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  1. NoSpringChicken

    Turnstones with Deformed Feet

    Yesterday I posted some photos of Turnstones on another forum which I use and somebody pointed out that several of the birds appeared to have quite badly deformed feet, some with the rear-facing toe missing. They wondered if it was related to the disease which affects some finches such as...
  2. NoSpringChicken

    Song of the Reed: Swallowtail

    I have just been listening to a rather peculiar programme on Radio 4. It is the first in a series of seasonal dramas set in a fictional nature reserve in Norfolk, following the issues involved in running such a place in the current climate. It was recorded on location at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen...
  3. NoSpringChicken

    Storm Proofing for Paramo Analogy clothing?

    I have two Paramo Cascada jackets which require cleaning and reproofing. The recommended procedure is to use Nikwax Tech Wash followed by Nikwax TX Direct. I have a full bottle of Tech Wash but need some more TX Direct. However I have an unused twin pack of Storm Cleaner and Waterproofer which I...
  4. NoSpringChicken

    Manfrotto Befree Live Head with ED50?

    I am interested to find out if anyone has tried the Manfrotto Befree Live Fluid Head with the ED50. I have a Manfrotto 190 CX3 carbon fibre tripod and in the past used it with a Manfrotto 701 HDV head. However, while this worked well with my EDIII angled scope, it was a bit OTT for the ED50. I...
  5. NoSpringChicken

    Swift with White Patches on Head

    Here are a couple of poor shots of one of the Swifts flying over my garden the other day. Does anybody know what the white patches on the head are? I have never noticed them before but, no doubt, they are a common feature. Ron
  6. NoSpringChicken

    Winged Eyecups for EL 8x32

    I really like my EL 8x32 FP binoculars and haven't noticed any problems with veiling glare. However, I sometimes have an issue with sunlight reflecting in the eyepiece when it is to the side of or behind me. This is especially the case on a winter's day like today when the sun was bright but low...
  7. NoSpringChicken

    How to remove eyecups on Swift HHS

    I have a pair of Swift HHS/828 8.5 x 44 roof prism binoculars. They are the original version with the diopter adjustment on the right hand eyepiece rather than on the focusing wheel as on the revised version. I haven't used them for several years but they are in good condition and the optics...
  8. NoSpringChicken

    A Question about Goldfinch Feathers

    The other day a male Sparrowhawk visited my garden and made a kill. I didn't spot it until it had nearly finished eating its catch, so I couldn't see what the prey was. After it had flown away I went out to inspect the remains of the unfortunate bird and discovered a patch of pale grey, downy...
  9. NoSpringChicken

    Olympus OM-D EM-1

    The rumours have finally been confirmed and Olympus has just launched the new OM-D EM1 micro four thirds camera. After a quick scan of the specs I think it looks brilliant. It is the new flagship semi-pro model in the OM-D range with a magnesium body and weather sealing and has a new sensor...
  10. NoSpringChicken

    A scary moment

    I use my ED50 handheld in a Grippa case and carry it in an unpadded nylon stuff sack with a strap attached. Tonight, when I came home from a day out with it, I opened the boot of the car and pulled my camera case out and put the strap over my shoulder in one action. Unbeknown to me, the strap on...
  11. NoSpringChicken

    DP Review Panasonic GH3 review

    DP Review finally have a review of the GH3 on their site now. Ron
  12. NoSpringChicken

    Norwich Cathedral Peregrine cam

    Norwich Cathedral Peregrine Cam The live webcam stream for the Norwich Cathedral Peregrines is available here. The first egg was spotted on Thursday 21st March. Ron
  13. NoSpringChicken

    Great Olympus E-5 shots of winter ducks

    Great Olympus E-5 shots of Arctic wintering ducks A woman on the Olympus site of which I am a member has just posted some wonderful shots of Arctic wintering ducks taken with her E-5 under extremely gruelling conditions. One of her cameras eventually died but I am not surprised looking at the...
  14. NoSpringChicken

    Warm Hats

    I am not a 'hat person' and, fortunately, had been blessed with a reasonably resilient head of hair to keep me warm. Recently, however, with the passing of the years I have been feeling the cold in adverse weather conditions and have resorted to wearing a hat to keep my head and ears warm. I...
  15. NoSpringChicken

    End of the line for Jessops?

    Another one bites the dust. There are lots of reports about at the moment that Jessops is about to enter administration. Soon there will be no high street photographic equipment retailers left for us to go and handle the equipment before purchasing it cheaper online. ;) Ron
  16. NoSpringChicken

    Urgent! Mac computer won't boot up.

    I have a problem. My Mac Mini at work won't boot up today. It chimes and starts the process but then goes to a blue screen and won't progress any further. This is the third time it has happened - every time on a Monday morning. Initially it started all right and I managed to open Firefox...
  17. NoSpringChicken

    ID insect, Norfolk, England

    I posted this in the Norfolk Insect thread but thought that I would post it here as well as I am very interested to know what it is. It was on my kitchen ceiling tonight and the body was about 15mm long. I think it could be a Southern Oak Bush-cricket but am not sure. Can anyone confirm this or...
  18. NoSpringChicken

    New body coming for 4/3 lenses

    Olympus have just confirmed that they are working on a new body to provide fast focusing for the Top Pro series of 4/3 lenses. There are few details at the moment and it is not clear whether it will be mirrorless or not and have an optical or electronic viewfinder. It sounds as if it will be...
  19. NoSpringChicken

    This made me laugh

    I think this has been 'doing the rounds', so apologies if you have seen it before. I think it is brilliant and extremely accurate but also very funny. http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/03/hammerforum-com Ron
  20. NoSpringChicken

    This is what I call a compact camera

    To commemorate the launch of the retro-styled OM-D m4/3 cameras, Olympus have commissioned a miniature model of the classic OM-1 film camera, complete with interchangeable lenses. The UK users site to which I belong arranged to send a copy free to any registered member who applied for one. It is...
  21. NoSpringChicken

    Winterwatch 9 pm tonight on BBC2

    This seems to have sneaked up largely unannounced but Winterwatch is on BBC2 tonight at 9 pm. According to the BBC website it is a chance to find out how the UK's wildlife has been coping with the winter. However, we know that it is really a chance for everybody to moan about how hopeless the...
  22. NoSpringChicken

    Sample images from pre-production Olympus OM-D E-M5

    Four Thirds User have just published the first set of images from a pre-production sample of the Olympus OM-D E-M5. They were only allowed to show jpegs, as the firmware has not been finalised yet. They were taken with the new 12-50mm zoom. They look quite impressive to me and certainly display...
  23. NoSpringChicken

    The new Olympus E-M5/OM-D

    After all the wild speculation and rumours over the past few weeks, I am looking forward to seeing what the new Olympus camera is like when it is announced on Wednesday. It seems likely that it will be m4/3 with a 16mp Panasonic sensor and a built-in EVF. It seems that the styling will be based...
  24. NoSpringChicken

    Duck, Suffolk, England

    Can anybody identify this pale duck which was photographed at Leathes Ham, Lowestoft, Suffolk on New Year's Day. It was associating with Wigeon and has a Wigeon-like bill. Is it leucistic, an immature, hybrid or an escapee from a private collection? It has been ringed. Any information would be...
  25. NoSpringChicken

    Unusual Grey Heron behaviour?

    I posted this photograph in the Gallery but thought I would post it here too in case it is of general interest. We watched this Grey Heron in a field of cattle at Ranworth in Norfolk over the Christmas holidays. It was flying about and landing right beside the cows and would follow them about...
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