Thanks for all the info, I'll get some shots out today . Look for a PM.

Thanks, I've built a 5,000 watt RF amp around a 3cx3000a7 broadcast tube and some surface mounting projects among other things. I'm starting to look more on line at what parts to use, my Dell box is too tall for where I want to set things up. I do like the dimension's of the cube that Puget uses. I'll look at Newegg for starters. My original idea of just updating what I now have is more like putting a band aid on a major wound.

Very interesting. I am contemplating a Puget machine as the Dell I am using is equipped with an intel i5 core and is slow when using some of this new AI software. I have had thought of stripping out the insides and building my own or just upgrading the video card and adding an SSD. One of my problems is that my 14 year old grandson wants this machine as it is. He's taking PS in school this year and is an avid photographer of wildlife. Over all not a bad machine and I'm not trying to save a few seconds but I think it's time for a better machine for what I'm doing.

Really up to date lighting. In my day we used light stands and several lights. Very nice effect and your lighting says so much about your subject, very well done!

My head is OK, it's just that my body can't keep pace with my head. Have a great trip!

Checked your site and from one old guy to another, very impressed with your postings! If your not an "old guy" then I beg your pardon. Looking forward to seeing your shots of Morocco.

Since you asked, both! I don't have the time to discuss the intricacies of photography with some one that evidently isn't open to other's views or ideas. I don't care if anyone uses, a 1.4, a 2X or digital zoom, it's each individual's choice. If they have a lens and camera that can AF at F/8.0 to F/11.0 they can try for themselves and come to their own conclusion. I just stated the info as to what lenses a 2X could be used with other then a 70-200mm.

Check your mail!

Well the 2X works very well on my 300mm f/2.8 and also on my 600mm f/4.0. It will also work on the 400mm f/2.8 and on the 500nn f/4.0. There's a lot more fish in the sea then just the 70-200. It also helps to have a camera that will AF at f/8 or above too.

Just my initial's, no connection to the company, sad, but I do use their products (RRS). I don't understand "I was delighted to get these shots but". But what? It's so much easier to visualize what was happening when you can see it then just telling someone what you saw. You captured a real nature shot. It may not be a wall hanger but if you waited for the perfect light or went over to the other side, so the sun would have been behind you, you would have totally missed the shot. I've done shots like this and I keep them and play with PP to see what I can salvage and also as a reference for future shootings for maybe a better location, if possible. Again, great story shot, no ifs ands or buts! Thanks for sharing.

Ron

Very nice , Jan! I find there birds in thick cover most of the time and end up with a shot of very in focus grass.

Great story shots! It's so much better to get the shots even if the lighting exceeds the DR of the camera. Tell me that I wouldn't shoot (photograph) bigfoot at ISO 52,000 and be happy with a grainy shot. I've watched Osprey do some strange things. Thanks for sharing.

Alan, short question. How would you carry a 600mm prime mounted to a pro body and CF tripod into an area about 200 yards off the road, not rough terrain? Once I get there I don't have time to take the lens out of a case and set up or the owl would be gone. Thanks.

Added info: if you are not familiar with a gimbal head, you need to balance the lens to make it work as it should. That's fairly easy for a prime but for the lens that you have 150-600mm as you, zoom, change focal lengths the balance of the lens will also change. If you normally shoot at the max, 600mm, then just set it up and leave it there and you will be good to go. Good luck with what ever you decide but I agree 100%, spend more now and over time you will save a lot of money and frustration.

Thanks, that's one I'll have to look up.