Male Phainopepla - Sabino Canyon Nature Walk - December 30, 2015 <<>> IMG_8921 - Version 2
This Canon SX60 HS lens is not very sharp at the maximum extension of 247mm. I find it difficult to hold the bird still in the frame. It involves breath control and shooting just when the motion reverses. I do that, but still, it is not very sharp at maximum zoom.
I tried to focus on the bird, but it may include the nearest branch. That would also tend to lower the sharpness a bit.
I should try backing the zoom off a bit from maximum extension.
Male Phainopepla - Sabino Canyon Nature Walk - December 30, 2015 <<>> IMG_8921 - Version 2
This Canon SX60 HS lens is not very sharp at the maximum extension of 247mm. I find it difficult to hold the bird still in the frame. It involves breath control and shooting just when the motion reverses. I do that, but still, it is not very sharp at maximum zoom.
I tried to focus on the bird, but it may include the nearest branch. That would also tend to lower the sharpness a bit.
I should try backing the zoom off a bit from maximum extension.