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Recent content by jasonBKK

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    RFI: Khao Yai / Kaeng Krachan

    Yes they do, they are white and 50baht. However my recommendation is the Big-C version. Its nice thin material which in tropical climates can be useful. These are around 125baht so if you pass a big-C theirs are worth a look. Oriental bird club sell leech socks from the UK but I found the...
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    RFI: Khao Yai / Kaeng Krachan

    "Kaeng Krachan" Visited this Saturday and the "White Fronted Scops Owls" where not at the usual roost to the right of stream 2. However they might be back when you arrive in Dec. "Khao Yai" Bring Leech socks if you can find them in Europe. I've always struggled to find light weight ones in the...
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    D800e or D4

    The D700 was fine and I would have upgraded to the D800 but when the spec was announced and the D800 had similar ISO to the then 4 year D700 I had to go for the D4. Which is a shame as its double the price but I'm shooting birds and the only thing I need is the low light capability. Usually I...
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Blue-winged Pitta - Thailand'

    Yes this one come to worms as it was feeding young.
  5. Blue-winged Pitta -  Thailand

    Blue-winged Pitta - Thailand

    22 July 2013 - Temple grounds, Na Hin Lat, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Blue Pitta'

    No I didn't get the eared Pitta there was one nesting near banLoonSin hide recently but it perished along with its young to a predator. A few people photographed it last week but I was too late.
  7. Blue Pitta

    Blue Pitta

    Photographed from a temporary pop-up hide in Kaeng Krachan National Park.
  8. Hooded Pitta

    Hooded Pitta

    Photographed from a Pop-up hide in Kaeng Krachan National Park.
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    Review by 'jasonBKK' on item 'Jobu Micro Gimbal/Ballhead Adapter'

    Jobu seem to just copy everything Wimberley or Really right Stuff make. You cannot beat Wimberley & RRS quality. Its second to non and so is there customer service. If you're going to use support devices for your expensive glass just buy the right stuff first time...
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    Tripod/Head Recommendations for ATX 95

    The weight of the Gitzo GT3532S tripod is 1.88kgs its expensive but rigidity is just amazing, it should last a lifetime. The height is only 129cm and I'm 180cm 5,11" but by the time you factor in a head its perfect. GT3532S Series: 3 Sections: 3 Max height: 129.5 cm/51” Low level: 9.8 cm/3.9”...
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    Tripod/Head Recommendations for ATX 95

    I took the 95mm ATX and 30 - 70 zoom along to the shop and tried it 1st with the 701 then the newer 502. The 502 might be over-the-top, its double the size and weight of the 701 at 1.6kgs and can take 4kgs in weight just like the 701 however the 502 held it rock solid. It felt a lot smoother and...
  12. Crested Serpent Eagle

    Crested Serpent Eagle

    Several hours trek into to the Jungle, 3 hours in the makeshift tent/hide and water hole, in 40 degree heat even eagles get thirsty.The bird came in very close, unfortunately I only had the 500mm and the bird was not far away. Still I got some good close-ups.
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Collared Owlet'

    Beautiful bird, great capture.
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Sri Lanka Frogmouth'

    Great close up of this difficult to see bird.
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