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        Special Topics 特別主題 >> Black-faced Spoonbill 黑臉琵鷺 >>  Black-faced Spoonbill 黑臉琵鷺 in TBT (5/4/2004)
        
(Message started by: Merlin on Apr 6^th, 2004, 5:41pm)

Title: Black-faced Spoonbill 黑臉琵鷺 in TBT (5/4/2004)
Post by Merlin on Apr 6^th, 2004, 5:41pm

036 Black-faced Spoonbill 黑臉琵鷺
My first shoot in TBT (near the bridge) using:
Zeiss 85 & CP4500
date: 5/4/2004
Can someone give help how to capture images in good focus and sharpness using this setup?
Many thanks!
http://ihome.ust.hk/~eekmfung/black_faced_spoonbill_1.jpg
http://www.hkbws.org.hk/fileServer/PhotoG/merlin/merlin_001.jpg
http://ihome.ust.hk/~eekmfung/black_faced_spoonbill.jpg
http://www.hkbws.org.hk/fileServer/PhotoG/merlin/merlin_002.jpg

Title: Re: BFS in TBT (5/4/2004)
Post by carmen on Apr 6^th, 2004, 10:04pm

Merlin,
We have the same setup as yours.
The following points are for your consideration:
1.If autofocus fails, change the setting of CP4500 to manual focus. Then adjust 85T to get the object in focus.
2.Use Nikon remote cord MC-EU 1 (electronic shutter cable) (HK$750) to avoid vibration when pressing the shutter-release button.
3.Use Zeiss quick-camera adapter (HK$3,300) to hold the camera rather than holding it by hand.
4.Set the ISO to 200 or higher to gain higher shutter speed.
5.Always set the magnification of 85T around 20~30 to get sharper photo image.

Carmen and her Dad :)

Title: Re: BFS in TBT (5/4/2004)
Post by Merlin on Apr 8^th, 2004, 5:55pm

Hi Carmen,

Thanks so much for your valuable tips!
And have seen your photos contribution here, those are great! As a newbie, a lot of things can be learned from here.
Thanks again!

Merlin