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10-SEP-2005	Robin Reid

The Lenses

Del Mar, CA

Both Herb and Pepe were flexing their big guns to get a shot of a guy talking to a parrot. Since neither of them apparently posted their captured image we have no way of knowing how the Nikon compared to the Canon.

Lacking data one would assume the Canon shot was superior.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
1/640s f/5.0 at 120.0mm iso400 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	10-Sep-2005 11:17:43
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 20D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	120 mm
Exposure Time	1/640 sec
Aperture	f/5
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias	-0.33
White Balance	(-1)
Metering Mode	partial (6)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest		06-Oct-2005 06:24
looks like fun guys! neat handholding technique

Guest		06-Oct-2005 03:02
this is so great! voted. :)

Guest		06-Oct-2005 03:02
this is so great! voted. :)

David Mingay		29-Sep-2005 08:19
But did you get a shot of them chimpinng immediately afterwards?

Al Chesworth		26-Sep-2005 17:10
You are not biased in any way are you. The only reason we stick with our systems is because any change would be cost prohibitive. I tkink.

Guest		22-Sep-2005 05:36
I love Pepe's technique. Can you imagine how wonderful his images would be with a Canon? What I wouldn't give to spend a week out there with you guys. Next year it is going to happen!

Guest		15-Sep-2005 05:50
Go Canon! Go Canon!

laine82		13-Sep-2005 09:32
Great guns the duo have...Good shot Robin !!

Gary Winters		13-Sep-2005 02:28
AFter all these comments there's nothing left to add. Wish I could have joined the three of you!

Manfred Bachmann		12-Sep-2005 20:24
Fantastic portrait of two very nice guys!! Vote

Guest		12-Sep-2005 16:59
Wow, they have some fine cameras! Excellent!

Kenneth Zimmerman		12-Sep-2005 14:53
Oouch! Cried the Nikon People!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

northstar37		12-Sep-2005 08:46
'it's what your right arm's for'

Brian McAllister		12-Sep-2005 07:19
What I see here are three ambassadors of PBase. Two are shown in this wonderful B&W, the third gentleman is taking the shot. We are all enriched by the way they each share their photographic eye and warm heartfelt comments. Thanks guys for showing us how it is supposed to be done. Brian

Robin Reid		12-Sep-2005 03:05
@CJ Burianek......... CJ you have an eagle eye. The image is two different ones blended together ... Herb was out of focus in one, and Pepe was out of focus on the other.

Jeffery Stahlman		12-Sep-2005 02:32
IS + VR still = monopod. gteat capture of two intrepid photographers. I would love to shoot with with you all someday. Jeff

CJ Burianek		12-Sep-2005 02:20
Nice shot what is with making the Nikon sharper than the Canon HUH???? Really like the detail on the lens there.

Cliff		12-Sep-2005 02:09
Oh this is excellent! Wonderful you get together with fellow PaD-sters!

Guest		12-Sep-2005 01:35
Thats a pretty good assumption.

Mindy McNaugher		12-Sep-2005 00:47
Fantastic shot Robin!! I'd vote Canon, but that unique bicep tripod technique is pretty awesome! Vote for a great black and white candid either way!

Di		12-Sep-2005 00:16
The pros at work. Awesome shot! I've got to try the "Pepe tripod".

Yi Feng		11-Sep-2005 23:58
Wow! Real professional! Wish I had one of those big ones! Great catch!

Guest		11-Sep-2005 23:32
I bet Pepe's shot came out better...look at how he's using his arm as tripod? Go Nikon go!

Stu		11-Sep-2005 23:01
A couple of big lenses there!

Robin Reid		11-Sep-2005 22:47
This is from Herb .. I had to re-enter it. Alright here is the bird, I did not post him because he looked a little scruffy after having his beak and claws clipped. http://upload.pbase.com/image/49104293--Herb

don nieman		11-Sep-2005 21:47
Great shot, Robin. Wow, I couldn't even lift those cameras. I'd need a trailer for my bicycle just to carry my camera gear around.

Guest		11-Sep-2005 21:00
whoa...those are what i call weapons of mass destruction. :)

Dawn		11-Sep-2005 20:52
rofl on the write up, now if they don't post their shots now.. LOL.

shatterbug		11-Sep-2005 20:34
Great shot! Herb and Pepe both produce such marvelous images, I don't know which cam to lust after. =D

Robin Reid		11-Sep-2005 20:14
LOL Pepe... but no not the guy you cite below.

Pepe Zyman		11-Sep-2005 20:11
A guy talking to a parrot? Do you mean this guy? http://www.pbase.com/zymans/image/49042300

Sharon Rogers		11-Sep-2005 19:44
Of course it was superior! Look at your image here! hehe

Pepe Zyman		11-Sep-2005 19:43
Herb's picture: http://www.pbase.com/herb1rm/image/49041125 Pepe's picture: http://www.pbase.com/zymans/image/49044388 Just a matter of taste :^)

Pedro Lib�rio		11-Sep-2005 19:39
wowwwww...great capture once more!!!!

Zak		11-Sep-2005 19:16
i'll go for a draw ;-)

Marek Kacprzak		11-Sep-2005 19:00
"lacking data" - Pepe wins! gotta try this technique (despite the fact he is wielding a Nikon;)

Guest		11-Sep-2005 18:09
I go both ways....(with regards to Nikon /Canon LOL!)

Chris		11-Sep-2005 17:37
I'd have to disagree. You forgot to take into account Pepe's excellent technique. Bicep as tripod trumps the over under clutch anyday ;)

Gayle P. Clement		11-Sep-2005 17:36
These are both such incredible photographers. I'd look forward to seeing those photos. Each camera has different strengths and weaknesses. I'm rooting for the Nikon of course!

petesie		11-Sep-2005 17:27
I'll root for the Nikon, but I have to bow to you on this one, Robin. You and your Canon did a superb job! Fantastic, fun image.