Nikon-gearhead
American Crow
I decided to take advantage of the break in the rainy weather today and take my new toy for a test drive with one of my walk around lenses (since I haven't been out for at least a month). I chose to walk over to Stanley Park instead of driving somewhere else...as it is so close and convenient. Given that the light was a bit dark in the surrounding forest area I decided to try out the higher ISO capabilities. I went to Lost Lagoon and then over to Beaver Lake and back. There was a lot of bird action today...there must have been a few dozen Chestnut-Backed Chickadee's around Beaver Lake as I walked around it. I decided to stop for a second a lift up my hand into the air...within seconds a 1/2 dozen CnB Chickadees surrounded me with one landing on my finger inspecting my hand for signs of food...then quickly relocated to the bush right next to me. I had a very awesome time as I continued to walk down the path and back home.
Oh yes, these photo's are as out of camera except for a bit of color correction in PS. Only Chroma noise reduction inside PS also.
Anyway, back to my new tool of art in hand!!!
When I found out Nikon was updating the D4 with the D4s I decided it was time to get another toy with faster FPS for action photography to complement my D800. I was originally going to get the D4 but the announcement of the D4s became the logical choice. I ended up putting my deposit down a day after the Official announcement and was told I was first in line...Sweet!!! I then got the call from the camera store the day after Nikon started shipping...that my camera had arrived. So March 7 I went and picked it up and waited for the rain to finally stop...which was today. Feeling very stoked!!!! All I can say is...WOW!!!! Speechless as to what Nikon has done with this camera. I can't wait to take it out with my beast of a lens...400 2.8....its light gathering capabilities is second to none...and will probably will be no comparison next to my walk around lenses.
American Crow
I decided to take advantage of the break in the rainy weather today and take my new toy for a test drive with one of my walk around lenses (since I haven't been out for at least a month). I chose to walk over to Stanley Park instead of driving somewhere else...as it is so close and convenient. Given that the light was a bit dark in the surrounding forest area I decided to try out the higher ISO capabilities. I went to Lost Lagoon and then over to Beaver Lake and back. There was a lot of bird action today...there must have been a few dozen Chestnut-Backed Chickadee's around Beaver Lake as I walked around it. I decided to stop for a second a lift up my hand into the air...within seconds a 1/2 dozen CnB Chickadees surrounded me with one landing on my finger inspecting my hand for signs of food...then quickly relocated to the bush right next to me. I had a very awesome time as I continued to walk down the path and back home.
Oh yes, these photo's are as out of camera except for a bit of color correction in PS. Only Chroma noise reduction inside PS also.
Anyway, back to my new tool of art in hand!!!
When I found out Nikon was updating the D4 with the D4s I decided it was time to get another toy with faster FPS for action photography to complement my D800. I was originally going to get the D4 but the announcement of the D4s became the logical choice. I ended up putting my deposit down a day after the Official announcement and was told I was first in line...Sweet!!! I then got the call from the camera store the day after Nikon started shipping...that my camera had arrived. So March 7 I went and picked it up and waited for the rain to finally stop...which was today. Feeling very stoked!!!! All I can say is...WOW!!!! Speechless as to what Nikon has done with this camera. I can't wait to take it out with my beast of a lens...400 2.8....its light gathering capabilities is second to none...and will probably will be no comparison next to my walk around lenses.