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    #1

    Bird Photography

    I use a Canon 5D Mk3 with either a Canon MK2 L series 100/400 zoom or more recently, a Tamron 150-600mm 2nd generation zoom.

    Struggling with manual focus when using Canon extenders (mk3's)

    Any tips please?
    Regards

    John Tilly

    EOS 5DMk4; EOS 5Dmk3; EF L 500mm Mk2; EF L 18-105mm; EF L 70-200mm Mk2; EF L 100-400mm Mk2; EF L Macro 100mm; EF 28-200mm; Tamron G2 150-600mm; 1.4x/2x Mk3 Converters: http://www.tillyweb.biz
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    #2
    Re: Bird Photography

    What length t.c 1.4 or 2x. The latter will not a/f the 1.4 might ? . ? if the camera firmware is up to date ,but your pushing the thin end of the wedge ,an good light is the main factor here to .

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      #3
      Re: Bird Photography

      He said manual focus, not auto focus.
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/150977425@N05/

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        #4
        Re: Bird Photography

        Try using live view to focus, it can sometimes help as you will see the subject at optimal brightness. It's what I often use for macro shots.
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        Canon 7D II, Sigma 150-600mm Sport, Sigma 18-300mm, Sigma 8-16mm, National Geographic Expedition Carbon, Lensmaster RH1 Gimbal.


        "It is better to light a single candle than curse the darkness" - Confucius (551–479 BC)

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          #5
          Re: Bird Photography

          Ah yes manual focus ,don't think your going to get far with manual focus and long lenses mixed with bird photography and t.c use ..not really a option even in good light

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            #6
            Re: Bird Photography

            Thanks for responses
            Regards

            John Tilly

            EOS 5DMk4; EOS 5Dmk3; EF L 500mm Mk2; EF L 18-105mm; EF L 70-200mm Mk2; EF L 100-400mm Mk2; EF L Macro 100mm; EF 28-200mm; Tamron G2 150-600mm; 1.4x/2x Mk3 Converters: http://www.tillyweb.biz

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              #7
              Re: Bird Photography

              Does that camera have the green focus confirmation light in the viewfinder? Possibly of some help if the birds are still, but probably not with birds in flight.
              Just chuggin' along.

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                #8
                Re: Bird Photography

                Just a thought is the Diopter adjusted for your eyes?

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