Buzz Lightyear

Some of the finest bird shots I have seen. Well done, Indrajeet! Please tell us what camera and lens were you using. Amazing sharpness!

Indrajeet Singh Loc: Goa, India

Thank you Buzz.

All Nikon.

Bee Eater - D7100 & AFS 80~400 G VRII
Sunbird - D600 & 300 f4 + TC 1.4
Leafbird - D600 & AFS 80~400 G VRII
Hoopoe - D600 & AFS 80~400 G VRII
Starling - D600 & AFS 80~400 G VRII
Darter - D600 & AFS 80~400 G VRII
Shoveler - D7100 & 300 f4 + TC 1.4
Wagtail - D7100 & 300 f4 + TC 1.4

cindij Loc: New Lowell, Ontario, Canada

Excellent mix of birds! Some I have never seen or heard of. Your photography is amazing as usual. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Indrajeet Singh Loc: Goa, India

Thank you. I appreciate the :thumbup:s

nanaval Loc: Cornwall

Very nice and colorful as you say. I got a picture of a Hoopoe when I was in Egypt.

CliffC Loc: Colorado USA

What determines whether you shoot an image with your D600 or your D7100? Width of shot? Depth of field?

Indrajeet Singh Loc: Goa, India

Thank you. They are quite spread from Africa across to Europe. Great looking bird.

Indrajeet Singh Loc: Goa, India

Today, I use the D600 fitted with the AFS 80~400 G VRII lens for birds in flight, most the time. I normally have this rig slung around my neck and will use it to get the first few shots of any thing that I might miss with the D7100 & 300 f4 + TC 1.4, which is now used with a tripod (I am practicing with a tripod for when I get my 500 f4), which I hope is not too far in the future.

That said and to answer your question more specifically, the D600 being an FX body is my choice of body during early mornings and at sunset, when light may be an issue, it handles higher ISO settings better than the D7100 with remarkable alacrity, It also will focus faster than the D7100, which is what I need for my birds in flight. The VR on the new 80~400 is also amazing, once you learn its idiosyncrasies, which makes hand holding with slow shutter speeds in poor light conditions possible, if the subject is not moving too much and you don't want to push the ISO.

When light is good, I will use the D7100 in its 1.3 DX crop mode most the time.

I hope I have answered your questions satisfactorily.

alf85 Loc: Northumberland, UK.

A superb set of images Indrajeet.
Regards, Alfie.

Indrajeet Singh Loc: Goa, India

Many thanks Alfie.

Ramled Loc: Victoria, British Columbia

Nice shots, I especially like the Brahminy Starling, so much colour.

CliffC Loc: Colorado USA

You have Indrajeet, thank you.

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

Your pictures are so beautiful that it is impossible to choose a favorite.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

I always enjoy seeing your wonderful and colorful variety. That first shot of the Green Bee Eater is really special. Thanks for sharing these terrific photographs.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set.