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Friday 25th June 2004, 03:01
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Richard stern
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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My new "toy" has arrived!
Hi,
I have finally taken delivery of my Nikon d70 and 80-400 VR zoom lens. I spent yesterday and today playing around , with some building and scenic shots, and a few birds. Here are 3 of the bird shots I have taken, a Crow in the rain, a flying Herring Gull and a Blue-headed Vireo. The latter 2 were heavily cropped in PSE-2. I am looking forward to getting the chance to do some real birding with the combo., and getting some shots as good as some of the seasoned dSLR'ers here. |
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Friday 25th June 2004, 03:09
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Well I'ld say you are off to an awfully good start. Don't you just love all these wonderfully new electronic gadgets?
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Friday 25th June 2004, 03:25
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Very nice! That is quite a lens you got there. So the VR is compatible with the D70?
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Friday 25th June 2004, 09:06
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It looks like you are really getting the measure of your new gear. It looks like a fantastic peice of kit. You are already taking good photo's with it if these 3 are anything to go by. Enjoy your new camera and lense. Cheers John.
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Friday 25th June 2004, 23:45
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Flying Nerd
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: UK
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Off to a great start there, Richard! You'll quickly fall in love with the D70.
Brian - I don't know how Richard took his pics, but you can take pics like that handheld with that kinda gear. Obviously a plus point over digiscoping. Rich. |
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Saturday 26th June 2004, 10:58
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Richard stern
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Hi,
I just pre-set the camera, and slung it around my neck - then just pointed it at the birds and pressed the button. Very satisfying! |
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