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ssim
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 20:38
The bar for the owl shots has been so high by Ian that I am almost reluctant to post anything. I went out this afternoon (yet again after he had called me). It was a dark, wet afternoon so I tried using my beamer which I haven't used very much at all. It certainly makes the eyes stand out.

http://upload.pbase.com/image/41369184.jpg
1DMKII, ISO400,1/400 at f8.0, Canon 300 f/2.8 L IS.


http://www.pbase.com/ssim/image/41369186.jpg
1DMKII, ISO400,1/320 at f8.0, Canon 500 f/4.0 L IS.
sparker1
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 20:41
Great shots, Sheldon. You and Ian are tops in the owl business.
Mills
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 22:12
Sheldon, you are right up there with the King. Don't sell yourself short. Great Shots.
CyberDyneSystems
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 22:52
Wow, the second shot looks like he got rained on and is really pissed!

Great shots!
tommykjensen
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 22:56
Great shots, definately just as great as Ian's.
IanD
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 02:50
Sweet buddy. The beamer really lights them up!
picture-this
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 03:35
Ya them eyes look crazy. What is this beamer thing?
ssim
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 07:49
What is this beamer thing?

Basically it gives you greater range with your flash. It intesifies the output as well to the point where you have to stop down by a couple of stops, depending on the distance.
thomascanty
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 09:06
Where did you get your beamer? I've been looking for one, but I'm apparently not using the correct search words on B&H's site.

Very nice pics, by the way.
xuxu1
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 09:19
Those are great shots Sheldon!

Haveīnt seen Ianīs pics yet. But iīll do that asap.
Could it be that the owl on the second photo is squinting with itīs right eye or is it me squinting? :lol:

Regards
Ed
IanD
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 13:18
Where did you get your beamer? I've been looking for one, but I'm apparently not using the correct search words on B&H's site.

Very nice pics, by the way.
www.naturescapes.net
This is where we ordered the Better Beamer from. Good folks to deal with. Just make sure you order the correct model for your flash.
picture-this
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 16:56
Oh ok I saw some guy in the woods here with that+500mm+1.4x, nice set up. I'm sure you could use that beamer to anoy the hell out of your neighbors when they are sleeping.
RJSorensen
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 18:29
LOL, these look just fine by me . . .
skyphix
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 18:37
Wow - those eyes are great. Love the 2nd shot.
IanD
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 18:44
Oh ok I saw some guy in the woods here with that+500mm+1.4x, nice set up. I'm sure you could use that beamer to anoy the hell out of your neighbors when they are sleeping.
You have to be real careful using the beamer on a sunny day as fill flash. The lens in front can act as a magnifing glass and fry the bejeebers out of your flash head. It has also been know to burn holes in car seats. When not in use, it is best to cover over the lens with a piece of cloth. I've rigged up a slide on camo sock to cover mine. It works.
picture-this
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 20:28
Dam.
thomascanty
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 03:22
www.naturescapes.net
This is where we ordered the Better Beamer from. Good folks to deal with. Just make sure you order the correct model for your flash.

Thanks! An order has been placed.
stoneylonesome
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 17:30
WOW! another great one, Ya gotta love the eyes on that model. :lol: :lol: