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Phoenixkh wrote in post #18644752
I'm still adjusting to the full frame on the Canon side. It does change things a bit. I've been going in wrong direction for "reach"... the 7D2 to the 1D IV.. and now the 1DX2.

I agree with you. Took me time to get the 6D and 5D3 figured out the way I like to use them. I only shot Canon four years and now the change. I like a challenge I guess. That and I'm getting weaker the older I get.

Bill being Smug
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Will in Tejas wrote in post #18644437
Thanks Mike. appreciate it.

As far as the Sony, I'm pretty pleased I did have concerns but after some more controlled testing it turns out to be operator error. 42 mp of resolution and 100mm less reach means I have to learn to shoot this equipment a bit differently than I was shooting the Canon equip. In case you didn't see this post. https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?​p=18644070 In a period of less than 2 years I have dropped 200mm of reach. I wanted the high resolution over what the A9 gives. MedicineMan is the real answer man on this equipment though. I know he shoots the A9. New friend that I met shooting whooping cranes this past January. He called the other day to let me know the place I bought had dropped the price $200 (500 on A9) and it was within 30 of my purchase so I called and they refunded me the difference.

I have used Canon lenses with the MC-11 with decent success but nothing of length. I am reading a book from Friedman's Archives right now and he praises the MC-11 in his section about adapters. I still have my 7DmkII and I'm thinking of buying a Tamron 150-600 again for it but trying it on the Sony as well. Not in a rush to do it since I haven't totally decided to keep the last Canon item I have.

Bill....You've really given me a lot of great information. I surely do thank you for that. I want to jump to mirrorless (Sony a9),but at my age, I really wonder if it's worth it. I have a good collection of L series telephoto lenses, and I have the 7DII, plus the 5D IV. I have serious reservations as to how well my lenses will work with Sony. Since I'm really in a quandary at this time concerning switching, I'll sit on it for a while, and stay with Canon, until I get more information that would support my switching over.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

docg wrote in post #18644562
Two more Hooded Warblers

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Unbelievably nice shots, Doc. I really like the first one just a bit more (a little less clutter).

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

Sibil wrote in post #18644647

That is a beautiful portrait shot. Nice work on that, Sibil.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

evelakes wrote in post #18644707
The water in the lake was nearly calm so the reflection was great.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/28bm​k42 Grebe mirror-2 by richard evers, on Flickr

Excellent shot...very creative!

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18644840
Unbelievably nice shots, Doc. I really like the first one just a bit more (a little less clutter).

Thanks Mike. Yeah, the first one was my top pick but after processing several from this mornings shoot I decided to upload the second one as well.

Doc
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sidknee wrote in post #18644815

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just a robin

just a robin lol... super robin sid

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Will in Tejas wrote in post #18644760
I agree with you. Took me time to get the 6D and 5D3 figured out the way I like to use them. I only shot Canon four years and now the change. I like a challenge I guess. That and I'm getting weaker the older I get.

I know what you mean.... age creeps up on us all. I'm using a monopod and tripod more than ever. I've noticed a big difference between 63 and 65.

Kim (the male variety) Canon 1DX2 | 1D IV | 16-35 f/4 IS | 24-105 f/4 IS | 100L IS macro | 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II | 100-400Lii | 50 f/1.8 STM | Canon 1.4X III
RRS tripod and monopod | 580EXII | Cinch 1 & Loop 3 Special Edition | Editing Encouraged

American Oystercatcher

Canon EOS 7D Mark II • Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary

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Weja wrote in post #18644013
Common Kingfisher male

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Weja

Absolutely perfect capture..... Well done!

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