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    Anybody using the D600?

    I have the d600 and I am in the process of arranging a couple outings this spring around shanghai to test it out with 300mm f4, 1.4 tc and tripod. I also have a d300 and previously used that with a 500mm f4 AFS II. Dont have the lens anymore because I was moving to China and I also wanted a...
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    Nikon 300mm F4 AFS with Nikon TC2III ????

    Im going the 1.7 route with my 300 f4 and d600. There is an interesting post over on birdphotographers.net that talks about the new sensors showing up in cameras and the ability of the these sensors to maintain a wide dynamic range up to iso 1600 and even iso 3200. That works perfectly for for...
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    Newly announced D600

    If the number of megapixels keep increasing, us dx folks may be ok. I have seen some pretty impressive crops from the d800. Maybe we are witnessing the natural evolution of camera format for wildlife photographers |>|
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    300/4 vr

    and "one of the surfaces is marked as "Diffraction surface" The more I think about it the more excited I am. If Nikon has discovered an 'effective' DO recipe - It can only be good for everyone wishing for effective, small, compact, light big lenses. Of course we are probably a few years away...
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    Nikon 800/5.6 vr

    Look what I just found... Wishful thinking? maybe... but looks like Nikon and DO may have a future http://nikonrumors.com/2012/08/04/the-latest-nikon-lens-patents.aspx/#more-42576
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    D4.... problems ?

    a good analogy here would be Blizzard Entertainment (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, etc). Back in the late '90s when video game companies were rushing crappy, buggy games to the market, Blizz was taking its time and releasing games when they were finished. Even if this meant the game was 1mo...
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    Nikon 800/5.6 vr

    Understand the patent principle... this is why i said "DO type". I think the high cost may be more related to the fact that there never was much demand (probably because of contrast issues). In the birdsforum gallery, you can some really good photos taken with the 400 DO. If canon does...
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    Nikon 800/5.6 vr

    Read a couple weeks ago that there are rumors that canon is working on more DO lens (600mm and 800mm??). Wish this could be perfected and the pricing could be more sensible for a light lens. Would be funny if Nikon shocked the world by releasing a couple 'DO type' lens considering that canon...
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    The D800 and the D800E

    Traveling back to Singapore for a break next week and pretty much decided to pick up a D800. Any reason I shouldnt go ahead and grab the D800E if its available? Ive been monitoring the web for updates on issues with moire.... so far doesnt seem to be much of an issue.
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    The 5DMKIII folks

    Thank you for the reply. I had just finished reading the forum post that your link directed me right before I saw your reply. Your suggestion regarding the 300 2.8 is also being considered.
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    The 5DMKIII folks

    Nikon user here with a few questions about the 5DMk3, 1DMk4 and 7D. I sold my long lens (500 f4) last year because I was moving and starting work in a new country and didnt want to take the risk of possibly 'abusing' the big investment in the process. Currently, I have a D300 and a 300f4 which...
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    Zoom H4n question

    Well..... I got my recorder. It ended up not being Zoom though. I got a Sony M-10. Have been playing around with it a bit, but havent had a good opportunity to test it. I did try to record a couple of birds. On auto record level, there is little background noise and also very little bird...
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    Zoom H4n question

    Its nice to hear from someone who has some experience with recording in general. Sounds like it really helped you make an informed decision. I will probably end up going the way of h4n. If or when I do, I will share my 'novice' opinion on its features and performance. Heck, I might even post...
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    Zoom H4n question

    thanks again Mitch... Maybe I will start with just the recorder and see how i go. Have been threatening to buy a recorder for almost 2 years now (almost bought a LS-10 at one point) A question about your decision to buy the LS-10. Assuming your primary target is birds, why did you decide to...
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    Zoom H4n question

    Thank you for the information. Given that you dont have experience with the Zoom H4n, would you have a view on this type of recorder in general with regards to its onboard mics? The fact that you didnt speak to this in your original response seems to indicate that you may feel it is not viable...
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    Zoom H4n question

    Im about to tread a very fine line so.... please be nice ;) I am looking at the possibility of buying the recorder mentioned in the thread subject. What I am looking for is the ability to bring birds in a little closer for photography purposes. I know this is controversial with some people...
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    Upgrade to a D300?

    I'll be the first to agree that the latest model isnt required in order to take good photos. I will also say that when making a point regarding one's point of view a poster need not be belligerent. For the record, I dont buy the story that what we just witnessed was all done in the name of...
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    Upgrade to a D300?

    Love folks who live on a different planet. They are good for a laugh or 2. First d2x fanboy I have encountered in about 3 years. Maybe he has a point - 400 ISO is probably all the world needs. Its a shame nobody told Nikon and Canon that they are wasting their time producing all these high...
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    Upgrade to a D300?

    OK....my wife reminded me where i read the article i referred to in my post above. I went and check the article and discovered there has been a newer one posted (the one i read was from 2008). Im posting both links. I suggest you read the first link first (2008) and then the second link...
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    Upgrade to a D300?

    just read an article that someone linked over on dpreview (cant remember thread so havent found the link again :( ). I believe the article was written by one of the lens rental outfits in the US. According to them, they spend (waste) a lot of money on returns for people claiming lens front...
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    what is the best scope for digiscoping??

    An important detail that I omitted, I also was seeing color fringing when using the scope with the LX3. Will try to do more testing this weekend. Another question.... What does everyone think of the Orion 100ED? I looked at an Orion 80ED and thought "wow! this is kinda big!" Then I learned...
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    what is the best scope for digiscoping??

    I doubt it is being introduced by the TC because I use this same TC with my 500mm f4 and have never had any color fringe. I am familiar with that article as I referred to it when i was installing my APOgrade. There is a 127mm Meade and 120mm Skywatcher pro available used on either Astromart or...
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    what is the best scope for digiscoping??

    Thanks for the input Paul. The Zenithstar I am using has the FPL-53 aftermarket upgrade. I have been told by a couple of telescope buffs that the APOgrade Zenithstar is pretty formidable in the world of 80mm scopes. I have to say that I am a little disappointed in the color fringing that is...
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    More Photos with the LX3

    I have to say... I think your attempt with the cockatoo was better than mine. I just cant seem to get it right in Photoshop Elements (or Silkypix). I deleted the raw file as this was nothing but a test shot and didnt expect to have further use for it. I am regretting that decision now! Let...
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    what is the best scope for digiscoping??

    More images with the D300 and WO Zenithstar 80 EDII APOgrade. These photos were taken in evening light. The range for the munias was between 10-15m and the range for the bee eater was about 20-25m. I am having some serious problems with vibration and have begun looking into getting a balance...
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