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Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 25, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Hi to all,
Gull , photographed at Bempton this morning , I think it's a first winter Herring Gull but I'm not sure , if anyone can give me a positive ID it would be most appreciated.
Today was the first time I'd tried to capture some serious flight shots with my 40D and I have to say I was very disapointed with it's performance , the auto focus struggled to lock on in any and all combinations of set-up , whether that be Servo or One-shot , centre or all focus points ,wish I'd have taken my old 20D because that would have nailed the focus no problem , so to the question , does the 40D use the same cross type sensors as the MK111 ???.
All comments welcome
Regards
Andy...
Posted by Andy Astbury on January 25, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Might be a first winter Lesser Black-back, or you could well be right at a Herring of the same age - I really find it impossible to tell to be honest Andy.
Nice capture
Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 25, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Hi Andy,
Cheers for comments and a quick question if I may , I think in Paul Inglis's thread about gimbal heads you suggested using a leveling base , firstly do you use one and secondly are they any good.
Cheers
Andy...
Posted by Rob Howard on January 25, 2008 at 3:55 PM
Hi Andy,
1st winter Herring Gull for me too. A very nice shot of one it is!. Regarding levelling bases, I have a G1321 for my G1548, it's an invaluable bit of kit, that really does save a lot of mucking about, I just simply loosen of the handle and move/tilt until spirit level is level.
Regards
Rob
Posted by John Chapman on January 25, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Hi Andrew nice flight shot of the herring Gull. Good lighting. Cannot ID.
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 25, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Thanks for the comments guys
Rob is your levelling base made by Gitzo and if so will it fit my 1325 ???
Cheers
Andy...
Posted by Andy Astbury on January 25, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Andy - I certainly do use one as a permanent fixture on my 1548 and I wouldn't be without it - I presume it'll fit your t/pod.
Posted by Rob Howard on January 25, 2008 at 6:49 PM
Hi Andrew,
Yes it is Gitzo. Not 100% sure it will fit yours, but a quick google search would suggest it does.
Regards
Rob
Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 26, 2008 at 2:41 AM
Cheers guys
Regards
Andy...
Posted by Paul Inglis on January 26, 2008 at 6:53 AM
Hi Andrew,
A very nice in-flight shot of what I do think is a ‘First Winter Herring Gull’ apposed to a ‘Lesser Black-Backed Gull’.
With reference to the levelling base – a big yes – as Andy stated it saves messing with the legs. As Rob said, I too used a G1321 on a G1548 tripod but unfortunately the levelling base got damaged as it took a dived of a cliff. I tried to get a replacement but discovered it was discontinued. After emailing Gitzo (or rather Kata direct) I was informed that the new Gitzo GS5120LVL Levelling Base was a direct replacement and does indeed fit the older G1548 as well as the new models. I actually have one on order but stocks are scarce at the moment since it is so new.
The base fits series 3/4/5. Hope this helps.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 26, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Discussion
10 repliesGull , photographed at Bempton this morning , I think it's a first winter Herring Gull but I'm not sure , if anyone can give me a positive ID it would be most appreciated.
Levels , Usm(100,0.5,0 x1) , S/h , Contrast , Cropped.
Canon 40D , 500F4IS , Gitzo1325 , Wimberley v2
1/1250th @ F4 iso100 RAW
Also can anyone answer me this question please.
Today was the first time I'd tried to capture some serious flight shots with my 40D and I have to say I was very disapointed with it's performance , the auto focus struggled to lock on in any and all combinations of set-up , whether that be Servo or One-shot , centre or all focus points
All comments welcome
Regards
Andy...
Nice capture
Cheers for comments and a quick question if I may , I think in Paul Inglis's thread about gimbal heads you suggested using a leveling base , firstly do you use one and secondly are they any good.
Cheers
Andy...
1st winter Herring Gull for me too. A very nice shot of one it is!. Regarding levelling bases, I have a G1321 for my G1548, it's an invaluable bit of kit, that really does save a lot of mucking about, I just simply loosen of the handle and move/tilt until spirit level is level.
Regards
Rob
John
Aberdeen
Thanks for the comments guys
Rob is your levelling base made by Gitzo and if so will it fit my 1325 ???
Cheers
Andy...
Yes it is Gitzo. Not 100% sure it will fit yours, but a quick google search would suggest it does.
Regards
Rob
Cheers guys
Regards
Andy...
A very nice in-flight shot of what I do think is a ‘First Winter Herring Gull’ apposed to a ‘Lesser Black-Backed Gull’.
With reference to the levelling base – a big yes – as Andy stated it saves messing with the legs. As Rob said, I too used a G1321 on a G1548 tripod but unfortunately the levelling base got damaged as it took a dived of a cliff. I tried to get a replacement but discovered it was discontinued. After emailing Gitzo (or rather Kata direct) I was informed that the new Gitzo GS5120LVL Levelling Base was a direct replacement and does indeed fit the older G1548 as well as the new models. I actually have one on order but stocks are scarce at the moment since it is so new.
The base fits series 3/4/5. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the info Paul