Got up a lil late today, at 0430H and, headed out to Uran again. Migration is now in full swing so thought we should be able to get a few new birdies.
Yesterday I updated my D2X firmware 2.0. Good time to check it out today. I hear it is good 🙂 Also, checked out my DK-17M (Eyepiece magnifier) – DK-2 (eyecup) combo for the first time. For the first time I tried the full Wimberly II today.
Somehow today I was not able to get as many tack sharp images as I usually do. Is it the firmware ? Dunno but I did manage to get some (few) very sharp images. Prolly the photog more than the firmware…..but definitely the AF feels a lil different…cant pin it down as yet but it is not the same feel as before. Perhaps need to shoot more and get the feel for the new AF now.
I was shooting mostly from the car this time too. Maybe I need to get used to the eyecup..yep..thats a possible reason definitely. The DK-17 is good for critical focusing. need to look around a bit to view the viewfinder data..but thats not a problem for me.
My very first D2X B&W shot. I think I am going to like this feature a lot !
![[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 195mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: Off2006/10/14 08:47:04.6Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: AutoTone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/125 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Not AttachedSaturation: NormalBlack & WhiteExposure Comp.: 0 EVSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 100Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]](https://www.krishphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/20060914_spoonbill_mania_uran/20061014_0007.jpg "[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 195mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: Off2006/10/14 08:47:04.6Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: AutoTone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/125 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Not AttachedSaturation: NormalBlack & WhiteExposure Comp.: 0 EVSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 100Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]")
The spoonbills were all in the pond where there is the submeged temple. A little more to the left of this picture. They came in just after I took this shot and after I had got back ino the car.
Submerged Temple ..My first shot of the day 0633Hours! Lens 17-35 @ 25mm , ISO400 1/160th F4.5 WB Manual @7100K
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The problem is that one is shooting completely into the light 🙁 I shot from the car but..even then the first click and there was a mad scramble..geeze..these guys are very wary fo sho !
Scramble! Scramble! Scramble!
![[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 370mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: On (Normal)2006/10/14 07:05:49.1Exposure Mode: Aperture PriorityWhite Balance: Color Temp. (7100 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/400 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Rear Curtain SlowSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: +0.3 EVAuto Flash Mode: Optional MSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 800Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]](https://www.krishphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/20060914_spoonbill_mania_uran/20061014_0002.jpg "[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 370mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: On (Normal)2006/10/14 07:05:49.1Exposure Mode: Aperture PriorityWhite Balance: Color Temp. (7100 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/400 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Rear Curtain SlowSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: +0.3 EVAuto Flash Mode: Optional MSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 800Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]")
Gullscape
![[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 500mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: Off2006/10/14 09:37:48.8Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: Color Temp. (5900 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/640 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Not AttachedSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: 0 EVSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 160Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]](https://www.krishphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/20060914_spoonbill_mania_uran/20061014_0008.jpg "[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 500mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: Off2006/10/14 09:37:48.8Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: Color Temp. (5900 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/640 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Not AttachedSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: 0 EVSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 160Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]")
![[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 500mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: Off2006/10/14 09:48:11Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: Color Temp. (5900 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/500 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Not AttachedSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: 0 EVSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 200Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]](https://www.krishphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/20060914_spoonbill_mania_uran/20061014_0016.jpg "[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 500mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: Off2006/10/14 09:48:11Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: Color Temp. (5900 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/500 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Not AttachedSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: 0 EVSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 200Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]")
Redshank Foraging – Shot from the car
![[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 500mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: Off2006/10/14 09:52:27.3Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: Color Temp. (5900 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/800 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Not AttachedSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: 0 EVSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 200Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]](https://www.krishphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/20060914_spoonbill_mania_uran/20061014_0018.jpg "[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 500mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: Off2006/10/14 09:52:27.3Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: Color Temp. (5900 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/800 sec - F/8Flash Sync Mode: Not AttachedSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: 0 EVSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 200Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]")
In the lane opposite the JNPT police station I got this,a spidy had a caught its meal in its web.
Shot with flash and full wimberly on the Sigma 50-500mm.
![[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 420mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: On (Normal)2006/10/14 07:46:49.4Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: Color Temp. (7100 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/250 sec - F/10Flash Sync Mode: Rear CurtainSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: +0.3 EVAuto Flash Mode: Optional MSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 400Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]](https://www.krishphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/20060914_spoonbill_mania_uran/20061014_005.jpg "[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]Nikon D2XFocal Length: 420mmOptimize Image: Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)Long Exposure NR: OffHigh ISO NR: On (Normal)2006/10/14 07:46:49.4Exposure Mode: ManualWhite Balance: Color Temp. (7100 K) Tone Comp.: Less ContrastRAW (12-bit)Metering Mode: Center-WeightedAF Mode: AF-CHue Adjustment: 0°Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)1/250 sec - F/10Flash Sync Mode: Rear CurtainSaturation: NormalColorExposure Comp.: +0.3 EVAuto Flash Mode: Optional MSharpening: Medium highLens: 50-500mm F/4-6.3 DSensitivity: ISO 400Auto Flash Comp: 0 EVImage Comment: (c)Krishnan V [#End of Shooting Data Section]")
D2X 2.0 Firmware summary
* AF is different
* B&W mode is great
* Kinda punchier pics out of the camera I thought.
* The mirror lock up for cleaning with a full battery is most useful. Already used the feature today 🙂
DK-17M is a winner and the DK-2 eyecup helps. But, I need more practice with them.
The full wimberly is easy to use but, I am not yet familiar with it. I am now very comfortable using the RRS BH-55 ballhead along with the Sigma 50-500.The new wimberly gets me fumbling a lil as of now. Hmmm …more practice needed here too.
All in all, another enjoyable Uran trip.
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