Steady Hands

Gallery: WildlifePosted February 22, 201696 views9 comments

This young lady lay in the shadows as the sunset, so there was not much light around.
This shot was taken with the aid of a torch and a firm grip on the camera.
Khwai Community, Botswana
EOS 1DX hand-held
200-400 mm F4 at 560 mm
F5.6
ISO 3200
1/40

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 22, 2016 at 11:33 AM

The sharpness, evident in the larger image, is incredible. Even at 560 mm, with the tele-converter engaged, that 200-400 lens is simply wonderful. I feel the same way about mine. Also, even with the high ISO, there is no noise. The 1DX is living up to its reputation for high ISO performance. The image is very warm and it may be representative of what you saw. I would tweak the white balance ever so slightly and see if there is an improvement. Well done.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 22, 2016 at 11:34 AM

I forgot to mention the shutter speed. 1/40th handheld. You gotta be kidding me!!!!!

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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on February 23, 2016 at 12:24 AM

That's impressive sharpness for hand-held at 1/40! Very nice.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 23, 2016 at 10:09 AM

Jerry and Pete,
Thanks very much devil

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on February 23, 2016 at 3:10 PM

Ken: incredible clarity and detail especially given your shutter speed. The torch has added just a bit too much warmth which is easily remedied. Great otherwise and congrats!! Richard

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on February 23, 2016 at 9:17 PM

Interesting effects, Ken. I agree that reducing warmth on the subject would make it feel more natural. I like the perfectly crisp whiskers you obtained with 1/40!

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Comment posted by Hisham Atallah on February 25, 2016 at 4:53 AM

Love those eyes, Ken. Pretty lady!

Hisham.

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Comment posted by mark cillo on February 25, 2016 at 9:22 AM

That is amazing image quality especially given the light conditions. Very impressive capture!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on March 7, 2016 at 8:09 AM

Thanks for the further comments devil

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