Posts for: big d
Aug 18, 2014 15:27:00 #
Herherherherhereherher its the woody woodpecker song ! good find .
Aug 18, 2014 15:19:57 #
Aug 18, 2014 14:52:48 #
Aug 18, 2014 14:49:22 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Very pretty bird photos, cute cow :)
Thanks for looking Linda.
Aug 18, 2014 14:48:41 #
Aug 18, 2014 14:48:11 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Not kestrels, which are falcons (tapered, pointed wing tips). These are hawks (broad, 'finger-like' wing tips).
Hi we call these birds Kestrels in England !(members of the hawk family) They hover looking for there prey usually mice and voles . cheers for looking
Aug 18, 2014 03:22:03 #
Photographed some kestrals (and a nosey calf) whilst on my walk. Very shy birds . Looks like mating pair has bred two offsprings.
Jul 23, 2014 17:19:40 #
C.R. wrote:
i use nikon converters, and to tell the truth i don't pay any attention to what is being reported, i take test shots, view them and go from there
Cheers for that C .R.
Jul 23, 2014 17:18:15 #
imagemeister wrote:
It is possible that for some electronic reason, the converter is not communicating properly with the camera body. I would recommend using a Sigma converter or Tamron SP. I would also recommend using that lens with a camera body with micro focus adjust and adjusting properly !
Thanks imagemeister, yep shoot with 7d and 5d which has micro adjustments . Never had to use that function before ? Do I need to purchase a spider graph? cheers Dave
Jul 23, 2014 11:42:08 #
Hi having purchased a 120-300 sigma/2.8 os (not the sports version) I thought I would try a x2 convertor on the lens . I have had a set of cheep Jessops extension tubes and convertor for years in the cupboard ,never ever used or bothered with them! Model MC c/af1 x2 . What is puzzling me it appears I have not lost 2 stops of light as lens is still able to select f/2.8 or when you use tele-convertors does the camera body usually say f/2.8 but really is f/5,6 Is it possible someone as nobbled a circuit contact peg before I acquired them as given to me by a friend from Blackpool? Thanxs in advance Dave
Jul 16, 2014 12:01:46 #
Glad, I don't live at the top of one of those mountains! Expected frozen wasteland not dramatic scenery. There must be a wealth of animals to photograph their . Cheers enjoyed viewing .
Jul 13, 2014 17:28:14 #
Great shots ! Photographed wildlife their myself , beautiful country.
Jun 18, 2014 13:31:39 #
speters wrote:
The older version had only so, so IQ, especially with extenders, were it was very soft across the entire frame.
The newer version has improved a lot, but AF is still sluggish.
The newer version has improved a lot, but AF is still sluggish.
Thanxs for the reply. Interesting I was thinking about the convertors for Bird photography in India which would of extended my reach! Was thinking about the Tamron 200-600mm but blooming heard so many problems across other forums about freezing ,af issues thought the 120-300 may be the best route to go down.
Jun 18, 2014 13:24:30 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Not a bad price if its in good condition, but you won't be hand holding it very long. That lens is best used on a monopod or tripod. The OS model was a big improvement.
Thanks for the rapid reply MT . Was toying with the idea of getting the new 600mm tamron but heard about so many problems concerning the 7d thought about giving it a miss for now!
Jun 18, 2014 13:14:12 #
Hi , thinking about purchasing a sigma 120-300 f/2.8 ! chap wants about £800.00 it is the non os model. Has anyone any experience with this lens ? My idea is to pair it up with a 1.4 x 2.0 x teleconvertors ,with the x2 should give me 600mm 0n my 7d . I know about the weight issue ! Wondering is it a fair price? Thanxs in advance.