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  1. K

    5D, best lens quest...

    I've recently bought a 5D, and I also have a 70-200IS. However, I know I need a bit more reach. I had a 170-500 Sigma last summer for my Nikon, but I've sold it. While the photos were great, the focus was a bit slow THUS I missed plenty of action. So, can I use a 1.4 TC with the 70-200IS and...
  2. K

    How to fix the darkness in these photos...

    I spent plenty of time yesterday messing with P, M, and A modes, and I'm not sure which one I was in when I took these shots [I will figure out that system of trial and error!], but I'm sure you'll be able to help me find the proper fix so next time I don't snooze! The leaves and bird are just...
  3. K

    I panicked...

    Yep, I finally had the camera in hand when one of our hummingbirds came to visit, and I just plane old panicked! I got several pictures off, but 1st the auto focus wasn't on AND then I realized I was in the wrong mode. Then I focused on the wrong thing a few times, and in the end, I got one shot...
  4. K

    Red breasted fella...

    Yes, those pictures make it clear to me that it is indeed the House Finch. Thanks, Kevin
  5. K

    Red breasted fella...

    Seen him, and plenty of his partners in my trees all year. I have this picture, and the only bird that colors up like him in my bird ID book is the House Finch? http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b48/hidkevin/OKIcantgetanycloserinmyhometreesoIm.jpg Thanks for looking... Kevin
  6. K

    I need more power! Which one...

    Well, I can't have every lens out there, and it appears that of the lenses that I'm looking at in my price range THEY all seem to get pretty good reviews here and elsewhere. I'm picking the Sigma 170-500 because I'll get the extra reach, and it is a bit cheaper than the Tamron 200-500...
  7. K

    I need more power! Which one...

    Here are some lenses that I'm looking at Tamron... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7627513164&fromMakeTrack=true Sigma... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7626913846&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Opteka 500mm...and this cheaper lens is where I really...
  8. K

    I need more power! Which one...

    Well, I got my Tamron 70-300 lens today, and while it is very nice, I can already see that I'm way under powered. I've read all sorts of threads on this subject, but I hope to get some more input on a lens bigger than the Tamron I have... Thanks all. Kevin
  9. K

    OK, I bought my camera set up...

    I've read every thread ever written on this camera, bird photography, and lenses, so you'd think I'd know what I was doing and getting. Hope so anyways! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7626032108&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Got that package plus a 2GB 150x card...
  10. K

    Added a few flowers to garden to attract them, and...

    Well, I added a few more flowers today, just for fun. Got another Weigela, a Hummingbird Mint, and one more pestemon. Now I have to plant them! Bummer...
  11. K

    I may have the best single tree to watch for birds...

    It dawned on me the other day that our back yard has one of the best trees to spot and watch birds. I'll post a picture tomorrow, but safe to say, I see more birds in it than any other place I've been to. It is the only tree on my block, and it is set between woods on all sides. So, it is the...
  12. K

    I've got the 7x35 actions, what do I get...

    what will I gain by getting a size up or tier up?? I need another pair for my boy and I, so I've got ants in my pants! Kevin
  13. K

    Got Some Nikon actions today

    Well, I picked up the Actions last week for my boy and I, and we love them. Only one problem, we've only got one pair! So, I'm on a quest to get another pair, maybe something better, so we can view together. Might look for that EX model mentioned above. Kevin
  14. K

    Added a few flowers to garden to attract them, and...

    Katy, well that is funny, because I put 2 penstemon types in my garden this spring. I was surprised when the hummers warmed up to them the other day. I added them for their shape, size, and color. I just got the flower type for Hummingbirds by accident! Kevin
  15. K

    Added a few flowers to garden to attract them, and...

    ...I've seen a few hummingbirds in my garden over the years, but not often. However, I added 3 Wine and Roses, several perrenials this spring, took special care to feed my other flowering shrubs last fall so they'd flower up real nice this spring, and presto Hummingbird heaven this month. Had 2...
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