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  1. Cardamom Pod

    Sparrow Michigan USA

    I took this in June and just now realized that I don't know what kind of sparrow it is. It's from the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Thanks!
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    Massachusetts USA, Sandpiper? Warbler?

    Canada.
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Eastern Bluebird'

    I apologize-this looks a lot better on my computer.
  4. Eastern Bluebird

    Eastern Bluebird

    This bluebird was very cooperative, landing in the parking lot of Powder Valley and then flying up to eye-level perches. I'm looking forward to getting out for some bird photography this weekend, though it might be rainy.
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    • 400mmf5.6 450d bluebird canon xsi
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: North America
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    The 70-200 L vs 100-400 vs 300 f4 L vs 400mm 5.6

    I would go with either of the two you eliminated;) I use the 400 f5.6 with the 450D/XSi, and I'm very happy with that combination, and looking around on flickr and in the gallery the 100-400 has always struck me as better than the 300+1.4x.
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    Potential Upgrade

    I use the 450D and 400mm f5.6l, and I think it's a great combination. If I had the money I would upgrade to a 7D but the lens is great and I think the body is above average too.
  7. Same Robin, Same Snake

    Same Robin, Same Snake

    In this picture he's got more of the snake showing. I think it is a Brown Snake, which would be about right for the size and coloration.
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    • 400mm f5.6 450d canon robin snake xsi
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  8. Swamp Sparrow

    Swamp Sparrow

    I only got one shot of this guy, but I was pretty happy with it.
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    • 400mm f5.6 450d canon sparrow xsi
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  9. Robin with Snake

    Robin with Snake

    I was amazed to see this robin eating a snake yesterday. I found it with half the snake already gone, and it slowly finished the rest of it.
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    • 400mm f5.6 450d canon xsi
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: North America
  10. Cardamom Pod

    FZ28 versus a DSLR Setup ?

    I'll probably get in trouble for saying this, and it may be wrong, but pick a focal length- eg. 400mm, and divide it by 17 to get a rough equivalent of the zoom. My 400mm f5.6 is, I think, equivalent to a 24x zoom on a superzoom camera.
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    FZ28 versus a DSLR Setup ?

    I think it really depends on what you're looking to do-if you want decent record shots, you should stick with the superzoom, but if you want really nice images and want to put some time into getting them, you should get a dslr. I guess one thing to consider is how much you wish to spend, because...
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    Upgrade from 450D to 40d

    I don't know what it is, but the colors just look richer than any of my shots. Anyway, I know most people are comfortable at iso 1600 on the 7d, so if that's the same on the 550d, I'm running out of reasons to not get it!
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    Upgrade from 450D to 40d

    Wow...do you know the iso setting? That's a really nice picture.
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    Upgrade from 450D to 40d

    thanks. That's what I wanted to hear. Now the 550D is looking pretty hard to resist.
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    Upgrade from 450D to 40d

    micloi- I've been looking around at the 550D, and I'm pretty impressed. My question for you as an owner of the 60d and 7d would be how the 550d compares in terms of high iso? Although I'd like more fps and a larger body, those are secondary to high iso perfomance, and a grip as you suggested...
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