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I had the camera in Sv mode - I set ISO and camera auto sets shutter speed. The lightning became brighter from when I first set the ISO. Because of that, this shot was taken at 1/3200 shutter speed and I only needed 1/1600 shutter speed which wouldve reduced my ISO to approximately 2500 = less noise. The blackbird is so dark it absorbs alot of light, resulting in the degradation of the image when pushing dynamic range in post.

In short, I missed an opportunity at a better image because of setting the camera as mentioned.

MJKoski · 06-09-2019, 04:10 AM

Hmm. Now that is a fine looking bird. That color combination is pretty striking.

**Lmcfarrin** · 06-09-2019, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by MJKoski

Hmm. Now that is a fine looking bird. That color combination is pretty striking.

Very difficult bird to cqpture in flight - its skiddish. Cardinals are the hardest - very very untrusting.

However, I have a couple more captures as we text of the red wing blackbird. Will post today.

reh321 · 06-09-2019, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Lmcfarrin

I had the camera in Sv mode - I set ISO and camera auto sets shutter speed. The lightning became brighter from when I first set the ISO. Because of that, this shot was taken at 1/3200 shutter speed and I only needed 1/1600 shutter speed which wouldve reduced my ISO to approximately 2500 = less noise. The blackbird is so dark it absorbs alot of light, resulting in the degradation of the image when pushing dynamic range in post.

In short, I missed an opportunity at a better image because of setting the camera as mentioned.

This is a fine photo.

These days, since I got my KP, I've been using TAv mode - that way I get the settings I want at lowest feasible ISO.

**Lmcfarrin** · 06-09-2019, 11:29 AM

[quote=reh321;4663244]This is a fine photo.

These days, since I got my KP, I've been using TAv mode - that way I get the settings I want at lowest ve no electronics.

I normally shoot full manual, i was practicing woth Sv.

**Lmcfarrin** · 06-09-2019, 01:24 PM

.... captured with Sony RX10 III.

**Lmcfarrin** · 06-09-2019, 05:50 PM

.... captured with Olympus E-M1 II and IRIX 150MM 2.8 Macro

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**Lmcfarrin** · 06-10-2019, 08:11 PM

... captured with Olympus E-M5 and Pentacon 135mm 2.8 Macro.

**Lmcfarrin** · 06-13-2019, 01:39 AM

..... captured with Sony RX10 III

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06-09-2019, 11:29 AM	#5
Lmcfarrin Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 775 Original Poster	[quote=reh321;4663244]This is a fine photo. These days, since I got my KP, I've been using TAv mode - that way I get the settings I want at lowest ve no electronics. I normally shoot full manual, i was practicing woth Sv. Last edited by Lmcfarrin; 06-09-2019 at 11:39 AM.

06-13-2019, 01:39 AM	#9
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06-09-2019, 04:10 AM	#2
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	Hmm. Now that is a fine looking bird. That color combination is pretty striking.

06-09-2019, 06:02 AM	#3
Lmcfarrin Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 775 Original Poster	Originally posted by MJKoski Hmm. Now that is a fine looking bird. That color combination is pretty striking. Very difficult bird to cqpture in flight - its skiddish. Cardinals are the hardest - very very untrusting. However, I have a couple more captures as we text of the red wing blackbird. Will post today.

06-09-2019, 09:17 AM	#4
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	Originally posted by Lmcfarrin I had the camera in Sv mode - I set ISO and camera auto sets shutter speed. The lightning became brighter from when I first set the ISO. Because of that, this shot was taken at 1/3200 shutter speed and I only needed 1/1600 shutter speed which wouldve reduced my ISO to approximately 2500 = less noise. The blackbird is so dark it absorbs alot of light, resulting in the degradation of the image when pushing dynamic range in post. In short, I missed an opportunity at a better image because of setting the camera as mentioned. This is a fine photo. These days, since I got my KP, I've been using TAv mode - that way I get the settings I want at lowest feasible ISO.

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