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RF 100-500 Image Stabilization Mode for Birds??

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Re: RF 100-500 Image Stabilization Mode for Birds??

Maryarena wrote:

I always get a much higher keeper rate with IS turned off, even at very high shutter speeds. You might want to give it a try.

There have in fact been times when I've been scratching my head over poor results, and suddenly I realize that IS had been left on! (R5 + RF 100-500 +/- 1.4x)

R2

I will give everything a try!

Today I used it for the first time in a pretty difficult trail. Lots of light and shadows. What surprised me the most is that it was difficult for me to find the warblers at 500mm. Something like what happened to me when I first started using binoculars. I'm sure I will get used to it. By the time we finished, I was adapting a bit. I did get some very nice photos and did delete a lot too, lol!

Thank you for your help!

Gloria

Yup, it takes some practice. Remember you’re trying to find your subjects at 800mm (equiv) now instead of 640. Big difference! Give yourself some time.

And set up your EVF for a better display. When shooting birds in cover (and most other situations), I like to turn Exposure Simulation off. This brightens up the dark foliage very nicely, and it also substantially improves AF acquisition and tracking. The camera uses the boosted signal for its autofocus!

Give it a whirl next time you’re out.  Enjoy!

R2

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