Arkansas Chicken

[DannyLewis]

I know I should have sped up the shutter, but I want to know why the head is so more out of focus than the rest of the bird? View attachment 20725

 

[DannyLewis]

Every thing is done in M mode. I am new so please help. thnx for your time...

 

[macpro88]

Why full manual for a moving subject? Would like to see your thought process on this.

Either you should have shot in Tv (shutter priority) with a speed around 1/320 or 1/500 or higher if there is lots of light (looking like there was) or Av (aperture priority) and used the widest open (lowest number) and let the meter take care of shutter speed.

 

[macpro88]

Also, I see no EXIF data, what camera body are you shooting with?

 

[DannyLewis]

THe camera body is a T3i and thank you, I am just learning and your input mean's alot. And the len's was the canon 100-400mm. The Eagles Migrate here so the more I learn the better I will be when they are here later this month. thank's again.

 

[DannyLewis]

What is EXIF Data.?

 

[macpro88]

What is EXIF Data.?

EXIF data is the data coded into each image when you take the photo. Google it.

Take my photo for example:Mackinac Bridge | Evening Glow | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Above left you will see a "Actions" drop down menu, click on it, the click on "View EXIF Data." Which will reveal just about anything and everything. The camera body, the resolution, the lens, the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, everything.

Also, since you are shooting canon (an auto focus system I know) you probably shot this in "One Shot" mode. This is good for moving subjects as it locks focus one requited (by means of half press on shutter button). Had this been shot in "AI Server" it would have tracked the subject as long as you keep the focus point on the subject.

Here are some you tube videos for you to watch when you got time:

Camera - YouTube

There are 4 videos in this playlist, 3 are a 3 part series on the canon AF system and the one is on the 7D system, watch it anyways, knowledge is power.



General rule of thumb: keep shooting. change settings. keep shooting. change again. shoot again.

Good luck

 

[DannyLewis]

Thank You Macpro88 I need all the help I can get, there is more wildlife here on the rez than I will ever get to shoot but plan on doing my share of it. All Input and C&C is needed. thnx again. I marked the video for later this morn. coffee time...Danny Lewis

 

[DannyLewis]

THwe AISERVO is absolutely amazing. thnx great video's..