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    Anyone Have the Canon 300 F4 L Lens?

    Thanks for sharing your experience, Mike. I appreciate your input. Ray
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    Anyone Have the Canon 300 F4 L Lens?

    For those of you who own one, I have a few questions about the 70-300 F4 L by Canon. Since it is an L lens, can I expect good results when using a 2X teleconverter? I realize it is much heavier than the consumer-grade lenses, but can I expect good hand held shots? Does it work well with a...
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    Canon EF 70-300 IS 4-5.6 USM & TC's

    Steve & Roy, Thanks for taking the time to explain things. I now have a better understanding of how things work. Ray
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    Canon EF 70-300 IS 4-5.6 USM & TC's

    Thanks for the replies. So, you are saying that this lens can be used with a Tamron 1.4X TC, maintain AF in good light situations, and deliver fairly good results photographing still subjects, correct? Thanks again. Ray
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    Canon EF 70-300 IS 4-5.6 USM & TC's

    The Canon EF 70-300 IS 4-5.6 USM lens seems to fit my budget and most of my needs for nature photography. I like to photograph reptiles, amphibians, insects, flowers and birds. I realize that I need a bit more reach for bird photography, so I figured that I can add a 2X teleconverter to fit the...
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    Information wanted - Bald Eagles in the Hudson River area?

    Thanks. Ray
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    Anyone use a mirror lens?

    Thank you all for your participation in this thread. It was very enlightening. All the best, Ray Falcon34
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    Anyone use a mirror lens?

    Hi Katy, Thank you for your input and advice. It is much appreciated. Ray
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    Anyone use a mirror lens?

    Like many people who want to photograph birds, I find myself wanting to get closer to our subjects. Unfortunately, big lenses mean big money, and that's something I don't have right now. I currently own the tamron 75-300, and have used a 1.4x teleconverter with mixed results. My only other...
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    Information wanted - Bald Eagles in the Hudson River area?

    Eagle Quest Update Just thought I'd write an update on my eagle quest for those following this thread. I was planning to take one of the eagle cruises offered in Essex, CT, but they are all booked up on the days that I am able to attend. Since the eagle cruises end on March 19, I'll have to...
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    feral parrots in fla

    Hi. I'm not sure about their populations in Florida, but it may surprise you that wild Quaker Parrots are alive and well in the Northeast. I have seen them in both New York and Connecticut. Couldn't believe what I was seeing at first, but they have apparently been here for awhile. Just thought...
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    Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug, CT

    That's great news, Luke. I'm looking forward to getting up to Essex soon. Thanks. Ray
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    Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug, CT

    Thanks for the advice, Luke. I will give Shepaug a try. I am also considering taking one of the eagle cruises offered in Essex, CT. Are you familiar with those? Thanks again. Ray falcon34
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    Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug, CT

    Hi. Has anyone been to the Shepaug, Connecticut eagle observatory? I was hoping to go there to photograph some bald eagles, but I'm not sure how close we will be to them. I have a 300mm zoon lens... will that be long enough to get some decent pictures? Thanks for the help... Ray falcon34
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    Hello From Westchester County,NY...

    Thanks Richie.
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