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  1. J

    Help Please!!

    I'd go for the eagle. Nice capture, and the bird is exhibiting behavior as opposed to just a portrait shot. Unlike some of the other commentators, the deer doesn't quite do it for me. It could be just my monitor, but it seems as if the image is lost in the highlights. I do like the grouse...
  2. J

    Low brow Orlando

    I've always found the House of the Mouse an interesting place to bird amidst the other joys. One evening, I came across a merlin in Downtown Disney on the roof at the rear of the toy store. Frontierland and Tom Sawyer Island also provides interesting opportunites for herons, ibis', and other...
  3. J

    B and H Photo

    For those that are wondering, B&H does provide a list of their holiday schedule on-line (not including shabbos closings): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/HoursOfOperation.jsp Pinewood is correct, they are open during Chanukah. In the grand scheme of things, it's a minor festival...
  4. J

    Puerto Rico - November

    Mark, If you're interested in keeping in her good books, consider adding in a side trip to Vieques or Culebra, two smaller islands off the main island of Puerto Rico. Very laid back with beautiful beaches. They can be reached via puddle jumper or ferry. And, on the plus side, both islands...
  5. Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

    Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

    A hummingbird moth feeding off of a lilac bush.
    • JSO
    • Media item
    • hummingbird clearwing moth
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
  6. J

    Which 70-200mm lens for general wildlife

    Alternatively, how about the Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS. While you lose the sexy white body of the 70-200 mm IS, you gain image stabilization, while dropping your cost and losing a few ounces (er, grams). Many reviewers of this lens have compared it favorably to the L lenses and it sounds...
  7. J

    Tipping/Gratuities for Guides

    Dave, Thank you. That's the information I was looking for. Very helpful. JSO
  8. J

    Tipping/Gratuities for Guides

    I'm currently in the final stages of budgeting a trip to SA and have one question that I have not found an answer to in the guidebooks. What is the appropriate rate for tipping of guides at game parks, and privately hired guides on tours. On other similar international trips travel agencies...
  9. J

    Help Mexico

    I too will not claim a lot of experience in the area, but I won't let that stop me from throwing in my two cents. If you are close to Cancun, you may want to consider a trip to Isla Contoy. I don't know how good the birding will be in September, but the Island has a frigate bird colony (and a...
  10. J

    Asking information for a trip to Florida in august 2010

    Antonio, You might find the information/maps from the Great Florida Birding Trail helpful in planning the birding portion of your trip. The maps are downloable at: http://myfwc.com/gfbt/ The maps helped me identify a few good locations beyond the obvious that I would have missed during a...
  11. J

    Orlando holiday

    Richard, You should have a good time at Disney, and to do quite a bit of birding while ensuring the kids have a good time. A few places in the Magic Kingdom worth remembering, for purposes of birding, include the area in front of the Crystal Palace. At the least, there should be some mallards...
  12. J

    Death of the DSLR

    This piece brings to mind Mark Twain's comments on hearing reports that he died: "news of my death is exaggerated." Anytime someone gazes into the crystal ball he/she risks getting it wrong. As others here have pointed out, technology will change how images will be made. But, to declare one...
  13. J

    Central Park, NYC - What'll I see?

    You might find the following link useful (or not): http://www.centralpark.com/pages/sports/bird-watching.html
  14. J

    Which digiscoping camera is everyone using at the moment?

    I've come across a number of references lately to the Panasonic Lumix G1 DSLR. Apparently, a number of people think this will fill the void left by the old coolpix cameras. There is quite a discussion about this camera taking place in this section. As for me, I use a Canon SD 750.
  15. J

    Have a camera, scope, and tripod - now what?

    I believe the Vortex Universal 28-45mm Small Digital Camera Adapter will fit the Denali scope. It should be able to support the Canon A95.
  16. J

    Questions on Zeiss 85*FL

    William, The backpack is the easy part. The final cost when you add everything up is what hurts (and you forget about it once you get that first bird in sight). I too started looking at less expensive scopes and quickly moved up the line to the better scopes. I probably would have purchased...
  17. J

    New Vortex Razor 85 APO

    Vortex has a manual posted on their website: http://media.sw-network.com/vx/manuals/manual_spt_razor_2009.pdf
  18. J

    Questions on Zeiss 85*FL

    William, You say: "It can be quite confusing to a newbie. HD, ED, Extra Low Ed, APO, pure flourite." It's confusing to many of us. There are people on the forum who will be happy to explain all of the intracacies to you. Simply put, it's each manufacturers version of low dispersion glass...
  19. J

    A strange move by Canon

    There's an interesting interview on CNet with one of Canon's technical advisors. Amongst the issues he discusses, is the inclusion of video in DSLRs. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13580_3-10213645-39.html?tag=mncol;txt
  20. J

    Questions on Zeiss 85*FL

    William, I generally carry the Zeiss 85 over my shoulder attached to the tripod. I don't find it too burdensome. Though I'm usually walking with it, I wouldn't consider it "hiking" (usually no more than 5 miles). It might help if you described what your day hikes were like. Reviewing the...
  21. J

    San Diego in April

    You may want to take a look at the San Diego Audobon Society's website: http://www.sandiegoaudubon.org/
  22. J

    Canon Digiscoping Options

    Ian, The nice thing about the camera is that you're not shooting film. Experiment. See what works for you. You may not like the preprogrammed modes. If not, see what settings work best for you. It's really a question of getting images that you're happy with (unless you're trying to sell...
  23. J

    Canon Digiscoping Options

    Ian, In response to your question, I tend to use foliage scene mode and let the camera make the rest of the adjustments. This mode gives me very good colors and, in all honesty, the Canon folks who made and programmed the camera can probably choose the ISO better than I can. The best advice...
  24. J

    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Rufous-tailed Hummingbird'

    Well done.
    • JSO
    • Gallery comment
  25. J

    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Blue Footed Boobies'

    very nice.
    • JSO
    • Gallery comment
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