Subject detection of Fujifilm X S-20 – Birds of Triveni Sangam Prayagraj with sample images

Fujifilm X S-20 provides six options for subject detection, one of them is bird. While tracking birds, the X S-20 either locks to the entire body or if available, on the eye of the bird. Here are some sample images of birds. These birds are definitely the Black headed Gulls which come from Siberia to escape the harsh winters there. Pilgrims visiting Triveni Sangam Prayagraj enjoy these birds during a boat ride. They feed these birds with besan balls.

About the lens – Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD

Bird lenses are huge. But what if I am a street photographer who wants to click the occasional cat or bird. Those huge lenses will not only look odd but will give you the proverbial pain in the back, hand holding. With a full frame equivalent of 450mm if paired with an APS-C like the Fujifilm X S-20, the reach of this lens is phenomenal. The only problem with this lens is that F 6.3 at 300mm. In situations of low light, this aperture further reduces light reaching the sensor. Low light performance of this lens is not that sharp. However the recommended aperture settings should be F 8.0 where I found sharpest images for all subject types. Auto focus performance of X S-20 paired with Tamron 18 – 300mm is awesome.

Lets see the sample images.

Cute gulls with their characteristic V tails.

Feeding frenzy, plus lots of fish in the waters of Sangam.

A dedicated bird and wildlife photography lens paired with a full frame semi professional camera will definitely give better results. But if you are requiring an all in one lens with limitations of performance, then this could be the one for you.

Some sample images in low light

You can see the distinct black heads of the gulls in these pictures. They also have distinctive yellow feet.

Taken at sunrise during the most important snans of Mag Mela, the Mauni Amavasya.