - that's superman sign. I just know "S" is the school emblem.

The reason I asked, was because a few years ago, this lady at Safeway wanted a birthday cake for her little boy to be decorated with the Superman logo, and the baker told her that they couldn't do it because it was copyrighted.

I thought to myself, we're here in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, if the MOTHER doesn't tell anyone, and you, the BAKER don't tell anyone, WHO IN THE ***K is going to know? ESP if NO ONE TELLS D.C. COMICS?!!

But they wouldn't do it.

*goes to phone DC Comics about the school logo...muahahahahaha j/k. :p

I can see the headlines now..."SCHOOL GETS SUED BY DC COMICS THANKS TO ANONYMOUS P.O.T.N. MEMBER."

Methodical

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 21:02

I will ask the coach to see what he says.

The reason I asked, was because a few years ago, this lady at Safeway wanted a birthday cake for her little boy to be decorated with the Superman logo, and the baker told her that they couldn't do it because it was copyrighted.

I thought to myself, we're here in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, if the MOTHER doesn't tell anyone, and you, the BAKER don't tell anyone, WHO IN THE ***K is going to know? ESP if NO ONE TELLS D.C. COMICS?!!

But they wouldn't do it.

*goes to phone DC Comics about the school logo...muahahahahaha j/k. :p

I can see the headlines now..."SCHOOL GETS SUED BY DC COMICS THANKS TO ANONYMOUS P.O.T.N. MEMBER."

Canonswhitelensesrule

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 21:08

I know it's trivial, but I'm actually interested in what the coach has to say.

It's just that THAT is such an easily recognizable logo, it's hard to miss.

Candor

14th of October 2011 (Fri), 20:39

Excellent shots everyone. Paolo that first one is something else. A recent one from me.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/i-ffgPmLQ/0/XL/229-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/13838886_PdNm92#1530101304_ffgPmLQ-A-LB)

Neilyb

15th of October 2011 (Sat), 12:36

Awsome heron, so much space!

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/Kruger-National-Park/Kruger2011/i-FL8D7LX/0/O/roller.jpg

j1mmyj4m

15th of October 2011 (Sat), 12:41

My Dad's 500 on my 40D with a 1.4 II.

http://www.texasxriders.com/pics/Gator.jpg

Shadow on the Door

15th of October 2011 (Sat), 12:43

processing is far too cool IMO

j1mmyj4m

15th of October 2011 (Sat), 13:08

I suspect it's due to the blue tones on the top of his skin from reflections. On my calibrated monitor it's pretty much dead on how I saw it.

Thanks for the reply, though.

Shadow on the Door

15th of October 2011 (Sat), 15:04

that's why we have PP though, so stuff like that can be corrected.

j1mmyj4m

15th of October 2011 (Sat), 15:18

Those were the actual colors on his skin with the surroundings. If the entire photo was cool, I probably would have warmed it up. I suppose I could have warmed it up to the point that it looked like warm sunlight on him, but the rest of the colors would have not been correct.

I can see what you're saying because I really might be thinking the same thing had I not been there.

GrizzlyMan

17th of October 2011 (Mon), 15:03

Need a little help..

Having some issues with my 500.. Been to Canon service twice. The first time was for a clean and check up sine I was taking my body in for some work. I received it back and the focus was jumping around. So I took it back the next week.

After 3 days went to pick it up and the focus was better and report said they replaced the "IS" and restored everything back to original specs...

I can hear the IS spool up when I stick my ear to the lens. But I cannot see any stabilization in the viewfinder. I like to handhold the 500 so the IS is helpful. Before I took it in for a cleaning I could see the image stabilize in the viewfinder or at least thats what I remember..

Can you all tell if the IS is working in your 500's? and how so.. The trip to Canon is long and I'm tired of going back and forth but will if clearly the IS is not working. I have been shooting for many years and I have tried everything I can think of..

Any input or help would be grateful.

Thanks
Kurt

j1mmyj4m

17th of October 2011 (Mon), 15:10

I have limited experience with it, but I remember the IS in the viewfinder "engaging" and the scene seems to float a bit. Once IS stops, the viewfinder looks static again if that makes sense.

GrizzlyMan

17th of October 2011 (Mon), 15:35

I have limited experience with it, but I remember the IS in the viewfinder "engaging" and the scene seems to float a bit. Once IS stops, the viewfinder looks static again if that makes sense.

Yes, thats what I was getting before.. My guess its still not right.. Looks like I'm going back to Canon...

Thanks for your quick reply.
Kurt

Methodical

17th of October 2011 (Mon), 23:31

Kurt, I was going to send in my 500 for a clean and check, but had debated and debated and decided not to send it in just this past Sunday (even have a post on here on it), but you've just scared the sh$%$it out of me and I am glad I did not send it in.

Ironic, the thread I started I was asking if anyone had sent their lens to Canon for a clean and check and wanted to know what they did and was it worth it. What did Canon clean and check service consist of?

kurt does it not show in the viewfinder if you were to move the lens kind of fast. It could be the "newer" IS is just not showing it's age as the old one. I really don't notice or pay to much attention to the IS in the viewfinder, but I d hear rolling though.

With my 70-200 and 24-105 I don't even notice it in the viewfinder or again so used to it that I don't notice it.

Al

Need a little help..

Having some issues with my 500.. Been to Canon service twice. The first time was for a clean and check up sine I was taking my body in for some work. I received it back and the focus was jumping around. So I took it back the next week.

After 3 days went to pick it up and the focus was better and report said they replaced the "IS" and restored everything back to original specs...

I can hear the IS spool up when I stick my ear to the lens. But I cannot see any stabilization in the viewfinder. I like to handhold the 500 so the IS is helpful. Before I took it in for a cleaning I could see the image stabilize in the viewfinder or at least thats what I remember..

Can you all tell if the IS is working in your 500's? and how so.. The trip to Canon is long and I'm tired of going back and forth but will if clearly the IS is not working. I have been shooting for many years and I have tried everything I can think of..

Any input or help would be grateful.

Thanks
Kurt

S.E.V.

18th of October 2011 (Tue), 00:34

Need a little help..

Having some issues with my 500.. Been to Canon service twice. The first time was for a clean and check up sine I was taking my body in for some work. I received it back and the focus was jumping around. So I took it back the next week.

After 3 days went to pick it up and the focus was better and report said they replaced the "IS" and restored everything back to original specs...

I can hear the IS spool up when I stick my ear to the lens. But I cannot see any stabilization in the viewfinder. I like to handhold the 500 so the IS is helpful. Before I took it in for a cleaning I could see the image stabilize in the viewfinder or at least that's what I remember..

Can you all tell if the IS is working in your 500's? and how so.. The trip to Canon is long and I'm tired of going back and forth but will if clearly the IS is not working. I have been shooting for many years and I have tried everything I can think of..

Any input or help would be grateful.

Thanks
Kurt

I sent mine in to Canon Irvine just last year and it works fine, the IS when activated does make a slight start up and stopping sound but nothing loud, you can hear it when it is quite around you. But you do see the image stabilize in the viewfinder. If you hear the IS spool the image should stabilize, have you tried it mounted on a tripod? You should see it on a tripod as well, the image might move.

GrizzlyMan

18th of October 2011 (Tue), 06:02

Kurt, I was going to send in my 500 for a clean and check, but had debated and debated and decided not to send it in just this past Sunday (even have a post on here on it), but you've just scared the sh$%$it out of me and I am glad I did not send it in.

Ironic, the thread I started I was asking if anyone had sent their lens to Canon for a clean and check and wanted to know what they did and was it worth it. What did Canon clean and check service consist of?

kurt does it not show in the viewfinder if you were to move the lens kind of fast. It could be the "newer" IS is just not showing it's age as the old one. I really don't notice or pay to much attention to the IS in the viewfinder, but I d hear rolling though.

With my 70-200 and 24-105 I don't even notice it in the viewfinder or again so used to it that I don't notice it.

Al

Thanks Al..
So it may be working? I do hear it spool up and off.. I've tried it on a tripod and off.. I'm just not noticing anything, but before I could shoot a pigon at 125/th of a second handheld and get pin sharp results.. Not i'm at 2000/th of a second and i'm not happy..

Al, when I got it back the first time I was livid... I had to MA all over again, and my focus was off.. I'd hit the shutter to start the AF and the image would jump like you couldn't imagine.. So back I shelp to Canon and they say "opps" were not talking a 100.00 lens here.. So back I go in three days to get it and they replace the whole IS systems, which means they took apart my whole lens to get to it.. Now I'm back to trying to get the MA right and I can't.. I'm back focusing and having difficulty getting her locked in.. Pissing me off big time..

I called CPS and they just say bring it in to check it.. I would have thought there was a way to notice the IS work? You cannot notice anything in the VF move or in live view... Do I make the trip to Canon and take another chance? Or beleive it is working? I need to meet someone that has a 500 so I can compare..

I'm going to a meet up at Bombay Hook NWR next Saturday I hope someone has a 500 I can look at..

Thanks for your reply Al..
Kurt

GrizzlyMan

18th of October 2011 (Tue), 06:09

I sent mine in to Canon Irvine just last year and it works fine, the IS when activated does make a slight start up and stopping sound but nothing loud, you can hear it when it is quite around you. But you do see the image stabilize in the viewfinder. If you hear the IS spool the image should stabilize, have you tried it mounted on a tripod? You should see it on a tripod as well, the image might move.

Thanks your reply that sets it for me I'm going to Canon this morning and be at there door at 9am.. I can hear mine start and it is quiet but do not notice any stabilization any where anyhow..
Thanks again for your help..
Kurt

Methodical

19th of October 2011 (Wed), 11:13

GrizzlyMan

19th of October 2011 (Wed), 11:20

Kurt, I'd go there and make sure to demonstrate the issue with one of the techs so they know exactly the problem. I'd be pushy if need be to see and talk to the tech. Like you said it's not a 100mm lens.
At 1/2000th and not sharp is definitely a problem, but maybe not an IS problem, but a focusing problem.

Thanks Al.. I am and will be a little more nasty since its my third time..
Thanks again.. Kurt

Jan Jasinski

19th of October 2011 (Wed), 21:41

Kurt, I'd go there and make sure to demonstrate the issue with one of the techs so they know exactly the problem. I'd be pushy if need be to see and talk to the tech. Like you said it's not a 100mm lens.
At 1/2000th and not sharp is definitely a problem, but maybe not an IS problem, but a focusing problem.

The 500 I used wasn't very sharp as I thought it would be at fast shutter speeds. I couldn't get a non blurry shot at 1/100 either, dunno if the IS was working well or not. Then again I was using a Rebel.

GrizzlyMan

24th of October 2011 (Mon), 10:46

Thanks Al.. I am and will be a little more nasty since its my third time..
Thanks again.. Kurt

UPDATE and thanks for your help..

Took it to Canon in person. They checked it while I waited and said it was fine.. I have to believe them but I am skeptical and will see as I use it.. I would still like to compare it to another side by side hopefully I wll soon..

Kurt

MDJAK

24th of October 2011 (Mon), 11:02

Oh, I lust after this lens almost as much as .....

S.E.V.

24th of October 2011 (Mon), 12:37

UPDATE and thanks for your help..

Took it to Canon in person. They checked it while I waited and said it was fine.. I have to believe them but I am skeptical and will see as I use it.. I would still like to compare it to another side by side hopefully I wll soon..

Kurt

Hey Kurt grab a plane ticket out to SoCal and we can compare it with my 500mm and see if they are the Same! LOL plus we'll go shooting after.

FlyingPhotog

24th of October 2011 (Mon), 21:46

Heat Haze? What Heat Haze? ;)
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v29/p622693402-4.jpg

Methodical

24th of October 2011 (Mon), 22:34

I'm here in Maryland (near DC) a bit shorter trip than So Cal - maybe not nicer though:D

It sounds like so more extended time with MA maybe.

...I would still like to compare it to another side by side hopefully I wll soon..

Kurt

andrewhuxman

25th of October 2011 (Tue), 17:54

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/2011/66f777cc.jpg

FlyingPhotog

26th of October 2011 (Wed), 02:05

^^^ I Call Bull Shot! ^^^

Thunderbird 8, Captain Kristin Hubbard gives a "Local Hero" flight in Fort Worth, Texas
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v31/p901613092.jpg
1DMkIII .. 1/1500 @ f/4.5 ISO 100

macroshooter1970

26th of October 2011 (Wed), 02:44

Landed for a few seconds to pose.

andrewhuxman

26th of October 2011 (Wed), 16:16

^^^ I Call Bull Shot! ^^^

Thunderbird 8, Captain Kristin Hubbard gives a "Local Hero" flight in Fort Worth, Texas
1DMkIII .. 1/1500 @ f/4.5 ISO 100

Good Ole Mother Hubbard

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/2011/2036426c.jpg

FlyingPhotog

26th of October 2011 (Wed), 16:49

Zone Five
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v32/p720339401-5.jpg
1DMkIV .. 1/750 @ f/5.6 ISO 100
Pixels Bent Mercilessly In Post

Shadow on the Door

26th of October 2011 (Wed), 20:43

thats...pretty much the best aviation photo I've ever seen.

Actually, that would look great on a wall, I'm going to bookmark it for next time I have some spare cash.

zyx5432

26th of October 2011 (Wed), 21:29

Yes, that is awesome!

I just placed an order for the 500mm f4 and got busted by B&H as they called the house to confirm my order (wife picked up)!

Shadow on the Door

26th of October 2011 (Wed), 21:30

Oh god..probably should have given them a cell or work number :P

Scott_online

27th of October 2011 (Thu), 03:51

Zone Five
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v32/p720339401-5.jpg
1DMkIV .. 1/750 @ f/5.6 ISO 100
Pixels Bent Mercilessly In Post

Absolutely stunning. (I see it's now on the front page of 500px and deservedly so.)

FlyingPhotog

27th of October 2011 (Thu), 14:22

Glad y'all like the Strike Eagle... :D

Something "painterly" shot with the 500:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s6/v6/p539618420-4.jpg

newworld666

27th of October 2011 (Thu), 14:52

Zone Five
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v32/p720339401-5.jpg
1DMkIV .. 1/750 @ f/5.6 ISO 100
Pixels Bent Mercilessly In Post

:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock: WOW !!!!

Candor

27th of October 2011 (Thu), 19:21

I'm seriously diggin' that shot Jay. Nice!

FlyingPhotog

28th of October 2011 (Fri), 19:22

Thanks Mike! :D

Here's a little something from deep inside the fantasy factory:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v34/p847356154-5.jpg
1DMkIII .. 1/250 @ f/9.5 ISO 100

newworld666

29th of October 2011 (Sat), 00:46

:( on which planet are you shooting :rolleyes: ...

FlyingPhotog

29th of October 2011 (Sat), 00:47

I'm directly above the center of the Earth at all times... ;)

newworld666

29th of October 2011 (Sat), 01:02

:confused: my nose must probably be too much in the direction of the ground !! no chance to make such pictures. Luckily you share them :cool:, that's already a real pleasure ...

FlyingPhotog

29th of October 2011 (Sat), 01:02

Thank You. :D

Nighthound

29th of October 2011 (Sat), 13:54

I don't get in here very often but when I do I like to look back on what I've missed since my last post. Like always, I've missed a slew of incredible images. Neil, Andrew and Jay you gents continue to impress the heck out of me.

Jay, those two last shots are like no aviation shots I've ever seen, truly remarkable. The biplane shot even forms a "Crosswinds" C. If those aren't marketable shots I don't know what is.

Here's a few of my recent efforts from the neighborhood.

MK IV | 500L

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/Watermarked%20Birds/sponieport1mark.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/Watermarked%20Birds/spooniefltmark.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/Watermarked%20Birds/spooniepairmark.jpg