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    What is live view using screen autofocus speed like on the Canon 80D?

    Thinking of purchasing an 80D, in the past I've had a Nikon D7500 and D750 both were basically unusable when autofocusing using the screen to track slow moving ducks, great cameras otherwise. I was wondering what it was like with the 80D? Also in the past had plenty of bridge cameras P900...
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    What's the best canon lens and camera for say BIF on a pelagic

    Your on a boat at sea, a pelagic (think that's the right word they say?) trying to photo birds in flight what's the best lens and camera by Canon for this? Money not really being issue (even though at this moment in time I'm skint and a mature student lol)
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    Panasonic FZ200 (FZ300) coupled with Nikon Tc E17ED

    Thought I would post some photos of this combination, the converter is now out of production but can be purchase 2nd hand on Ebay. The converter can be coupled also with Fz70/Fz80. the good thing is because is that it gathers more light so doesn't have detrimental effect of reducing image...
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    Global warming 'confirmed' by independent study

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/science-environment-15373071?SThisFB
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    Is it normal for optics to fog up with age?

    2 of my inexpensive binoculars and one of my scopes, all less than 5 years old have a foggy image, lacking contrast. Is this normal can it be corrected? I am sure its not just down to getting used to looking through more expensive optics.
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    What eye pieces for celestron regal

    I have recently purchased a Celestron Regal 100mm scope. Sold my ED82. Compred to ED82 to my eyes image was very similar. I would say that the image of the ED82 was a touch more contrasty. The zoom of the regal has a slightly better field of view. Its Huge compred to the ED82 but weight wise...
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    Not happy with paypal and ebay!

    Was selling my camera that didn't sell on here on ebay. Anyway got sold on saturday night it was my 2nd sale. Buyer didn't pay after auction, waited and then sent messages the next day asking if there was a problem. the buyer hasn't sent me any messages back but checked my ebay tonight and...
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    Photographing injured birds

    Was out at spurn the other day when I was able to photograph a very obliging Whimbrel from my car. So engrossed in photographing the bird wasn't interested in it being injured. It flew off eventually off, thats when I thought wait its injured you fool, so probably wouldn't have been able to be...
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    Phonescoping with Sony Satio

    Thought I would try out phonescoping today with my Sony Satio (12 Mp) attached to my nikon ed82. Made a doughnut shaped adpater that slips over the eyepiece to create a platform which the camera can be rested on to give good distance from lens. Adapter was made by attaching the universal adaptor...
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    What is he hardest bird to see that you have seen.

    Interested to know from people who travel a lot what is the most difficult bird to see that you have seen and an explanation as to why its difficult. Might not just be because its rare but also its elusiveness, the area it is found in or a combination of factors.
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    do you leave your camera attached to your scope while carrying it.

    I have a mule pack tripod carrier, a Nikon ED82 with zoom attached to Nikon p5000 via fsb6 and FSA adaptors. Does anybody think there would be problem leaving the camera attached while carrying the scope. It does say in literature it does not recommend carry scope with camera attached but with...
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    Pipit Parkgate high tide

    I think this is probably Rock, what do others think?
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    Ricoh TC-1 for panasonic or other superzoom

    Just ordered Pan. FZ38. I already have a Olympus Tcon 17 from my previous Kodak superzoom. Was wondering what people think about the idea using Ricoh tc-1 It gives 1.88 magnification. I believe it has a 43mm rear thread, possibly too small would need 2 step down rings. It has a 55mm front...
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    Sub forums within the Id forum

    This was discussed before and think I was opposed the idea, but the ID forum is very busy these days threads slip of pages within a day and as a result I think the forum is losing some of its effectiveness in resolving ID queries as not enough people are seeing the thread. Maybe splitting into...
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    leech id

    Saw a leech today, never seen one before, thought they only existed in vietnam films ;). It was travelling in water about 10 cm long when extended. Had yellow sides, ie the edges where the upper surface meets the lower surface, any idea what species it could be ?
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    Stupid things birding instincts make you do

    I was watching TV with relatives yesterday when a somebody was being interviewed from iceland about the bank crisis. In the background was a lake with waterfowl, with whoopers. For a moment, I think I thought I was on my local patch and instinctively shot up looking for my bins, luckily I...
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    MP3 Player won't work on PC

    I have got an Philips MP3 player, well my sister has. Trying to connect it to computer by USB, problem is comp think its a camera and gives a blank list of programs that can launch it. Any ideas? Tried windows media but it doesn't detect any device.
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    gallery search produces incorrect birds!!!

    I have noticed since changes, the introduction of opus I think, when searching for photo's of birds it brings up lots of photos of different birds! It's really annoying as in the past I used to use the photos for Identification. Infact with the all excellent photos that get better year by year...
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    Black Grouse, World's End

    Like to know the place or places to go to see them lekking in North Wales, there is meant to be a hide and also they can be seen from the road is this true and whereabouts is it. Also the general area for a chance of seeing Crossbills would be nice.
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    Which Opticron?

    After extensive research, ie reading this forum mainly. After eliminating the Nikon ED50 I have narrowed it down to Opticron ES80 SD MK 1 at £247 or " ES80 SD MK 2 at £321 Couple of questions is the difference big and apparently they changed the model from using high density to...
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    RSPB spotting scope

    Not one for branded names I original bought summit budget scope (which is better than just havin bins) but since viewing some other scopes I want to move up and also stop my eyes watering trying to look through a tiny lens. So with that in mind I have RSPB bins have always been good value so...
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    Starling nesting in roof

    Yes! A starling is nest building in our roof the first time in maybe 15+ years when we used to have house sparrows, it's very exciting. Haven't seen it myself me and my mum heard strange noise yesterday, mum thought the house was haunted, LOL! A neighbour told my mum a Starling has been entering...
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    tufties coming for bread

    this year i have noticed tufties coming for bread is this a recent phenomena or is it just that i have not noticed it before. They make me laugh cause dive underwater for bread even if its right on the surface next to them. atb a still drunk from last night ste
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    RSPB Memebership

    My membership is up for renewal, my card expires end of Novemeber, is this done automatically or do I have to contact them. I pay by direct debit.
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    Cd and Dvd drive problems

    both my cd and dvd drives have never worked properly, takes ages reading, sometimes cannot read things, wont eject with the eject button could this be the computers problem rather than the actual cd drives.
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