Nature Young Osprey

Young Osprey · 02:42 PM

My Exif data states the FL was 300 as the lens was maxed, however the 35mm FL is 450.

I did the "one step" PP in PSP X3. Considering the bird was all the way in the top of the tree and I was a good 40 yards from the tree I think it came out pretty good.

I used a monopod and manual focus. A task I am slowly learning.

imtheguy · 04-05-2011, 03:34 PM

It sounds like your actual focal length was 600mm due to the 2x TC that does not register. Any shot that comes out viewable with the da55-300 and a 2x TC is a fine shot as that is no easy combination. btw, I love Osprey shots.

Aknot · 04-06-2011, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by imtheguy

It sounds like your actual focal length was 600mm due to the 2x TC that does not register. Any shot that comes out viewable with the da55-300 and a 2x TC is a fine shot as that is no easy combination. btw, I love Osprey shots.

Being semi new to the whole thing I thought that was kind of off. So you cant really rely on the EXIF data sometimes when it comes to TCs?

I will double check the file when I get home.

I had saw him the previous week but was not ready.. so from now on when I exit my vehicle I make sure im locked and loaded with the lens cap off and monopod connected to the camera...

imtheguy · 04-06-2011, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by Aknot

Being semi new to the whole thing I thought that was kind of off. So you cant really rely on the EXIF data sometimes when it comes to TCs?

Depends on the data and the TC. For example, the Pentax AF 1.7x kicks up the displayed aperture by 1.5 stops but you still have to input the focal length manually.

slowpez · 04-06-2011, 07:42 AM

Nicely captured. Lovely birds.

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04-05-2011, 03:34 PM	#2
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	It sounds like your actual focal length was 600mm due to the 2x TC that does not register. Any shot that comes out viewable with the da55-300 and a 2x TC is a fine shot as that is no easy combination. btw, I love Osprey shots.

04-06-2011, 03:42 AM	#3
Aknot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Va Photos: Albums Posts: 119 Original Poster	Originally posted by imtheguy It sounds like your actual focal length was 600mm due to the 2x TC that does not register. Any shot that comes out viewable with the da55-300 and a 2x TC is a fine shot as that is no easy combination. btw, I love Osprey shots. Being semi new to the whole thing I thought that was kind of off. So you cant really rely on the EXIF data sometimes when it comes to TCs? I will double check the file when I get home. I had saw him the previous week but was not ready.. so from now on when I exit my vehicle I make sure im locked and loaded with the lens cap off and monopod connected to the camera...

04-06-2011, 05:43 AM	#4
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Originally posted by Aknot Being semi new to the whole thing I thought that was kind of off. So you cant really rely on the EXIF data sometimes when it comes to TCs? Depends on the data and the TC. For example, the Pentax AF 1.7x kicks up the displayed aperture by 1.5 stops but you still have to input the focal length manually.

04-06-2011, 07:42 AM	#5
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Nicely captured. Lovely birds.