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Recent content by MarkEvan

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    Kay optical?

    I can provide the other side to the coin. I sent a Kowa 883 in for repair around the end of January begining of February, they were the quickest to respond to my email requests sent to different establishments so I gave them the work. Despite asking them to confirm receiving the scope (sent...
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    Photographers without fieldcraft

    The problem here though is the assumption that to respect the birds you first have to have undergone some form apprenticeship through birding, as if this automatically leads to a knowledge of different birds habits and tolerance of human presence. The fact of the matter is there are many...
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    Bird Table Material

    Thanks Ruff, I think i'll be happy with 5 years of life which shouldn't be asking to much of the plywood, anything more will be a bonus. I am in agreement about the preservatives as well but just wanted to see whether others have used them and if they have noted any effects. Sadly the tables...
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    Bird Table Material

    Morning, I'm thinking of building my own bird table rather than buying one, mainly as I can't find one that fits my idea but also because I presume it'll be expensive. What I would like to know is, from anyone who has built their own table what material have you used? I'm thinking either...
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    D800 files

    There is another aspect of BiF that is worth mentioning, tracking. A number of times I have found it difficult to track a bird that is almost filling the frame and even more so if the bird has an erratic flight pattern, normally I end up with clipped wings, no head or even no bird if it changes...
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    D800e or D4

    For me that better build quality, improved DR over the D600 and a slightly better AF along with a body that sits better in the hand due to its larger size would mean.... D4 > D800 > D600 In the end it's all about what would be best for each individual. As for the D4/D800 question, that...
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    Nikon D4 announced

    I was always under the impression that the D3s and D3x both sat equally at the top of the pile, one was more sports orientated the other landscapes/studio. What the D3x gained in mp it lost in noise control and AF to the D3s? Might be wrong though. Having said that no one can argue that the...
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    Tripod and Gimbal

    I use the 3540 with one of my friends using the 3541 they are excellent tripods never had a problem with mine and it's supported a 500 with no issues, completely rock solid yet very light.
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    Tripod and Gimbal

    Ffordes currently have an ex-demo Gitzo 3541 at £399, That and the lensmaster will sit nicely in your budget.
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    Best Bird of 2011 So Far

    Good views of Great Northern Diver at Carsington water was a highlight of the past couple of weeks but the 6 beautiful Hawfinches that were showing very well at Cromford just pips the diver.
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    Bird kills man

    Wasn't there a case of a fox shooting a man recently in a tussle where the fox 'accidentally' pulled the trigger.
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    Aggressive Blackcap

    Iv'e got a female blackcap that chases other blackcap's away but its fine with other birds, though she does hog the fatballs a bit.
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    Canon Camera Body?

    Another vote for the 7D, though personally I would do as Micloi has said and put the saved cash towards a 500 f4 down the line.
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    Best Bird of 2011 So Far

    Changed now to a fine male Hen Harrier, the view was quite distant mind but still a cracking view.
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    Goldcrest

    We have a Goldcrest visit the garden regularly but it was only recently that he's started using the feeders (fatballs in particular).
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