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40d not good for bif
My 20d replacement has just arrived, the 40d. I have read some reviews on DP forum where they are saying that focus tracking on a moving bird is poor as the focus quickly locks onto the background, but it will refocus back again quicker than the 20d. I havent had time to use it yet, has anyone... -
20d to 40d?
I keep thinking about upgrading to the 40d from my trusty 20d. I mainly use my 400mm as my walkabout which is great but after owning it for the last 2 years and 10,000 shots later I am a little frustrated at how hard it is to get the AI focus to lock on, and track birds in flight, producing... -
Osprey, UK?
Could someone please confirm what this photo is please. I saw this bird last week in Devon. Is it an Osprey, it doesn't look like a Buzzard shown in any of my books? Sorry for the low quality, it was circling very high above a quay. Many thanks Alex- alexf
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- Forum: Birds Of Prey
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Barn Owl
Heres a couple of pics of a Barn Owl I have been watching this month. Enjoy Alex- alexf
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- Forum: Birds Of Prey
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Gutted
I have been watching young barn owls for the last three weeks waiting for them to fledge. Last night one of the youngsters was jumping from the nest box to a tree and back for an hour or so. Eventually it flew off to a nearby pylon, we saw a flash, heard a bang and saw it fall to the floor. My...- alexf
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- Forum: Your Birding Day
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How do know if a bat is protected?
Hi All, My local school field and park are about to be built over with another school, flood lit football pitches etc I have noticed a few different sizes of Bat flying around an old tree in these fields for the last few years. How do I find out if these are a protected species, before it all... -
Issues...Anyone visit Thames valley business park?
Does anyone go to Thames Valley Business park near woodley, Reading? I went there last week to photograph some finches that visit some bushes on the side of the main road and was told by security that I couldn't take photographes and I should leave. I thought it was public land as I was... -
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Bushey Park London
Heres a couple from todays walk through Bushey Park. Conditions were grey :-( Got a few keepers though :t:- alexf
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- Forum: Your Birding Day
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attacked outside my office
Heard a comotion outside my office this morning. 3 Magpies were watching a Starling being downed by a Kestrel. I grabbed my camera and shot away. Here are two of the best:- alexf
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- Forum: Your Birding Day
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Red Kite
Heres my latest effort with the 400mm on a kite. Just not sure what it needs in photoshop, any advice? Many Thanks- alexf
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- Forum: Photo Critique
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It's not that easy
Hi all, I have attached a picture which was taken with my 400mm F5.6 but the sun was setting at the time so it wasn't very bright. Could anyone tell me where I am going wrong please, or at least some pointers. I have only had the lens a week and the 20d since December so I won't pretend I'm a... -
Bean bags???
What do you fill your bean bag lens supports with? I don't know if I should use beans, bird food or what?? Thanks- alexf
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- Forum: Photographic Tripods / Heads
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Help! No 400mm F5.6 anywhere?
After reading about the 100-400 or 400 prime debates all over the place I decided to take the plunge and order the 400 prime today...but...no one has stock and they are all quoting 6 weeks! I can't wait that long, do they not understand that I MUST have it NOW lol Any ideas where to try, i have... -
20d and?
This is my first post so Hello everyone :t: I purchased a 20d with the efs 17-85mm lens a few weeks ago. I have taken some good pictures which I am very happy with (see attached). The problem is (apart from being totally new to slr's) everytime I put effort into locating a bird to photograph...