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    Is 400 mm f/5.6-6L overkill for me?

    My exact setup. Upgrading from that Sigma to (hopefully) the Canon 400mm f/5.6. I'm going to rent in soon to try out first. We're expecting rain for the next week, so I will be watching the weather and placing my rental order when it looks brighter. Thank you everyone for your input and sample...
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    Is 400 mm f/5.6-6L overkill for me?

    Thanks, Lisa. I found a place where I can rent the lens for a week to try it out. That way I'll know if I can get the results I'm hoping for. Anyone had any experience with Zilok for renting lenses?
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    Is 400 mm f/5.6-6L overkill for me?

    I only have the Canon xTi but want to get some nice bird shots. Is this lens going to be overkill for my camera? It's overkill for my wallet, but my son said he'd go in on it with me so we can share the lens. He has the same camera. I currently have a Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro and a...
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    Short-tailed Hawk, light morph?

    Any chance this is an osprey? Maybe an immature bird that would have some streaking on the head? That was my next guess, Lyn. I've never seen an ospry here in the neighborhood, but there are plenty around since we're so close to the ocean. I'm hoping I can spot it again and again to get a...
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    Short-tailed Hawk, light morph?

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    Short-tailed Hawk, light morph?

    Thanks for the picture, Guillaume. That doesn't look like the same bird to me. Unfortunately, I never saw it in flight. He stayed perched at the top of a tree. I'm not good at describing the different features, but I'll give it a try. As I mentioned, his front was solid white. He looked more...
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    Short-tailed Hawk, light morph?

    I need some help in identifying a hawk I've seen in our neighborhood here in Florida the past few weeks. All reference books I've read state that the short-tailed hawk (light morph) is the only hawk with a while underbelly. So I am reasonably sure that's what I'm seeing. It is not too common...
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    Scope Lenses 101

    Hi, Yossi. Yes, I did mean eyepieces. Thanks for your reply. My scope arrived Wednesday, and I took my granddaughter with me today to do a little birdwatching. The scope is great and the 30x eyepiece is very nice. However, I think I want the 20x60 zoom--maybe for Christmas. I would like to be...
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    Scope Lenses 101 (I posted in wrong forum previously)

    Keith--Thanks for the input. I'm feeling really good about my selection. Will even feel better when it arrives next week! Still looking for a good resource to explain lens magnifications and the appropriate situation for using one over another. If anyone has a good link, please pass it along...
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    Scope Lenses 101 (I posted in wrong forum previously)

    Swissboy: Thank you for reassuring me that I have ordered a great scope and eyepiece. I had planned on purchasing a different scope, but after looking through the Nikon, I immediately changed my mind.
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    Scope Lenses 101 (I posted in wrong forum previously)

    Sorry for the duplication--I just realized I posted this in the Camera/Photography forum yesterday when it should have been here. I didn't know how to delete/move it. I guess the question could be applicable in either forum, but my question is specific to my new scope: I ordered my first...
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    Scope Lenses 101

    I ordered my first spotting scope yesterday (Nikon Fieldmaster III 60mm EDA) and ordered the 30X wide angle lens. I know nothing about lenses, as I never owned a 35mm camera before, so had no need to learn. Now that I will have a decent spotting scope, I want to learn about the different...
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    LOVE BIRDS...know nothing about them!

    Welcome, Cathé. I live in Central Florida (actually along the coast near Daytona). If you are interested in birding as a hobby, there is a birding festival in Titusville (through Saturday, I believe). Here's a link to their website: http://www.nbbd.com/fly/ You can pick up all sorts of...
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    Hello from Philadelphia

    Hi, and welcome! I moved to Florida about 1 1/2 years ago from the DC area. This is a birding heaven! I'm not familiar with the West Coast, but they say Merritt Island on the East Coast is wonderful. I'm planning on going many times over the next few months. I just ordered my first scope and...
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    Greetings from Ontario! (and a stupid question...)

    Welcome, Kathy. I'm new to the forum, too. There are no stupid questions. You just answered one that many people have probably wondered about (including me). Enjoy your new hobby.
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    PowerShot A70 & Pentax PF65 or 80 ED for digiscoping?

    Thanks, Clen. I've seen that F-Adaptor on E-bay before and wondered about it. Looked like he had a Canon set up in his photos. Appreciate the feedback.
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    PowerShot A70 & Pentax PF65 or 80 ED for digiscoping?

    I appreciate your suggestions. I'll take a look at the options you suggested.
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    PowerShot A70 & Pentax PF65 or 80 ED for digiscoping?

    I believe I may have posted this question in the wrong area earlier, so I apologize if you are reading this a second time. I am about to purchase the Pentax scope (either PF-65 or 80) and already have a PowerShot A70. Would this combo be sufficient to attempt digiscoping? If so, what would I...
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    Starting into digiscoping help Please

    Will new scope + PowerShot A70 work? Hi, I've just done a lot of research on scopes because I plan to purchase one Thursday at a local birding festival. I'm new to serious birdwatching, but not very technical. I mostly just enjoy the view. But I would like to get into digiscoping sometime in...
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    Pentax PF80 EDa and fixed eyepieces

    Thanks, Brian, for the recommendations. I will definately "weigh" the pros and cons of the 80 and 65 while at the show. There's nothing like hands-on comparison and I'm fortunate that the timing of the show coincides with my new interest in birding.
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    Pentax PF80 EDa and fixed eyepieces

    Ready to buy my first scope Moved to FL last year, and just finished a beginning bird watching class--so I'm ready to take the plunge. I've researched scopes until my eyes are blurry and have narrowed the choice down to the Pentax 65EDA or the 80EDA. Weight will be an issue as I'm mid-50s with...
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    Hello from Florida

    I just completed a beginner birdwatching class presented by the local Audubon Society. I'm excited about my new hobby and will be attending the Birding Festival next week. I'm already researching spotting scopes and have a lot of information to digest before I make a purchase. After looking...
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