Recent content by Happy Grumpz

I'm pretty sure I've not posted this one here... Peruvian Leaf Mantis, these are absolutely beautiful little Mantids, they're very active so getting a decent shot requires a bit of patience. Peruvian Leaf Mantis (3rd instar)(Pseudoxyops perpulchra)... by Matt Smith, on Flickr

Another one from the weekend... Sony A9 Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS ƒ/6.3 422.0 mm 1/1600 ISO 1250 Coming In Hot!!! by Matt Smith, on Flickr

I've had a couple of days to play around the the A9 and I must say I'm blown away with the autofocus, it knocks spots off my A7R3. Anyway, here's some pictures with it... A9_00216-Edit by Matt Smith, on Flickr A9_00315-Edit by Matt Smith, on Flickr A9_00577-Edit by Matt Smith, on Flickr...

It's a Mk1 (from Panamoz (yeah I know, booo, hiss etc...)) They're so cheap at the minute and I've been after one for ages. It'll be interesting to see how my Canon 400mm f/2.8 L IS works with it.

Just pulled the trigger on an A9 (I already have an A7R3) hopefully it lives up to the hype :)

Another Mantis shot... Male Spiny Flower Mantis (4th instar) by Matt Smith, on Flickr

Male Ghost Mantis (2nd Instar)... Male Ghost Mantis (2nd Instar) by Matt Smith, on Flickr

Bigger's always better though, right? ;)

If you're ever up my way, give me a shout and I'll hook you up ;)

I'll be honest, it very nearly got binned. Really harsh light etc but a bit of work got a half decent image. I'm pretty lucky where I live, Kingfishers are regular visitors ;)

Sony ILCE-7RM3 Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS ƒ/6.3 600.0 mm 1/1000 125 Cygnet by Matt Smith, on Flickr

I can't believe how good it is for the money. I sold my 100-400 to get it and in all honestly I'm not sure why anyone would get the 100-400 now.

1st real outting with the 200-600... Grey Heron by Matt Smith, on Flickr Grey Heron Catching A Perch... by Matt Smith, on Flickr _7R36115-Edit by Matt Smith, on Flickr

Very, I'll be sure to keep everyone updated.

200-600 Update!!! Mine's arrived at the store, I'll be collecting it at lunch time :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool: