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    Barn Owl with new Camera

    Hi All,

    Managed to persuade SWMBO to release funds for a Canon 1DXii, at the moment I am massively disappointed with my results, having said that, the light in Lincolnshire has been so drab and flat on the days I have been able to get out with the camera it has been super depressing and the location where the Barn Owls are hunting being surrounded by hedges or building mean all shots are high ISO, even at quite low speeds

    I set it up pretty much as I had used my 7D2, not sure what I am doing wrong yet

    493 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr


    13 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr

    Any settings advice would be greatly appreciated

    Paul
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    Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

    That second shot looks superb on your flickr page
    Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way

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      #3
      Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

      Very nice shots Paul.

      Swap you a barn owl for a few kingfishers
      Stan - LRPS, CPAGB, BPE2*

      http://neptuno-photography.foliopic.com/
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        #4
        Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

        Nice set Paul.

        Bill.
        7D, 400D, EF-S 15-85 f3.5/5.6, EF 100 f2.8 USM macro, Sigma 10-20 f4/5.6, Sigma 70-300 f4/5.6 APO, Sigma 50 f1.4, EF 28-90, EF 90-300, Sigma 150-600C, 430 EXll, Yongnuo 568 EX ll, Yongnuo Triggers, Yongnuo YN14-EX Ring Flash

        Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/94610707@N05/

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          #5
          Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

          Now Paul forgetting the photography perhaps you could explain how you managed to persuaded your good lady to allow you to buy a 1DXii. I'm sure any tips and advice would gratefully be received by many of us on here.

          BTW, two excellent shots, can't see nothing wrong with them
          Trev

          Equipment - According to the wife more than a Camera Shop got

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            #6
            Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

            Paul - tried to send you a PM but your mail box is full so it refused.

            .DAVID.
            Take nothing but photo's - leave nothing but footprints!

            http://www.davidstallardphotography.com

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              #7
              Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

              Doesn't look much wrong with them to me Paul
              Steve ( LSINWP )
              1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

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                Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

                Originally posted by David Stallard View Post
                Paul - tried to send you a PM but your mail box is full so it refused.

                .DAVID.
                Hi David, I have cleared some out now so should be ok

                Regards Paul

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                  #9
                  Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

                  Thanks to all who have commented. I have now confirmed there is a definite pair at this location, I have seen them both out hunting at the same time, fingers crossed they will produce some young

                  Paul

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                    #10
                    Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

                    The 1DX2 is really good at high ISO - Love the pictures!!

                    At ISO 1000 the 1DX2 has no issue - in pact ISO6400 is still good - Unlike the 7D2 which seems of start getting grainy at 1600 with a max of 3200.

                    Brian
                    ef-r

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                      #11
                      Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

                      Nice set Paul.

                      Tom

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                        #12
                        Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

                        Thanks Brian and Tom, appreciate you looking

                        Paul

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                          #13
                          Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

                          Hi Paul

                          Sorry you seem a little disappointed in some of your result,I've looked through some of your Flickr shots and must admit they do lack any fine detail even when you have shot at low ISO500/640 what software are you using to edit your shots at the moment.

                          Paul
                          EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
                          Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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                            #14
                            Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

                            Hi Paul,

                            Thanks for looking, that is what has been concerning me, the detail just isn't there to see. I am using LR Classic CC, occasionally moving shots to NIK efex for noise treatment or sharpening. Bearing in mind I have always used LR with my 7D2. The only thing different is that my LR5.7 would not process files from the 1DXii so had to change to LR classic.

                            I am desperate to catch the Owl in decent light, then I will definitely know

                            Paul

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                              #15
                              Re: Barn Owl with new Camera

                              Two superb shots Paul
                              Gary Cantwell LSINWP. ASINWP.

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