This saturday I have had the chance to take my 300 f/4 for a test run. I did some shooting of the birds in my backyard and feeder (Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania). It was freeezing....


Note: None of these photos have been post-processed. However, they are a heck of a lot sharper than they look on TDP.


Oh well, please give any comments and suggestions you like. I need advice! Still learning how to operate my new equipment.


Am I using correct shutter, ISO, aperture, etc for this use?


thanks for your help!


brendan b.





chickadee in tree


EOS 7D & EF 300mm f/4l IS USM at 300mm, f/4.0, 1/800 and ISO 640. Manual Exposure, No flash, handheld.


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white breasted nuthatch at feeder


EOS 7D & EF 300mm f/4l IS USM at 300mm, f/4.0, 1/800, ISO 640. Manual Exposure, no flash, handheld.


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Titmouse about to take flight


Same exif except mounted on cheapo promaster tripod.


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