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Recent content by Dave N
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Lens choice 7d mk1 ( or maybe mk2 )
Just a thought.. Canon's 400 mm f5.6 prime has the best reputation for being sharp as a tack, but remember it does not have IS so harder to hand hold -
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7d mk2 question
Good news. I had the same issue and found the same solution. You should find the MkII a good jump up, especially the ISO and auto-focus. -
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Canon 70d lcd problem
I agree with Malcolm, try a reset. However, just one more point: I had similar inexplicable problems, things not working, screen, focusing etc. It started a month after I bought a non genuine cannon battery. Started using a genuine battery and the issues went away. Don't ask me to explain why... -
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Best place to buy a Canon Lens
I have also used e-infin - no problems at all -
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Anyone using 7D mk1?
I used a 7Di for a number of years and it was a good camera for wildlife but it had it's weaknesses. It had good focusing but the noise at high ISO was bad. At 400-600 ISO it was ok but from 1000 on it was very poor. I went for a second hand 1DIV which was a massive jump up. I do own a 7DII... -
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Hello from Indiana
Welcome! Sparrows are always the hardest - try the big ones first - birds of prey, Eagles, Kites, Vultures etc - all exciting birds to watch -
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Friendly crow
It is very unusual for a wild bird to behave like this - especially if a member of the Covid family. Two possibilities spring to mind - it could be a bird that has got used to humans - an escapee maybe or the bird is unwell.