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Nikon V2 and Sigma 150-600
Yes, I'm sure it's too big for my purposes, but that's a heckuva lotta reach! I'm still intrigued by the N1 line, hope the V4 has the improved sensor everybody's expecting. I haven't looked into compatibility with Sigma/Tamron lenses cause I'm pretty sure they're all too heavy. Any idea if... -
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Nikon V2 and Sigma 150-600
Now you're talkin! Those are gorgeous! Don't see any evidence of shake in these, were they from a tripod? How's the autofocus? -
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83x anyone? The new Nikon P900
Only thing I know to do is use "zoom memory." You access it via the menu, then select the focal lengths you want the camera to stop at automatically as you zoom. Each time the lens stops the mm is displayed, so you can watch the bar at the top and sort of learn where you want it to be for... -
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Canon SX50 Specs
If the focus square gets smaller when you turn on the teleconverter function, you don't have the camera set on the smallest possible square for use within optical range. When you do, the focus square actually gets larger when you go to digital zoom. Page 135 of the manual has instructions for... -
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Nikon V3 with 70-300 CX?
Hmm, not a lot of details but at least it looks like there will be one! J5 has 20.8 megapixels, wonder if that means a different sensor? -
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Nikon V3 with 70-300 CX?
Hi Jim, thanks for the suggestions. I haven't been looking at the micro 4/3s, mainly because of size and weight issues. I'm small (5 ft.) and have nerve compression problems in my wrists. I don't want to carry a tripod or monopod when birding, and so far the 70-300CX with a Vcam is the only... -
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Nikon V3 with 70-300 CX?
Yes, it would be surprising if Nikon didn't enter this market, especially now that they've acquired an improved 1 inch sensor. I doubt the first iteration will have enough reach for most bird-nerds though. Of course what reach works and doesn't is in part dictated by what kind of birding one... -
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Nikon V3 with 70-300 CX?
Just read that the recently released J5 has an improved sensor...one similar to, maybe even the same as, the one in the Sony RX100. It also has very fast autofocus and burst speed but no EVF! Don't think it's large enough to use with a Hoodman Loupe, and even if it was, there'd be no way to hang... -
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Nikon V3 with 70-300 CX?
Interesting. My first response is, it's probably for a fixed lens cam to compete with the G3X and FZ1000. That could be an attractive option, "if" they incorporate the V3's hybrid autofocus and the FZ100's "extra optical zoom" for more reach. Nikon's digital zoom is worthless for anything but... -
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Nikon V3 with 70-300 CX?
Thank you, those are very nice. I'm starting to think this route might be the one I should take. Wonder what Nikon has planned for the V4. Seems like the V3 could come down in price when a new model's released. Decisions, decisions...... -
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Nikon V3 with 70-300 CX?
Wow, some pretty impressive shots in there, thanks Nikonmike! -
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Nikon V3 with 70-300 CX?
Wondering if any birdforum members have tried this camera and lens combination? I've been using superzooms for birding but would like better IQ and faster performance, without giving up too much reach or taking on a lot of weight (wrist problems.) The 800mm eq. and diminutive size of this combo... -
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83x anyone? The new Nikon P900
Thank you, HermitIbis. It could be sharper, Chris' hawk is much better. I had ISO limited to 400, so that forced a shutter speed of 1/100, which is pretty slow for 1800mm handheld. One advantage to the telephoto settings on the SX50 is that metering is based on the shorter focal length, so you... -
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83x anyone? The new Nikon P900
Yeah, the bins compatability was a concern of mine...hubby didn't carry any. I was thinking of using the case more as a traditional backpack in place of the fanny pack that carries my bluetooth, water, raincoat ,etc.... but swinging it around to use as camera support when needed. -
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83x anyone? The new Nikon P900
Oh yeah, I can relate on both fronts! With migrant activity picking up, I'll look out the window and there will be a little mixed flock jumping around in the birdbaths and surrounding shrubs. I still find it easier to grab my SX50 and fire off a few shots than to deal with the slow zoom of the...