kodiaksalmon 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 I've had nothing but clouds and rain the past month (snowing right now) and while the hummers have been back in force, I've not had the light to catch them. But last Saturday, the Sun came out for a few hours and I got a couple of shots. (1/2500) More to come.....if the Sun cooperates.... Remember, I've had two hours of good Sun in the last month, so bear with the mediocrity of these.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokai 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Nice job Kodiak...Looks like a female Rufous.. What kind of lens are you using, the exif says f/1.5, wow... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kodiaksalmon 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 "exif?" Fill me in Andrew. Where are you getting that? 75-300, at about 85. That lens won't do f/1.5. I think I was f/4.6. I was shutter priority at 1/2500 and 1/2000. The camera was calling for a higher f-stop of course, but I wanted the SS to catch the wings, but still have enough light to make it work and was willing to sacrifice focal depth. I think I'll do 1/2000 next time, as I had brighten some of my shots from that day. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kodiaksalmon 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 This was ten minutes ago....no Sun in my forecast! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokai 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 I have an EXIF data reader so when I right click on a web photo I can see the info.. This is what I see from your photos Camera Make: SONY Camera Model: DSLR-A100 Image Date: 2008:04:12 15:26:00 Focal Length: 75.0mm Aperture: f/1.5 ISO equiv: 400 Light Source: Daylight Metering Mode: Spot Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto) I am starting to wonder how acurate this reader is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kodiaksalmon 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Holy smoke, that's cool! Everything looks right, except for the f stop. I think that lens only does 4.5. I probably should've had f/1.5 with that SS. If the Sun ever comes out again, I'll give it a shot with a smaller lens, as close as I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashby 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Pretty cool shots, nice close ups too. Ashby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kodiaksalmon 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Well thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
