300mm 2.8 + 2 X TC + 1.4 X TC

[Richard G.]

Oh, and by the way, fabulous shots Colin.
Hard to believe there are two TC's in use there.. amazing!

[John D]

Originally Posted by willing to learn

Thanks John
I will post more bright day permitting.
Regards
Colin

OK Colin, I now look forward to seeing some of your images taken on a bright day.

John D


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[PMG]

Originally Posted by Richard G.

Another option Pauline.
Apply Neat Image NR to the whole image and save as a 2nd file. Add this as a 2nd layer to the original, non-NR image (Layer->New and then Copy/Paste should do it). Then just use the Eraser Tool on selected areas of the top layer to reveal the layer underneath.

Thanks Richard - I will save this advice somewhere (what am I saying its saving stuff thats landed me with a full computer ) but still thank you!

[willing to learn]

Originally Posted by Tobyh

Considering the conditions I think you managed some excellent shots. A little softness is a worthy trade against not getting a picture at all.

I have a Sigma 300mm F2.8 and both the Sigma converters. Seeing this makes me want to give it a try with both converters attached.

Is there any preferable way round for the converters? What ISO were you shooting at also?

Thanks

TobyH

It was ISO 640 the 1.4 X TC is the first into the camera body. The converters no not seem to fit each other when the 2.0 X TC is fitted to the camera first.
Regards
Colin

[willing to learn]

Roger I have elements 2 and have neat image (the free one) its not a plug in.
I am waiting on a photoshop profesional and a computer. I need to be able have some sort of system to store pics, in some sort of order. Been waiting a while but don't want to push as its a freebie Its about time you did a master class in photo editing Roger, I am pretty dense at grasping these programs, but if shown a view times I could be on my way
Regards
Colin

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by willing to learn

The Camera was a 1d M2 N I will try it on the 40D.

i suspect that on the 40D you will have af issues except in bright light - with both tcs fitted the lense is an effective max app f8 - the 1D series af module requires a minimum max app of f8 to focus , whereas the 40D module requires a minimum f5.6

that said a number of members here (boddie, john and others) regularly use the pump with a 1.4 attached on 30 and 40 D and the af still works most of the time tho not in poor light.

course the other option is to turn the af off and focus manually - I do that sometimes on my 170-500mm with a 2xtc fitted and still get good shots so long as the subject is static - brighter light so you can have a smaller apperture and thus a greater dof is useful if using this technique.

[Bruce Williams]

Very impressive results Colin!

Up till now I've been reluctant to use teleconverters, however your images have made me think again.

Bruce