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  1. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi jonege Have had no problems at all with the little plastic adapter apart from the time when I left the camera on the scope whilst I moved to another site and it fell off! luckily it survived and there was no damage - but it really isn't any trouble to take it on and off the scope. The only...
  2. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi Mike Yes - the cable release supplied by Pennine is actually made for the Contax and it is excellent.
  3. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    John - thankyou I attached the Contax to my Swaro AT60HD with Eagle Eye adapter. As it was so close it was rather difficult to focus. I am useless at hand holding because my hand shakes too much!! I was pleased because the tits don't hang around long - just a dashed visit and off again. This...
  4. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi Mark Hi Christine - I am inclined to agree with your comments Mark about the Nikon in the boot. I just got my battery pack today from Contax and have taken a couple of long tailed tits at haste in the garden with it - as I took them in great haste I was pleased with the results...
  5. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Smashing photo's Graham..., I don't think there is much between them quality wise. Is the Contax the left pic? Have you a preference now with your two cameras - or is it early days? I have the 4500 and I am not sure - need another few good sessions with both. But you have produced some great...
  6. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    But Paul - you are a bird photographer! Fabulous shot.
  7. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi Andy - Christine and all those interested! Have managed to locate a Power Pack. Caroline at Contax was most helpful and put me on to Caplin (020 7807 9990) who have put one in the post. Actually what they didi was take details (money!) and phone Contax back and asked them to post it...
  8. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Managed to get out today as the weather has improved to do a comparison. Took the same gull twice - both with Swaro but with Contax and Nikon 4500. Find the Nikon much easier to manage now with the DCB Makes it very easy to locate the bird quickly. (Nikon on the left) I telephoned Contax...
  9. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Christine - Hi Sp far I have not had any trouble with the adapter - but that's within limitations. Firstly I practised taking the hood on and off so that I felt confident of the movement - then went to the Eagle Eye. As I only use the Eagle Eye for the Contax I have left the adapter on it -...
  10. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi to everyone and to the very helpful posts on this topic. I am absolutely delighted with the Contax and think there is a place for both cameras now. Obviously on the long walks - will only now take the Contax. I have found with my scope Swaro AT65 and the Eagle Eye adaptor I haven't needed...
  11. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Comparisons. Hi Christine Have attached -I hope - the two photos I took Sunday . Sorry no birds - as it was too windy. Neither have been edited- The Nikon is on the right. Since then have been really impressed at the speed in which the Contax will take pics. Haven't been able to get out to...
  12. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi Christine - still foul weather here!! I did take identical photo's yesterday of flowers - no birds to be seen - too windy - and will attach them later as thumbnails if I work out how to do it. Cheers Kim
  13. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi Christine The couple of pics I took with the Contax yesterday using the Eagle Eye adapter were sharp considering that it was pretty windy on Anglesey. Like you can do very little as the weather is so awful and the forecast for next week seems to be the same. I have had a bit of 'softness'...
  14. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi Andy Have used the Contax today and it is brilliant!! Like you - despite putting a little wax on the Eagle Eye - I can't unscrew it from the little Contax adaptor - not that it matters at the moment!! I also got the cable release which is much easier than the Nikon version - and the battery...
  15. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi Christine - thanks for the response. Well I have ordered the Contax - and a spare battery. - also the cable release. Don't know what to do about a charger - will probably wait a while until they produce a long life battery. These batteries must be better than the 4500?!(although) I managed...
  16. kim

    The amazing Contax SL300RT*

    Hi Andy - after seeing the Contax at the Bird Fair am very tempted but having spent a fortune over the past 12 months on the 4500 and the new Swarovski adaptor am feeling a bit groggy about another large outlay!! Is there room for two - or should one concentrate on getting the Nikon photography...
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