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  1. Orionthehunter

    A few Photos taken with the Canon 100 L IS

    Hi everyone, Got the Canon 100mm L IS Macro at christmas and getting used to the lens. So far really impressed with the lens it really is as sharp as I had read on here/Internet and suprised how useful the IS is for Macro (Mostly framing the subjects). I am using the Lens on a Canon 550D for...
  2. Orionthehunter

    Macro L IS or not that is the Q

    Hi All, My head is spinning like a washing machine trying to decide to go for the Canon EF 100mm f2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens or the none L/IS version. I have read that the IS is good BUT doesn't help too much with 'Macro or really close up shots' which makes me think well apart from help with...
  3. Orionthehunter

    Bittern at Moore NR

    The Bittern is showing nicely at Moore NR of late well worth a visit if in the area. There are 2 bitterns at the moment but some rumours of a 3rd have been circulating also can't say as I have seen 3 myself... Uploaded some pics on my FlickR account here...
  4. Orionthehunter

    Bird ID please from Moore NR

    Hi All, Took these photos today of a Bird which looked at 1st glance like a Ren but on further observation the bird was around 5x the size of a Ren and also the markings on the wings threw me.. So I am wondering if anyone knows what this Bird is please? Thanks James Ps:Please see attached...
  5. Orionthehunter

    Starlings doing there display

    If your heading out to Moore NR (near warrrington) it is worth waiting until around 3.30 to 4pm for the Starlings to do there Display. Around 10.000+ are there and it's well worth the view... Link to a video from Wednesday I took.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ODAF5Umnm8&feature=feedu
  6. Orionthehunter

    Another Id request

    Can anyone tell me the name of this little one please? http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesdyson/6254437093/in/photostream/lightbox/ Thanks..
  7. Orionthehunter

    Please ID this Insect..

    A weird insect (To me) never seen one like this before, watching it move slowly across the underside of a handrail was fascinating.. Above http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesdyson/6218396719/in/photostream/lightbox/ Side View...
  8. Orionthehunter

    1st Day out with the new Lens 100-400 L IS

    Had my 1st day out with my newly aquired Lens the Canon 100-400 L IS which I was using on my 550D. 1st impressions are it is a sharp lens although I am getting mixed results so far but I think it is down to me getting used to the Lens a bit Hit n Miss so far but when 'Hit' the results are...
  9. Orionthehunter

    No Idea what this is..

    Anyone know what Insect this is? I can't say as I have seen one of these before.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesdyson/6112345624/in/photostream/lightbox/ Thanks James
  10. Orionthehunter

    Macro with the Canon f1.8 niffty fiffty

    Hi All, Just wanted to show what can be done with the niffty fiffty (Canon 50mm F.18) and a Macro Filter (52mm Macro Filter). I had read lots of post over the net exclaiming the short comings of the 50mm f1.8 for Macro but went about trying a 20yr old Macro Filter someone had given to me a few...
  11. Orionthehunter

    Camo Covers for 150-500?

    Hi Folks, I wondered if anyone can point me in the right direction to a Camo Cover for the Sigma 150-500 OS lens? (I am based in the UK) It would be nice to have this as I am getting the lens (off John here) soon and I would like that extra protection/Camo whilst out and about. Kind Regards...
  12. Orionthehunter

    How to get too Marbury country park?

    Hi All, I wonder if anyone knows how to get too Marbury country park from Warrington via a Bus service? Also where should I go once there? I have heard there is a Hide in some woods is there anywhere else I should be looking out for,best spots etc etc. Any help would be great... Thanks James
  13. Orionthehunter

    Mystery Insect

    Hi, I wonder if someone can ID this for me please? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2590744418_75492b96ff.jpg?v=0 Ive no idea what this is called:brains: Regards James :)
  14. Orionthehunter

    What do FZ18 users think of there Camera?

    As the title of the thread asks 'What do FZ18 users think of there camera?' but in more detail how do you find it for Bird shots/Nature? I ask as I am after a second camera (currently own a 350D) and one which I can take anywhere and not worry about having a huge lens attached etc etc. Is this...
  15. Orionthehunter

    New tweet

    Hi Members, I am pretty new to birding/twitching (although itching powder was used at school) and this forum with it's wealth of information looks just the place to be to learn about this hobby. My main hobby is Astronomy/Astrophotography and I am wanting to get into Digiscoping so I can take...
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