Allen's Hummingbird Bathing In The Rain at DVinfo.net

Don DesJardin · January 2nd, 2016, 08:38 PM

An immature male perched when it starts to rain and it takes this opportunity to start bathing. Filmed in 4K UHD with a Panasonic GH4 and Sigma 400mm lens.

Go to YouTube to view it in 2160 4K.

Mark Williams · January 2nd, 2016, 09:40 PM

Nice capture. Looks like that 400mm lens is producing good results. I always like to view your work.

Don DesJardin · January 3rd, 2016, 03:57 PM

Thanks Mark. The Sigma 400mm prime is a great lens for when you are at a stationary setup and don't have to move to re-frame a shot. If you continually have to move your setup, it's a real pain in you know what.

Ronald Jackson · January 5th, 2016, 03:33 AM

I've used a Nikkor 80-400 on a GH4 via a Novoflex lens adaptor. Much better is my Sigma 150-600 Sport with or without TCs, Canon EF Mount and a Metabones "Smart" Adapter.

Very handy to zoom in and out while the Metabones (pricey!) also providing lens automation features with the new Sigma.

Ron

Don DesJardin · January 6th, 2016, 12:39 AM

Hello Ron,
I also have the Nikon 80-400mm 1st generation and don't use it that much unless I need the reach. Recently I did need the reach on a Least Bittern. I have looked at the Sigma 150-600mm, but I have eye surgery on the horizon, and a new lens for the eye is more important than a new lens for the camera at the moment. I uploaded a short 1080 Least Bittern video to YouTube, so take a look. The opening scene and the scene at 2:06 was shot in 4K UHD. The EDGE DETECT function on the GH4 was used for all focusing and exposure was all manual.

January 2nd, 2016, 08:38 PM	#1
Don DesJardin Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ventura, California, USA Posts: 255	Allen's Hummingbird Bathing In The Rain An immature male perched when it starts to rain and it takes this opportunity to start bathing. Filmed in 4K UHD with a Panasonic GH4 and Sigma 400mm lens. Go to YouTube to view it in 2160 4K. Allen's Hummingbird Bathing in the Rain - YouTube __________________ Don DesJardin

January 2nd, 2016, 09:40 PM	#2
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Re: Allen's Hummingbird Bathing In The Rain Nice capture. Looks like that 400mm lens is producing good results. I always like to view your work. __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29

January 3rd, 2016, 03:57 PM	#3
Don DesJardin Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ventura, California, USA Posts: 255	Re: Allen's Hummingbird Bathing In The Rain Thanks Mark. The Sigma 400mm prime is a great lens for when you are at a stationary setup and don't have to move to re-frame a shot. If you continually have to move your setup, it's a real pain in you know what. __________________ Don DesJardin

January 5th, 2016, 03:33 AM	#4
Ronald Jackson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southport, United Kingdom Posts: 723	Re: Allen's Hummingbird Bathing In The Rain I've used a Nikkor 80-400 on a GH4 via a Novoflex lens adaptor. Much better is my Sigma 150-600 Sport with or without TCs, Canon EF Mount and a Metabones "Smart" Adapter. Very handy to zoom in and out while the Metabones (pricey!) also providing lens automation features with the new Sigma. Ron

January 6th, 2016, 12:39 AM	#5
Don DesJardin Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ventura, California, USA Posts: 255	Re: Allen's Hummingbird Bathing In The Rain Hello Ron, I also have the Nikon 80-400mm 1st generation and don't use it that much unless I need the reach. Recently I did need the reach on a Least Bittern. I have looked at the Sigma 150-600mm, but I have eye surgery on the horizon, and a new lens for the eye is more important than a new lens for the camera at the moment. I uploaded a short 1080 Least Bittern video to YouTube, so take a look. The opening scene and the scene at 2:06 was shot in 4K UHD. The EDGE DETECT function on the GH4 was used for all focusing and exposure was all manual. YouTube (Short URL) __________________ Don DesJardin