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        Special Topics 特別主題 >> Tern Conservation 燕鷗保育 >>  Black-Naped Tern 黑枕燕鷗 II 
        
(Message started by: felixcat on Jul 28^th, 2004, 12:23am)

Title: Black-Naped Tern 黑枕燕鷗 II
Post by felixcat on Jul 28^th, 2004, 12:23am

Having seen so many photos posted other photographers, I can't stop posting one more photo for sharing. Comparing with 1DII+400/5.6, my setup is less versatile on boats.

BTW, thanks KK for his advice on using my long lens on a monopod.

http://photo.iplux.com/albums/TM_2004-07-26_BNT/CRW_9895_RT8.jpg

Title: Re: Black-Naped Tern 黑枕燕鷗 II
Post by KK Hui on Jul 28^th, 2004, 8:41am

Love the vertical framing ... and the classic pose of tern you captured! ::)

The shot is over exposed by a fair margin which is unfortunate. Remember you need to dial in at least -2/3 to -1 EV on white bird against a dark bg when shooting with 10D. Canon's Evaluative metering mode is not fool proof just like any other makers!

A good effort nevertheless. Keep up with your good work felixcat! :)

KK Hui ARPS
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Title: Re: Black-Naped Tern 黑枕燕鷗 II
Post by felixcat on Jul 28^th, 2004, 9:08pm

KK,

Thanks for your advise again. I tried -1/3ev and -2/3ev with this new setup under sunshine. For this photo I have only made -1/3ev and I found at least -2/3ev was needed. Otherwise, digital exposure compensation was required. Anyway, Canon digital system is definitely new to such Nikonians using films as me and I appreciate much with Nikon's spot metering.

Felix