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Joemess · Jun-11-2007, 05:35 PM #1

Well, even with the rain today, I wanted to try out my 100-400...

As I still have not convinced myself that RAW is right for me, I shot the first two RAW and the third Jpeg just for Giggles. Even though these are in my backyard, I just was curious about the color and clarity of the lens... I think I am in love. All shots were fairly high ISO as it was extremely overcast.

Oh, and please feel free to make comments and critiques. I would rather learn from my mistakes.

Dick on Aruba · Jun-11-2007, 06:32 PM #2

Congrats with your new lens Joe! Nice captures!

Surely it is paradise for birds in your backyard! I think the 2nd pic could benefit with a couple of EV fractions lower. (which is easy if you shoot RAW)

Thanks for sharing,

Dick.

Joemess · Jun-12-2007, 03:13 AM #3

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Originally Posted by Dick on Aruba

Congrats with your new lens Joe! Nice captures!

Surely it is paradise for birds in your backyard! I think the 2nd pic could benefit with a couple of EV fractions lower. (which is easy if you shoot RAW)

Thanks for sharing,

Dick.

Thanks... I am assuming by EV you mean Exposure values? If so, I am in complete agreement as I look at it this morning... Bird looks like it has been hitting the cherry Kool-aid a little hard.

I was also wondering, is there any benefit to shooting sRGB vs. Adobe RGB out of the camera?

gfxartist · Jun-12-2007, 03:27 AM #4

Sweet - new toys are always fun! Agreed that the 2nd photo is a little overexposed but as Dick said, easily fixed w/ the raw file. Maybe take down the exposure and possibly increase the brightness if you are using Photoshop.

I'd also love to see a close-up chipmonk shot. ;) Can't wait to see more photos w/ this lens!

CookieS · Jun-12-2007, 05:17 AM #5

Me too, I have had the 100-400 IS on my wish list for a while. but after getting the 1Dmk2 it will be a while for dream to become reality. So Please shoot more in all light situations so i can live vicariously thu you ;)

**Harryb** · Jun-12-2007, 06:50 AM #6

Congrats on your new lens. Keep shooting in RAW. the psot process takes some getting used to it but it will pay off in the end.

Rhuarc · Jun-12-2007, 07:21 AM #7

As long as your are shooting in RAW you can change the color space when you process the RAW files. So what comes out of the camera isn't too big of a deal, just makes your workflow easier if you take that step out of the equations and shoot in what you think you will be using. But again, you can change it anytime if you shoot in RAW.

Nice shot of that Cardinal, btw!! One of my favorite birdies!

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Jun-11-2007, 05:35 PM #1
Joemess ^OP Major grins Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina Posts: 112	Bird shots with the new Glass.... Well, even with the rain today, I wanted to try out my 100-400... As I still have not convinced myself that RAW is right for me, I shot the first two RAW and the third Jpeg just for Giggles. Even though these are in my backyard, I just was curious about the color and clarity of the lens... I think I am in love. All shots were fairly high ISO as it was extremely overcast. Oh, and please feel free to make comments and critiques. I would rather learn from my mistakes. __________________ “Tug at a single thing in nature, and you will find it connected to the universe. [John Muir]

Jun-11-2007, 06:32 PM #2
Dick on Aruba My name is Dick. So what? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aruba Posts: 3,480	Congrats with your new lens Joe! Nice captures! Surely it is paradise for birds in your backyard! I think the 2nd pic could benefit with a couple of EV fractions lower. (which is easy if you shoot RAW) Thanks for sharing, Dick. __________________ "Nothing sharpens sight like envy." Thomas Fuller. SmugMug account. Website.

Jun-12-2007, 03:27 AM #4
gfxartist Major grins Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Haymarket, VA Posts: 135	Sweet - new toys are always fun! Agreed that the 2nd photo is a little overexposed but as Dick said, easily fixed w/ the raw file. Maybe take down the exposure and possibly increase the brightness if you are using Photoshop. I'd also love to see a close-up chipmonk shot. ;) Can't wait to see more photos w/ this lens! __________________ ~Laurie~ Canon: 5d Mk III, 5d Mk II, 50d, 50/1.2, 85/1.2, 35/1.4, 70-200/2.8 II, 17-40/4, 24-70/2.8, 100 2.8 macro Laurie Bracewell Photography

Jun-12-2007, 05:17 AM #5
CookieS Major grins Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 850	Me too, I have had the 100-400 IS on my wish list for a while. but after getting the 1Dmk2 it will be a while for dream to become reality. So Please shoot more in all light situations so i can live vicariously thu you ;)

Jun-12-2007, 06:50 AM #6
Harryb old and lazy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 22,541	Congrats on your new lens. Keep shooting in RAW. the psot process takes some getting used to it but it will pay off in the end. __________________ Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"

Jun-12-2007, 07:21 AM #7
Rhuarc Pilotographer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,543	As long as your are shooting in RAW you can change the color space when you process the RAW files. So what comes out of the camera isn't too big of a deal, just makes your workflow easier if you take that step out of the equations and shoot in what you think you will be using. But again, you can change it anytime if you shoot in RAW. Nice shot of that Cardinal, btw!! One of my favorite birdies! __________________ Photos \| Blog \| Twitter \| Gear


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