First time shots at 300mm

[Ernicus]

So I borrowed a 70-300 today for tomorrows shoot, and I decided to try out some candids at the river/park area where I normally practice each day. This is the first time I ever used a 70-300 and it was pretty fun. I have a bunch, but have not gone through them all as I have to go play assistant tonight on a shoot for a high school reunion, but anyway, I thought this one was kind of cool when I shot it, the way the fire hydrant stuck out and the white windows on red building.

curious as to thoughts.

*note*, it's much easier to shoot candids at 300mm undetected, lol, however I have a bit of issue learning the focus part. lol

 

[SCraig]

It's not focusing issues, it's camera movement issues. The longer range magnifies camera movement as well. You've GOT to hold it still, end of story. Wait until you try a 500

 

[Ernicus]

Used tripod with shutter release cable. However, it was quite windy, so I'm sure that didn't help.

 

[SCraig]

Nope, that doesn't help. When it's windy the camera will sit there and kind of buzz with a long lens on it.

A couple of things: When using a tripod remember to turn VR off since it will cause a loss of sharpness. When it's windy hang something heavy on your tripod hook. I use my camera bag if nothing else is handy.

 

[fjrabon]

cool shot, though I would have probably cropped out the plastic tarp thing at the very top.

 

[Ernicus]

I was thinking about cropping that out, my woman said to leave it. lol.

I don't use vr on tripod. I did have my strap on my camera though, and I'm sure the wind caught that and caused some shake. ;-)

 

[IByte]

I was thinking about cropping that out, my woman said to leave it. lol.

I don't use vr on tripod. I did have my strap on my camera though, and I'm sure the wind caught that and caused some shake. ;-)

You can always use a hand grip.

 

[Ernicus]

I was thinking about cropping that out, my woman said to leave it. lol.

I don't use vr on tripod. I did have my strap on my camera though, and I'm sure the wind caught that and caused some shake. ;-)

You can always use a hand grip.

Whaddya mean?

 

[Blairg]

I like the picture

 

[Sidro62]

Great candid shot as is with good color.:thumbup:

Sid

 

[Ernicus]

Thanks!