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    Benro GH2 gimbal and canon 500mm f4

    I would have reservations about Benro products in a false economy move I bought a top of their range carbon fibre (Gitzo copy) tripod. It did have a centre column which I now try to avoid, after some weeks of use I noticed a rocking movement between the head and legs, this proved to be caused by...
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    which tripod/head combination

    I use two options if I'm walking and weight is a factor I have a Manfrotto 055CX PRO and a Lensmaster RH1 The second and prefered option is a Gitzo 3530 LS (no longer made) and a Jobo Black Widow which I have found every bit as good as a Wimberly. The first option is cheaper and lighter and with...
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    Tripod for 500mm F4 Mki

    Try to avoid a leg set with a centre column as in my experience with a theoretically very stable tripod, with the centre column right down still had movement.
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    Location Grand Laviers

    Has anyone heard of the bird reserve at Grand Laviers in Picardy? The only reference I can find for it is during the Festival de L'Oiseau in the Baie de Somme in April?
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    80-400 Nikon Or Sigma

    Are there any members that are successfully using either the Nikon or Sigma version of this lens for bird and bug photography. The reason being is that my tripod sherpa and wife wants to get more involved, rarther than sitting watching me for hours. I think that this focal length would be about...
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    Extension Tubes

    B (: Thanks Steve I will order them now, It gives you more confidence in spending your money when you know they will work. Anthony
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    Extension Tubes

    I know this question was posed in November last year but the answers tended to drift off the point. There is conflicting information out there regarding the use of Kenko auto extension tubes and Nikon lenses. The manufactures website gives information that is totally incorrect on the use of...
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    D70s - RAW or JPEG?

    Just made the change myself, don't hesitate do it. Yes it does use up your cards quicker but the quality increase is worth it. Its not a case of just better quality images but as you are recording all the information when you press the button it is all there when processing, no burnt out...
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    Which big telephoto Sigma or Nikon

    I can only say try and find a dealer who actualy has a Sigmonster for sale in the right fitting, Nikon in my case, thats in the UK and eleswhere. :storm:
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    OneStopDigital - Anyone used them ?

    I have used them on a couple of occasions without problems. I was charged duty on one of these purchases but on sending them the paperwork it was refunded, their price also includes shipping if you buy direct from their web site. Now the bad news they are creative with the paperwork for customs...
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