Bird & Wildlife Photography With a Small Wide-Field Refractor (1 Viewer)

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markkilner

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• Dec 1, 2009

• #1

Hi all,

As a newcomer to BirdForum, I thought some of you might be interested in an article I wrote regarding the use of a small astronomical refractor for daytime photography (prime focus method), covering the pros and cons of such an approach, and why I went down this route in the first place (as well as a few notes on image processing). You can download it (as a PDF) from here:

http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/7217575

I use a Canon 40D and a TV-60, and if you want to look at my photos, they're here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/markkilner/

Regards,

Mark

 

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Paul Corfield

Well-known member

• Dec 3, 2009

• #2

Welcome Mark.

The article was well laid out and a good read. It will be a good article to point any newcomers to. I wonder if the thread could be stickied so it's easy to find?

I'll be getting my scope out in 3 weeks time when I have a weeks holiday in the countryside over Christmas. Can't wait.

Paul.

 

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markkilner

Well-known member

• Dec 3, 2009

• #3

Thanks Paul. Hopefully it'll have stopped raining by Christmas!

 

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Mike Powell

• Dec 3, 2009

• #4

Hi Mark,

A warm welcome to BirdForum. I am sure that you will find many things to interest you on this amazing website.

As the proud owner of a 40D I have read with great interest your article using the prime focus method. Many thanks for producing such an informative article. Your photographs are excellent.

Mike

 

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markkilner

Well-known member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #5

The rotten weather has put quite a dampener on my photography in the last couple of months, but I did manage to get this shot - at very close range - of a Turnstone the other day.

The full-size version can be found on this page:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/markkilner/4369812105/
(Canon 40D + TV-60)

Mark

 

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PETE - Nikon/Sony Shooter

• Feb 22, 2010

• #6

yes i agree with Paul, an excellent read and very nicely laid out.

Thanks for the article Mark

PS that Turnstone is terrific

 

mooreorless

Well-known member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #7

Hi Mark, I don't know how I missed this before. Excellent photos I esp. like Fox News. Welcome to Birdforum!

Regards,Steve

 

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markkilner

Well-known member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #8

Thanks all. I'm glad people are finding the article useful.

Mark

 

mooreorless

Well-known member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #9

Hi Mark, I forgot too say I liked the article and found it useful as well. I replied with a link to this for someone interested in the 60mm TeleVue.
Steve

 

Last edited: Feb 23, 2010