scodgerott
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Its true, I thought they were your shots, but it really doesn't matter, they show what the camera is capable of in image quality.
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Panasonic FZ-200 (1 Viewer)
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Holderness Birder
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Exactly :t:
I guess the next question is...how he got the camera to perform that well, i.e which settings, raw or not, photo editing software etc?
I guess the next question is...how he got the camera to perform that well, i.e which settings, raw or not, photo editing software etc?
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mountain man
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Some more pics.
I've got no intention whatsoever of deploying fieldcraft or using any skill at all to take photos of birds. I just want something that I can achieve an acceptable record shot of birds I stumble upon. However, having seen those shots on Flickr, I'm almost tempted to try and use it properly!
I've tried plenty of things over the years (lots of digiscoping combinations, last century 35mm SLR, video camera) and this is by far the best piece of kit I've ever used.
I've got no intention whatsoever of deploying fieldcraft or using any skill at all to take photos of birds. I just want something that I can achieve an acceptable record shot of birds I stumble upon. However, having seen those shots on Flickr, I'm almost tempted to try and use it properly!
I've tried plenty of things over the years (lots of digiscoping combinations, last century 35mm SLR, video camera) and this is by far the best piece of kit I've ever used.
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scodgerott
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I really like the little kestrel, or hawk in flight. Well done.
timmyjones
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Anyone planning on getting the 1.7x converter for the FZ200? Been looking but can't find anywhere with any in stock!
Hobbes2
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Amazon have them, it seems: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-D...L6BS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352280535&sr=8-1
This is the one I have for my FZ150.
Hobbes
timmyjones
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Okay cool, seems that Amazon have 2 versions of the same product just that one's sold out!
So I understand that having the converter on limits the maximum aperture to f4.0, but how does it affect video?
I am not sure I understand why it would limit to f4 (but I do not use one myself and don't have a fz200), and I doubt there would be much influence on video (except that it is very difficult holding a camera steady while shooting video at long FL unless you are using a tripod.
Niels
Traditionally i.e. in analog cameras, converters reduce f-stops in line with the added magnification/extension. I presume this holds for a constant f2.8 digital camera as well?
Converters between the lens and the camera reduce the F-stop (by spreading the light so that less light hits the sensor), but a "conversion lens" placed in front of the regular lens should mostly have a large enough opening that the F-stop stays constant.
Niels
Niels
firstreesjohn
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I enquire for a friend, who doesn’t post.
What do owners think of the FZ-200 for use in Antarctica ?
I’m particularly thinking of the white balance/over-exposure issues- if they do, in fact, constitute an issue.
What do owners think of the FZ-200 for use in Antarctica ?
I’m particularly thinking of the white balance/over-exposure issues- if they do, in fact, constitute an issue.
scodgerott
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I would think that you should keep the exposure compensation set to -2/3 at least. This can be quickly checked on site by taking a quick shot of the ice to see the result. It may need to be adjusted even lower, but I think that would be a good starting point. I don't think there should be any white balance issues, as its mostly white anyway. Battery life is an issue in cold conditions and if possible, your friend should try and keep the battery warm, like in an inside pocket. Not always practical with the one in the camera, but any spare batteries should be kept that way.
Under the "all-white" situation, I think it should rather be +2/3. The camera will tend to get the white into a gray as long as it's not told otherwise.
firstreesjohn
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Thank you for the last two posts.
The battery in an inside pocket is a good tip.
Are there any other considerations he should have, please ?
Anyone else like to break the ice ?
The battery in an inside pocket is a good tip.
Are there any other considerations he should have, please ?
Anyone else like to break the ice ?
scodgerott
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scodgerott
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Thanks Niels.
idaho john
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and...
Rodger: love the shot of the Andean Flicker! I envy you your level of skill! John
Rodger: love the shot of the Andean Flicker! I envy you your level of skill! John
scodgerott
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Many thanks John, although luck plays a big part as well.
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