Who Needs AF?

My bird IDing is still lacking but I caught this raptor today. Used my recently purchased 1D2N plus a 40yr old Super Takumar 300mm f/4 manual focus lens. Renting a 400 f/5.6L next week to take to Yellowstone. Can't wait to see if I can better these pics.

wow very sharp, especially for mf! good shooting!

Great shots, impressive focussing for manual.

Great shots. This is 2-3 year old Juvenile Bald Eagle. Now, can you show us pics of your third arm?

BIF with manual focus...very impressive. Great job.
Ken

canonloader wrote in post #9584457
Great shots. This is 2-3 year old Juvenile Bald Eagle. Now, can you show us pics of your third arm?

I think if it wasn't for the 1D2N I might not have done as well. I'm finding it easier to keep up with the BIFs and I just focus on focusing.

Manual focus is not for me, unless I am shooting in my light tent. But birds in flight? No way.

Mitch Nailed It as a 2-3 YO Bald Eagle!!

Dude,
Nice shots! I've been working with manual focus only lenses for a few months, but only static subjects. These are awesome. How much time to set up?

Thanks everyone. It gave me a minute or so before it took off so I was able to get a focus on it which helped me to stay with it. It was a lot of fun. I'm gonna go out today to see if I find it again.