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Sep 10, 2017 08:15:30   #
Psocoptera - Bark Lice, winged adults.
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Sep 5, 2017 10:50:34   #
Have a Olympus TG-3, Nikon P900 and Sony PX103. All used for a different purpose.
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Sep 4, 2017 09:17:42   #
rossivey wrote:
I have taken a ton of nature photographs but my equipment is more than 25 years old.

I'm thinking about wild animal photography starting with birds.

The Nikon P900 appears to be a good choice.

Any recommendations for lenses? My subjects will range from eagles to hummingbirds and environments from forest to desert.


The P900 has a fixed lens.

I would go with the Sony RX103 before the P900 (I have both). The Sony has a larger sensor, shows RAW and does 4K video.
Since the Tamron 18-400mm came out you might consider a APS camera which gives the same angle of view as a 600 to 640mm on the long end depending on what brand of body you choose. The sensor is also much larger than the Sony 1". If you go mirrorless the weight is less for the body than most DLSRs. The lens does weigh ~1.5 lbs but the reviews are good for the lens. One lens that covers that range and not have to change lens is a plus for me. I have the 18-270 on a Sony A57 and like it but the new 18-400 is said to be better.
From what I can find it only comes in Canon and Nikon mount at present.
Whatever you do go for the middle or higher end body so you don't want to upgrade in a year or two.
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Aug 31, 2017 07:31:33   #
Wingpilot wrote:
I tried the search function here with no success as to my question. For all those of you who shoot with a Sony RX10iii, how well do its images do when cropped to bring in a distant subject, before the quality falls? I know that 600mm is a pretty substantial zoom range, but often even that fails to bring a subject in close enough to do justice to it, so cropping the image steps in to finish the job. This is one of the cameras that interests me a lot, especially since it has the 1"-type sensor, rather than the 1/2.3" sensors so many bridge cameras have. I'd appreciate some input on this. My other choice would be the Nikon P900, for its long zoom, even though it doesn't shoot in RAW and has the smaller sensor. Thanks in advance.
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I have both cameras. The Sony is better in its' zoom range and lower light. It also has a clear image zoom feature that goes to 1200mm that may be used in an pinch. I use the P900 when I need a picture that is beyond the reach of the Sony.
I would like to hear from some other Sony RX10iii owners as to their experience especially if they also have the P900.
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Aug 28, 2017 12:38:23   #
ejones0310 wrote:
Any idea what kind of insect number 5 is? It looks familiar, but it escapes me.

Nice work.


Robber Fly - have only one pair of wings and the dip between the eyes help ID it.
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Aug 24, 2017 22:25:07   #
nosretep wrote:
I need an ID on this insect.


Skipper, Family Hesperiidae, Related to butterflies and moths.
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Aug 4, 2017 15:23:17   #
seagull5 wrote:
Ok without a discussion...I am going to spring for either a SX60 or a P900. I will be selling a Fuji S1 in very close to mint condition. What camera should I get. My other equipment is a FZ1000 A FZ300 and the Fuji S1. I will be up for an offer for the S1 in the $140 range...Please advise as to what you would do as to a new camera addition. Please no long discussion just what you would do. If you are interested in the S1 please advise,This is only going to stay up tonight as I am tired of thinking about both cameras...,,Thank You
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Since you have a camera (FZ300) that reaches to 600mm and has the same size sensor as the SX60 and P900 I would go with the P900. You don't have to use the 2000mm but it is there if you want to use it. I have this camera and a Sony RX10III.
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Aug 4, 2017 15:16:37   #
Rongnongno wrote:
Blah.


Beside limiting freedom and driving up the cost and fear of doing business, I also look at the bureaucracy that will be put in place to monitor and enforce these regulations. The cost to society is much greater than the supposed "hurt or damage" that may or may not occur. These types of top down societal management schemes never takes into the effects on other segments of society.
As to the photography restriction I am thinking of the photos that goes along with these ads.
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Jul 31, 2017 08:16:55   #
Mcgregorbart wrote:
Bolam lake uk


Sometimes a vine will grow around a tree in a spiral and as the tree grows the vine cuts into the bark making it appear that the tree is twisted. Something to consider rather than the tree twisting. I'll bet the wood grain is straight.
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Jul 29, 2017 23:13:52   #
smk124 wrote:
I started into photography late in life and I've tried to become adept at shooting manual, aperture, etc, but I am not quick enough to make adjustments on the fly and miss many shots. Plus, the Sony is so smart that auto beats my attempts 99% of the time. Am I alone in finding photography difficult?
I travel often and I think I would prefer a good bridge camera that is easier to pack and wouldn't make me feel like I'm driving a BMW in second gear when I shoot in auto.
So I'm thinking about selling my like-new Sony a6000 mirrorless, with 18-50 kit lens and 55-210 zoom. Is there interest and what would be a fair price? They're in perfect condition.
I've been looking at replacing it with the Panasonic fz-1000. I've read reviews and it's in my price range. Any comments?
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The Panasonic FZ-1000 has similar controls (settings to change) as the Sony 6000 and you would still be shooting in AUTO. It has a smaller sensor and less megapixels. It does have a non-interchangeable lens. It is not a small bridge camera as it weighs 780g, 1.7 lbs or 27 ozs. Most cameras will have settings similar to the A6000 so anything you buy will present you with the same problem.

I would stick with the Sony. If Auto satisfies you then don't feel you are not doing photography. The Sony body weighs 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz). The 16-50 is near 5 ozs and the 55-210 weighs about 12 ozs so you have less weight with either lens than the FX-1000.

I do not like changing lens and that is why I have a Sony RX10III. It has the same size sensor as the FX1000 but with a longer zoom lens. It has many controls or settings similar to the Sony A6000. I would rather have a Sony 6500 but there is no single lens available for the 6500 that has the same zoom range as the RX103. The closest lens would be the new Tamron 18-400 (27-600 equivalent) but it in not made in the Sony emount as yet as it may be too large for that size body.

Fellow UHH members can correct me if I have erred.
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Jul 25, 2017 15:39:14   #
travelwp wrote:
I'm thinking buying the Nikon P1000 when it comes out. I have a good Nikon camera and glass but when I saw the zoom range on the P1000, I thought it would be a fun camera to play around with. Since the P900 has been out for a while I would like to hear the pros and cons. I'm not expecting good quality or fast focus, I just wanted to know if an owner had second thoughts about buying it. Thanks


Have the P900, like it but before I buy any camera I wait for the reviews and then decide. A long zoom takes getting used too. It is hard to hold and when you increase the shudder speed to reduce the effects of camera shake you have problems getting a photo if the light is not sufficient for that shudder speed. Zoomed to 2400 theoretical calls for at less a shudder speed of 1/2400 sec. Hand holding the P900 is not easy. A monopod or a tripod is very helpful and probably would be required even more with a P1000.
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Jul 12, 2017 08:33:49   #
tinusbum wrote:
i had this in my camera,hadnt looked at it yet.it might be the same kind as unknown bug
so tiny i was thinking springtail until i saw download


From the head, eyes, and antennae it look like a psocid but all the ones I have seen have membranous wings. This one has wings more like a moth. Probably a scaly winged Psocid from what I could find.
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Jul 7, 2017 08:27:20   #
cargo696 wrote:
Not sure of the name. Have researched but came up empty-handed. Thought it was called a trumpet flower, but it appears not to be that. If you find out, please let me know.


Try looking up Foxglove.
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Jun 30, 2017 23:47:01   #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
...cute or what? The last is another male flower beetle with the swollen legs like yesterday's. Lots of tiny black beetles were also present.


The Hemiptera (true bug) is in the family Miridae. As stated previously the two closed cells in the membraneous part of the hemielytra is the distinguishing characteristic for this family.
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Jun 24, 2017 08:52:17   #
When first hatching or molting the arthropod cuticle usually has little or no color but then melanization and hardening occurs thus the difference in the color of the first instars that hatched at different times.
One time someone found an "albino" cockroach and thought it was unique and worth something. But with time it became brown and the exoskeleton tanned and harden.
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