Bird Watching: Daily Bird Pics - Vol. #359, 1 by Grasmussen

Grasmussen wrote:
Yesterday Linthicum wrote:

Quoting: Taking a photo of a small bird in a bush at 250mm can be difficult using anything other than manual focus. That's why most photographers prefer at least a 400mm minimal lens. More lens is better in those situations unless you can get real close.

Syndicate1 and I are now using the Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D which has a smaller photo recepter than a 35mm SLR, and 18 mega pixels. As a result the magnification is 1.6 times the same lens on a 35mm SLR. In other words a 250 mm lens on the T2i is equal to a 400mm on a 35mm SLR.

Practicing with my new camera this afternoon the only birds I could find to shoot were Common Ravens. These pictures were taken from about 25 feet with the lens at 250 mm, and heavily coped. I was able to capture excellent detail.