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<blockquote data-quote="Fowl Mouth" data-source="post: 1832068" data-attributes="member: 30266">Al shots were taken with my Sigma 150-500mm, while mounted on a tripod/gimbal head.The first shot of the male Northern Cardinal was taken in early morning with heavy backlighting from the sun, typically a very difficult situation. ISO only pushed to 800 because the sun was reflecting off of my beige colored house:Camera Model Name&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Canon EOS 20DShooting Date/Time&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2/11/2010 09:20:57Tv(Shutter Speed)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1/500Sec.Av(Aperture Value)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; F8.0Metering Modes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Split meteringExposure Compensation&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2/3ISO Speed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 800Lens&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -Focal Length&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 439.0 mmThe second shot of the Red-Winged Blackbird was taken on a cloudy day when the sun was overhead and bright, but obviously diffused. ISO at 1600 to adjust for the higher exposure compensation (+1) and to reveal detail in the black feathers:Camera Model Name&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Canon EOS 20DShooting Date/Time&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5/3/2010 12:55:01Tv(Shutter Speed)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1/500Sec.Av(Aperture Value)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; F8.0Metering Modes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Partial meteringExposure Compensation&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +1ISO Speed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1600Lens&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -Focal Length&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 370.0 mmThe third shot of the male Baltimore Oriole was taken in mid afternoon with medium backlighting from the sun. The sun light on the lining of the orange feathers was the biggest problem for overexposure, but it was the price I payed to properly expose the shaded Oriole's front details (especially the black areas). ISO 1600 was needed, as was a compromise of 1/400 sec, thanks to being in a heavily foliage covered apple tree:Camera Model Name&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTShooting Date/Time&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5/16/2010 15:06:04Tv(Shutter Speed)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1/400Sec.Av(Aperture Value)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; F8.0Metering Modes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Split meteringExposure Compensation&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +1ISO Speed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1600Lens&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -Focal Length&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 500.0 mmYou can always do level adjustments in post processing software if you need to...or noise reduction, sharpening, color balancing, etc... You will often find your images to be better in the end, though, if you can expose properly at the camera when you take the shot. I'll add that I'm no expert, and simply an amateur who loves both birds and optical gear. I hope some of this helps, since I received most of this helpful info from others on this very site over the past few years.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Fowl Mouth, post: 1832068, member: 30266"] Al shots were taken with my Sigma 150-500mm, while mounted on a tripod/gimbal head. The first shot of the male Northern Cardinal was taken in early morning with heavy backlighting from the sun, typically a very difficult situation. ISO only pushed to 800 because the sun was reflecting off of my beige colored house: Camera Model Name Canon EOS 20D Shooting Date/Time 2/11/2010 09:20:57 Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/500Sec. Av(Aperture Value) F8.0 Metering Modes Split metering Exposure Compensation +2/3 ISO Speed 800 Lens - Focal Length 439.0 mm The second shot of the Red-Winged Blackbird was taken on a cloudy day when the sun was overhead and bright, but obviously diffused. ISO at 1600 to adjust for the higher exposure compensation (+1) and to reveal detail in the black feathers: Camera Model Name Canon EOS 20D Shooting Date/Time 5/3/2010 12:55:01 Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/500Sec. Av(Aperture Value) F8.0 Metering Modes Partial metering Exposure Compensation +1 ISO Speed 1600 Lens - Focal Length 370.0 mm The third shot of the male Baltimore Oriole was taken in mid afternoon with medium backlighting from the sun. The sun light on the lining of the orange feathers was the biggest problem for overexposure, but it was the price I payed to properly expose the shaded Oriole's front details (especially the black areas). ISO 1600 was needed, as was a compromise of 1/400 sec, thanks to being in a heavily foliage covered apple tree: Camera Model Name Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT Shooting Date/Time 5/16/2010 15:06:04 Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/400Sec. Av(Aperture Value) F8.0 Metering Modes Split metering Exposure Compensation +1 ISO Speed 1600 Lens - Focal Length 500.0 mm You can always do level adjustments in post processing software if you need to...or noise reduction, sharpening, color balancing, etc... You will often find your images to be better in the end, though, if you can expose properly at the camera when you take the shot. I'll add that I'm no expert, and simply an amateur who loves both birds and optical gear. I hope some of this helps, since I received most of this helpful info from others on this very site over the past few years. [/QUOTE]

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