Tony Knight
Well-known member
Just joined the forum and have a couple of "technique" questions. I have only just taken delivery of a Nikon 4500 plus kowa 824 20-60 (straight but 2nd hand so cheapish) , velbon sherpa 450 tripod and eagle-eye adaptor (yes costly but given I could never make anything on Blue Peter ..........). Must add the advice on this forum has been absolutely brilliant, until I first saw the site (thanks Richard) I had no clue what to look for. My queries;
I used to wander around with a 35m Canon c/w 300m lens and 2x converter ,no tripod, giving flexibility, approx 12x and reasonable pictures as long as the weather was brightish. I'm concerned that I may not now have the response time to snap the birds that appear for 10-15 secs as I walk along even once the new kit becomes a slick operation. How do you experts cope ? Do you ignore the "now you see them now you don't" shots, walk round with tripod already extended primed and ready, use a separate 3x or 5x converter for walking and swap to the scope and tripod when you are going to be stationary for 5+ minutes ?? I have tried walking with the tripod almost fully extended and know it wont be long before I trip over and drop the scope !!
A comment was made about the damage the sun can cause to the camera. Is it safe to leave scope and camera in the boot of a car for long periods so they are always with me ? They are carefully padded and out of the sun but it gets pretty hot in a boot that's permanently in the sun at the office car-park.
Any advice on a good quality but not too expensive printer ? is it better to get one that is primarily for printing photos ? Presume they have the best definition.
Much appreciate any advice. Tony
I used to wander around with a 35m Canon c/w 300m lens and 2x converter ,no tripod, giving flexibility, approx 12x and reasonable pictures as long as the weather was brightish. I'm concerned that I may not now have the response time to snap the birds that appear for 10-15 secs as I walk along even once the new kit becomes a slick operation. How do you experts cope ? Do you ignore the "now you see them now you don't" shots, walk round with tripod already extended primed and ready, use a separate 3x or 5x converter for walking and swap to the scope and tripod when you are going to be stationary for 5+ minutes ?? I have tried walking with the tripod almost fully extended and know it wont be long before I trip over and drop the scope !!
A comment was made about the damage the sun can cause to the camera. Is it safe to leave scope and camera in the boot of a car for long periods so they are always with me ? They are carefully padded and out of the sun but it gets pretty hot in a boot that's permanently in the sun at the office car-park.
Any advice on a good quality but not too expensive printer ? is it better to get one that is primarily for printing photos ? Presume they have the best definition.
Much appreciate any advice. Tony