Finally did it (1 Viewer)

KC Foggin

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• Dec 23, 2005

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I am now the new owner of a Nikon D50 and am waiting rather impatiently for the battery to charge. Took me a 1/2 hour to get the freaking camera strap on straight. Hoping it will be a genuine, delightful learning experience with my first venture into DSLR.

Edit: Okay, first one out of the box

 

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John N

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• Dec 23, 2005

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Don't forget to post the first Bird pix KC. Good luck with the new camera.

 

Reader

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• Dec 23, 2005

• #3

Treated yourself to an early Christmas present KC. :t:

As John N has said, don't forget to post your first pics here. In this thread would be a good start so those that have subscribed to the thread will get an early warning to them.

Good luck with your new toy. lol

 

KC Foggin

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• Dec 24, 2005

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LOL, Yes I did and spent a lot more than originally planned. I figured since I received notice from my credit card company that they had increased my limit, that it was a sign that I should by this camera I went ahead and added the shot to my first post here. I literally put the battery in and took this shot but I have loads to learn about the mechanics of the camera. No rush though.

 

Katy Penland

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• Dec 24, 2005

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Wow, what a great shot and in such nice light! Looks like you're off to an auspicious start, KC. Can't wait to see more!!!

Um, since I'm sure you'll no longer need your scope, I have a suggestion...

 

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Chris Oates

Why does a Black-headed Gull have a brown head...

• Dec 24, 2005

• #6

KCFoggin said:

LOL, Yes I did and spent a lot more than originally planned. I figured since I received notice from my credit card company that they had increased my limit, that it was a sign that I should by this camera I went ahead and added the shot to my first post here. I literally put the battery in and took this shot but I have loads to learn about the mechanics of the camera. No rush though.

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Haha - photography can be a bottomless money pit.
I shoot using custom curves and tweaks to the standard settings but if I were you I'd carry on as you are until you find a good reason to complicate things.
With birding there is always a problem getting close which is usually resolved by spending large amounts on long lenses - occasionally in a back yard environment this can be avoided by siting the camera close to the birds and operating it with a Nikon remote control

 

KC Foggin

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• Dec 24, 2005

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I was just reading about the remote control and I think I will go for that accessory. Hey, I was a happy camper when I figured out sequential shooting tonight

 

Tyler Vargo

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• Dec 24, 2005

• #8

Glad to hear you upgraded to a DSLR! I'm sure your results will turn out to be much better than any you can get with Digiscoping.

Are you using a Sigma 70-300? If so, do you stop it down to f8?
I found that the results from my 70-300 are vastly improved by stopping it down to f8.

 

KC Foggin

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• Dec 24, 2005

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Hi Tyler.

I know my capablilities of catching the elusive birds of Fall will be greatly improved as I finally nailed the Ruby-crowned Kinglet that has been here for a few weeks. Just could never be fast enough with digiscoping.

This 70-300 is basically on loan for a week or so to see if I like it and to see if I could handle it with minimum shake. It is a Quantaray. It has AF and seems extremely responsive but I might be able to pick up the Nikon 70-300 used but in extremely good condition for 200.