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Fun With Panasonic 100-400: Crow Photo & Hummingbird Pics

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webber15 said:
aae991 said:
Try looking at this website link to see what this lens is capable of - on a website that shows images MUCH better than DP

http://www.vgbphotos.com/NEW-TRIAL-of-Panasonic-Leica-D/NEW-TRIAL-of-Panasonic-Leica-D/
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Yep...they are fantastic...I still think its a case of waiting for the lens to fall into the hands of those who know how to get the best from their gear and subjects,,there have been some very poor images in this forum taken with the oly 300mm don't forget...

Dave...
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I'm sure I will be struggling at first with my newly acquired P/L 100-400. The last time I used a zoom lens like this was back with an original release Canon 100-400L 5.6 on a 5D mkII. Despite the larger sensor, Canon "L" glass, etc., it was NOT easy to get great results on that lens. It took a LOT of practice.

I am reading a lot of suggestions on technique and settings before I go out an start shooting this weekend. I expect plenty of "duds" but also know the only way to get better is to practice practice practice. There is plenty of inspiration from the more experienced BIF photographers on this website and others.

Most of all, I'll need patience and a strong desire to become reasonably proficient with this lens.
 
I hope you have fun with the lens this weekend, that you relax and enjoy the moment, too. :-)
 
Gorgeous hummers and I want to see these little beauties one day.

Looks like movement blur in some of these, I would try a monopod for that lens. IMO its too light weight for a 400mm on the long end for an m4/3 crop sensor. Settings can help a lot when we look at images, so always include those if you can.

All the best and keep them coming, its how we all learn.

Danny.
 
aae991 said:
Try looking at this website link to see what this lens is capable of - on a website that shows images MUCH better than DP

http://www.vgbphotos.com/NEW-TRIAL-of-Panasonic-Leica-D/NEW-TRIAL-of-Panasonic-Leica-D/
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There's a slight difference there, in fact its a huge difference ;-) There are people starting out with this lens that are not experts on those subjects or settings. Then there are those in that link that know exactly what they are doing. A lot of that comes down to simply time and the learning curve.

Obviously in the right hands this lens is capable of being superb. Excellent work on that link, wonderful shots. I must bookmark it.

All the best.

Danny.
 
Grin. I have to admit that I printed out your post series on "Bif's and bird tips / technique with MF long lenses...Manual focus for birds" to try out and practice with in the coming months. So, can I just say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you very much." Big grin. :-D

I'm afraid two of the photos were in the shutter shock range of 1/125s and 1/160s for the GX-8, but I have downloaded the camera's firmware update since then and have it set to auto-switch between settings when it enters shutter-shock range. I will also try to keep an eye out for when those shutter speeds show up, so I can avoid them when I can.

Wonderful as the E-M1 and GX-8 are, I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the updated GH-5 or OM-D E-M1 Mark ii in the hopes of no shutter shock, weather sealing and easy to hold with this wonderful lens, too.

Thank you for all your gorgeous, absolutely stunning photos. It is good for me to have images such as yours to which to aspire. :-D Dreams are a good thing.
 
JessieBird said:
Grin. I have to admit that I printed out your post series on "Bif's and bird tips / technique with MF long lenses...Manual focus for birds" to try out and practice with in the coming months. So, can I just say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you very much." Big grin. :-D

I'm afraid two of the photos were in the shutter shock range of 1/125s and 1/160s for the GX-8, but I have downloaded the camera's firmware update since then and have it set to auto-switch between settings when it enters shutter-shock range. I will also try to keep an eye out for when those shutter speeds show up, so I can avoid them when I can.

Wonderful as the E-M1 and GX-8 are, I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the updated GH-5 or OM-D E-M1 Mark ii in the hopes of no shutter shock, weather sealing and easy to hold with this wonderful lens, too.

Thank you for all your gorgeous, absolutely stunning photos. It is good for me to have images such as yours to which to aspire. :-D Dreams are a good thing.
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Aww heck, thanks but all I get to do is push the button, nature does all the rest ;-)

It just takes time, in a short time you will wonder what was the problem, it really is just time. Well on the way with these and better than my shots when I started. Shutter shock I never get at the shutter speeds I use, so try and boost those with decent daylight and not by raising the ISO too much.

I'm using a monopod more and more these days, age is catching up real quick :-) It certainly helps with handling and stabilisation, it just makes life easier now days.

Try all the settings you can, shutter priority, manual, shutter priority, etc. See what makes you feel comfortable and of course, you already love it and subjects, that's the most important thing.

All the best and just have fun :-)

Danny.
 
Grin. Thank you for your guidance and your inspiring photos. :-D

I will practice, practice, practice. Thank you again and have a wonderful day. :-)
 
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