07-16-2024 05:17 PM
This is my latest in the series of shots to investigate the relative performance of different FF R bodies with the RF 200-800 lens, shooting hand-held, available (often very dim) light, because it's winter here and the sun is often not penetrating to the bush floor. Again, I am shooting in the same environment, for comparison purposes.
If you have ever tried shooting otters, they are always on the go - extremely fast moving, yet to focusing system of the camera and lens was able to keep up - my reactions were the limiting factor!
R5, RF 200-800@258mm, f/8, 1/200sec, ISO-3200
This Kereru (Native Wood Pigeon) was in extremely dark bush - no direct light, and I was shooting through a lot of vegetation. That is where my single point focus and metering came tot he fore.
R5, RF 200-800@300mm, f/8, 1/125sec, ISO-3200
R5, RF 200-800@288mm, f/8, 1/80sec, ISO-3200
Finally, the Kea - the only direct light was behind it on the vegetation.R5, RF 200-800@637mm, f/9, 1/125sec, ISO-3200
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