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    7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

    Hi

    Well, I'm really enjoying playing with my new 7D! I went to Arundel WWT today to shoot anything and everything, with different settings etc. I must say I'm very impressed with it's ease of use, the important buttons are all in the right place, and the AF is spot on! I love the balance with my 70-300 L. It feels so natural, I'm so glad I upgraded! Much more to learn though!

    Here's a small selection from today (all hand-held with the 7D, with the 70-300 L attached, unless stated otherwise)...

    It was raining on and off during the day, but that shouldn't put you off...
    1/400, f8, 150mm, iso 160

    Sunshine and Rain by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    This Mandarin Duck drifted into a patch of sunshine...
    1/800, f8, 221mm, iso 800

    Mandarin Duck by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    This Hooded Crow gave me a strange look, you don't often see them on the feeders!
    1/60, f8, 221mm, iso 1600 (experimenting with 'uncorrected' higher ISO!)

    Hooded Crow on nuts by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    My favourite from the day, this Black Headed Gull was resting on a post. I just love the composition!
    1/640, f8, 146mm, iso 400

    Gull on resting post by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    Again, the composition potential caught my eye with this Thistle Head...
    1/800, f8, 116mm, iso 1000

    Thistle head by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    Last but not least, I stopped on Epsom Downs on the way home, and caught this with the 'quite nifty' 50mm f1.4 USM.
    1/5000, f11, 50mm, iso 400

    Sun behind clouds by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    Hope you enjoyed them! C&C welcome, especially with 7D settings to be tried!

    All the best, Mike.
    flickr
    5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3
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    Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

    Seems like your having fun Mike.
    I too love the gull photo, well spotted / composed / taken.
    All are good though.

    p.s. sorry to be pedantic, but isn't that a jackdaw rather than a hooded crow?

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      #3
      Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

      Sounds like your already in love with the 7D mate.
      I like your "sunshine & rain" and "gull on resting post" images
      Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L, Canon RF 24-105mm f4L
      Please note: I do not have or use Photoshop

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        #4
        Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

        Thanks Jeff 'n' Stephen

        @Jeff - you're right, I'm wrong. It's a Jackdaw. I originally drafted this post in the early hours this morning, and thought it was a Hooded Crow, but it doesn't look much like one! I then got the dreaded 503 error, and ended up going to bed. Posted this thread before going out this morning without confirming bird ID, so thanks for the ID!
        @Stephen - Yep, love the 7D already, does exactly what I want, when I want... just feels 'right'! Marries up to the 70-300 L a treat, perfect versatile zoom wildlife kit AFAIC.

        Thanks for your comments guys.

        All the best, Mike
        flickr
        5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3

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          #5
          Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

          Really nice series Mike. They all look good, but my favorite is the 1st one.

          Tom

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            #6
            Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

            Thanks Tom.

            I think your favourite is my 2nd favourite from the day! Just goes to show that even when you're in a hide, it's raining and there's no wildlife in site, you can still look for good opportunities to present themselves!

            Thanks. Mike.
            flickr
            5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3

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              #7
              Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

              Looks like you have got to grips with the 7D very quickly Mike. I am guessing it was a case of RTFM (which anyone in IT knows users never ever do, they just moan and complain).
              Your Thistle Head is a Teezle.
              Like all of them, particularly as it was your first outing with the new toy. (I am green with envy and working out how I can get one past SWMBO particularly when new curtains for the front of the house are foremost in her mind)

              David
              David

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                #8
                Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov


                Quality shines through....

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                  #9
                  Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

                  Great set Mike
                  My fav ? The Duck !

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                    #10
                    Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

                    Thanks David, Oldbaldgit and fadetoblack.

                    @David - RTFM - exactly what I did. I've been toying with getting a 7D for while, and have read the manual quite extensively, and have delved other resources! lol Thanks also for the Teezle ID - I'm not good with plants!
                    @oldbaldgit - I take it you mean the camera, not the user?
                    @fadetoblack - thanks - the duck came up good! The picture actually doesn't do it justice, as on the day it just lit up in the sunshine! I tried adding some saturation in PP but it didn't look right, so I just sharpened it a bit, with a tweak of contrast!

                    Cheers, Mike.
                    flickr
                    5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3

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                      #11
                      Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

                      Both.......of course !

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                        #12
                        Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

                        Mike, you inspire me to visit Arundel WWT. Great set.

                        7D is a great camera

                        Richard
                        Richard Anderson Photography at www.raphoto.me

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                          #13
                          Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

                          Thanks Richard.

                          I find Arundel a bit of a mixed bag. It's not massive like Slimbridge, but they've packed quite a bit in. Depending on when you go, it's either a brilliant or 'relaxed' day. When I was there for these shots, there wasn't much there except the usual residents, hence flower shots, weather shots etc. but the resident birds always provide some interest.

                          For me, a day at Arundel WWT is firstly a relaxing day out, away from the pressures of life, and secondly, a nice photographic interlude, with the chance of some great shots!

                          Let me know if you're going to visit Arundel, and we could have a forum meet!

                          All the best, Mike.
                          flickr
                          5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3

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                            Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

                            A grown up camera at last Mike

                            It is a camera you have to set up right and takes a bit of practice to get used to but for a first outing in not too good weather you've done well.

                            Mike, you inspire me to visit Arundel WWT
                            as Mike says Arundel is a bit of a mixed bag and although it is my nearest WWT centre, I would much rather go up to Barnes

                            Stan
                            Stan - LRPS, CPAGB, BPE2*

                            http://neptuno-photography.foliopic.com/
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                              #15
                              Re: 7D practice at Arundel WWT - Thu 1 Nov

                              Originally posted by Stan View Post
                              A grown up camera at last Mike
                              lol - Yes, I've finally gone all grown up, but I've still got my 550D, which will continue to be used quite well!

                              Originally posted by Stan View Post
                              It is a camera you have to set up right and takes a bit of practice to get used to but for a first outing in not too good weather you've done well.
                              Thank you Stan, I appreciate it. TBH, I didn't change too many settings, just tailored a few to my needs. It will take a while to get used to, but I'm already really chuffed with it.

                              All the best, Mike.
                              flickr
                              5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3

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