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Recent content by poledark

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    ID please SE Kent

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    Newbie

    Had mine since they came on the market. Never any problems with it, I tend to use Bird setting. This is basically auto with multishot (up to 7 ) and preset zoom. I set the zoom to 500mm but in use you can just zoom in and out to suit yourself. Most times I do a burst of 3 or 4 shots of birds...
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    Should I by a bridge/superzoom camera *instead of* a scope?

    I have used big scopes, attached video cameras to them, attached still cameras to them, even told by some on here that it was not possible! I now use a superzoom, and I use the word super deliberately. I sold all my scopes and purchased a Nikon with 10x zoom (can’t remember the number). Simply...
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    Iolo's Wild Pembrokeshire. with Graham Horden

    Anyone been watching this series? Stunning!! . Done a search on both and was VERY impressed. , OOPs!! just spotted the other thread, still worth mentioning twice :) Den
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    Camera for birder recommendations

    Simmond, go for the 1000. I have a 900 and upgraded to the 1000. there are several features on the 1000 like the focus ring (manual) a godsend when searching undergrowth, particularly birds at distance on the ground. Always difficult advising others what to buy, but as a guy who never travels...
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    learnt a new trick yesterday

    I have a P1000. Where I fish I often spot buzzards wheeling at a great height, probably 500feet or more, and usually fail to get a sharp picture. What I normally do is to zoom out to almost maximum and then use the "snap back" function to get the bird in frame and release the snap back to zoom...
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    ID please, Kent UK

    Thanks for replies :) Not listed in my bird books! Den
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    ID please, Kent UK

    Found on path along with about 15 others. ID please? about 6" long
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    Hide clamp mobility scooter

    You could try Halfords for advice, or any other cycle shop may offer various handlebar type fittings which you could adapt. A pole with camera attachment on the end, held on with a couple of bungees may work well enough. I use my scooter most days of the week across fields and through woods...
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    ID please, Kent woodland

    Many thanks, eldest son now thinks I am an expert in everything :) Den
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    ID please, Kent woodland

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    P950 'Birdwatching' mode

    Page 31 of the 1000 manual...just a brief mention of bird mode. as said before, it is auto but with burst and a preset zoom if you want to change it from the default 800mm :) I rarely use it, I select S (shutter) and adjust the speed for anything moving about a bit, but with everything else on...
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    P950 'Birdwatching' mode

    The P1000 Bird setting is basically multi burst shot (7) while retaining auto. It presets at 800mm but you can change that in or out at will with the Zoom button. Den
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    Bridge camera advice, please

    I have both the 900 and the 1000. Never had a problem with the “autofocus speed” I spend a huge amount of time either sitting or wandering about and if I see something I just point the camera and click �� One of the best things about the 1000 is the manual focus ring...
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    Bridge camera advice, please

    Have you considered the P1000 ? a long few range shots... https://flic.kr/p/2hRDnxM 256yds https://flic.kr/p/2eH3cLt 310yds https://flic.kr/p/2hKmZ61 170yds https://flic.kr/p/2g6fyZJ 145yards quite a heavy lump but the manual ring is a godsend at times when searching in...
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