Test shots of doves.
Aug 21, 2018 17:47:20 #
I had an accident with my P900 a few days ago. It was mounted on a tripod at the time. They parted company & the tripod mount was ripped out of the bottom of the camera (see first pic). The camera still works fine, but I can't use it with a tripod/monopod anymore. For the last 2 years, virtually all of my bird shots have been taken with this camera mounted on a monopod. So, my choice now is to use it hand held, or throw it away.
I tried a few hand held test shots from my patio, of some doves about 50 yards away. All shots were at maximum zoom of 2,000mm, & I leaned by back against the side of the house. I found it easy enough to keep the bird in the viewfinder & all shots are reasonably sharp. I did try a few with no support at all & it was virtually impossible to keep the bird in the frame. When I'm out 'shooting' birds, there is always something to lean on, so yes, I will still be able to use it. Downloading is recommended.
I tried a few hand held test shots from my patio, of some doves about 50 yards away. All shots were at maximum zoom of 2,000mm, & I leaned by back against the side of the house. I found it easy enough to keep the bird in the viewfinder & all shots are reasonably sharp. I did try a few with no support at all & it was virtually impossible to keep the bird in the frame. When I'm out 'shooting' birds, there is always something to lean on, so yes, I will still be able to use it. Downloading is recommended.
Aug 21, 2018 17:53:45 #
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Aug 21, 2018 18:10:47 #
The bird looks like he's freezing with his feathers ruffled and wearing a neck warmer. lol Nice shots, Earl.
Aug 21, 2018 18:57:39 #
Funny how the old metal Nikons held up better on tripods, but show me a well used metal camera that didn't have a ding or two in their bodies. 
Doesn't look like it will slow you down any Earl. Great shots.
Doesn't look like it will slow you down any Earl. Great shots.Aug 21, 2018 20:16:40 #
Tough luck, Earl. I hope you don't have to buy a new camera. These shots seem fine to me.
Aug 21, 2018 21:27:20 #
Not too shabby for handheld at 2000 mm. I'm assuming that you are using a pretty high shutter speed. I don't know what I would do without my monopod.
Aug 21, 2018 21:44:05 #
DOOK wrote:
I had an accident with my P900 a few days ago. It ... (show quote)
you haven't lost your touch at all, earl...these shots look great! you now have a chance to perfect your leaning when you shoot skills.
Aug 22, 2018 00:26:17 #
Those pictures look great to me, Earl. Thank goodness you can still use the camera.
Aug 22, 2018 07:09:43 #
alby
Loc: very eastern pa.
i would seal that hole with some grey silicone, aerospace grade, stronger, spanned with screening. just to keep debris out. keep shooting
Aug 22, 2018 09:04:39 #
Don't throw that Nikon away! Find an old camera - a real throwaway and with a hacksaw cut the bottom off so you can glue the bottom of the old to your P900 being careful not to glue a part where a doorway is located. If you don't want to do that, send it to me and I'll fix it.
Regards,
Ted
Regards,
Ted
Aug 22, 2018 09:32:42 #
DOOK wrote:
I had an accident with my P900 a few days ago. It ... (show quote)
WOW...sorry about your camera's tripod mount...great Dove shots though😱
Aug 22, 2018 10:48:45 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Hey, good idea. What about that new Nikon P1000? I think they came up with the P1000 moniker based on the price of the camera, about $1,000.Bummer man. Time to upgrade.
Aug 22, 2018 11:18:02 #
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