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21-JUN-2013 PeterK

BIF

Not my first bird in flight photo, but any others were just grab shots I wasn't planning on. Found a wildlife sanctuary with a blind nearby, and spent a long time there. 200mm just isn't long enough though. This is almost a 100% crop.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
1/2000s f/2.8 at 200.0mm iso4000 hide exif
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Date/Time21-Jun-2013 19:52:53
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark III
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length200 mm
Exposure Time1/2000 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent4000
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Canon Image Challenge23-Jun-2013 01:43
Peter,
Nothing is ever long enough or fast enough. LOL

However, the 100-400 is quite versatile, excellent IQ, and quick to focus. I certainly have had numerous cases where I want more, but I have learned to live with it.
I also know that if I didn't have the zoom, I'd miss a lot of shots.

Jim
Guest 22-Jun-2013 22:22
I know Jim. I looked at the price of a used 100-400 today. 'course I told my wife when I got the 5D3 and 70-200, "that's it honey". Yeah, right.

Is the 100-400 long enough for BIF though?
Canon Image Challenge22-Jun-2013 20:44
Good one. I like the colors.
Now you have to be careful, though. If you start to like this subject, you will be looking at a new lens soon. BTW, I have the Canon 100-400 and love it.
Jim