MatthewK wrote in post #19016982
Hey, thanks Denis! Makes me feel better about the choice to go "studio". It's a nice change of pace, I really like not having to range out away from home during the dreary cold months. Another fun thing: switching up the perches. I just got back from the woods, and brought backs some fun new materials to try. So far species-wise, it's been rather limited, with Juncos and Cardinals mostly. Had a Blue Jay and Red Bellied Woodpecker for a few instances yesterday though.
It's been super rainy and dreary the past few days, and I've had to shoot up at ISO 3200. Despite the cruddy light, I'm beyond happy with the results; I could have Topaz'd the noise completely away, but I don't find it offensive at all, and I ask myself: realistically, what more could one want from a camera? There's been very few instances where I had a file that wouldn't cooperate, but almost every photo has a fighting chance to be recovered, it's sometimes unbelievable how much this sensor lets me get away with. Back in Canon-land, this shot would have been a pile of mush, wouldn't have cleaned up well at all.
I think I have "Last Camera Syndrome" (Thom Hogan reference).
Totally agree with the Canon reference,and files that would go in the thrash because of noise levels,with crop body! I,m still happy with 5dmk4/600mm combo though,for working near the car,especially with set-ups.I have a dedicated tripod with clamp on top for perches,which I collect when I see nice ones.It becomes it,s own art with placement depending on the birds! Skittish ones require the perch be near thick trees for an escape route,and always check to see that the background is clean,and far enough away to give you nice bokeh,etc…..The birds mentioned above are fairly easy to get on perch once they realise there,s food there.For the tough ones,i often use the car for a hide,or I have one man portable hides with built-in seats!Like you said,it,s always nice to come home with a few shots!
BTW,nice house sparrow shot!
