Originally posted by CarlJF Interesting article and thanks for sharing.
It doesn't say if any/all/ some (of the) photos were taken handheld/tripod though.
I doubt very much if I am ever going to use a tripod where I go for the type of shots I want to be able to do.
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Originally posted by honey bo bo These were taken a few years ago (2013) with a K200D & kit 50-200mm and a Sunpak 622 pro. Shutter release was R/C remote. Camera was set up about 15 ft from the feeder I was 30 ft away with the remote R/C. The Sunpak 622 is old but still very functional. When new they were rated 240 ft ISO 100 /135mm lens. I bought another used on ebay for about $60.00 for this summer . I will put it down closer to a dense willowed area in front to my deck on wide angle with a remote trigger The original one I will use on a tripod beside my K3 on a directional tripod with the zoom head set to 135mm. I have a clone to the Better Beamer so I'm hoping to get a range of 50 - 100 ft + without much problem. Unlike the Hummers which were stationary I will be able to "go to" the target.
The flash will stop the action , provide the light , and bring out the colours with the downside being flat lighting . I will find out very shortly if I catch some good ones.
Nice series.
Did you use a tripod for all your shots?
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Originally posted by clackers I quite often use a Better Beamer for bird photography, Jpzk.
Works very well, I can keep the ISO to 1600.
It doesn't seem to bother the birds, for whatever reason, while making sounds does.
Thanks Clakers !
Is this "Better Beamer" heavy?
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Originally posted by derekkite I have the Harbor Digital flash extender, the Pentax 540 flash. A couple things. Get the flash as far away from the axis of the lens to get rid of awful eyes. Use the flash speed to freeze movement; 1/4 is pretty quick. A few shots and one of the equipment. This is the K3. Exposure is trial an error; distance and light. Lots of things to go wrong; hot spots and over exposure for example. I got some decent shots on days and situations where it was impossible otherwise. Get used to changing the flash settings manually.
I haven't used it since getting the K1.
That's quite a set up you have here !
The images are just great and you happen to show the two birds I have been "chasing" ... the wren and the creeper !
Now, this kind of set up would be quite difficult to handle in the densely treed trails I am currently hiking. Of course, I could always manage but I would prefer going "handheld" and see what I can do.
You haven't used this set up since you got a K-1 ?? Is this a hint ?