dcsmith40D Senior Member  543 posts Joined Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta More info | Jul 27, 2009 20:27 | #1 I have been trying to get a decent picture of the yellow birds in the garden for a long time. I don't think its great, but decent. I see them in the garden almost every day in the summer. I just can't get close enough for 200mm.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Canon 40D; 50 f1.8, 70-200 f2.8 IS L, 580 EX II, 1.4 TC, 24-70 f2.8 L, (2) 430 EX II
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Calindy Senior Member  816 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jul 2006 Location: NE Indiana More info | Jul 27, 2009 20:51 | #2 Nice shot! Sometimes it is hard to get close without a 400 mm telephoto, however, you did a nice job. Maybe you could set up a hiding area so they do not see you. Pretty bird, and I love the surrounding colors!! Calindy
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Jul 27, 2009 21:00 | #3 Calindy wrote in post #8354020  Nice shot! Sometimes it is hard to get close without a 400 mm telephoto, however, you did a nice job. Maybe you could set up a hiding area so they do not see you. Pretty bird, and I love the surrounding colors!! I guess I'll add 400 2.8 to the list. Thanks for the comments. Canon 40D; 50 f1.8, 70-200 f2.8 IS L, 580 EX II, 1.4 TC, 24-70 f2.8 L, (2) 430 EX II
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WinMan Member 155 posts Likes: 9 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX More info | Jul 27, 2009 21:32 | #4 should be able to get nice results with a 1.4x tc on there? either way, very nice shot, i like the picture as a whole rather than a bird close up.
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Cyclop Cream of the Crop 6,899 posts Joined Jun 2007 More info | Jul 27, 2009 21:41 | #5 WinMan wrote in post #8354219 should be able to get nice results with a 1.4x tc on there? either way, very nice shot, i like the picture as a whole rather than a bird close up. Agree, an extender will provide you with more reach to get that closer shot. Nice photo by the way... Canon 50D w/grip, Canon 7D, Mark II w/grip, Tokina UWA 11-16 2.8, Canon 17-55 2.8 IS, Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS, Canon 300 4 L IS, Canon 400 5.6 L, Canon 100 "macro" 2.8, Canon 60 "macro" 2.8, Canon Extender 1.4xII, Gitzo 3531S tripod w/Markins M20 ballhead, Gitzo GT2531EX tripod, Bogen-Manfrotto 681B monopod w/3232 head.
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Jul 27, 2009 21:46 | #6 I'll try that. I do have the 1.4. I almost never use it because I read where people say you give up quality. I can't tell if I gave up quality or not. While I know I get more reach, I can't tell I'm getting more reach. Canon 40D; 50 f1.8, 70-200 f2.8 IS L, 580 EX II, 1.4 TC, 24-70 f2.8 L, (2) 430 EX II
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Janika Goldmember  1,060 posts Joined Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, CA More info | Jul 27, 2009 23:40 | #7 Nice to see the surroundings too, like those flowers. (John) CANON A590 iS - EOS 50D - EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM - EF 50 f/1.8 II - Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 XR Di II - Velbon Sherpa pro - SIGMA DG500-ST
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artyman Sleepless in Hampshire  More info | Jul 28, 2009 04:00 | #8 You should hardly get a drop in quality with a decent 1.4 TC especially if you stop down a bit. Art that takes you there. http://www.artyman.co.uk
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DuaneN Cream of the Crop  More info | Jul 28, 2009 05:44 | #9 dcsmith40D wrote in post #8354062 I guess I'll add 400 2.8 to the list. Thanks for the comments. Don't forget the 400mm f/5.6L or the 100-400mm zoom. Great lens's for the price. I'd try the extender first...you may be surprised at the results. I use a Canon 1.4II with my 400mm f/5.6L most of the time in good light...for perched shots that is...slows down focus too much for in-flights.
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Jul 28, 2009 08:06 | #10 Very nice , pretty bird also . Nice capture !
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Jul 30, 2009 19:54 | #11 This is how we usually see him. My wife is always amazed that he can land on the tip of tree and not break off the little branch; same with the flower stalk.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Canon 40D; 50 f1.8, 70-200 f2.8 IS L, 580 EX II, 1.4 TC, 24-70 f2.8 L, (2) 430 EX II
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artyman Sleepless in Hampshire More info | Jul 31, 2009 04:30 | #12 Sadly underexposed Art that takes you there. http://www.artyman.co.uk
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Jul 31, 2009 15:45 | #13 artyman wrote in post #8374251 Sadly underexposed Of course you are right; I don't know why I felt I needed to post it here. Forgive me. Canon 40D; 50 f1.8, 70-200 f2.8 IS L, 580 EX II, 1.4 TC, 24-70 f2.8 L, (2) 430 EX II
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artyman Sleepless in Hampshire More info | Jul 31, 2009 16:55 | #14 The comment was to help you in your future efforts, not meant to be disparaging, we've all had bad shots Art that takes you there. http://www.artyman.co.uk
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Aug 16, 2009 00:06 | #15 I've always had a hard time getting a decent shot on these guys. However, today my wife was in the garden cutting flowers and a male was in there with her. I told her from across the yard that I can't get close enough to take a decent picture and there you are standing right next to one. A few minutes passed and the finch was still there. I got my camera. I was able to get pretty close and it didn't seem to notice neither me nor my wife.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Canon 40D; 50 f1.8, 70-200 f2.8 IS L, 580 EX II, 1.4 TC, 24-70 f2.8 L, (2) 430 EX II
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