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Post by lukerjedi on Mar 15, 2014 7:36:49 GMT -5
Ok, some of you have seen my pictures. I doubt you guys and gals are getting any closer than I am to the wildlife. However, you are all getting much better images and seemingly a lot closer to the birds than I.
I am using a canon rebel xti, and a 75-300mm lens. It also says 1:4-5.6 on this lens. What is the next step for me, if possible, to get closer images? I think I could spend between 300-500 dollars on an upgrade if I thought it would greatly improve my pictures.
Thanks!
Luke
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Post by Ira Runyan on Mar 15, 2014 15:51:55 GMT -5
Ok, some of you have seen my pictures. I doubt you guys and gals are getting any closer than I am to the wildlife. However, you are all getting much better images and seemingly a lot closer to the birds than I. I am using a canon rebel xti, and a 75-300mm lens. It also says 1:4-5.6 on this lens. What is the next step for me, if possible, to get closer images? I think I could spend between 300-500 dollars on an upgrade if I thought it would greatly improve my pictures. Thanks! Luke Luke, first let me say that I have the Canon XTi with the Canon 70-300mm lens. A very good combination that can produce some great images of birds. Second, you can not get close to birds. If you try to get close all you do is cause them to fly even further away. It's a mistake I think all new bird photographers have made. The secret is to sit still someplace quite and let the birds come to you, by doing so, you will find that they will land right next to you. Placing some bird seed in the cracks on a log or branch or having a bird feeder near by can also help get the birds to approach closer to you. |
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Post by lukerjedi on Mar 15, 2014 19:53:19 GMT -5
So you don't think another lens is the answer for me? Your pictures are sooooo much better than mine. I am not trying to be a professional at this, but I do wish for a stronger zoom to better capture my subjects.
Thanks for your help Ira.
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Post by Ira Runyan on Mar 15, 2014 21:16:56 GMT -5
our answer at this time is not a new lens.(What's more, you could not get a larger lens for the money you stated you could afford). Your Canon XTi has a sensor with a crop factor of 1.6, so that means that you have a 35mm camera equivalent of a 480mm lens (300 * 1.6 = 480). Much more that many professionals had in the old days. You must learn how to get the birds to come close to you then photograph them. Bird seed placed on or near tree branches or logs, bird feeders, bird bath, use of a blind, etc. One more point of advice - If you are in the field and see a bird wou want to photograph but it's too far away, Don't walk directly at it. instead approach it in a zig-zag manner and the bird will feel less threatened. Take a look at the excellent photographs taken by hunter58. He uses a 70-300mm lens and produces some of the best bird photographs you will ever see. The following links may be of benefit in helping you to get close to the birds. Getting close to birds Getting Closer - Stalking Birds Effectively |
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Post by lukerjedi on Mar 16, 2014 9:04:22 GMT -5
Thanks Ira! I like the zig zag point. Hadn't thought of it before.
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