New Lens some birds

[Lynk]

I was just messing around in the backyard, some out of focus and some over exposed but i love this lens 70-200 2.8 L IS

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0341.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0353.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0347.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0376.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0404.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0404100.jpg

[jgrussell]

Congrats on the new lens. The rule with birds (and other wildlife): the longer, the better. You're now going to start wanting at least the 100-400...

[scrumpy]

Something not right with these shots.
#! is quite good - yet you shot this at 1/40 second and it's the sharpest out of the bunch!
According to your exifs on the other shots, you have used very high speeds yet they are all out of focus. Are you using the centre spot to focus? It doesn't make sense.

Sorry to be so blunt - but you really ought to be getting much better results than you are with the gear you have.

[Lynk]

i switched out of the center spot and moved the AF point to either the right or the left.. the problem i think is that when i push the button i move the camera while its on my tripod and it gets shake. i need to invest in a wireless remote. I will try the center AF point and see how that works.
Oh and your not being blunt at all:) I appreciate this kind of feedback

[Lynk]

here a couple of more using the center AF and a comparison of F4 and F2.8
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0442.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0425-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0431.jpg

[scrumpy]

here a couple of more using the center AF and a comparison of F4 and F2.8

Those are much better :D Keep shooting and post more using the centre spot.

[aram535]

not using the central AF would not cause this type of problem. Its something else that's ruining your sharpness.

[-Douglas-]

Just a reminder as well, make sure you are turning off IS while mounted on your tripod. One thing that helps me is to think of taking the shots is like shooting a gun (don't pull the trigger, squeeze the trigger). And as soon as the focus hits it's mark, don't hesitate even for a second, take the shot!

[Lynk]

i think what it was aram was that when i had it on the tripod i would push the button real quick and induce shake.. i need to learn to be gentle and quick when its on the tripod so i doesnt shake.. these last pictures were taken without a tripod. I hope i dont come up on the limit here lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0471-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/hawkinx4/birds/IMG_0472-1.jpg

[scrumpy]

There are two stages to the shooting button.

First, gently press half way to get the focus - when your focus point/s show red.

Second, once focus is achieved gently press all the way down to take the picture.

Now check the histogram. Too far to the left and your pic will be dark. Too far to the right and your pic will be light.

Like Dognbone says. Disable IS if using a tripod.

Good Luck

[aram535]

Also keep in mind that the 2 second delay for the shutter is an option. That way the shakes are minimized -- or get yourself a remote trigger. There are wired and wireless ones (the clones from ebay are fine for your camera).