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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-18-2015, 02:40 PM
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That's great you can get that close to the eagles!
Yes, I mean exposure mode -- matrix or "pattern" is what I was using.
I shoot RAW. No, you can't fit as many in the buffer, but the advantages in post-processing are worth it to me. :)
You are doing great, can't wait to see more!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-17-2015, 05:11 PM
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These are fantastic! I especially love the third one! Great stuff!!
I used matrix mode for my eagle shots. I had a nice sunny day with blue skies and colorful backgrounds, though. Had it been overcast and dull, I think center-weight or spot might work better. I'm not sure. I usually leave mine on matrix all the time.
Interesting that you saw no difference when you turned SR off. I have set up a User mode on my K-30 that has my eagle settings ready to go, including SR turned off. I'm planning on going back in March, so we'll see how that works out.
You should be very happy with these! :)
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-21-2014, 02:58 PM
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Nice job, Carol! You'll get some good ones, the hardest part is finding them! I actually got a crappy shot this morning of one that was perched about 400 yards from my house. They are becoming a little more commonplace around here, which worries me because of my kitties.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-20-2014, 06:15 PM
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Jim and Carol, thanks! :)
Jim, it can be very frustrating. I took over 500 shots that day and threw out about 80% of them. Just keep trying. I think you have the right settings. I didn't turn off SR and I was using center point focus, mainly because I was struggling so much just keeping the eagles in my field of view, I really couldn't worry about placing them over a certain focus point. I figured their heads would be enough contrast with either the surroundings or the blue skies that center point would work fine.
Good luck, Carol! That sounds like a great opportunity to get some good shots!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-17-2014, 01:47 PM
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I had pretty good success with the DA* 300 using f/5.6 and between 1/1600 and 1/2000s shutter speeds. This particular shot was 1/2000s and ISO 400. My K-30 is in the shop, so I couldn't use TAv mode. If I ever get an opportunity with my K-30, I will most likely put that sucker in TAv mode at f/5.6, 1/1600s and leave it there. My biggest problem was keeping the flying birds in my FOV and keeping them in focus.
 the moment of impact by loco's photos, on Flickr
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