Martin,
The main reason is that the G1 screen is much better than the 8400 so easier to see when scope is in focus.
My thoughts exactly.The images appear pin sharp on the screen but disappointingly out of focus when brought up on the pc.
I've attached what was probably the most disappointing shot -the dunlin swam across a small pool about 7m away.I would be 100% confident in my 8400 nailing this.
Data for the shot below.
F.stop 5.6
Exposure 1/800
ISO 400
Exp -1.3
Focal lenngth 14mm
Metering-centre weighted average
Aperture priority
contrast- hard
Aperture priority
White balance - auto.
The lens was the kit lens for the G1 through a 32x kowa lens.
Any help much appreciated.
Martin,
I can understand at 7 metres you would be expecting the best shot possible. I had a close look at it and came up with this adjustment. I can see what you mean.
I think what you've got here is the difference between the ED glass in the 8400 ,which does an excellent job in dull lighting conditions, the non ED glass in the G1 zoom, which needs better light to be it's best.
This is the main reason that I'm still looking for a better quality lens for the G1. I'm thinking now of the Panasonic Leica 45/2.8 Macro for this reason.
Just a couple of observations. I was surprised to see your -1.3 adjustment as in that grey light I would have thought none would be necessary. Is this photo a jpeg straight out of the camera . Also at 14 mm ( wide open ) I would have expected your Aperture to be wider which would have given you much faster shutter speeds to help freeze the action. I think the head movement at 1/400th may have been an issue.
Your lucky to have a dunlin at 7 metres. We had one here last week at 100 metres.
Neil.