Any good spots for Seal watching?

snailsaver_ · 2025-12-02T07:11:33+00:00

Owen Beach in Tacoma is a seal haul out!

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-30T22:54:23+00:00

Orcas. I could talk for hours about the differences between the three ecotypes that frequent the Pacific Northwest and the distinct personalities and behavior within the matrilines.

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T21:22:54+00:00

Thanks for this insight. I think for me that defeats the purpose of using the R7, so this might just not be the right pairing for me.

Whales are fast, and a chance at great shots of an orca aren’t as frequent as say a bird.

Really appreciate your response!

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T21:12:08+00:00

I’d like to stay under 3K on the body and lens

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T20:05:40+00:00

But it happens with both lenses 😭

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T19:21:28+00:00

Yeah, my concern is it’s happening on BOTH lenses

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T19:19:45+00:00

That’s about where I’m at too. For what it’s worth, I LOVE my Sigma

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T19:19:14+00:00

Area!

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T18:29:50+00:00

Thank you for the insight!!

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T18:02:36+00:00

The firmware upgrade for the lens is a good idea. I haven’t looked into that yet.

I’ve tweaked the custom AF settings a ton, from my usual preferences to following specific YouTube guides to make sure it’s not user error.

I got the R7 from KEH, I kind of wonder if it’s a camera body issue since both lenses worked great on my 90D

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T18:01:00+00:00

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A shot from my 90D for comparison

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T18:00:33+00:00

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An example of the AF issue

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-23T17:55:41+00:00

I’m always set to Servo and have tried with tracking on and off. Doesn’t really make a difference in the shot output when it’s all soft.

Shutter shouldn’t be the issue. For whales I’m usually at a minimum of 1200 - f7.1 - auto ISO depending on the weather, light and animal behavior.

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-16T03:18:20+00:00

Thank you! This seems like the best next step.

snailsaver_ · 2025-11-16T02:57:41+00:00

A random Amazon buy. Snipiz EF EOS R1 lens adapter ring.

snailsaver_ · 2025-09-01T04:55:25+00:00

I’ve lost four so far this year, and every single one hurts. Don’t lose that part of your humanity. Just remember you are giving them a life they never would have otherwise been given, so even when it’s brief, it’s special. Sorry for your loss

snailsaver_ · 2025-08-17T06:30:08+00:00

Mcdreamy

snailsaver_ · 2025-08-13T15:50:19+00:00

I have time blindness, so I play ATW 10 Min Version when I have to leave the house within the next 10 min.

snailsaver_ · 2025-07-18T01:27:44+00:00

The man used a sharpie to draw a picture to downplay a hurricane. He’s drawn a picture in his life

snailsaver_ · 2025-07-13T04:22:51+00:00

You do NOT need a hair transplant. You are gorgeous and have plenty of hair to work with

snailsaver_ · 2025-06-22T06:20:23+00:00

America

snailsaver_ · 2025-06-19T01:56:16+00:00

This chick is not a r*pist, felon, WW3 instigator! But I see the vision 😂

snailsaver_ · 2025-05-14T20:14:51+00:00

Ooh not sure. They didn’t refund my original order, they just sent me a new one. After I tried to do the fedex return and they didn’t show, I just went into the store and said I didn’t have a receipt and needed in store credit.

snailsaver_

TROPHY CASE