These were taken in deep shade almost in the dark. I was wondering if I could have gotten him without such a low f/stop? DOF is more shallow than I would like on the head on shot... When I tried going higher, I kept blowing and he was getting impatient. Rather than loose him completely, I just opened up. I loathe tripods so I can't use a slow enough speed I can't handhold. I prefer no flash (plus I knew it would startle him more than I already had). Suggestions? Camera model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT Date/Time: 2006:06:15 20:02:57 Resolution: 800 x 533 Flash used: No Focal length: 190.0mm (35mm equivalent: 1331mm) CCD width: 5.14mm Exposure time: 0.0100 s (1/100) Aperture: f/5.6 ISO equiv.: 200 Whitebalance: Auto Metering Mode: matrix Exposure: Manual Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing
Just a comment here, but 190mm on XT is equivalent to @300mm on 35mm. BTW, with 300mm you need more than f5.6 to get the whole frog into focus. Solutions - either tripod or raise ISO to 800 (I know, it may affect the quality). Still, I am not sure if I find anything wrong with the first shot. I kinda like the focus-on-the-eyes look.
I know, but that's cheating . Tripod would serve you better. Not only would it allow you to increase the f value, but would prevent any unwanted camera motion. I have an idea, when you sell that picture you mentioned in another thread, get a nice tripod and a carrying case.
I have a tripod that was a gift. It stays in my car all the time, you know, just in case I happen to get somewhere and need it
