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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ikw101" data-source="post: 851182" data-attributes="member: 26920"><p>I use the FZ7 and TCon 17 a lot of the time see  <a href="http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/data/527/26920bearded-tits.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/data/527/26920bearded-tits.jpg</a> .  In general the setup works reasonably well and I find it a far more reliable way of getting a decent record shot than digiscoping. The Panasonic Mega OIS is excellent likewise it's reasonably quick focusing. I've often thought about a decent dslr and 500mm lens however an extra 5lb of weight to carry around plus the scope and bins is too much. The FZ7 and TCon 17 is a nice light setup. Obviously you won't get the same quality results as you would with a dslr however for what it costs its a bargain. In the past the drawback with the Panasonic's has been noisier than average photos. (easily cleaned up in neat image). I believe the FZ8 can shoot in RAW. If you go a-head with this set-up I'll be interested to know how the RAW and Jpeg compare.</p></blockquote><p></p>