01 January 2015

White-breasted cormorant in flight with Canon EOS 6D

Canon EOS 6D Full Frame Body / EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens Birds In Flight Test

Objective: Demonstrating capability of the full-frame EOS 6D for capturing Birds in Flight in multi-shot mode (4.5 fps) paired with the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens in the Milnerton Lagoon, Woodbridge Island Cape Town.

Note: All photos handheld. Images captured in RAW (JPG conversion via Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.7). Applied Lens Profile correction with minimum post-processing.

Canon EOS 6D FPS / AF SpeedThe Canon EOS 6D is not as fast as the Canon EOS 70D (7 fps) or the Canon EOS 7D Mark II (10 fps) in terms of fps / AF speed for Birds in Flight, but with patience still possible. The primary application for the Canon EOS 6D (and my own) is for landscape and low light general photography. The 1.6 crop factor of the APS-C bodies also provide for more reach with the same lenses.

Canon EOS 6D 
  • Manual Mode
  • f/5.6 - 6.3
  • ISO 400
  • Auto-Focus (Centre-Point)
  • Mult-Shot mode (4.5 fps) AI Servo
  • Shutter Speed: 1/2000s
  • Lens IS: Mode 1 / Handheld

White-breasted cormorant in Flight: Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4 - 5.6L IS USM Lens
White-breasted cormorant in Flight: Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4 - 5.6L IS USM Lens

White-breasted cormorant in Flight: Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4 - 5.6L IS USM Lens
White-breasted cormorant in Flight: Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4 - 5.6L IS USM Lens

White-breasted cormorant in Flight: Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4 - 5.6L IS USM Lens
White-breasted cormorant in Flight: Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4 - 5.6L IS USM Lens

White-breasted cormorant in Flight: Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4 - 5.6L IS USM Lens
White-breasted cormorant in Flight: Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4 - 5.6L IS USM Lens

Full Moon Milnerton Cape Town with Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Camera

Moon Photography: From Milnerton Cape Town

Objective: Demonstrating the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS night zoom capabilities. From 875 mm - 2 732 mm (no post-processing)

Please note: The JPG-image photographs where uploaded without any other in-camera enhancements or software post-processing (except for crops in Google Picasa).

Photos taken with (non-DSLR) Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
  • ISO 200
  • Aperture f/8
  • Manfrotto Compact tripod

Location: Arnhem Milnerton' Cape Town

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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Camera
Moon / Night Photography: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Camera



Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Camera
Moon / Night Photography: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Camera 

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Camera
Moon / Night Photography: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Camera

Canon Long Exposure Photography Setup & Tips
Canon Long Exposure Photography Setup & Tips

Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens


Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra-Wide zoom lens
Objective: Demonstrating application of the new Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra-Wide zoom lens paired with the Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i DSLR camera body. 

Note: Long exposures on Manfrotto Compact tripod.No post-processing - just crops where applicable. Fast changing lighting conditions

Location:Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island

Equipment (Landscape Photography)
  • Canon EOS 700D SLR camera body
  • Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens
  • Manfrotto Compact tripod

Av Mode - Aperture Priority Settings
  • Aperture: f/16 - f/22
  • ISO 100
  • Shutter speed: various (up to 30 seconds)
  • Image Stabilization
  • Auto focus (lens)
  • Zero post-processing (just crops) JPG / RAW conversion
  • Lens Profile correction (Lightroom 5.4)

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Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra-Wide zoom lens
Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Lens 12mm f/16 ISO 100 


Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra-Wide zoom lens
Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Lens 12mm f/16 ISO 100 


Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra-Wide zoom lens
Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Lens 12mm f/16 ISO 100 


Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra-Wide zoom lens
Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Lens 12mm f/16 ISO 100 


Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra-Wide zoom lens
Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Lens 12mm f/16 ISO 100 


Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra-Wide zoom lens
Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Lens 12mm f/16 ISO 100

First Images with my Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

Images with the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS - AV Mode : ISO 100, Aperture f/5.6 with IS (Image Stabilisation). Various focal lengths.

Location: Durbanville / Milnerton Cape Town

Objective: Demonstrating the various focal lengths / zoom of the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

Please Note: The photographs where uploaded without any other in-camera enhancements or software post-processing (except for crops). Click To Enlarge

Photo Vernon Chalmers Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS  Photo: Vernon Chalmers 

Photo Vernon Chalmers Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS  Photo: Vernon Chalmers

Photo Vernon Chalmers Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS  Photo: Vernon Chalmers

Photo Vernon Chalmers Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS  Photo: Vernon Chalmers

Photo Vernon Chalmers Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS  Photo: Vernon Chalmers

Photo Vernon Chalmers Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS  Photo: Vernon Chalmers

Photo Vernon Chalmers Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS  Photo: Vernon Chalmers

Photo Vernon Chalmers Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS  Photo: Vernon Chalmers

Cut Flower Close-Up Photos Century City - With Canon EOS 700D

Cut Flowers Canal Walk Century City Milnerton Cape Town Photo: Vernon Chalmers
Cut Flowers Canal Walk Century City Milnerton

Photos taken with Canon EOS 700D (and Canon 430EX II Flash) and various lenses (no post-processing except for a few crops / handheld):

Canon Equipment
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens
  • EF-S 55-250mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II lens (with Canon Extension Tube EF25 II)
  • EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens (Nifty Fifty)
Objective: Experimenting with various Canon lenses / ISO's and Canon 430EX II hotshoe flash.

Challenge: Constant sunlight vs. shade (due to semi-outdoor nature of location)
Location: Salie Flowers Canal Walk Century City Milnerton Cape Town (click images to enlarge)



Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens



Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens



Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens



Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens



Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens


Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens


Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens IS II (with extension tube)


Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens IS II (with extension tube)


Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS II lens (with extension tube)


Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 50-250mm IS II lens (with extension tube)


Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS II lens (with extension tube)


Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS II lens (with extension tube)


Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF 50mm f/1/8 II lens (Nifty Fifty)


Canon EOS 700D / Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS II lens (with extension tube)

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS / Speedlite 430EX II Flash

Cut Yellow Roses - Milnerton, Cape Town   Photo with (non-DSLR) Canon PowerShot SX40 HS.
All Image ©  Vernon Chalmers
Cut Yellow Roses - Milnerton, Cape Town

Photos taken with (non-DSLR) Canon PowerShot SX40 HS.

Location: Arnhem Milnerton, Cape Town

Objective: Demonstrating the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS image quality and external Speedlite 430 EX II (E-TTL) flash (in a low light environment).

Canon Camera / Flash Equipment
  • Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash
  • Manfrotto Compact monopod
  • Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce EW Diffuser

Av Mode - Aperture Priority Settings
  • Aperture f/7.1-f/8
  • Focal lengths (35 mm equiv) 76-162mm
  • ISO 320-400 TTL flash mode
  • Shutter speed: various (auto)

Please note: The photographs where uploaded without any other in-camera enhancements or software post-processing (except for crops).

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Cut Yellow Roses - Milnerton, Cape Town Photo with (non-DSLR) Canon PowerShot SX40 HS.
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Digital Camera

Cut Yellow Roses - Milnerton, Cape Town Photo with (non-DSLR) Canon PowerShot SX40 HS.
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Digital Camera

Cut Yellow Roses - Milnerton, Cape Town Photo with (non-DSLR) Canon PowerShot SX40 HS.
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Digital Camera

Cut Yellow Roses - Milnerton, Cape Town Photo with (non-DSLR) Canon PowerShot SX40 HS.
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Digital Camera


Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Digital Camera

Cut Yellow Roses - Milnerton, Cape Town Photo with (non-DSLR) Canon PowerShot SX40 HS.
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super Zoom Digital Camera

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS - 10 Depth of Field Demo Photos View

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Zoom Demo

Egyptian Geese: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super (Digital) Zoom Demo
All Photos © Vernon Chalmers 

Courting Egyptian Geese: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super (Digital) Zoom Demonstration

Photos taken with (non-DSLR) Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Compact / Bridge camera.

ObjectiveDemonstrating the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS super-zoom's digital zoom capabilities (focal length between 2186 - 2732mm).

Camera SettingsAv Mode: ISO 200, Aperture f/5.8. Shutter speed Auto. IS on. 35x Optical Zoom + 30-40x Digital Zoom. Handheld.

LocationArnhem Milnerton, Cape Town (early morning / overcast).

Please note: The JPG images where uploaded with limited contrast adjustment in Google Picasa 3, but no in-camera enhancements or additional software post-processing. 1st image cropped - rest Straight Out Of Camera (SOOC).

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Egyptian Geese: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super (Digital) Zoom Demo
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Focal Length: 2732mm (35mm eqv)


Egyptian Geese: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super (Digital) Zoom Demo
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Focal Length: 2186mm (35mm eqv)

Egyptian Geese: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super (Digital) Zoom Demo
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Focal Length: 2186mm (35mm eqv.)


Egyptian Geese: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super (Digital) Zoom Demo
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Focal Length: 2186mm (35mm eqv.)

Egyptian Geese: Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Super (Digital) Zoom Demo
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Focal Length: 2186mm (35mm eqv.)