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70-200VR + 500D shots for Sandi

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Flew, Apr 13, 2005.

  1. Flew

    Flew

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    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Sandi asked me to take a few shots with the 70-200VR with and without the 500D diopter lens, as she is considering this combo. These are for her. I certainly don't claim that they are very good, but they should show what this set-up can do. ;-)

    These shots were not cropped at all; just resized. These were shot in A priority, at f10, using the SB-800 (I forgot to change the WB to flash, so they look pretty yellow :oops: ).

    Without the 500D. This was about as close as I could get and still get the 70-200VR to focus (about 5 feet):
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    With the 500D. This shot was taken at about 15 - 16 inches:
    [​IMG]

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 13, 2005
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  2. Jarrell

    Jarrell

    1,685
    Feb 13, 2005
    Macon, Ga.
    Frank, thanks for posting this as I'm interested in the 500D myself and have been telling a nephew about it. I'll send him a link to your examples.
    Thanks!
    Jarrell
     
    Jarrell, Apr 13, 2005
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  3. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    OK, that is out-of-control-amazing detail, Frank!!! :) :) :) :) :)
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 13, 2005
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  4. NeilCam

    NeilCam

    609
    Feb 21, 2005
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Interesting DoF with the 500D on.

    However, I'm a bit worried about the first pic Frank - your kitty seems to be turning green.*

    Neil

    * Usual rider applies -> could be my monitor.
     
    NeilCam, Apr 13, 2005
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  5. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Neil,

    As usual, you ain't paying attention.... :p

    I did mention that I uh, ah, sort of forgot to change the WB from early morning sunlight to flash, hence the greenish kitty.... 8)

    It's not your monitor. :wink:

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 13, 2005
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  6. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Holy cow! what a difference! OK I'm sold now, that is quite the shortage from 5' to 15". Sure wish my pooddie tat would sit still for me - Dodger will NOT sit still as long as the camera is out. Put it away and he'll sleep for hours in one spot! *LOL*
    Try to imagine what a human iris would look like with that rig!
    Thanks, Frank, so much for this - really helps me a lot. It's always so tough trying to figure out setups when you don't have the gear. You're a darling to do this for me, and I'll return the favour if and when I can. Now I can hardly wait to get this lens.... bugs away!!!! *LOL* Cheers, Sandi
     
    TOLady, Apr 13, 2005
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  7. NeilCam

    NeilCam

    609
    Feb 21, 2005
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Insert appropriate "D'OH!!" here.

    Neil
     
    NeilCam, Apr 13, 2005
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  8. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Sandi,

    You are most welcome. If nothing else, you made me spend some time with a lens that I've ignored for too long.... :wink:

    Good luck with your purchase.

    ---------------------------------

    Neil,

    S'OK. I wouldn't read my own rambling diatribes if they were written by someone else.... :roll:

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 13, 2005
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  9. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    30,462
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Love your shots Frank. You have really got some detail in those images.
     
    greyflash, Apr 14, 2005
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  10. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Mental not to Mike blame Frank for purchase of 500D cloeuep lens.
     
    mike mac, Apr 14, 2005
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  11. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    You are welcome.

    :lol: :twisted: :D 8)

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 14, 2005
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  12. celia bule

    celia bule Guest

    This is indeed my lucky day. This is the second thread I see and another set of wonderful pics. Sometimes one can't handle so much beauty. ( And this is not a joke) :)
     
    celia bule, Apr 14, 2005
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  13. GeeJay

    GeeJay

    3,479
    Jan 26, 2005
    Florida
    Frank,
    Wow, these are great images. I encouraged a good friend of mine to get the 70-200VR and also the Canon 500D Closeup lens and now I'm sending here this thread so she can see with her own eyes what a great recommendation I made to her :lol: :lol:

    Thanks for these pictures showing what this combination can really do.. I didn't even know it was THIS GOOD!

    Gaye
     
    GeeJay, Apr 14, 2005
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  14. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Wow!! Thanks for the nice comments. I was just trying to do some demo shots for Sandi, and I even screwed up the WB.... :lol:

    Any credit here certainly goes to the 70-200VR, D2H, SB-800, and 500D, not me. This is far outside my normal shooting comfort zone. 8)

    I will have to admit, that Pumpkin was much more cooperative than usual. Normally when I point the cam at her, she wants to come over and butt me with her head (begging for a head scratch....;-)).

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 14, 2005
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