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    How to take close up pictures from a distance

    That's probably one of the dumbest questions you ever heard in this forum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQDv8COxM6Y In the video above they get very sharp pictures because they get very close to the birds. Fine, as long as you can do that But how do you get very sharp images of the birds far...
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    Lens fine tuning

    I have a Nikon D3100 body + Sigma 150-600 mm lens that soon will be delivered. I got different suggestions... Some say the tuning must be done by the official Sigma retailer (here it is 80 euros...). Some others complain they say if the lens is faulty it will remain faulty, the only solution is...
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    Number of clicks on point and shoot cameras

    I have always been told that there is no way to understand how many clicks have been done with a point and shoot camera because they have no shutter. Is it really totally impossible or perhaps there is a software or device by which I or someone else (say for example official retailer or...
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    Best 2019 bridge cameras for birding

    I asked about the same topic some years ago and I would like to refresh my ideas... Provided bridge cameras are mostly for birds identification and not suitable for birding, especially for birds in flight, I have found the following info...
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    Low cost alternatives to black rapid straps

    Hello, I have to buy a strap, and I am thinking of Black Rapid Sport Honestly it's a bit expensive provided I am just an occasional photographer... I was also suggested to take a look to Lowepro (which is very likely to be not that cheap either) but until now I found only straps with the camera...
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    Video making gear suggestions for Kruger

    Hello, in a trip to Kruger my main interest would be photography also because I don’t have specific equipment for videomaking and I have a limited budget due to previous expenses for the trip. My gear right now is: 1) Nikon D3100 that anyway mostly will have a 150-600 mm lens I will remove very...
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    Iphone microphone with wind noise cancelling

    Hello, I am a newbie and I need an ultra cheap solution for birding and animals for the next trip to Kruger Park (South Africa). Right now I am just planning to use an Iphone perhaps with a "deadcat" to cancel windnoise. Otherwise I could consider to buy an external microphone for Iphone or a...
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    Krugerpark roads advice - birding and other animals

    I arranged to make a trip schedule for Panorama Route and Kruger. I am now trying to breakdown by roads and sighting spots the several camps I already booked. Perhaps you can give me some hints... I will do the boat trip in Blyde River Canyon and that might be as well a chance to watch some...
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    Bean bag size and type

    I would like to buy or self build a bag for a trip to Kruger Park. The bag would be used mostly on a car window I will use Nikon D3100 + one out of Sigma 150-500 f/5.6-6.3 con attacco Nikon F Nikon af-s 70-300 VR 4.5-5.6 G (less likely Sigma or Tamron 100-400) Which type of bean bag will I...
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    Nikon D3100 - second hand 100 - 400 lenses

    Hello, I will be in Kruger in South Africa this May. I would to change almost my gear... but unfortunately I am on budget because I will spend quite a lot for the trip My setup right now is: a) Nikon D3100 (quite obsoleted, I know) b) Nikkor Zoom Lens 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Auto Focus-S c) Canon...
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    Very light tripod - suggestions

    I used to have a Manfrotto MKC3, but it's now broken https://www.amazon.it/Manfrotto-MKC3-H01-Fotografia-Videocamere-Alluminio/dp/B0049SVTXG I also bought a much sturdier and stable tripod this one Andoer (or sometimes branded as Weifeng)...
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    Cheap tripod for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

    I would like to buy a cheap tripod I would carry in places where it could be broken or stolen. I would use it with a Canon PowerShot SX60 HS I found this possible options...
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    Monza Villa Reale (close to Milan)

    Here some pictures I made in the Villa Reale in Monza. Not a big deal for birdwatchers but perhaps worth a visit if you happen to be there for the formula one Grand Prix :-O
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    Cheapest way to start recording birds

    This is a question you will probably hate I checked out the price of the microphones and recorders you recommend here and I was shocked of how expensive they are By now I don't really need to record the sounds. I would like to start just to get a first idea on how to do that, and start...
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    Comment on tripod Manfrotto

    I am asking a comment on tripods I already bought. Not a wise strategy I know I bought for my Canon Powershot SX60 two tripods Manfrotto MKC3 Manfrotto Pixi The first because it is light and easy to carry, the second mostly to make videos I bought them both used like new at half the brand new...
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    Taking pictures to fireflies

    As per the title, I would like to take pictures to fireflies I have no experience about night photografy and I really have no idea from where to start My equipment Nikon 3100 Canon SX 60 Iphone 6S
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    Tripod and remote shutter for Canon SX60

    Good morning, as per the title, I am considering to buy a tripod and a remote shutter for a camera, very likely I will buy Canon SX60 Perhaps I can buy a second hand tripod and shutter to save some money unless it is a bad idea Any suggestions? Thank you
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    How to buy a used Canon Sx60

    As I say in another thread, I am about to buy a used camera, a Canon SX60 http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=355662 I found some guides in the Internet about what to check https://photographylife.com/how-to-buy-used-dslr-cameras...
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    Lake Como and lesser lakes of Lombardy

    Hello, ciao a tutti, I will write in English in case non italian speakers are interested in the topic I would like to start birdwatching in Lombardy, especially raptors like "pojana" (should be "ret tailed hawk") and lake birds, like coots, and so on. I am planning to watch them especially...
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    Feeders for blackbirds that do not bother neighbors

    Winter is cold this year and the blackbirds would appreciate some food. In fact they just took it for free from my balcon without being allowed... Persimmons, and they carefully chose only the best in the box I left on the balcon, and left the rest. My problem is would like to feed them but I...
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    Suggestions on how to start digiscoping

    Hello, I am a newbie and I really don't know how to start...:king: What I have until now is: 1) Iphone 5 2) Iphone 6s 3) Go Pro Hero 6 4) Nikon D3100 Camera I would like to buy binoculars or to try digiscoping Binoculars of course don't allow you to take pictures, while digiscoping in this...
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    Nikon D3100 - budget lenses for birdwatching

    Hello, I own a Nikon D3100 (a bit obsoleted...) and I would like to start birdwatching. As a complete newbie, I would like to buy budget equipment and then step up to better equipment later if I see I like birdwatching By now I installed Cornell app for birdwatching, I asked advice in the...
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    Cheap binoculars to start

    Hello everybody This is the question all advanced users will hate... Which is a cheap equipment to start? I am a complete newbie, I would like to buy binoculars and camera lenses to start birdwatching. Later on I might want to step up to a better equipment if I see I like this activity I would...
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    Newbie - hello from Italy

    Hello, I live in Italy, I would like to start bird watching, by now I am just a noob! I think I will learn a lot in this forum
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