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  1. Hobbes2

    Panasonic GX8 Flash advice, please

    Thanks Tati
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'blue checked bee eaters'

    Wow :clap: Beautiful pose and colours, Doux!
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  3. Hobbes2

    Unidentified Yellow and Black Butterfly/moth

    Brimstone moth, I think :t:
  4. Hobbes2

    MFT lens 100-400mm, Leica DG, announced

    Thanks for the info acedangler |=)|. Hope you get the chance to enjoy the lens soon :t:
  5. Hobbes2

    MFT lens 100-400mm, Leica DG, announced

    Thanks Ian. It's good to see that stocks are gradually getting through now and it's really encouraging to hear that it out performs the Panasonic 100-300mm.
  6. Hobbes2

    MFT lens 100-400mm, Leica DG, announced

    Wow, someone who actually owns one ;). Where on earth did you get it from? None of the online retailers appear to have any stock yet. Great to hear you're pleased with the results. Hopefully a few more will hits the shops soon. :t:
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Common loon'

    Oh, that is utterly delightful! :clap:
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  8. Hobbes2

    Mobile phone UK Field Guide app for Android

    Thanks Colin. Will take a look...
  9. Hobbes2

    Mobile phone UK Field Guide app for Android

    Ah-ha, I'd not come across "WP Checklist" and the reviews are very positive. Combining that with the bird sounds apps looks handy too. Thank you ;)
  10. Hobbes2

    Mobile phone UK Field Guide app for Android

    Thanks Colin. The reviews for that app do seem good. Will wait and see if anyone suggests anything else and then make a decision :t:
  11. Hobbes2

    Mobile phone UK Field Guide app for Android

    I wasn't quite sure where to post this question but here goes... There seem to be a few UK & European birders field guide apps around for both iPhone and Andoird phones. I just wondered what the most popular or recommended is for Android users please? Ideally, it would have sketches/photos of...
  12. Hobbes2

    Digiscoping with Panasonic G7 - Best Lens?

    That's a very helpful post from Neil :t: I currently use the 20mm/f1.7, primarily for digiscoping over a reservoir or flats where approach would scare the bird away. The results can be very good but I often wish I had more reach. The recommendation of the 25 or 30mm might be the way to go if...
  13. Hobbes2

    Panasonic GX8 Flash advice, please

    Thank you very much Niels, I'll take a look :t:
  14. Hobbes2

    Panasonic GX8 Flash advice, please

    For anyone using the micro-four-thirds cameras that don't have in-camera flashes, I just wondered if you could recommend a cheap, small solution for the GX8, please? I've looked at the Nissin i40, Panasonic DMW-FL360LE & Olympus FL-600R but they all add bulk and weight which I really want to...
  15. Hobbes2

    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Cuckoo'

    Wow! :clap: They don't get much better than that John. Full of life and texture. What a beautiful creature. :t:
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Bonellis eagle portrait'

    Wow! Full of life and strength and curiosity. Outstanding :clap:
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  17. Hobbes2

    Panasonic GX8 Issues

    Thanks Niels. I spoke to the company I bought the camera from and they're taking it in for assessment. It may not be faulty but I thought it was worth them taking a look. I'll report back when I get their opinion. There are a lot of positive points to the GX8, though, and, as I said in my...
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    Panasonic GX8 Issues

    A very interesting issue Niels. Thank you for the link. I seem to be really busy this week but when I get the chance, I'll do some test shots to make sure the mechanical shutter isn't faulty.
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    Panasonic GX8 Issues

    Thanks Niels and Jim for your replies. If I get the chance, I'll take some proper comparison shots using the G3 and GX8 and then upload them. Niels, that's a good point about the greater pixel density in the GX8 sensor possibly showing lens flaws. Shutter shock is also a consideration (and...
  20. Hobbes2

    Panasonic GX8 Issues

    Thanks for your helpful reply, Niels. Yes, I'm looking at SOOC jpgs. I've played around with the noise reduction and sharpness settings in the "Standard" option of Photo Style. I'll see whether selecting "Vivid", "Natural" etc will make a difference - thanks for the suggestion. I'm not keen to...
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    Panasonic GX8 Issues

    Within the last few weeks, I've upgraded my m4/3's body from the Panasonic G3 to the GX8. In many ways, it is a vast improvement...BUT... I am finding that even in good, bright sunshine, I need to shoot at ISO320+ just to achieve minimum shutter speed with the 100-300mm lens. Overall, on...
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Skylark'

    Wow, beautiful work Paschalis. You've really captured the feel of the bird and landscape. :t:
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  23. Hobbes2

    Fujifilm 100-400mm

    Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbes2: A friend has the Fuji X-T1 and the colour rendition is superb (much nicer than my Panasonic G3). With a high spec 100-400mm lens the system is extremely tempting! Hi Niels, I'm glad Vespobuteo provided some input here. All I know is that the sensor...
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    Fujifilm 100-400mm

    A friend has the Fuji X-T1 and the colour rendition is superb (much nicer than my Panasonic G3). With a high spec 100-400mm lens the system is extremely tempting!
  25. Hobbes2

    New Panasonic m4/3 cameras for 2016?

    Thanks Niels. I think they update the model annually (roughly), which is why I was surprised I hadn't seen anything about a new G8 on the horizon. Not to worry. I'll keep my eyes peeled. Thanks again :t:
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