Thursday, February 11, 2010

Sadie on Bissell MVP Pet Photo Contest!

Please vote for Sadie for the Bissell MVP Pet Photo Contest! Voting takes place 02/12/10 through 02/18/10. If Sadie wins, she will be featured on a Bissell box! You will need to register on the Bissell website, but its free, fast and easy. We really appreciate your help and support!

MVP Pet Photo Contest sponsored by BISSELL, maker of pet vacuum cleaners.

In case you need it, her ID is #0606535

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Nikon 500mm f/4 AFS I vs 300mm f/4 AFS + TC-17E II

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The set up:
  • 100% crops
  • See file name on pic for f-stop and lens
  • Nikon D90
  • ISO 400
  • Minimum shutter speed 1/400
  • Maximum shutter speed 1/2000
  • Exposure Delay Mode ON (similar to mirror lock up)
  • Remote shutter release
  • 21ft from target
  • Gitzo tripod
  • Induro BHD2 ballhead, full lock down
  • 1000 watts of light
I did everything I could think of to make a fair test. The ISO is at 400 because I really wanted fast shutter speeds. Even though I had everything locked down on a tripod, with a remote and exposure delay mode on, I figured it would be better to bring the ISO up a tad, and get really fast shutter speeds.