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Recent content by ianp234

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    Better Birds-in-flight shots

    Good to get a variety of input on this, as well as some consensus on several points. As I mentioned previously, I plan to give the various suggestions a decent workout, and hopefully discover what works best for me. KB57: I`m interested to read your thoughts as a fellow user of "my" kit. I too...
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    Better Birds-in-flight shots

    I`m really grateful to you all for the great tips and suggestions you`ve offered, especially as they are based on practical experience. My plan now is to work through the ideas systematically over a period of time. As some have suggested, changing lenses is perhaps not the answer. I`ll update...
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    Better Birds-in-flight shots

    Marc: Using sport VR setting makes sense. I`ll give it a try. I haven`t really used it before. Good idea re renting a camera (although I can`t afford to upgrade at the moment). It might at least let me see to what extent the problem lies with the gear I have vs the settings or technique I`m...
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    Better Birds-in-flight shots

    I`m handholding the camera with this lens, which I like for its portability, when I am moving from place to place, e.g. walking along the coast. I have a bigger/longer lens(see above) for use when I am staying in one place, mainly for non-flight shots, which I use with a tripod or beanbag. I am...
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    Better Birds-in-flight shots

    Yes, I`ve been turning off VR, though I`m not sure I`ve noticed any difference. What do you mean when you say "stepping down might improve the AF speed"? Do you mean opening up the aperture? I`m sure a week practicing with swallows might help - or maybe encourage me to take up still life...
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    Better Birds-in-flight shots

    Lots of interesting ideas there. I`ve never used 3d tracking to any extent, although it does function on my camera. I must give it a proper workout and see how it goes. Not sure that the D7200 does face recognition. I`ll have to check that out. Unfortunately, the season for the most interesting...
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    Better Birds-in-flight shots

    I`m using a D7200 with the 300mmPF and TC 14E111,and having a lot of difficulty getting sharp shots with all but the most leisurely flyers. Herons OK; gulls, rather hit and miss; anything faster/smaller; pretty poor, unless a fair distance away The autofocus struggles to lock on too often for...
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    Win Opticron Binoculars answer two questions!

    a) Clifton Cameras, UK b) I have limited choices locally, so Clifton are my preferred online option. Excellent website and friendly, knowledgeable, telephone sales.
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    Seafield to Kinghorn

    Aye, who needs holidays abroad when you live in Kirkcaldy!?
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    UK Swarovski dealer recommendations?

    I`ve bought several bits of Swarovski kit from Mcleods, Tain, Rosshire. Competitive prices and good service. They have a (fairly basic) website, which lists their stock (including used ) with prices. I`ve ordered by telephone and had next day delivery and returns have been no problem. A bit far...
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    upgrade problem

    On the Lightroom Library page, go to Photo>Edit in> Edit in Adobe Photoshop. Doesn`t that work?
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    Spotting scope ..£250/300 budget

    How about an Opticron MM3 60mm? It has now been superseded by the MM4, so you might be able to find a used one with eyepiece within your budget. I recently sold mine, with 15-45 zoom eyepiece, for just under £300. I found it to be a good compromise between magnification power and clarity. I...
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    Wild in Aberdeen - City and Shire

    Lens for DSLR found on clifftop at Fowlsheugh today. If you have lost one please contact me via pm.
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    Seafield to Kinghorn

    I saw it on the BBC website. It must have been quite a sight! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-39193516
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    Seafield to Kinghorn

    I too had a walk along there this afternoon with my dog(!) and my binoculars. Had a superb view of a kingfisher sitting on rocks close to the path between Seafield Tower and the harbour, before flying off in the direction of Kinghorn. Sadly, I`d decided not to take my telephoto lens, as it was...
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