First shots (1 Viewer)

Aegea

Well-known member

• Nov 12, 2010

• #1

Yesterday I finally had time to set up the Orion 80 and snap a couple of birds (purple finch and tufted titmouse) on the feeder. Not very exciting as photographs, but I am impressed with the IQ. Focussing was easier than I expected as well.

These shots are cropped from roughly 4000x3000 pixels down to about 2500x1700 or so, then resized to fit forum rules.

Next step is to start experimenting with my 1.4x teleconverter.

 

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Musoman

PETE - Nikon/Sony Shooter

• Nov 12, 2010

• #2

Very nice work, love 'em

 

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thornlv

Well-known member

• Nov 12, 2010

• #3

Good shots, nice detail and background.

 

alphan

Well-known member

• Nov 13, 2010

• #4

Congratulation...very nicely done and I can see that you are very excited about it. You got enough there in the feeder to feed the whole colony..... With more practice, you'll be surprised how much you can improve your picture ...go on shooting....

 

Aegea

Well-known member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #5

Thanks to all for the encouragement!

@Alphan - yes, it's a big feeder, but I still have to refill it every 4 days or so. It's amazing how much a few small birds can eat.

 

mooreorless

Well-known member

• Nov 17, 2010

• #6

Very nice shots, I am glad you like the Orion 80ED