Thanks, Ken. I was light-challenged by heavy overcast today, so I suppose I
should have given it up. My final attempt just now was terminated by
raindrops on my bald scalp.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Ken Norton" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Friday Hummer
>> It would be nice if life were so simple. I've concluded that I will have
>> to
>> increase DOF before I ever get the male in focus.
>
>
> I was taught that the best way to photograph hummers was to use a
> smaller aperture and light them with flash. Otherwise, another option
> is to have the feeder placed in direct sunlight combined with plenty
> of fill. I never succeeded in getting any decent shots, but that was
> more due to the lack of quality lenses in the needed focal lengths.
>
> I'd say, though, that you're continuing to whack us over the head as
> you're the one actually using pushing the limits on cameras these
> days.
>
> AG
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