Im about to tread a very fine line so.... please be nice
I am looking at the possibility of buying the recorder mentioned in the thread subject. What I am looking for is the ability to bring birds in a little closer for photography purposes. I know this is controversial with some people. I can assure everyone that I plan on doing this with care ie not during nesting season, not playing the same call over and over and over and generally trying to be conscious not to create too much stress for any bird that I attempt to call. Now on to my question...
Is it possible to make a 'decent' recording of a bird that is 30ft or so away with the H4n's onboard mics and then play back immediately? I am assuming that the subject will be calling very distinctly from that range and would be the predominate sound at that moment.
I know that having a shotgun mic is the way to go for 'good' field recording of bird song. I just dont know how I could manage a 500mm lens on tripod and at the same time use a recorder and aim a mic :-O
Generally would appreciate any guidance anyone is willing to offer.
I am looking at the possibility of buying the recorder mentioned in the thread subject. What I am looking for is the ability to bring birds in a little closer for photography purposes. I know this is controversial with some people. I can assure everyone that I plan on doing this with care ie not during nesting season, not playing the same call over and over and over and generally trying to be conscious not to create too much stress for any bird that I attempt to call. Now on to my question...
Is it possible to make a 'decent' recording of a bird that is 30ft or so away with the H4n's onboard mics and then play back immediately? I am assuming that the subject will be calling very distinctly from that range and would be the predominate sound at that moment.
I know that having a shotgun mic is the way to go for 'good' field recording of bird song. I just dont know how I could manage a 500mm lens on tripod and at the same time use a recorder and aim a mic :-O
Generally would appreciate any guidance anyone is willing to offer.