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Originally Posted by The1
But to some people that's the whole point.
unfortunatly.
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If it comes to that, then we'll have to totally differentiate ourselves with our artistic eyes. I enjoy the skill part of photography, but I HATE the missed shots. In my photography life I've had two chances at a hawk flying low on the grass, straight me, squaking at me and I missed both. The first time, I was ignorant and didn't know that was one of the hardest shots anyone can shoot, the second time, I knew better, but had the 1.4x TC on the camera and it reacted slowly and not a single shot was useable. (Put the 1.4x on and something will fly too close and fast, take off and it'll be too far away. Oh for a 400-700mm f/4 zoom that only weighed 9-lbs).
Last weekend I saw at least thirty ring-necked pheasant cocks fly in great light and I didn't get a one. If I were shooting with my shotgun, they'd be easy targets, but with the camera you have to get the lens on and in focus and you've only got a second or so to get it done. I preset the focus, anticipate where they'll be, etc., etc. but that shot is killing me. I'm even looking around to see what I can sell to afford a Series II 500mm or 600mm, with faster AF.
Still, a magical camera that I could just point in the right direction would be welcomed by me.
Dave