So.. I pulled the trigger on the D7K! Couldn't be happier :)

sashbar · Jul 3, 2015

Raj_55555 said:
sashbar said:

Great shots! This is the clear example where the camera upgrade led to better photography. I do not see it often.
There is something about this particular sensor that makes images look fantastic, organic and natural. I know a guy who upgraded twice from a D7000 to latest models, first DX and then FF but returned to it 3 years later and is very happy. He is a very good photographer.
The pigeon shot is tops.

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Thanks Sashbar, I've noticed a considerable increase in my keepers and the amount of crop that I can get out of the 16MP is just unusual for me coming from a 6MP one. Yesterday I found an australian black shouldered kite near a national park, even though the 70-300 was a lot less reach than I needed I actually got a keeper in the BIF after a heavy crop and was smiling all the way home. I am still in amazement, love this camera

I guess shooting with 6 Mp camera was a good exercise in framing discipline

Raj_55555 · Jul 4, 2015

sashbar said:
I guess shooting with 6 Mp camera was a good exercise in framing discipline

Oh yess!! I've learned to frame my subject much better to overcome the limitations.

Gary A. · Jul 4, 2015

Good for you, Raj! Great stuff, I love to see a very capable equipment in very capable hands.

Raj_55555 · Jul 4, 2015

Gary A. said:
Good for you, Raj! Great stuff, I love to see a very capable equipment in very capable hands.

Thanks Gary! :allteeth:

limr · Jul 4, 2015

Raj, these model numbers mean absolutely nothing to me, but you're excited and your pictures, which were already stunning, are even better, so yay for you!

Raj_55555 · Jul 4, 2015

limr said:
Raj, these model numbers mean absolutely nothing to me, but you're excited and your pictures, which were already stunning, are even better, so yay for you!

The model numbers don't mean much to me either, especially because I don't own a high end model!

Thanks Leonore, I've already filled up 30GB worth of data with my new cam, again going out tomorrow to have some fun..

FITBMX · Jul 5, 2015

Raj_55555 said:
It's a decent zoom for zoos and land animals, but I need a bit more range for my birding. Although I caught nice BIF yesterday, but I had to crop heavily and I can never print it if I wanted to.

I would love to get a 600mm one day, but they are pricey! :aiwebs_016:

Ron Smith · Jul 6, 2015

Nice move Raj - you're already killing it with that camera. Maybe not the right expression for wildlife photography ha ha. OK really great shots, glad you found such a good deal.

scooter2044 · Jul 6, 2015

Beautiful! But so were all your others. Looking forward to seeing more.

JustJazzie · Jul 6, 2015

Congratulations! What an exciting chapter. I can't wait to see some more samples!

That monkey shot is adorable, by the way.

Raj_55555 · Jul 7, 2015

FITBMX said:
I would love to get a 600mm one day, but they are pricey!

Tell me about it! :blue:

Ron Smith said:
Nice move Raj - you're already killing it with that camera. Maybe not the right expression for wildlife photography ha ha. OK really great shots, glad you found such a good deal.