Nature This year's Bigma Birds

This year's Bigma Birds · 01:21 PM

I spent about 1/2 hour this afternoon with the Bigma from 50ft distance.I don't usually shoot at 1600 ISO but the sun was low and the feeder was mostly in the shadows hence some noise but overall I was more concerned with IQ. I had to go to the "Batteries Plus" store and get a backup battery.My original Pentax lithium works fine but my non Pentax battery ( it was getting old) would not trip the shutter when using the Bigma.The new one works just fine. Have a great New Year.--charliezap
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**Bob Harris** · 01-05-2013, 01:24 PM

those are really sharp shots using a long lens, love the contrast of the cardinal in the snow.

charliezap · 01-05-2013, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

those are really sharp shots using a long lens, love the contrast of the cardinal in the snow.

Usually Bob with a nice high sun I can shoot at 200-400 ISO but it's winter and I think that the Bigma will be great in this following year.I can't wait until the h-birds come back. They won't stand a chance.

--charliezap

RobG · 01-05-2013, 08:45 PM

Looks like you're getting great results from the Bigma! I like the Cardinal in the snow for the same reason as Bob.

charliezap · 01-06-2013, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Looks like you're getting great results from the Bigma! I like the Cardinal in the snow for the same reason as Bob.

Thanks Rob.The 4th shot of the chickadee just taking off is one of my faves from the series.--charliezap

daacon · 01-06-2013, 06:50 AM

Great shots Charlie you are really give the Bigma a workout 1600 is no problem for the K5.

**Sailor** · 01-06-2013, 10:42 AM

Hey Capn - it looks like you've mastered that big sucker. Nice shots.

Jer

charliezap · 01-06-2013, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Great shots Charlie you are really give the Bigma a workout 1600 is no problem for the K5.

Originally posted by Sailor

Hey Capn - it looks like you've mastered that big sucker. Nice shots.

Jer

It's really a learning curve with this beast.I hope that there is much more to improve on.I took some pics an hour ago with the Bigma and hope to post them in a bit.--charliezap

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01-05-2013, 05:47 PM	#3
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris those are really sharp shots using a long lens, love the contrast of the cardinal in the snow. Usually Bob with a nice high sun I can shoot at 200-400 ISO but it's winter and I think that the Bigma will be great in this following year.I can't wait until the h-birds come back. They won't stand a chance.--charliezap

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	those are really sharp shots using a long lens, love the contrast of the cardinal in the snow.

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Looks like you're getting great results from the Bigma! I like the Cardinal in the snow for the same reason as Bob.

01-06-2013, 06:46 AM	#5
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobG Looks like you're getting great results from the Bigma! I like the Cardinal in the snow for the same reason as Bob. Thanks Rob.The 4th shot of the chickadee just taking off is one of my faves from the series.--charliezap

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Great shots Charlie you are really give the Bigma a workout 1600 is no problem for the K5.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Hey Capn - it looks like you've mastered that big sucker. Nice shots. Jer

01-06-2013, 02:33 PM	#8
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Great shots Charlie you are really give the Bigma a workout 1600 is no problem for the K5. Originally posted by Sailor Hey Capn - it looks like you've mastered that big sucker. Nice shots. Jer It's really a learning curve with this beast.I hope that there is much more to improve on.I took some pics an hour ago with the Bigma and hope to post them in a bit.--charliezap