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Apr 5, 2024 07:07:53   #
Black Crowned Night Heron, Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
Sony a1, Sony 200-600 @ 400mm f5.6, manual exposure taken from green tree, 1/3200 sec. iso 500


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Apr 4, 2024 07:00:39   #
Dean37 wrote:
WOW! Received day early and I am really really intimidated by the Nikon D810. I'm in over my head as to how to use it best.

It's a lot lighter and smaller than I remembered it being of course the last D810 that I handled was about 6 years ago.

I said that I would mount a lens, so first I mounted my 35-70mm f/2.8 D lens, snapped a couple of junk photos. Then installed my 28-70mm f/2.8 and ran into the dreaded fEE. Not to worry, I just set the lens to f/22, locked it and ready to go. Snapped a few more junk photos which I am sure will be my results as I learn and correct each problem. A TOTAL BEGINNER! Settings, "mein gott"! I expect a lot of laughter at my fumble finger approach.

I need to read more of David Busch's Nikon D810 books and set it up the way he recommends,my path forward.

The camera is like new and came in it's original Nikon Box with the correct S/N as well as most of not all if what was in the box when Nikon first shipped it. Of course the S/N 30xxxxx shows it as US.
WOW! Received day early and I am really really in... (show quote)


Tony is far removed from my favorite person list, but here is a good tutorial you can watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGD8mJOmzUU
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Apr 4, 2024 06:55:16   #
foathog wrote:
Even with a long lens??


Yes.
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Apr 4, 2024 06:54:06   #
peterjoseph wrote:
I always prefer a camera on a strap and on my shoulders. I feel it is safe and convenient too.
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter


In the wetlands you have to be ready to take an image in a nano second. That's why I hand hold my equipment.
With IBIS there is no longer a need for a tripod, especially if it is in the lens and body.
Luck favors the prepared. My camera's are pre set for birds in flight so I just lift and shoot, what could be easier.


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Apr 4, 2024 06:47:31   #
You can always tell a windy day at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Great Egret.


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Apr 3, 2024 14:15:46   #
ksmmike wrote:
Nice one. Was that bird out of the nest at the gator pond?

Mike


Yes, there are two of them. They will fly around inside that area for at least another month while mom and dad bring them food.
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Apr 3, 2024 07:03:56   #
Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk, Green Cay Florida.
Sony a1, Sony 600 f4 @ f4, 1/1250 sec. iso 200, EV-1. Exposure was auto, taken in deep shade. I usually shoot all manual, but the hawk was in deep shade so I switched to auto. The hawk was about 40 feet from the board walk.
Focusing was small center spot placed on the hawk, eye detection locked on the hawk's eye.


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Apr 2, 2024 11:11:56   #
CCPhotoist wrote:
A swamp giraffe.


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Apr 2, 2024 10:07:03   #
Retired CPO wrote:
Really nice. I'm assuming you saw the parent bird? I would never be able to identify that as a Glossy Ibis!


Mom is just to the left.
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Apr 2, 2024 07:01:22   #
soxfan941 wrote:
Last night I dragged out an old DVD, a movie that actually got me interested in photography.
After the watch, I actually started thing about looking on ebay for a Beseler enlarger. Then the
wife slapped me upside the head. Dream popped.
The movie was Carlo Ponti's "Blowup" with
David Hemmings as the young creative
successful inspiring photographer. Forgot how
great this movie was. You can stream it free on TUBI.


I am mostly self motivated, thanks anyway.
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Apr 2, 2024 06:59:43   #
PMM PHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
I want to purchase a lightning trigger and would be most appreciative of advise regarding which trigger to purchase.


Take your pick. Amazon even recommends one just for you.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lightning+trigger+for+camera&crid=31YT55YIVMOAZ&sprefix=Lightning+Trigger%2Caps%2C388&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_17
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Apr 2, 2024 06:58:00   #
stu352 wrote:
I managed to score a Canon 100 - 400mm zoom off Craig's list. I have a couple uses in mind where weight isn't an issue. But for just carrying it around hunting for birds or something... My arms got tired just testing it out in my backyard, and I'm not too thrilled about the prospect of the lens hanging from the body mount while carrying the camera with a camera body mounted neck strap.

I'm looking for alternate ideas to carry this thing. What are any of you folks using for heavy lenses?
I managed to score a Canon 100 - 400mm zoom off Cr... (show quote)


Cotton Carrier, back packs are what I have always used.
PS the 1-4 canon is NOT heavy. A cotton carrier would work great. But, it wimp comes into play, I would strongly suggest a back pack, this would probably be your best option.
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Apr 2, 2024 06:54:59   #
Day's old Glossy Ibis chick. Wakodahatchee wetlands.
Sony a1, Sony 600 f4 @ f4, 1/800 sec. iso 2000. Exposure was auto, taken in deep shade. I usually shoot all manual but when I switch quickly to all dark shade I switch to auto. Chick was about 40 feet from the board walk.
Focusing was small center spot placed on the chick.


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Apr 1, 2024 06:56:01   #
Java Rice Finch Indonesia. Butterfly World Florida.


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Mar 31, 2024 11:27:02   #
Jimmy T wrote:
That was my point.
I concur with your recommendation . . .
I was just providing the link to your advice to make it easier for sharisujka to investigate/follow your advice.
I didn't mean to step on any toes.
JimmyT Sends


No toes stepped on. We are good.
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