Many people object to flash and wildlife on ethical grounds, I am not one of them. But, I only think it’s appropriate under certain conditions. Typically that it’s either completely dark or so marginal lighting that it is strictly necessary. And, that the animals aren’t hurt. Some examples include macro, insects etc. fill flashing a lion daytime makes no sense to me, I don’t think I would do it nighttime over a watering hole either. Increasing the range of flashes is typically done with funnels.
And you would be right. Mr partner is a Fauna (and Flora) expert (multiple Doctorates). So I rely on her knowledge. The most important thing is knowing the Fauna, can Flash (of any kind) hurt them. There is a fair amount of minsinformation out there, people thinking they are doing good repeating something they read online as a fact, without fact checking (reminds me of another science recently lol).
This is one of my main reasons
. When we are in the bush and its dark, even with awesome DR, Flash of some sort is needed.
Sometimes, if your subject is not in the open then the things surrounding your subject will also catch light from the flash.This is one of my main reasons
The pictures I posted span many years and various cameras and flashes. Flashes used include SB800, SB910, Metz 50, Godox V860II-N. The Nissin flash works quite well. I have not been happy with Godox on Fuji. Too many firmware bugs. I've used just about every flash extender made, they all have trade offs. The Better Beamer is my favorite due to portability. The downside of it is it will burn marks on your flash when it aligns with the sun.
Thank you, I love photographing snowy owls.That Owl is awesome, and a prime example of a flash on a subject simply by looking at the background light levels
The FX 70-300 is a nice light mid telephoto zoom. It is sharp enough, focuses at medium speed and tracks nicely. It is fine for portraits with a TC yet tracking with a TC is not reliable.
You will louse WR with the currently available adapters. It's still a great way to go. The 200mm L has wonderful bokeh and sharpness. I also use a Nikon 500mm PF and it's superb. They still command a high price used. Most people that own one will not let them go.
Purchasing used is a great way to save funds. I purchase from used vendors and used from camera stores. It costs a bit more yet returns are easy when there are problems and sometimes something bad slips through there testing. I received a lens with intermittent focus issues. It was very confusing so I decided to return it and no questions asked.
Here is a great article about using flash . Not sure why they removed the "About the Author" part. Had to use the Wayback Machine to pull that up. Below is the about the author part that is no longer on the live site. I include this because it really helps to know the credentials of the authors.
Bob's comment about ethical flash use was interesting to me, since I've had a lot of use of flash at my bird feeder outside the kitchen. The birds never even notice the flash - regardless of power setting!
Yep, that is why I mentioned the lens ecology being my focus, always is for all of us isnt it? Glass first, body second, one would hope thats the generalized way.
The Fringer adapters provide access to the entire line of Nikon F mount and Canon EF lenses including third party. Check the list for ones that work:
www.fringeradapter.com
How well do they work, what do you lose with them? There is usually a trade off. But I do like the idea of them because some brands just have classic unbeatable lenses
They work great making the third party lenses feel like Fuji glass. AF is superb allowing me to do birds in flight. The downside is that they do not have rubber O Rings to provide a weather seal. With the lack of weather seal, I use a rain cover when necessary.How well do they work, what do you lose with them? There is usually a trade off. But I do like the idea of them because some brands just have classic unbeatable lenses
