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04/12/2002 05:01:54 AM · #1 |
If there is anyone working on a hummingbird photo for the current challenge, I would love to correspond with you at some point. I am NOT working on a hummingbird photo for this challenge but I plan to do some photos like this in a few weeks. The hummingbirds are just barely beginning to return to my area.
If you would be willing to discuss, send email to setzler@charter.net - thanks!
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04/12/2002 11:57:16 AM · #2 |
| That's a great idea. I'm just curious if a shutter speed of 1/1000 is fast enough. I have a feeling you will need a camera with a speed of 1/2000. |
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04/12/2002 11:58:58 AM · #3 |
I did a few yesterday and almost had it perfect but..... :(
I thought maybe there would be some this week so I came up with a new idea:) However, due to the large amount around the feeders every year I'm sure I will have some great shots soon:) |
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04/12/2002 02:34:20 PM · #4 |
I took some hummingbird photos a couple of weekends ago with a shutter speed of only 1/1000 and I was very pleased with them. It wasn't quite fast enough to completely freeze the wings but I thought that the slight blurrying on the outer edges of the wings only added to the affect. The hummingbird was frozen but still conveyed motion. It was fun practice.
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04/12/2002 03:46:07 PM · #5 |
This whole hummingbird thing and shutter speed question has made me nervous. I have a VERY CHEAP camera. I am trying to decide if this a hobby that I want to pursue. So with my camera I can not adjust shutter speed. So are there any tips to get the best possible picture without buying a fancy camera (yet) And also, what would be a good beginner digital camera for under $150. Thanks for any help.
Lee
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04/12/2002 06:00:52 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by madcadman:
This whole hummingbird thing and shutter speed question has made me nervous. I have a VERY CHEAP camera. I am trying to decide if this a hobby that I want to pursue. So with my camera I can not adjust shutter speed. So are there any tips to get the best possible picture without buying a fancy camera (yet) And also, what would be a good beginner digital camera for under $150. Thanks for any help.
Lee
Check DPREVIEW.COM for a possible camera but if you choose one without manual settings to overide auto exposure you are going to be seriously handicapped and won't have the ability to experiment with your pic taking potential to produce more interesting shots. Also try to stretch to a camera that at least has a 'hotshoe' to allow you to fit an external flash - this can give you the possibility of freezing motion up to 1/10,000 of a second in dark lighting conditions within the reachable scope of the external flash used.
A good cheap camera will allow you to trial this very rewarding 'hobby' - how about a good second hand camera - this way will be cheaper still and will allow you to aim for a higher spec camera?
Vin
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04/12/2002 08:45:52 PM · #7 |
You can sometimes do a little hedging at the camera store and end up getting last year's model $100.00 cheaper than the same one on display like I did. Some people don't realize that the chains may have some discontinued items in the back and they only bring it out when they see they may not make the sale. Think of it like a used car.
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04/12/2002 09:03:15 PM · #8 |
| That is what I did for my photo but I did not use a feeder. I took pictures of humming birds in the wild. They are quick and fast moving. They are not very good subjects for staying still. I should have left the picture small for better quality but I cropped it on 3x so the bird would be bigger. I did this photo for everyone else for I am tired of people whining about the way I did my image and which category it should be in. I do like controversy for at least you have people looking at your picture. What one person likes another one doesn't, it is just human nature? Also some people will go to any extreme to win a contest, game, or anything that is beneficial in life. I enjoy this website and I enjoy photography for that's what it is about for me. |
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04/12/2002 10:29:32 PM · #9 |
I have a hummingbird feeder outside my kitchen window. It's about 15 inches away from the glass...
I have made a cardboard shield with a hole for my camera lens so i can move around and watch withouth disturbing the birds. I hope to get some good shots soon.
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04/13/2002 08:41:18 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
If there is anyone working on a hummingbird photo for the current challenge ....
If you would be willing to discuss, send email to setzler@charter.net - thanks!
we dont have hummingbirds here - just huge scary mosquito creatures! |
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