I charged the battery and got the new camera ready to go for its first outing. There was one setting I wasn’t able to figure out yet, and it became obvious to me after perusing today’s pics.
There were no bears about this morning as I made my way to work, but I did spot the group of three youngsters in the same cornfield that I found them in a couple of days ago when I was driving home tonight.
I never could get all three of them together in one frame, but at least they didn’t run off as soon as I arrived. These bears were quite a long distance from the road, but maybe you can see how they were picking through the harvested corn field to find some tasty morsels.
Because the bears were so far off, the camera focused on the general area rather than the individual bear that I wanted it to focus on. I remedied this situation in my old camera by adjusting the focus point on the setting I use with the telephoto lens. I need to change the settings from nine focus points throughout the frame to just one in the center so the camera will be able to pick out the bear (or whatever) instead of the corn surrounding it. I’m not sure I’ve explained that very well, but so far I haven’t found the directions to tell which buttons to push to do this. I also want to change the length of the exposure for nature shots using the telephoto. Guess I have some more studying to do tomorrow.
While I watched these triplets scrounge around for something to eat, I got a real kick out of observing how they stood up every so often. When they did stand up, they took time to look all four directions before getting back on all fours. I never saw the mother of these youngsters today or the last time I spotted them. At least she taught them to be on the lookout for trouble. You can bet if an old male bear showed up anywhere in the area that they would high tail it to the woods!
When I got home, I put the shock collar on Emma and we went outside for the evening. I have had to use the shock device only a couple of times. It is an amazing transformation that takes place when I put the collar on her. She has been much calmer and has relished the fact that she can run around the entire compound as long as she stays away from the electric fence. This has allowed her to have a gay old time playing and running with her BFF Precious. After one evening with her on the collar last week, I ordered one through E-Bay, and it arrived yesterday. I sure wish I would have tried this method sooner, but I just never thought of it. I have George and Peggy to thank for introducing me to this device.
THE END!!
Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later, Judy
Posts
If it your camera is anything like mine, you can set different parameters in the program mode and then select the set of parameters you want for each set of shots. I have one set that is always center focus for just such occasions. I access them with the menu button with the camera control knob set for the program mode-if that makes any sense to you:)
ReplyDeleteTook me a wee bit to get use to my new camera as well but it became second nature in no time float as I'm sure it will for you as well.
ReplyDeleteThat should say "flat" not float...I really should proof read and wear my glasses LOL
DeleteTriplet bears. How much fun is that you lucky thing!!
ReplyDeleteGlad Emma respects her collar and it is helping you both. I have friends who are mighty down on them but each to his own I say.
New cameras always take a while to get used to. Give yourself another few days and you will be an expert with your new camera.
ReplyDeleteIf I understand you right, what you are saying is when you push the button down half way to take a pic, the focus squares are not what you want. On my camera, if I let the button back up and push it down again, I get a deferent set of focus squares, each time I do it. Another trick is to focus on something else to get your one square, by actually moving the camera to a different target, until you get what you want, then move the square to your target. I do a lot of shots from a kayak, so automatic is very handy most of the time.
ReplyDeleteI bet you'll get your new camera figured out soon. We have an underground fence for Sally. It was amazing how quickly she realized how close she could get to it with it shocking her. You couldn't entice her across it with a five pound ribeye, even if she didn't have her collar on.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the photo you took of the back of your Canon, there is a small button of squares in the top right-hand corner. This is typical of most Canon cameras and pressing this button should display the current Auto-Focus selection (probably evaluative metering) and by turning the dial you should be able to see the different choices and then select the center-point hit 'Set' and that should do it. You can toggle back and forth between 'center' and 'evaluative' focusing just with the touch of a button - it might be SET but you'd have to check your Manual.
ReplyDeleteGlad Emmi's a fast learner.
But who is going to put a collar on you to get you to behave??? ;c)
ReplyDeleteAs a general rule, I don't like shock collars but if it keeps Emma safe and you are both enjoying life more, then it worth it. I think some dogs are just more headstrong than others.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be nice if they left the controls the same from one model to the next. I went out the first time thinking "no problem" as the button I used on the previous model was in the same place on the 7D ... what I didn't realize was that the button's function had been changed ... grrrrr!
ReplyDeleteGlad the collar is working for Emma. Great bear pics
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the collar is working on Emma--it makes life so much easier!! Our previous schnauzer could not be left off leash--she was a wild child--now Emmi on the other hand is totally under voice control--I could (but I don't) walk her in RV parks without a leash.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your new camera...Right now, I prefer my smart phone's camera..not as heavy and takes good photos, but no zoom...:-(
ReplyDeleteIt won't be long till you figure that beautiful new camera out...Sounds like Rick has got a possible solution for you. Looking forward to hearing any pros and cons on the new camera. Your photos are always great!
ReplyDelete