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    Astroscope + DSLR = Gallery!

    Hi Paul, Long time no see... Nice Goldfinch. Here is a photo that I am quite pleased with. Male Red-backed shrike photographed late evening in the deep shades after the sun had died behind the trees. It was quite a distance to the subject as I did not want to take the risk of scaring the bird...
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    Birds Through the telescope!

    Nice set, thanks for sharing.
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    Flycatcher, Sweden

    When reviewing photos taken earlier this spring I came across this one. Not the best shot, but hopefully good enough for ID. Could it be a Red-breaster Flycatcher? Asking since rare here, this would by my first observation. Many thanks
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    the Zuiko 40-150mm pro + the 1.4 TC

    +1 150mm is usually too short howver there are occasions where 300mm is too much. The Black Kite is at 150mm, the Rollers at 210mm. https://500px.com/photo/250474203/black-kite-by-tord-andreasson?ctx_page=3&from=gallery&galleryPath=19035899&user_id=581922...
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    Review by 'Tord' on item 'Olympus M.Zuiko 300mm F4 IS PRO Lens'

    Having used this lens for 2.5 years now, I can second what has been written so far. I would like to add the following positive aspects - Build quality - Effective weather and dust sealing - Compact and highly portable - Very fast and reliable focusing (EM-1 Mark 2 or EM-X for best results thanks...
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    • RMS review
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    Hazy or foggy images when using astro telescopes for birds

    Hi Dave, Difficult to conclude from one photo only. To me it seems the black point is not where it should be. What SW are you using when processing? Any other samples you can share with processing info? Assuming that you are right that there is nothing wrong with the glass, what could be other...
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    Need long extension tube

    Hi Dave, I have been using stacked extension tubes at times, when using the scope for semi-macro e.g. butterflies and other larger bugs. The longest I have used is 80mm + 80mm. The setup is straight/rigid however the torque on the focuser increases substantially. In my case the scope is...
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    New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?

    5 axis IS? I suppose you mean 2-axis OIS, and that 5 axis IS is applicable the IBIS? Achieving rotation IS in the lens would require a magic trick, X and Y translation would be a challenge to implement. If the 150-400mm lens is F/4 then it would probably push the scale up towards the 3 kg mark...
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    New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?

    Hi, I believe it's a calculated risk mitigation behind. The 150-400 lens makes perfectly sense to have available for the Olympics. From a size standpoint the rumoured EM1.X is somewhat bigger then the EM1.2 + battery grip. However from a weight perspective it could be lighter as the...
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    New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?

    What Olympus are doing with the rumoured EM1.X and lenses is making a statement that the company celebrates its 100 year anniversary, that they are committed to m4/3 and also launching a body and telephoto zooms in time for the 2020 olympics in Tokyo. The first lens that appears in the video...
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    Firmware 2.2 for E-M1 MkII

    Where did you read that?
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    Teleconverter

    Hi, Panasonic do have two teleconverter for the Lumix micro four third lenses: the DMW-TC14 and DMW-TC20 however these will only fit the 200mm and 50-200mm lenses, not the 45-150mm lens. https://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/camera-accessories/lenses-and-filters.html
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    Lost pictures

    Hi, Based on what you write I guess either of following has happened. You managed to accidentally delete all or format the card without realizing it. It's three button clicks only depending on the user interface/menus and if you have enabled or disabled the delete confirm action and what menu...
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    Backing up photos when abroad

    I used to use an Epson P5000 the past 7-8 years until I acquired my most recent camera which has a dual card slot that use for backup purpose mainly. I have lost a memory card and had a memory card fail, both holding quite precious memories. The loss was pre P5000 and that was painful. The...
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    roomers about Olympus PRO lens: 150-400 f2.8-4.5

    That lens would be fitted with a 89mm front lens. It would still be portable, although clearly heavier than the 100-400. How much is depending on the optical design and selection of material. It would however cannibalize on the 300/F4 (+MC14) having more or less same the same speed at 300mm. At...
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