SX40 Super Zoom (7 Viewers)

[AndyM]

I seriously thought that the SX40 might disappear up its own tripod mount with the release of the '50' so it's really pleasing to see what all you SX40 owners have been getting up to!

AndyM.

 

[Moocher]

I'm still loving my SX40

I'm getting better at using it too.

One from Monday 18th Feb

 

[Moocher]

Another one from Monday

I just liked this shot. SX40 does everything I want. I may be tempted by the SX60 when it appears, but the SX50 just doesn't seem a big enough upgrade.

 

[Johnny1]

Here's a few I took last week. The deer were quite a way off.

 

[Johnny1]

Here's one taken on Auto for comparison.

 

[Wildmoreway]

We have all heard of Stone Curlews, here is a shot of a Sidmouth Concrete Stork. Taken with my SX40.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildmoreway/8513994464/in/photostream

 

[birdboybowley]

Nah that's definitely a heron!
I was bought this camera last September and have loved it ever since. Took it to Madagascar for a month in October and a friend who was with me and owns a big SLR set-up has just bought the SX50 as mine was just so easy to use and tbh, the shots were actually comparable, esp in the forest. The only thing this camera doesn't do well is focus quickly for flight shots....or maybe that's down to me!

Photos can be seen here within the trip report:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=245335

Here's a Bittern complete with nostril leech (yuk!) from Blashford a couple of weekends ago. Best views I've ever had in over 30yrs birding, never seen the unique way a bittern hunts.....amazing!

 

[birdboybowley]

The last three are 'bluer' as they were taken through the unopenable hide windows so not bad considering!

 

[KFC]

Great pics, Adam. I had a similar experience last weekend at Slimbridge - best views ever. Loved the hunting technique with bill-tip dipped in the water, neck outstretched, looking with one eye and then flipping the head over and looking with the other. I'd never witnessed this before. I videoed it with the SX40 and was astounded at the quality when viewed on a large screen HD telly. For those that can access Facebook, there is a portion of the video here - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151340679772017 or photos and videos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenturnip/sets/72157632885383846/

Ken

 

[Tarsiger]

And here ...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarsiger1/8517233516/in/photostream

Russ

 

[KFC]

And here ...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarsiger1/8517233516/in/photostream

Russ

I never knew of this behaviour until I observed it. Since then, several people have told me about it. Glad the SX40 was able to capture it.

Ken

 

[Roy C]

We have all heard of Stone Curlews, here is a shot of a Sidmouth Concrete Stork. Taken with my SX40.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildmoreway/8513994464/in/photostream

Yep, it is a Heron.They have two concrete Heron's on the gateposts going into Arlington Court.

 

[wilki]

Several weeks now since I bought the SX40 and I'm very pleased with it. Turnstone and Cormorant pics taken today.

 

[kawwauser]

great tit taken at roughly 35 feet away yellowhammer 20 feet

 

[Birdman7]

Sx40

Goes to show what one can achieve with good technique and inexpensive equipment, well done all of you.

 

[Roy C]

great tit taken at roughly 35 feet away yellowhammer 20 feet

Love the Yellowhammer shot - great work :t:

 

[Roy C]

I used the Sx40 today for the first time in ages today (prefer the 600mm astroscope these days). Attached are a few snaps - they will not win any prizes that's for sure but the beauty of the little SX is that it is so light and portable.

 

[Mackem George]

Hi Roy good to see you back see you have not lost your touch,cracking shots as usual.

 

[arjacee]

Hardly ever remember to use my Sx40 but it always impresses when I do. Thought I'd get it out for 5 minutes today when there were a few birds near the car.

 

[wilki]

Couple of Hoopoe shots taken today from about 20 feet away