Post your best bird shots!

[Joel Eade]

Joel:

Nice action shot... and at ISO 1000.

Now that you have had the 1DX for awhile, how do you think it compares to the 1D IV for your type of shooting? Would the Red Tailed Hawk been difficult to get with the 1D IV or would the 1.3 crop factor have helped by not needing the 1.4X converter?

You have been fairly quiet about your new camera... so I was wondering how it is working for you.

Pat

Thanks Pat,

Just got the camera today around 4pm so I rushed out to a couple spots close to home and got these images....so far, so good. It definitely seems to auto-focus faster than the MKIV and the frame rate was amazing (of course it was jpeg's). I will hopefully get some more chances this weekend to make some valid comparison but after about 2 hours of use it's great

[francongphotography]

Joel: Really nice shots..I can only dream of a 1DX, glad you're enjoying it

I know this isn't any superb BIFs or wild birds..but it's my favourite bird since childhood

Barn Owl

[Joel Eade]

Joel: Really nice shots..I can only dream of a 1DX, glad you're enjoying it

I know this isn't any superb BIFs or wild birds..but it's my favourite bird since childhood

Barn Owl

Thanks, what a gorgeous Owl .... something I have not been able to find although I know they are around my area. Great shot!

[ahab1372]

Congrats Joel on the new camera! Awesome results already, just by "rushing out to a couple spots" for 2h ...

[Joel Eade]

The auto focus on the 1DX leaves the MKIV in the dust!

1DX
500mm f/4L IS USM
ISO 1000
f/6.3
1/2500
Hand held

[Jonathan Huyer]

The auto focus on the 1DX leaves the MKIV in the dust!

I have to agree with you! Congrats on the great decision to upgrade, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing more great shots like this one in the near future.

[MrGreenBug]

The auto focus on the 1DX leaves the MKIV in the dust!

1DX
500mm f/4L IS USM
ISO 1000
f/6.3
1/2500
Hand held

Superb capture, Joel! I love the warm colors as well.

[Joel Eade]

Superb capture, Joel! I love the warm colors as well.

Thanks. The reason for my comment is that I was imaging ducks swimming around at this one suddenly decided to fly....it travelled maybe 30 feet or so and landed again but I was able to point the camera and fire a burst of 3 frames. It locked on instantly (albeit at very close range) and all 3 images were sharp. The system of AF point auto-switching is amazing for flight shots. That shot would have been near impossible (for me) with the MKIV. I shot pictures all afternoon yesterday. The speed of the camera and AF system are the most impressive features so far....may have to put the MKIV up for sale to offset the financial blow but I am lovin' it so far.

I also attempted some images at 600mm......no not the new supertele.....my old 300mm 2.8L + 2X TCIII. Works quite well actually. These 2 images demonstrate what it can do. These were converted with ACR with the clarity slider at around 15 but no more sharpening in post.





These are both full frame images (uncropped). The light was quite good so the 2X TC may not perform as well in poor light but these look pretty good to me.
Of course with the 600mm lens you would have the option of adding the TC's and get even more reach. Anyway, just a little more 1DX info for those interested.

[Joel Eade]

A few more (then I'll stop) from my first outing with the 1DX, these are with the 500mm lens

[dsiegel5151]

First time I have gotten to shoot in some time (not the best lighting conditions). Male House Finch:

Canon 40D, EF 400 f5.6, 1/200s, ISO 320, full power flash aimed into reflector at the top left.