• Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it.

    Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

Search results

thxpress_search_the_forum Search Opus
  1. impotentspider

    Warbler ID UK

    Caught quick snaps of three birds today (22/7/11), obviously Warblers of some sort, taken at RSPB Fairburn Ings. First one I think is a Garden Warbler?, the other two I'm a bit confused with, is the last one a Chiff Chaff? Sorry about the poor shots these are crops of about 1/6 the original...
  2. impotentspider

    Pentax A*300mm

    I've just aquired the "almost" legendary A*300mm f4 weighing in at just 850grams and only 132mm long this is one awfully compact lens given its focal length. This lens could be anything from 22-27 years old but aside from the lack of AF it works a treat, took it down to Fairburn Ings today to...
  3. impotentspider

    Best place for Nuthatches

    Can anyone reccomend a good site for Photographing Nuthatches within an hours drive of Leeds? its just one of many (many) species that have eluded me since taking up the hobby and this year I am determined to get at least one decent shot, I dont do walking so would prefer somewhere within easy...
  4. impotentspider

    K5 anyone?

    Been a while since I posted anything on here, not really had the time for birding though I have been popping in occasionally. Has anyone bought the K5 yet and how are you finding the improved noise handling? I bought mine in November and its the first Pentax body that I've used TAv mode on and...
  5. impotentspider

    Sigma 120-400

    Has anyone used the Sigma 120-400 HSM on a K10 or 20D yet?
  6. impotentspider

    Limited edition K10D

    You guys just gotta have a look at this:-O http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2007/200748.html
  7. impotentspider

    Robust Canon Lens Mounts

    If anything can be said for Canon DSLRs its the absolute reliability of their lens mounts, dont believe me? well just try dropping one with a 500mm lens attached and I bet the mount and lens stick firmly together; http://www.sportsshooter.com/members.html?id=296
  8. impotentspider

    freezing Kestrels

    What sort of shutter speed do I need to freeze the movement of a hovering Kestrel? I managed to get just one grabbed shot off today but haven't managed to freeze the action, I used selected centre point focus and spot metering, fortunately I had previously used the camera with some exposure...
  9. impotentspider

    Little Egret ID please

    Sorry, but I am not well up on larger species of birds, I am right in saying this is a Little Egret? I snapped this one in Corralejo, Fuerteventura, I also got some Ruddy Turnstones, Spanish Sparrows and a cardfull of Chipmonks, and I didn't even go with the intention of snapping wildlife!
  10. impotentspider

    finally getting it

    Finally getting to grips with my new lens, (I mastered the new camera after ten minutes) Whats everyones views on pics of birds in captivity? of which one of these is, unless you count swans that are ringed. Comments (even bad ones) and suggestions most welcome.
  11. impotentspider

    K10D firmware update

    Just heard that a firmware update should soon be available for the K10D, amongst other things the camera will now support wireless flash using the pop-up as the controler. Details here; http://www.pentaxuser.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3668
  12. impotentspider

    Velbon Sherpa or Sherpa Pro?

    Does anyone know if there is any real difference in stability between the Velbon Sherpa range and its more expensive Carbon Fibre Pro range? or is it just the weight difference that make CF tripods more desirable. I was considering the CF630 (or even the CF530) but after reading the specs of...
  13. impotentspider

    My humble effort

    I finally got a reasonable day to take my new camera and lens out in some fairly good weather, this little blighter wouldn't stay still but I finally managed to catch him on a branch with a grab shot. I'm sure my technique will improve (as soon as I get used to the equipment) Any advice will...
  14. impotentspider

    Recent member pics

    Been a member for a few weeks now, thought it was time I added a few pics to my gallery, no feathered friends at the mo', still waiting for my 50-500 lens so I can get up close and personal.
  15. impotentspider

    Bushnell 8-32x40

    DOH! This may seem like the most stupid question in the world, but what is the correct way to use a pair of bins? I recently bought a pair of Bushnell 8-32X40, the zoom appealed to me as I am foremostly a photographer who has recently taken up bird watching. Having never used a pair of Bins...
  16. impotentspider

    Sigma 135-400

    Has anyone had any experience with the Sigma 135-400, would you consider it worth the cost when I already have a Pentax 80-320, how much nearer would I get with the extra 80mm (120 on my DSLR) I think the Sigma 175-500 may be a bit too long at the short end and I cant really afford the 50-500...
  17. impotentspider

    K10d

    Has anyone got the thier sights on the New K10D? I am really looking forward to getting mine, the shake reduction should really help when the light levels drop. plus the 10MP means I dont have to worry too much about filling the frame. I think I'm going to wait until after xmas tho', See if...
  18. impotentspider

    newbie

    Hi Folks My name is Alan and I hail from Leeds in the UK, I just got interested in bird photography after moving house last year, we inherited a well planned garden with a few bird feeders and a few visitors, my wife quickly began to complain that the birds were getting better fed than she...
Back
Top