Hey all visiting from south florida, anywhere besides the Channel Islands I can get some photos of new species? I heard maybe some hummingbirds at the botanical gardens
. Any other friendly tips or hotspots ?
Recently watched some videos explaining how we should have the animal cropped to the side, with open room left over into the direction they are going into / looking at in order to add a better composition.
I am kinda limited here because the size of the photo needs to fit into the SCRL app for a carousel I am making. That being said, do you like the bird in center, or bird on the left, flying into the open space on the right?
Recently watched some videos explaining how we should have the animal cropped to the side, with open room left over into the direction they are going into / looking at in order to add a better composition. I am kinda limited here because the size of the photo needs to fit into the SCRL app for a carousel I am making. That being said, do you like the bird in center, or bird on the left, flying into the open space on the right?
Saw my first deer today. They don’t exist where I live so was pleased with this trip. Do you like the zoomed in version with his face centered or the full body. Doing my best to make my wildlife photo fit in the SCRL app as I’d like to post a carousel of my collection when summer ends
I’m going on a wildlife trip with my r7 paired with my 100-400 for whales, birds, sea lions, foxes etc.
I do however want to be able to photograph things like closer portraits of some people, and some scenic landscape shots, sunset beach type photos.
I understand they say the r7 isn’t lovely for low light situations, but, with the f1.2 of the 28mm, maybe that will buy me some light power?
The 28 mm on the r7 turns into about 45mm given the apsc crop. I really have never shot landscapes and mountains before, I know there is some subjective nature to this question, but how do you figure a 28mm (now about 45) on the r7 would do for those shots?
Am I better off just keeping the 28mm on a full frame backup body (EOS RP sitting in my closet) - I’d like to avoid bringing two cameras, but, open to any information some of you can give me.
Hi all. Going to be spending a few days in Channel Islands / and Ventura too.
I’d love to photograph some island foxes, whales, sea lions. Would any photographers please chime in. I am debating bringing a 70-200 vs a 100-400.
Of note, I shoot an r7 which gives me a little more reach.
I am from south Florida where these animals don’t exists, and want to know how close (safely) I can photograph these types of animals and what reach I’d need.
Side note. I have a 28mm I can switch to if I want to take a scenic or portrait shot.
I am trying to add some sort of linear gradient lighting to give it a sunset type vibe, but having a hard time in Lightroom using the masking tool to add a linear type light effect
Going to Oregon early September. Would like to book a whale watching boat tour. I hear that the smaller more personal boats are superior to the large cruise type charters. I’ve read on multiple sites folks recommend Carrie Newell which I suppose and her dog? For whale watching in depoe. My goal is to get close ish and witness wildlife I won’t see in south Florida
Thoughts? Any other recommendations?
Do you like the warm sunshine affect or do you prefer the natural forest sky?
Do you like 1 with the warmer gradient sky, or 2 with the natural dark sky of the forest? I like the sunshine affect however feel the second one offers good contrast, leading your eye to the cow and focus on the subject. Thoughts
Hi all. Again asking about the r5 mk2.
I am currently shooting an R6mkii with a 200-800 for wildlife. While I do get ok pictures, I truthfully feel I’d benefit from a faster AF with a sticker eye tracker. Additionally, I am convinced at this point going from 24 to 45 mp will allow me to crop in tighter for things such as detailed bird portraits.
Besides price, there is nothing else really stopping me from wanting to make this jump.
I’m currently shooting an R6 Mark II and trying to decide whether to upgrade to an R5 Mark II or wait for a potential R7 Mark II.
For example:
R5 Mark II (45 MP) + RF 200-800mm
R7 (32.5 MP APS-C) + RF 100-500mm (giving an equivalent field of view similar to 160-800mm on full frame)
If both images are cropped to show the same subject size, would the R5 II retain more detail, less detail, or roughly the same detail as the R7?
For wildlife and birds, would you personally choose:
An R5 Mark II with the ability to crop aggressively in post, or
An R7-style APS-C body that puts more pixels on the subject natively?
I’m trying to understand whether the extra megapixels of the R5 II can effectively replace the “reach advantage” of an APS-C body, or if the APS-C sensor still has a meaningful advantage for distant wildlife.
Hi everyone. Planning to go to Oregon. Anyone with experience, please let me know.
Anyways, goal is to shoot photos of mount hood, typical beach landscapes like cannon beach, and whatever wildlife comes my way. When I say wildlife, I am doing a whale tour. The whales seems closer than I’d expect. Suppose Oregon has some elk along the way too.
Body choices: RP vs the R7.
R7 has better reach, so I’m assuming for wildlife this would be my better pick from my arsenal. But, I don’t know how it would do with low light scenes such as sunset / sunrise over the mountains.
Lens choices: 70-200mm f2.8 and I have a 100-400 mm as well. I’m confident the 70-200 would take beautiful shots of the landscapes and mountains, but not sure if it is enough reach for whales or elk or whatever seals and birds show up along the way.
Of note, I have a 28mm I can use for close up shots, or wide portraits.
I really can only bring one body and one of the larger lenses. The 28 will fit in a side zipper. Pick one lens and telephoto lens for me to shoot in Oregon.
Thanks for putting up with all ,y questions.
Looking online, the whale watching tours seems fairly affordable to the point where if I didn’t see a whale, heck, for 30-50 bucks a boat ride would be cool enough as is.
However, can anyone share experiences from early September? Websites offer different information on whale migrations during that time.
Would a 70-200mm lens suffice for reach? I’d like to get some solid photos of these creatures.
Do you have a favorite company that runs these charters?