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Borneo Orangutan with a homemade umbrella, Tanjung National Park, Kalimantan, Indonesia. Image copyright 2010: Paul Mckenzie
Conversations with Paul; Photoshop Info and Philosophies & Gear
First off, I need to say that folks who read the comments with each post are getting some great educational and photographic/philosophical info. For example, […]
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Immature Bald Eagle, Indian Lake Estates, FL. Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens with the 1.4X II TC and the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 200. Evaluative metering +1/3 stop: 1/200 sec. at f/13 in Manual mode. From the car with the BLUBB (Big Lens Ultimate BeanBag)
Over-the-Shoulder Tips
When photographing birds […]
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This image, “Sandhill Crane, Family of Four” was created this morning with the Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens and the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 50. Evaluative metering +1 stop: 1/8 sec. at f/10 in Tv Mode.
Which Do You Prefer: Soft or Sharp?
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This California Brown Pelican was photographed on Wednesday morning past in La Jolla, CA with the 70-200 f/2.8L IS II lens, the 2X II TC, and the EOS-7D hand held at 342mm. (You gotta love the versatility of zoom lenses.) ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1/3 stop: 1/2000 sec. at f/5.6 […]
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Brown Pelican in Peach Heaven, La Jolla, CA. I created this image on Monday morning past with my favorite new combo, the hand held 70-200 f/2.8L IS II lens, the 2X II TC, and the EOS-1D Mark IV. Flash at zero. ISO 500. Evaluative metering +2 1/3 stops: 1/60 sec. […]
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Brown Pelican in flight; early morning light. Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II with the 2X II teleconverter and the EOS-1D Mark IV handheld at 365mm. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1 1/3 stops off the sky: 1/16000 sec. at f/5.6 set manually. Central sensor AI Servo AF with expansion to include […]
Below is a recent Canon Press Release. My comments are below each section.
Canon Introduces the World’s Widest Fisheye Zoom Lens, a New Telephoto Zoom Lens and Two New Super Telephoto Lenses with New Extenders
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 26, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, rounds out its Summer […]
[Not a valid template] This image was create with the Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens, a 25mm Extension tube, and the EOS-1D MIV. ISO 800. Evaluative metering +1 stop: 1/60 sec. at f/5.6 with fill flash at -2 stops and the Better Beamer. Working in AI Servo AF I have my MIV set up […]
[Not a valid template] This less than a week-old American Oystercatcher chick was photographed at Nickerson Beach Park in Lido Beach, Long Island, NY with the tripod-mounted Canon 800 f/5.6L IS lens, the 1.4X II TC, and the EOS-1D MIV. ISO 800. Evaluative Metering +1 1/3 stops: 1/200 sec. at f/10.
I took a […]
[Not a valid template] This image was created with the Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens, the 1.4X II TC, and the EOS-1D MIV. ISO 200. Evaluative Metering +1/3 stop: 1/800 sec. at f/8. Image sharpness with the 1.4X TC wide open is simply astounding….(Be sure to click on the image to see a larger, […]
[Not a valid template] Handheld Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens with the 1.4X II teleconverter and the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1 stop set manually: 1/1000 sec. at f/8.
Jim Neiger had three Flight School Photography clients on his pontoon boat this morning and asked that I work without my tripod. […]
[Not a valid template] This image was created from two images made with the Canon 800mm f/5.6 L IS lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1 1/3 stops: 1/60 sec. at f/5.6. Read on for the details.
On the way to the Santa Clara ranch in Starr County, TX last week we stopped to photograph […]
[Not a valid template] This Painted Bunting image was created with the 800mm f/5.6L IS lens, 37mm of extension, and the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 800. Evaluative metering +1/3 stop: 1/320 sec. at f/8. Fill flash with the Better Beamer at -3 stops.
Johnny Cozad is and has been one of the growing number […]
[Not a valid template] This is image three, the fill flash image, with a bit more color work. [Not a valid template] This is image two, full sun with lots of flash, as presented in the April 25th post, presented here for comparison.
First off, thanks all for playing. Image two and image three […]
[Not a valid template] Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens with the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 400. Evaulative metering +1/3 stop: 1/640 sec. at f/7.1 set manually. Fill flash at -3 stops with the better beamer.
I created the image above (yeah, I know; it’s pretty bad as is…) this morning at the Cozad Ranch […]
[Not a valid template] This captive plover was photographed in bright sun at a tourist attraction that shall go un-named. I used the handheld Canon 400mm IS DO lens, a 1.4X teleconverter, and the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 200. Evaluative metering at zero: 1/640 sec. at f/7.1.
So, do you like the sun for […]
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These Sandhill Crane chicks were photographed with the Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS L lens and the EOS-7D. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +2/3 stop:1/1000 sec. at f/6.3. I was down on my belly in the wet grass! The 7D/70-200 f/4 combo is lightweight and very effective with tame birds. Canon 7D […]
[Not a valid template] This Laysan Albatross chick was photographed with the Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS L lens and the EOS-7D (handheld at 173mm) on Midway Island. ISO 400. Evaluative metering at zero: 1/1250 sec. at f/8.
The 7D/70-200 f/4L IS is a favorite of mine: lightweight and effective. I especially love the 7D’s […]
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Though this image was created with the 800/1.4X TC/MIV combination I used two 7D custom function tips so that I was able to hold focus on the bird even though the central AF sensor was not on the neck at the moment of exposure! This tip works for both cameras […]
[Not a valid template] This Wihte Pelican was photographed with the handheld Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens and the EOS-1D MIV camera body. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1 2/3 stops: 1/125 sec. at f/13. For tips on handholding big lenses, scroll down to item 2. To see a larger, sharper version of this image, […]
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