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    D2x continuous L/H problem

    Problem sorted.Yes it was finger trouble,I had inadvertently pressed the lock button on top of the camera which,(funny old thing)locks the frame rate.So whatever I selected,CL,or CH,nothing would change,untill I "unlocked it".I will check it out further.As I remember it,you had to select the...
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    D2x continuous L/H problem

    Thanks Dave ,but,no.Or rather I have moved it from single to continuous shot.But to no effect.I have done a CSM reset too,but to no avail.Will keep trying.
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    D2x continuous L/H problem

    Having just recently purchased a 300F4 and put it on the camera I was keen to test the lens with some BIF shots.I was at Titchwell at the time,and enjoying a lovely day. On selecting the CL/CH for continuous shutter operation,there was no change in shutter activation from normal mode.Also...
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    Changing my Sigma 500mm to a walkabout lens.

    Definitly,going for the 300F4 to go with my D2x.I also have the 1.4x for the extra reach,but I think I will end up having it permanently attached.I will give this combination a good try,and look at the results. Swainsons, I have not looked at the 70-300vr yet,but have noticed the...
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    Changing my Sigma 500mm to a walkabout lens.

    So it seems it's a choice of either going back to an 80-400,on an up to date body,and the 300F4. Rioja, yes it's disappointing that Nikon has failed again this year to replace the 80-400 with a vr version.But I read somewhere over the last two days,that nikon has filed a new patent to do...
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    Need new lens to replace Sigma 150-500

    Yes ,I agree, try and take it to another Sigma agent and hopefully they will be a little more optimistic to your plight.Good luck with it anyway. Both Sigma and Nikon make the 80-400.I have previously owned the Nikon,and can say that the the lens itself is top glass.Unfortunately the autofocus...
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    Changing my Sigma 500mm to a walkabout lens.

    I have planned for the future,holidays to visit the National parks of ;Yellowstone,Yosemite,Crater lake,and various lakes and parks in Alaska.With that in mind,my present camera set-up will have to change,I think. I presently have a D2x plus a Sigma 500mm 4.5 hsm,plus a wimberly mkII and a Gitzo...
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    Tc 14e Mod

    Ok Steve, and others,thanks for the support. Steve, I think you are on the right path,with saying it is contrast induced.But I will persevere with it,and see what develops. IVAN P
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    Tc 14e Mod

    Have successfully carried out the modification on said TC14E. It fits ok,however, I am not that impressed so far with the results.Remember I am using a D2x together with a Sigma 500m 4.5 ex dg hsm,and of course the TC. With the camera set to autofocus, it is continually hunting,all the...
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    Tc 14e Mod

    I think that there has been a thread about this previously on here,but I can't find it. I have just purchased one new,and have read (Andy Bright's)instructions on how to go about it.I have to say though,that I have great trepidation in taking apart a new converter. Has anyone ever managed to do...
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    Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM ?

    I use to own the Sigma 120-300 2.8 ex dg hsm.In my opinion it was a great lens.The only issue i had with it was,that it was heavy.There is a lot of good quality glass in that lens,that's why it's a very good performer.I used it as a walkaround lens,but i have to say after an hour just hand...
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    AF VR Zoom Nikkor ED 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D

    Hi, previous reports and comments about this lens,on this forum have said that "even if you find a suitable converter,the results will not be as good as the lens on its own".The overall quality will suffer. I use this lens with a D2x,its a super lens,its only drawback is its slow auto...
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    Nikon D300 with Nikon 80-400 VR Autofocus

    Hi,i currently use the 80-400 on a D100,and i have tried the 50-500 on the same camera.For me,the 50-500 did not impress,but the 80-400 did.Even though i new the autofocus was slow,the quality of the pictures sold me on the lens.I have actually tried the lens on a D300,and the autofocus is a lot...
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    Mallorca - What's new?

    Thanks Jynx, I resisted to say high.Really enjoyed reading your holiday report.If i see or photograph just 10% of what you saw,i will be well chuffed. Thanks.IVAN P
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    Mallorca - What's new?

    Alcudia Holiday In September Am taking a quick 3/4 day break to Maiiorca in 2weeks time.I will be staying in the Alcudia area.(not booked yet)As i am into bird photography,can anyone recommend places to go,or in fact stay, to see/photograph birds.I do not have any specific birds on a list,but...
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    Sigma 500mm f4.5 + 1.4x teleconverter

    Hi Steve, thanks for the info on the mod details for the Tc.Were the screws very difficult to undo? Thanks.Ivan p
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    Sigma 500mm f4.5 + 1.4x teleconverter

    Hi Rob, thanks for the info.Will definetly get the Tc14e,and think i will probably do the mod myself.Also hoping to obtain a D2x in the next week.Looking forward to using this combination.Regards IVAN P
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    Sigma 500mm f4.5 + 1.4x teleconverter

    Steve, I have the Sigma 500 4.5 but am using it with a D100 and it does not auto focus at all with either the sigma,or the kenko 1.4 converters.Am i right in thinking that the Tc14e will auto focus satisfactorily in this configuration?Did you modify the tc yourself? regards...
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    Menu Settings- Nikon Cameras

    I4ani, thanks for the reply and info on the use of the kenko,i have not tried it yet but i am not too worried at this stage about extra reach when walkabout.But i will give it a go.I have two D100 bodies and i am intending to upgrade,funny enough to a secondhand D2x,but also to a new...
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    Menu Settings- Nikon Cameras

    Gandalf, thanks for the info,i am not sure if it will do exactly the same on my D100 body,but i will give it a try. Did you choose the D3 as opposed to the D300 for birding,or do you take other specialist shots?as i am about to invest in an upgrade to my D100? Ivan
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    Menu Settings- Nikon Cameras

    Nikon 80-400 + D100 Does anyone use the above combination?,and if so,what settings do you use for birding? Particularly for walkaround,rather than sit and wait.Maybe the settings are the same! Also i would be interested to know if most people use RAW rather than JPEG for quality output.
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    80-400 VR or 300 f4 with 1.4tc?

    Interesting thread.I am just about to part exchange my 1 year old Sigma 120-300 f2.8 for the Nikon 80-400.I have not been able to get my hands on a 300mm afs to compare. Living not far from warehouse express i took one of my D100s to try out both lenses,they let you do that there.They only had...
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    Comment by 'IVAN P' in media 'Wiew from the Hide (Oak Wood)'

    Hi Ken, what a great example of depth of field.Wonderfully sharp image. IVAN P
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    Oregon Birders on the Forum

    Oregon Vacation Hi, my wife and i are visiting family in Oregon in september.We will be flying into San-francisco and then driving up to Coos Bay which is where our relatives live.Can you reccommend any places "not to miss" to visit. IVAN
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    Which Monopod?

    which monopod Thanks everyone,for all your inputs.Will let you know what i end up with. Ivan
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