Ash the Aussie (7d shot)

I got a new 7d last week and haven't had a ton of chances to actually use it so I took some photos of Ash in the backyard when I got home from work. Although it was a nice sunny day by the time I got home the light was fading.

I'm still getting used to the 7d but so far I'm really liking it. I can't wait until I dial in everything for the way I like to shoot

Canon EOS 7D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
1/1600s f/2.8 at 200.0mm iso3200
Noise reduction used

I happen to like this image for a few reasons mostly, the beautiful dog almost looks fake coming right at you with all that color .I like it.I also like the background is a bit imperfect, it goes well with the pups coat all that color and make's it a giant distraction. Most people would say too much for the eyes blah, blah,blah, I like it ... my two cents

Beautiful action shot of a beautiful dog! Love the colors.

Perfect!

Ash wants your 7D by the looks! great for 1/1600 sec and iso 3200!

Absolutely love it.

Great Shot!!! Beautiful Blue Aussie!!!

Thanks for the replies everyone!


John

Fabulous shot, especially for iso 3200.

Wow, a bit late to the party here maybe, but I love this shot. As an Aussie (and dog in general...) owner, I know just how hard that shot is to achieve.

Is this auto focus? I can never get my camera to focus quick enough, especially with something like f/2.8. Tips? Does the 70-200 make this shot easier than my 28-135 (I mean... obviously, but do you feel like this can be achieved without the 70-200)? I always try to go with center focus point, AI-servo on my 30D.

Kuzco wrote in post #8992912
Wow, a bit late to the party here maybe, but I love this shot. As an Aussie (and dog in general...) owner, I know just how hard that shot is to achieve.

Is this auto focus? I can never get my camera to focus quick enough, especially with something like f/2.8. Tips? Does the 70-200 make this shot easier than my 28-135 (I mean... obviously, but do you feel like this can be achieved without the 70-200)? I always try to go with center focus point, AI-servo on my 30D.

Hi Kuzco,
Honestly I don't know anything about the 28-135 or the 30d I got into Canon because I started shooting dog agility on the side (my wife runs Ash in agility trials and I caught on as an occasional trial photographer) so I don't have a ton of experience shooting this type of thing with any other lens then the 70-200 and 40d (and now 7d).

Those settings you mentioned are what I use on the 40d (AI Servo, center focus point). I'm sure some other members could comment on what you should be able to achieve


John

palmor wrote in post #8993218
Hi Kuzco,
Honestly I don't know anything about the 28-135 or the 30d I got into Canon because I started shooting dog agility on the side (my wife runs Ash in agility trials and I caught on as an occasional trial photographer) so I don't have a ton of experience shooting this type of thing with any other lens then the 70-200 and 40d (and now 7d).

Those settings you mentioned are what I use on the 40d (AI Servo, center focus point). I'm sure some other members could comment on what you should be able to achieve


John

Awesome, thanks for the reply! I'm slowly saving towards the 70-200... can't wait

Great action shot. Beautiful Aussie!