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Learning to use the A77II

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:43 pm
by Almazar80
I recently purchased an A77II and am in the process of learning how to use it. I also ended up getting a Jobu Jr 3 gimbal head because I wanted to learn how to photograph birds in flight (plus, I didn't think I was actually going to win the bid on ebay, the price was really nice). Here are some pictures taken with the A77II and my trusty (although a little slow focusing) 70-400G (which I am finally using a lot more).

1. Point of Focus

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2. Touchdown

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And with the light going down, at ISO1600, I was unable to stop motion (and I have a lot to learn about bird photography - the image is kind of noisy)

3. Hummingbird

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Thanks for looking.

Re: Learning to use the A77II

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:28 pm
by sury
Great shots. #2, #3 and #1 are my choices, if I were to pick them.
Apart from photographer, what aspect of the camera, do you think
helped you get those money shots? Just curious.

Sury

Re: Learning to use the A77II

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:33 pm
by Almazar80
The ability to focus quickly (and more assuredly) was great. Of course, it could just be wanting to believe in my own expectation. More importantly, though, it made me go out and try to take pictures that I haven't tried to take before (on a more serious fashion). And lastly, it is a fun camera to use (though I haven't even tried the different focus modes). A lot more to learn.

Re: Learning to use the A77II

Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:41 am
by Birma
Congratulations on the new camera Almazar. :)

I especially like #2; great point of view, focus looks spot on and wonderful light and background.

Re: Learning to use the A77II

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 2:28 am
by Juanito200
Great set.. 1 and 2 are my faves.. I've been tempted by the a77 II, but I will probably go FF with my next upgrade.. I can't wait to see more from you and the a77 II..

John

Re: Learning to use the A77II

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 1:00 pm
by mikeriach
Lovely shots. I use the 70-400G a lot and it is a great lens but very little close up subjects.
Nice to see it is useful for this kind of photography as well.

Mike

Re: Learning to use the A77II

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:07 am
by Almazar80
Thank you for the comments. Here are some additional pictures taken with the same combination.

Another hummingbird picture

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A hummingbird moth

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Something a little slower

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Thanks for looking.

Re: Learning to use the A77II

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:27 am
by sury
Holy Toledo!hiccup! I don't know what it means, but what I mean is wow!!!

Sury

Re: Learning to use the A77II

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:09 am
by Birma
Wonderful shots Almazar :)