BirdForum

Widowmaker · Friday 11th July 2003, 20:31

Here are two of the few bird images I took when I had my F707. Its not digiscoping but this is what made me want to get into it. I only had a 1.85x Raynox. I think the bird hanging upside down was pretty funny.

http://www2.netdoor.com/~brenda/dsc01692.jpg

http://www2.netdoor.com/~brenda/dsc01843.jpg

tarves57 · Sunday 13th July 2003, 00:34

Hi,
Could you tell me how far away you were from the bird in each of these photos?
I have a scope and Nikon 990 which are great, but I wish there was a camera on its own that had enough zoom and stability to simply pack in a bag and go, yet take great bird/wildlife pictures from a distance....

Susan

Widowmaker · Sunday 13th July 2003, 02:39

You know, I can't remember but it was not far at all. The first shot I would guess 20 feet. It is also a very small bird. I was in a deer stand. The second one, the camera was so close to the bird I was afraid he would peck the lens and Im not joking. I was just far enough not to need macro. I wish I could have taken a better shot on that one. I just stood in front on the nest like a statue. The bird came towards the nest several times and flew away. I guess it got use to me there, finally perched and then looked back at me. I didnt have time to do anything but take the picture and the bird almost hit me when it saw my finger press the release.

That camera had 5x optical and 5x Digital. Not enough for any type of birding in my opinion. I ordered the 1.85x lens but that still was not enough for what I wanted although it did allow me to get that first shot.

My nikon 4500 will be here Monday. I have already ordered the Meade 90 and Im about to order the Eagle Eye 5x. Have you looked into the 5X? I have seen some photos taken and it looks great. I know you wanted a stand alone but the 5x might be what you need. Read some reviews on it. I will definitely post my opinion once I get it.

Good luck

PacAce · Sunday 13th July 2003, 05:51

That's the cutest Tufted Titmouse I've ever seen!!!!! :) Great shot!

tarves57 · Sunday 13th July 2003, 09:59

Thanks for the info. Sounds like you had a close shave there!

Enjpy your new camera and scope

Susan

Friday 11th July 2003, 20:31	#1
Widowmaker Guest Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 278	First bird images taken with F707 Here are two of the few bird images I took when I had my F707. Its not digiscoping but this is what made me want to get into it. I only had a 1.85x Raynox. I think the bird hanging upside down was pretty funny. http://www2.netdoor.com/~brenda/dsc01692.jpg http://www2.netdoor.com/~brenda/dsc01843.jpg

Sunday 13th July 2003, 02:39	#3
Widowmaker Guest Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 278	You know, I can't remember but it was not far at all. The first shot I would guess 20 feet. It is also a very small bird. I was in a deer stand. The second one, the camera was so close to the bird I was afraid he would peck the lens and Im not joking. I was just far enough not to need macro. I wish I could have taken a better shot on that one. I just stood in front on the nest like a statue. The bird came towards the nest several times and flew away. I guess it got use to me there, finally perched and then looked back at me. I didnt have time to do anything but take the picture and the bird almost hit me when it saw my finger press the release. That camera had 5x optical and 5x Digital. Not enough for any type of birding in my opinion. I ordered the 1.85x lens but that still was not enough for what I wanted although it did allow me to get that first shot. My nikon 4500 will be here Monday. I have already ordered the Meade 90 and Im about to order the Eagle Eye 5x. Have you looked into the 5X? I have seen some photos taken and it looks great. I know you wanted a stand alone but the 5x might be what you need. Read some reviews on it. I will definitely post my opinion once I get it. Good luck Last edited by Widowmaker : Sunday 13th July 2003 at 02:42.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Sunday 13th July 2003, 00:34	#2
tarves57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 223	Hi, Could you tell me how far away you were from the bird in each of these photos? I have a scope and Nikon 990 which are great, but I wish there was a camera on its own that had enough zoom and stability to simply pack in a bag and go, yet take great bird/wildlife pictures from a distance.... Susan

Sunday 13th July 2003, 05:51	#4
PacAce Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pennsylvania USA Posts: 10	That's the cutest Tufted Titmouse I've ever seen!!!!! :) Great shot!

Sunday 13th July 2003, 09:59	#5
tarves57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 223	Thanks for the info. Sounds like you had a close shave there! Enjpy your new camera and scope Susan

BirdForum

The net's largest birding community, dedicated to wild birds