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Don't frighten the wildlife
Hi there.
We all love to get a nice shot of a bird, butterfly,insect or the like, only to find that as we sneak upon them, OFF THEY GO!!!
To get around this I have tried the following technique:
Using my S200EXR along with the Raynox 2.2X lens fitted
I went out to find a suitable location to experiment with the set-up
This looks like a likely spot, a stone bridge over a stream with open meadow on one side of the bridge and long reeds on the other.
So now having chosen the location I fit the Raynox lens and resting on the parapet of the bridge, start to look for a suitable subject. I find that with clicking the macro setting and using the cameras full zoom (not digital) some good depth of field effects are seen.
The auto focus works a treat on the S200EXR.
By just moving the field-of-view left and right the camera auto-focuses on different objects, when you like what you see, press that shutter.
Then we can patiently look for some wildlife.
You must remember that we are some 30-35 foot away from the subject, good lighting ensures no camera shake
Even those intimate moments can be captured without disturbing the subject.
Nervous young chicks and parents are not disturbed
This Dad feeding the baby house sparrow was taken through the kitchen window with the same camera settings.
The basking Blackbird was also taken through glass (double glazing)
No matter how small the subject may be, getting in close without disturbing can have its rewards.
Young "bright eyes" here has been chomping away at my nuts for the last two years, at times I have three at once on the feeder.
So there we are, I hoped you have enjoyed this little tutorial. Now there are lots of you out there who could take better shots than these but I wanted to put this together today as I had a "window" in my work schedule. I hope it has given a little bit of encouragement to you and who knows, perhaps you will extend your vision as I have.
Thanks very much for looking. Have fun and happy snapping.
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nice one steve
your pics are coming on a treat mate
impressive camera with that lens on it
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wowowow .. great , i'm tempted to get one
fantastic results and you have more patience than me
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Grrrrr........last weekend I spent four hours chasing dragonflies and damselflies with my S100FS. Ended up with only a couple of half decent images. Lovely photos Steve and great tutorial as always.
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Amazing. I wanted to see some shots using this lens and these are incredible. the detail, especially on those dragonflies, is stunning.
Well done and thanks for putting it together,
Jack
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Great Tutorial Steve that's a lens and a half
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Very good tutorial but I think I'd tip up with a lens that big! I'm only 5ft 2"!!
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Hi Steve I am looking into another camera and this was one of the top ones but the small zoom was putting me off a bit and I had read that the raynox didnt give good image quality but seeing this has gave me a lot more faith in it.i just might get this now.Only other thing is the burst speed that puts me off.What can you tell me about that and how is the camera for taking action shots please? Also is it possible to put these pics into your gallery so i can blow them up as it were and have a closer look please?
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Good blog Steve but I'm not sure I'd want my nuts constantly chewed for two years
Nice idea, how do you think a bean bag for support would do?
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A great tutorial you made it look so easy,your pic,s were teriffic.It looks a great lens..
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Nice one Steve, very good examples of the capabilities of this lens attachment.
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what great captures, ive only got a little bridge s1000fd, but i just turn off the noises of clicking and beeping that comes with using the controls and hope not to sneeze at the precise moment, i was bout ten feet away from a lovely sparrow that was happily sitting on a stone wall last weekend, i took the picture only to see on the lcd screen the little **** werent on it lol it had flew away between the clicking grr oh if only for those big lenses lol
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HI Steve fantastic shots i love the dragonflies or damselfly's do you know of any extra lenses or add on`s that will fit my S1500.
Thanks Andy
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A great shot often takes a bit of dedication. Thanks for this. Your photos are fantastic!
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Nice one Steve........that Raynox looks like a very serious piece of kit
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Steve, Excellent work. I have seached the Raynox site but could not find anywhere for a price for the 2.2x lens. Could you assist, please? Kind regards, Jan.
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Belay the above request. I have found aprice for the lens at £145.00. Jan.
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Don't think I can manage that little lot! Great pics though.
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Steve,
Really good shots....
Ricky Robinson
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Have put this on my wish list, hope santa is feeling generous this year. Going to save all the pennies and hope I get enough. Great photos I wanted one of these for a while now I have seen the results definately now. Well done keep posting pics .
Jackie
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Steve, looking at the pic of the camera/lens on your tripod, I wonder if there is something of a strain on the lens barrel, so - do you think it would be possible to devise a form of cradle that would fit somewhere along the combined length at a point of balance?
The photos are truly spectacular. Cheers Ted
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Hi, I also have a S200exr, and I am really interested in this lens, was wondering, where did you buy it from? and what step up/down rings do you have to attach it to the camera?
thanks
Bill
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Hiyah Bill
I have had to reply here as your contact button has not been enabled. I bought the lens from digitaltoys, online. It comes with all the stepping rings required. Just let them know which camera you have. Very good service.
Cheers
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Fantastic pics!
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Thanks Steve, all tips taken on board. Kind of you to reply. Mike
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really nice work, I have been wondering about this sort of thing for a while as I do like to take wildlife photos. Im adding this to my 'must get' list even though my HS10 does have a big zoom already. I have an adapter so my girlfriend can use it on her DSLR lenses too.
So long and thanks for all the fish
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nice one Steve,an interesting read.will take a look at the s200exr.
andy
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all the best,
Andy
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Nice pics
I have just got a HS10 and I'm looking forward to experimenting with it!
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Thanks for the tips, my main problem is camera shake.
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Good tutorial, Its more challenging for me to sneak up, plus I cant afford a set up like that. thanks anyway.
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great tutorial, guess i will bring the ole tripod on the trail now...lol. Never thought i could set up this way but the Raynox is affordable!!!!!! just HATE traveling "heavy", and plus i'm on a bike or hiking. Will make an effort to embrace this way of catching the moment...maybe a monopod..: