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    Focal depth / F Stop help

    Improvements Following your DOF advice and setup advice I have been practicing further and these pics of moths from the garden I think are an improvement. Still haven't brought a remote release yet! All the best Jon
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    Focal depth / F Stop help

    This is brilliant Steve, thank you very much indeed...This nice in depth answer does throw up a couple of questions for me. From the moment I took my first macro picture I have been using it on a tripod. Even with a 7D and IS photographing a moth or flower on a sunny day still will always be...
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    Focal depth / F Stop help

    Hi All Just brought myself a 100mm Canon L IS Macro a few weeks ago. Had little chance to play with it. Please see a couple of images below. Both taken at 1:1 but I would like some advice on depth of field. Clearly not all is in focus. Can someone suggest the sort of F stops I need to reach in...
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    Macro lens advice price £500-700

    Thanks, Scrapper and Roy - Looks like I will get the Canon 100mm as with cashback its only low 600 at the moment. Do I just put my 7D in AI Servo mode when the macro lens is attached to enable the "special" abilities? Or do I have to set it up some other way? All the best Jon
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    Macro lens advice price £500-700

    Hi all Just about to have a jaunt into the world of macro photography. I have a budget of up to £700 can people please advise on some lenses. I understand that a greater distance from the subject will be better for insects etc so was thinking around 100mm+ canon seems too expensive over 100mm+...
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    Selling advice for 100-400mm

    Hi to experts. Does anyone have any good recommendations for places to send a 100-400mm L series lens for servicing and how much it might cost? I am selling it soon and was going to get it serviced before selling unless the price is to much? I live in near Cambridge for anyone that can...
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    Birding Tuscany

    Hi There Going here https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=montelopio+di+peccioli&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x132a0e75da945ad1:0xb6403aeaac323752,Montelopio+Province+of+Pisa,+Italy&gl=uk&ei=0NGnUJ_5PPGX0QWT4oDABQ&ved=0CI8BELYD first week in May - Can anyone give any birding advice for this area...
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    Norfolk birding

    So it seems that other than the nail on the bill (which seems to be a little subjective) nobody can give an info as to who did and why this suddenly was turned into a hybrid? Anyone know any of the Birdguides lot to ask?
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    Norfolk birding

    Can someone give some notes as to why this is a hybrid? I think maybe bill shape? Colouration? Overall shape? I didn't see this bird so have no interest but I am keen to further my knowledge
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    Norfolk birding

    Having gone back again today I have to say the fog was worse than yesterday imo...Definately quite alot less birds today although I was on the "mainland" today (Stiffkey and Warham). Birds still coming in when I left at about 2pm. Its quite a challenge in the fog, although lots of birds are...
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    Norfolk birding

    Hi all A rare away day gave me a chance to get to Blakeney Point, 08.30-14.30 produced one of my most exciting migration days in 20 years of birding. 19 Ring Ouzel was the highlight. Including one group of 4 birds that landed on the strand line in front of me having just flown in off the sea...
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    Italy in late September

    Thanks Stephen Thats the sort of info I am after...I know Italy is a big county but there must be better places to visit in autumn. I am after peoples experiences. I was edging towards Sciily anyway as I fancied an island. Do you have any accommodation tips please? All the best Jon
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    Italy in late September

    Hello everyone I am hoping to go on holiday in Italy in late September. It would be good to do some birding but also a general holiday. Can anyone please recommend any good birding spots in late September, and also any good place for accommodation? little villas for 2 people. Hope you can...
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    More suppression in Cornwall

    Thats brilliant!!! :-O :-O :-O and as you say very strangley like Mr Policeman...
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    Does a budget macro lens exist?

    Old lenses So what do you think the possibilities are of picking up and old SLR macro? will they be cheaper? Would I have to do anything for them to fit my dslr? Ta
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    Does a budget macro lens exist?

    I have a 7D...I spent all my money on the camera so need a budget lens :-) !!
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    Does a budget macro lens exist?

    Hello all I was just wandering if anyone can recommend a good budget macro lens? Does anyone know of any trusted second hand places to get this things like this? I am based in Cambs but can visit Suffolk and Norfolk if anyone can suggest a suitable shop Many thanks Jon
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    unknown bird sighting

    There is a Whitecourt in Canada??
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    unknown bird sighting

    Lets hope its not in the UK for Elaines sake more than anything else!
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    Minolta lens onto a canon camera

    Can I get an opinion on this from people please?? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fotodiox-Lens-Mount-Adapter-Minolta/dp/B003EB0AY8/ref=sr_1_36?ie=UTF8&qid=1312124703&sr=8-36
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    Minolta lens onto a canon camera

    Hello Bit of a very long shot, but does anyone know if there is anyway you can put a Minolta lens onto a Canon camera? I suspect not, but I will hope for an expert answer from lots of experts on here! All the best Jon
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    The new Canon 200-400mm lens

    How much is this going to be? When is it coming out?
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    Question for 7D shooters

    Hi Roy Triffic...Thanks for the info... I must read the manual, although I believe there is something in my male genes that may not allow me to do this!? I will try the servo mode thing. Sounds useful, as does the focus range thing. Thanks again Jon
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    Question for 7D shooters

    Single point expansion for flyers (some like zone AF for flyers) Here are just a few of the custom functions I would recommend: Auto Light Optimiser: OFF Highlight Alert: ENABLE (this shows you if you have clipped the highlights on the Camera preview). Highlight tone priority: DISABLE AI...
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    Norfolk birding

    Back to its owners lake to have its wing clipped again ;) :eek!:
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