Sony RX10 mk IV share your thoughts, interest, images.

I've been attempting to capture hummingbirds to no avail. Blurry, out of focus, too dark - you name it. No keepers. Using high shutter speed 800-1000, f 5.6 and Auto ISO. Any suggestions from you experienced birders?
thanks
Irene

roses75 wrote in post #18674663
I've been attempting to capture hummingbirds to no avail. Blurry, out of focus, too dark - you name it. No keepers. Using high shutter speed 800-1000, f 5.6 and Auto ISO. Any suggestions from you experienced birders?
thanks
Irene

Shooting hummingbirds is a specialty. To get really good shots, folks use several speedlights (often five) placed correctly. The short speedlight bursts stop the motion of the wings. Usually a feeder is used to attract the birds, with convenient perches just out of sight of the feeders located at strategic locations. Some also use fake backgrounds.

You don't have to go to such lengths, of course. You can get good shots with simple gear. But it won't be the same. It is a matter of what kind of shot you want and the lengths you are willing to go to.

The PDAF on the Sony has helped me with BIF captures that I never thought I could get. Tracked this Caspian Tern the other day after it had dove down into the water for a fish. It came back up, did a 180 while spraying out water. Only wish I could have been a little closer so I didn't have to crop as much

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I don't think I will go to that extent Archibald however will continue with other birds that are not so swift. I've much to learn on this new camera.

After many attempts I was pleased with this one.

1/800/f5.6/160

Itsed65 wrote in post #18674384

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California Quail #2 by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Oh man...I do like this one. I'm a sucker for quail shots, and I don't know why. I just think they are cool birds.

roses75 wrote in post #18675189
After many attempts I was pleased with this one.

1/800/f5.6/160

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Very nice, sharp, and well composed image.

DocRoger wrote in post #18674796
The PDAF on the Sony has helped me with BIF captures that I never thought I could get. Tracked this Caspian Tern the other day after it had dove down into the water for a fish. It came back up, did a 180 while spraying out water. Only wish I could have been a little closer so I didn't have to crop as much

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That is outstanding!!!

First time using a focus adapter (EOS 500D) on the RX10iv.

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MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18675559
First time using a focus adapter (EOS 500D) on the RX10iv.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/28Dm​xN1 Stag Beetle RX10iv + EOS close focus adapter by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr

How much did that reduce your minimum focus distance?

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18675559
First time using a focus adapter (EOS 500D) on the RX10iv.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/28Dm​xN1 Stag Beetle RX10iv + EOS close focus adapter by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr

Excellent Robert.

Larry Weinman wrote in post #18675604
How much did that reduce your minimum focus distance?

I didn't pay attention to the MFD. Sorry

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18675559
First time using a focus adapter (EOS 500D) on the RX10iv.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/28Dm​xN1 Stag Beetle RX10iv + EOS close focus adapter by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr

It sure does work beautifully.

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18675559
First time using a focus adapter (EOS 500D) on the RX10iv.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/28Dm​xN1 Stag Beetle RX10iv + EOS close focus adapter by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr

Great shot!

Larry Weinman wrote in post #18675604
How much did that reduce your minimum focus distance?

I have never tried the 500D on the Sony, but normally the working distance with that diopter is 500mm.

http://www.bobatkins.c​om …raphy/eosfaq/cl​oseup2.htm

In macro, we usually don't care what the focus distance is, instead paying attention to the working distance. The former is sensor>subject, the latter lens>subject.