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    Canon SX50 Specs

    Using a Viewfinder/LCD Hood with SX-50 Sorry it has taken awhile to get back on this. The hood/viewfinder comes with a tripod screw, two brackets, a carry lanyard which secures by a metal ring behind the rubber eyepiece (I removed this) and a padded bag/case. The eyepiece provides 3.4x...
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    Canon SX50 Specs

    Grahame, Yes, I noticed that. However, it looks to me that there is a bit of latitude afforded by the "rail" style mount where the eyepiece mounts to the adapter. Bit of a gamble, but I bought from Amazon, so if it doesnt work out, I'll return it! I'll keep you posted.
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    Canon SX50 Specs

    I have an Xit XTLCDMVL Professional Viewfinder waiting for me when I get home tomorrow. I wear vari-focal specs and have a terrible time using the EVF. I have taken some good (for me) photos with my SX-50, but have also missed quite a few due to the miniscule EVF and the less than satisfactory...
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    Hands on with new Mavens

    Good to know. I already have a Vero Vellini on the Zen-Ray. Just bought a Rick Young Optics UltraLight bino harness to try out. Mavens arrive on Wednesday - day after birthday, but close enough!
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    Hands on with new Mavens

    On the strength of all that has been written here, and the fact that I bought my first decent binos (ZR ED) on the basis of reviews by Steve, I went ahead and ordered myself a birthday B2 9x45. Shipped today so the should be here in time for a couple of weeks heavy use right at the beginning of...
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    Charles, how are the ED4 now ?

    I did an RFI on the Zen-Ray FB page today (3/14/2016) expressing my concern about the lack of interaction and feedback from ZR since August. I also asked for an update on ED 4 availability and got the following response from Charles
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    Free replacement of Sibley 2d ed 1st printing

    So strange to read the two extremes in reaction to this "offer". I went ahead and called and my name/address and email were taken. The said that I should take the book to the retail ooutlet I purchased it at. I bought my copy on Amazon. They then toook the information requested and, presto, I...
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    Canon SX50 Specs

    I bought the Opteka NB-10L. Under a tenner in the UK. Has worked fine for me.
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    Canon SX50 Specs

    Some recent shots I am really enjoying my SX-50. All following taken with 2x teleconverter at mac zoom. Minor cropping on BGGN, all with no post-processing. Vermillion Flycatcher, Superior AZ Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Austin TX Lark Sparrow, Cedar Creek TX
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    My time in Texas

    Justin, I have a trip to High Island planned on Apr 20-21. Staying in Galveston. Since you are on our way home (Austin area), we are thinking about stopping by Attwater NWR on our way home Tue 22nd. Hoping that we will be able to pickup GRPC (lifer). I notice this is a week or so after the...
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    Canon SX50 Specs

    First "keeper" with SX-50 This is my first "keeper" shot with my new SX-50. White-crowned sparrow. My main issue so far is "getting on" the bird with the EVF. Also having issues with handheld at full zoom - not as stable as I used to be! Anyway, I am pretty pleased with this shot, it is...
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    Canon SX50 Specs

    Thanks Bob! I didn't even think that the zoom factor would be one of the saved settings! Works great now! On my FZ-35 there was a setting "telephoto" that would make the lens go to full zoom on power on - I was looking for something like that. Thanks again. Ian
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    Canon SX50 Specs

    Well, I received my SX50 yesterday! I have had a little time to play around with it but nothing serious yet. As this is primarily for bird photography I have found one thing that is annoying. When I dial from one mode to another (e.g. Auto to C1) the lens retracts all the way back! I have...
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    Canon SX50 Specs

    Well, I just pulled the trigger (or is that shutter release?) and ordered an SX-50 to replace my Lumix FZ-35. Looking forward to seeing how well it performs. Based on what I have read here, this should fit nicely. Happy B'Day to me!
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    What's your thoughts on this combo?

    I have that mount and have not been very happy with it. I dont find it to be very stable at all, and the adjustment is very finicky. There is also a lot of shudder involved whenever you touch the camera. I guess a remote shutter release would help, but I would not recommend this kind of...
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