Vernon Chalmers Photography

An Unexpected Bird-in-Flight Encounter: Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Av Mode and Auto ISO Photographing a speckled pigeon in flight with the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Av mode, Auto ISO and Eye Detection while waiting for OCTOPUS. Speckled pigeon in flight with wings fully extended, photographed using the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and RF 800mm f/11 IS STM lens. Vernon Chalmers shares a real-world bird-in-flight photography experience using the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and RF 800mm f/11 IS STM lens. Captured unexpectedly while observing OCTOPUS approaching Cape Town, the photograph demonstrates practical experience with Av mode, Auto ISO, Eye Detection and autofocus tracking at 1/2500 sec. An Unexpected Bird-in-Flight Encounter: Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Av Mode and Auto ISO Photography does not always unfold according to a predetermined plan. Sometimes, the most interesting images emerge while a photographer is concentrating on an entirely different subject. While waiting to photograph OCTOPUS (IMO 100721...

Canon EOS R7 Mark II Rumors | Release Date | Possible Specifications Canon EOS R7 Mark II rumors suggest a 39–40MP APS-C sensor, faster AF, 40fps shooting and advanced wildlife performance. Vernon Chalmers Photography examines the Canon EOS R7 Mark II from a practical Canon EOS and wildlife-photography perspective, distinguishing reported specifications from confirmed Canon information. The analysis considers the potential implications of sensor resolution, autofocus, electronic-shutter performance, processing and ergonomics for Birds in Flight and other demanding photographic applications. Canon EOS R7 Expected Release Date Window: First quarter of 2027. Timing: Likely right before the CP+ camera show in late February or early March 2027. Canon EOS R7 Mark II Rumored Specifications Sensor: 39 to 40-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) stacked CMOS sensor. Processor: DIGIC X paired with a new DIGIC Accelerator chip for real-time AI tracking. Speed: Up to 40 frames per second using the ...

Milnerton Lagoon: Photography & Environmental Change Explore Milnerton Lagoon through nature photography, birdlife and environmental observation, with the Potsdam wastewater upgrade as context. Pied Kingfisher, Milnerton Lagoon (Image: Vernon Chalmers Photography) Vernon Chalmers Photography documents nature, birdlife and local landscapes through practical field photography and sustained observation. This feature examines Milnerton Lagoon from a photographic perspective, placing its visible environment within the wider context of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works upgrade. Photographs and field observations provide a visual record of specific moments and conditions; conclusions about water quality and ecological recovery require reliable environmental monitoring and scientific evidence. The aim is to encourage informed observation, responsible nature photography and a deeper appreciation of the lagoon as part of Cape Town's natural environment. Documenting a local ecosystem...

Canon EOS Custom Shooting Modes for Perched Birds & Birds in Flight Photography Learn to configure Canon EOS R5 and R6 custom modes C1, C2 and C3 for perched birds, birds in flight and general photography. Explore exposure, autofocus, shutter speed, mode registration and practical field settings. A bird can land, stay still and then explode into flight within seconds. Custom shooting modes let you switch the whole camera set-up with one turn of the mode dial. This guide sets out what to register in C1 for perched birds, C2 for birds in flight (BIF) and C3 for general photography on the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 series ( R5 , R5 Mark II, R6, R6 Mark II and R6 Mark III ). It covers shutter type, shooting mode, Auto ISO, aperture for RF and EF lenses, shutter speed, Flexible Zone AF, exposure compensation and metering, with tick-box tables and field checklists. A printable A4 version is available for learners. In this guide How to use this guide Quick menu setup: C1 to C3 The three...

Lightroom Settings Checklist for Bird Photography Optimise Lightroom Classic for bird photography with this practical settings checklist covering RAW files, AI Denoise, masking, sharpening, export and backup for perched birds and birds in flight. Good Lightroom editing is mostly good order and good habits. This checklist sets out, step by step, the recommended Lightroom Classic settings for post-processing perched birds and birds in flight (BIF) shot on Canon EOS R5 and R6 series cameras. Work through it image by image, tick each box, and you will edit faster and more consistently. A printable A4 version is available for learners. In this checklist One-time set-up Import Cull and select Start the edit: Denoise, lens corrections, crop Basic panel: tone and colour Colour refinement Masking: the core of the edit Detail: sharpening and noise Export presets Metadata, collections and backup Final check before export References How to use the numbers Slider ranges are practical starting poi...