Re: [Leica] Leica/photographing birds

["tm" <leicar8@earthlink.net>]

 Thanks for your response, Doug! Do you think it would be safe to leave the
R8 set at matrix metering while photographing the birds if they are in
trees? I almost always use that setting and get brilliant results, but I
usually photograph in evenly lit places.


> Definitely use the R8!!  Use the R8 and 400, leave the lens at f/6.8 and
> don't worry about what the viewfinder says.  If you're working from a
> tripod, use the 350 with or without the 2x.  Depending on the particular
> birds, it's possible that even with the 2x on either the 350 or 400 you'll
> be wanting more focal length.
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> Of the camera bodies you have available, my choice (in order) would be R8,
> R7, then R4.
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> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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