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    Dippers

    Just wondering what the opinion is of ringers in relation to Dippers. Do you think leg bands cause Dippers any problems whilst swimming/feeding etc? Thanks
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    Taking photos through glass window

    I have the opportunity to photograph wildlife from a hide at night which has glass windows. A slave flash system is in place to capture the mammals from about 15 metres, and subdued lighting is in place which is turned up as the mammals continue to feed I will be using a 7D and 300mm f2.8 MK...
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    Advice please

    Hi, is there a device/gadget to automatically trigger the shutter when a bird flies into the frame when I am using a tripod on a close subject entering the frame ? Some sort of motion sensor maybe? Thanks ;)
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    Camera +lens strap Black Rapid

    Hs anyone used a strap like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-RAPID-SLING-CAMERA-STRAP-CARGO-RS-7-BLACK-/120852584641?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6280835867087694211 Its for a Canon 7D + 300m f2.8 combination. Any comments...
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    Uists in May 2012

    I am going to Uist next year and was thinking around “May 20 ish “ for a week Looking at the rainfall stats it seems to be the wettest month, so maybe not a good idea ? :eek!: Would April be ok for bird photos? It seems a lot drier than May, and after my visit to Mull last MAY ( WETTEST ON...
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    Canon v Nikon

    I am not a Nikon person ;) but would be curious to read "experts" comments on the IQ on this link comparing Canon v Nikon http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=739&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=2&LensComp=650&CameraComp=614&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=3&APIComp=2 My...
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    EXIF info

    Is there any way to keep Exif info in PS CS5 when saving for web and devices? thanks Chas :t: found the option ...... please disregard Cant find a delete thread option now !!!!!B (:
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    Missing Harris Hawk

    Whilst at the Hessilhead Widlife Rescue Centre in Ayrshre Scotland today, the SSPCA brought in a Harris Hawk which was found (lost) at Cumnock Ayrshire. It had rings etc which I noticed through the cage. If any one has lost one or knows how to help let me know. It looked ok, very wet but was...
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    Number of leg rings

    Is there a limit to the number of leg rings ? I realise they probably dont hinder the bird and the info gathered is usefull, but five leg rings on a tiny Ringed plover I would have thought "over the top" Not complaining, I just think five is way too many. The bird in the photo may even have had...
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    Warbler

    Hi all I'm having trouble again identing this juvenile warbler, sedge or reed ? I think its a sedge ;) Thanks for help
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    Female adult or Juv. ??

    Is this and adult or juv. whitethroat, I think its an adult female ? I can see a little yellow on the beak, but think the feathers are too well grown ? It was taken today Thanks Chas
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    EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

    I want to rent a lens for my trip to Mull next month, is the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM a good choice ? I already own a 100-400mm and 7D. Thanks Chas
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    Canon 7D

    How can you tell if a Canon 7D is a foreign import or UK/ European ? Does it make any difference? thanks
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    Leg rings

    Hi, could some kind person explain why some birds (Turnstone) have 3 rings on one leg ? This seems rather excessive and bordering on cruelty. It doesn't give a good impression. Thanks
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    Siberian possibly ?

    Could some kind person ID this bird please. About the size of a dunnock (slightly smaller) eating berries in a thicket on the golf course in Prestwick Ayrshire SW Scotland. I have loads of other better pics to follow......... :t: thanks
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    Canon 1D MK 11

    One of my friends at work is selling his Canon 1D Mk 11. Its two years old with 2k actuations in absolutely pristine condition. How much do you think I should offer ? Would I be better getting a Mk 111 or Mk 1V ? thanks PS He is also selling a 200mm prime lens F2.8 I think ?? His camera...
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    Extender EF 1.4x III

    Does anyone know if the new Extender EF 1.4x III which will go on sale in December, will allow autofocus with my Canon 50D and 100-400mm F4.5_ F5.6 lens ? My 50D has auto focus micro adjustment, and the chart below says it will work, not sure as a beginner as to what extent though? For £500...
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    Tree pipit or meadow pipit

    Could this be a tree pipit as opposed to a meadow pipit ? Taken on shore in Ayrshire Scotland http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Anthus_pratensis "Plumage-wise, the tree pipit tends to have a stronger face pattern than Meadow Pipit," http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Tree_Pipit thanks Chas
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    Lapland bunting or Reed bunting

    Is this a Lapland bunting or Reed bunting? thanks
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    Image stabiliser - tripod ?

    Canons website says that my 100-400mm 4.5-4.6L lens can't detect the use of a tripod. PAGE 4 http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/infobank/lenses/image_stabilisation.do Should I use IS when using a tripod or not ? I beleive my lens (2008) has a first generation IS, where you do need...
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    Colours in CS5 and LR3

    I have noticed that when for example I put a frame around a photo in CS5 the colour looks different when I publish it on here. I use LR3 and edit in CS5. My colour settings are shown here, any suggestions as to where I am going wrong or is this a normal symptom ? thanks Chas
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    Canon 7D upgrade from 50D

    Would I be wasting my money if I got a 7D to replace my 50D to match my 100- 400mm lens? I can't justify spending £5K on another lens. thanks Chas
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    Eider juv or what ??

    Is this a Juv Eider? There are three of them at the mouth of the River Ayr Harbour ( Ayrshire) The white above the eyeline has me confused ? :brains: thanks Chas
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    Unknown juv.

    Possibly a juv. Garden warbler or Chiffchaff maybe ? Taken today in local woodland park in Ayr Scotland thanks http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=316115&nocache=1
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    Ailsa Craig advice for beginner

    Hi folks I am taking a boat trip across to Ailsa Craig ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailsa_Craig) this wednesday and am after some tips/advice. I am thinking if the light is good (blue sky) I should set the camera (Canon 50D + Canon 100 400mm lens) to TV setting , speed to about 1600 ish and...
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