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I got to visit yesterday an area in northern Philippines (San Juan, La Union) where some folks were having fun with the waves.

I couldn't resist taking a few snaps - all with the 1D4 + 500 f4 + 1.4x, 475B/3421 support, manual exposure, EXIF intact. :)







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Lynn David Cole said:
Nice shots Romy.
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Thanks, Lynn!
Lynn David Cole said:
A curiosity on of mine, how would your 400mm f/2.8 with a doubler compared in IQ and focusing speed?
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My 400 2.8 + 2x TC has almost the same IQ as my 500 f/4 + 1.4x, but AF is slower and can hardly catch BIFs with busy BG. I didn't bring my 400 2.8 in this trip, but I think surfing is a bit easier than BIFs AF-wise. So I'm confident that a 400 2.8 + 2x can nail surfing shots, especially with a 1Dxx body.

Even my 7D can catch them wave riders. I mounted this body for longer shots and for video. :)

7D + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, f/6.3, 1/1600 sec, ISO 400, manual exposure, 475B/3421 support



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Romy



PHILIPPINE WILD BIRDS (Over 260 species captured in habitat, and counting.)
Photo Gallery - http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone
HD Bird Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/romyocon
 
Thanks Romy,

I'm currently dreaming of getting the 400mm f/2.8 II with the new teleconverters.

My hope is that the new version of the 400mm f/2.8 with a doubler will match the 500mm f/4 +1.4.

I will have to wait till you try the new one (and get a lot of money) before I commit to that plan. Probably wishful thinking on my part. :-)

Lynn
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Did you sell the surfers any prints?
liquidstone said:
Lynn David Cole said:
Nice shots Romy.
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Thanks, Lynn!
liquidstone said:
A curiosity on of mine, how would your 400mm f/2.8 with a doubler compared in IQ and focusing speed?
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My 400 2.8 + 2x TC has almost the same IQ as my 500 f/4 + 1.4x, but AF is slower and can hardly catch BIFs with busy BG. I didn't bring my 400 2.8 in this trip, but I think surfing is a bit easier than BIFs AF-wise. So I'm confident that a 400 2.8 + 2x can nail surfing shots, especially with a 1Dxx body.

Even my 7D can catch them wave riders. I mounted this body for longer shots and for video. :)

7D + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, f/6.3, 1/1600 sec, ISO 400, manual exposure, 475B/3421 support



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Romy



PHILIPPINE WILD BIRDS (Over 260 species captured in habitat, and counting.)
Photo Gallery - http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone
HD Bird Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/romyocon
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Nice shots Romy - BIF photographer slips easily into sports then - I bet the reverse wouldn't be the case - particularly small BIF !

Ophrys
 
Thanks, Ophrys!
Ophrys said:
Nice shots Romy - BIF photographer slips easily into sports then - I bet the reverse wouldn't be the case - particularly small BIF !
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Yes, BIF-shooting skills are very useable in shooting surf - both requires accurate AF and good exposure control. I think manual exposure is likewise the optimum approach to surf shooting because of the huge difference in brightness between the plain seawater surface/dark-skinned surfers and the white breaking waves.

The camera's exposure meter can be easily confused when using Av or Tv priority and the shooter isn't able to apply EC fast enough.

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Romy



PHILIPPINE WILD BIRDS (Over 260 species captured in habitat, and counting.)
Photo Gallery - http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone
HD Bird Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/romyocon
 
I'll tell you, next type load the printer, shoot jpeg and put them on display. You will make a killing. It will definately pay for the petrol. Nice shots
liquidstone said:
jhal said:
Did you sell the surfers any prints?
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Nope. I shot in RAW and wasn't able to bring my PP computer. I was only able to process these after getting back to Manila (300 km drive). :)

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Romy



PHILIPPINE WILD BIRDS (Over 260 species captured in habitat, and counting.)
Photo Gallery - http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone
HD Bird Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/romyocon
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I did that at my son's soccer tournaments and sold quite a few prints. 10x8 at €10 each ( action & team shots).
liquidstone said:
jhal said:
I'll tell you, next type load the printer, shoot jpeg and put them on display. You will make a killing. It will definately pay for the petrol.
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That's a great idea, especially when there's a surfing tournament. :)
liquidstone said:
Nice shots
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Thanks!

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Romy



PHILIPPINE WILD BIRDS (Over 260 species captured in habitat, and counting.)
Photo Gallery - http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone
HD Bird Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/romyocon
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every time i go to the shore at staten island it looks dark brown

as I told the guy who took some surfing shots in hawaii that must be some nasty water they have got over there, freakishly bright blue, crazy, that shitt just can't be natural

Seriously, the first shot is really awesome.
 
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