Birds of Prey with the K-7 ~ 10 images

Birds of Prey with the K-7 ~ 10 images · 08:26 AM

Well i took the K-7 out for some Birding at a local falconry center, 1 out of every 3 were complete throw-aways but that had to do with technique as much as the cameras abilities and even though i threw out 33% i still only edited less then 10% of the remaining photos... but as you'll see the K-7 is quite capable of getting the job done! One thing i should mention is that with AF-C and all points AF the burst slows down quite a bit but on center point AF it doesn't, at least not as much if it does.

The Gallery: (Be warned that there are some feeding photos and they aren't for the faint of heart, lets just say you won't look at chicken the same way again)

http://www.michaelfastphotography.com/...7/wildlife/birds/falconry/index.html

Just a few pictures from the gallery...

cupic · 07-22-2009, 01:45 AM

Superb effort and a nice camera to boot

cheers

dylansalt · 07-22-2009, 03:12 AM

Ditto - really superb!

Dylan

Pixel_uk · 07-22-2009, 06:07 AM

Fantastic shots and great detail.

knochelbiter · 07-22-2009, 11:49 AM

Those are fantastic shots. I can't imagine how much of an improvement the K7 autofocus is going to be over my old K10D. Now if only I had some AF lenses...

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

super raptor series... your next to last shot is fantastic... both in capture and a symbol of our country......

I believe "Mike from Canada" is from Canada.

We don't have a national bird in Canada because picking just one would hurt the feelings of the other birds...

gawan · 07-22-2009, 01:40 PM

Stunning shot!

But do I see an eagle among the falcons! Amazing, never heard of eagles being trained like that! Or am I totally wrong!?

Pixel_uk · 07-23-2009, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by gawan

Stunning shot!

But do I see an eagle among the falcons! Amazing, never heard of eagles being trained like that! Or am I totally wrong!?

My local zoo has two Bald Eagles that fly regularly and they seem to be well trained... they have those leather things on their legs so the trainers can handle them, though the ones at the zoo seem to be scared of other smaller birds!?!

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07-22-2009, 01:45 AM	#16
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Superb effort and a nice camera to boot cheers

07-22-2009, 03:12 AM	#17
dylansalt Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,052	Ditto - really superb! Dylan

07-22-2009, 06:07 AM	#18
Pixel_uk Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hertfordshire, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	Fantastic shots and great detail.

07-22-2009, 11:49 AM	#19
knochelbiter Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC. Posts: 89	Those are fantastic shots. I can't imagine how much of an improvement the K7 autofocus is going to be over my old K10D. Now if only I had some AF lenses... Originally posted by dcmsox2004 super raptor series... your next to last shot is fantastic... both in capture and a symbol of our country...... I believe "Mike from Canada" is from Canada. We don't have a national bird in Canada because picking just one would hurt the feelings of the other birds...

07-22-2009, 01:40 PM	#20
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Stunning shot! But do I see an eagle among the falcons! Amazing, never heard of eagles being trained like that! Or am I totally wrong!?

07-23-2009, 05:38 PM	#21
Pixel_uk Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hertfordshire, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	Originally posted by gawan Stunning shot! But do I see an eagle among the falcons! Amazing, never heard of eagles being trained like that! Or am I totally wrong!? My local zoo has two Bald Eagles that fly regularly and they seem to be well trained... they have those leather things on their legs so the trainers can handle them, though the ones at the zoo seem to be scared of other smaller birds!?!