A77

[PWhite214]

Good to see you all again.

I bought a Sony A77 recently. I also bought Gary Freedman's book and have spent some time learning about the camera. The last few days I paired it with my Sigma 150-500mm lens and have been very pleased with the results.

I went to the Texas City Dike, one of my favorite birding areas, before work this morning. I still have some processing to finish. I will post more in the wildlife section later.


10-APR-2013 TCD0059 by PWhite214, on Flickr

Phil

[Photo-John]

That looks great! What were your exposure settings? Were you using continuous auto focus? In the large version on Flickr it looks like it might be a hair soft. Am I right about that or am I just imaging it?

[PWhite214]

f8, 1/640, ISO 320, Sigma 150-500mm @ 150. He was so close, I was trying to track and twist the zoom ring at the same time. But, I do like the photo
I did not want to cut off anything like this one:

08-APR-2013 BBSP0179 by PWhite214, on Flickr

ISO 400, f11, 1/640 Sigma 150-500 @400mm

Shot at Brazos Bend under similar circumstances.


It does look soft, I was using 'spot focus'. I will probably try 'Zone' in the near future.

I took the camera with the 70-210 f4 "Beercan" today, but work was too hectic for any shooting time.

Phil