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    Birding the UK in the fall

    Planning a trip to the UK in the fall of 2017 (Sept - Oct). Wondering if there are birding festivals or planned outings in those months that I should take into consideration. At the moment, my itinerary is wide open. Thanks for any help.
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    Photo organization and basic editing

    Hi, I see that it's been several years since this topic came up. I'm looking for a convenient and worthy program to sort and organize my digital photo files. The program should also be ale to handle basic editing. I've been using Irfanview, but it does not organization functions. Photoshop...
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    What about Canon filters?

    Hi all, I just purchased a new 100-400 USM, and would like to add a UV filter. (I know the pros and cons of using a protective filter). I've read quite a bit about the Hoya and B&W filters, but not a word about the Canon EF UV filter - good or bad. My question is, why not use a Canon filter on...
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    • Forum: Canon
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    Vortex Viper compared well

    Been thinking about purchasing a 65mm (15-45) scope to compliment our Fieldscope ED82. Wanted to stay under $1,000. While at the Magee Marsh Birding festival last week I had the chance to make side-by-side comparisons of: Viper HD65 Viper Razor 65 Celestron Regal M265ed Vanguard 65 Endeavor HD...
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    Castroville and Big Bend

    Howdy, Will be in the area of Castroville, for a week or so. Also a few days in Big Bend. Will try for a one-day run to the Corpus coast if possible. Familiar with the areas, but not familiar with what's being seen now. Hints and tips appreciated! rw
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    • Forum: Texas
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    What's it worth?

    Hello all, I may have the opportunity to purchase a 16 year-old Swarovski-Optik Model AT 80, 80mm angled scope with 20-60 zoom lens. It is in very good to excellent condition. Any thoughts on a fair price to pay? Many thanks, Ron
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    birding with a Blackberry

    Just purchased a Blackberry. Pretty handy. I've already used its recording feature a few times to help with identification. Anybody have experience with birding applications that can be downloaded to a Blackberry? Thanks, rw
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    Where to bird?

    Hi, Planning a trip to the Eilat region in mid March. Are there birding guides or location maps that I might find in the US or on line? What about in the north of the country - other than hula? Thanks, rw
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    TC for 70-300 IS, Kenko vs Tamron

    Greetings, I’m planning to purchase a 1.4 teleconverter. I’ve read threads going back several years on the subject. I have a 400D and 70-300 IS (new version). The Canon TC will not work with this lens, so that leaves the Kenko and Tamron. I can get the Tamron AF, Tamorn Pro and Kenko DG...
    • RonHW
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    • Forum: Canon
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    Why a digital specific filter on the 82ed?

    I've followed the earlier thread on filters. I've found a Hoya 86mm uv haze filter locally for about $70. It is not digital specific. I understand, I think, why is a digital specific filter makes sense for a dslr, but why for a spotting scope? I love the Fieldscope's clarity and color...
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    • Forum: Nikon
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    First Results - 400D

    Hi All, While sitting in the back yard, A flash of yellow caught my eye from above. About 50 yards off I saw a bird darting around that was not typical of the area. At first I thought it was a returning goldfinch but the correct ID has been confirmed. Scarlet tanagers are rare in these...
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    • Forum: Canon
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    What works for learning the 400D?

    Hi, Just bought a 400D/xti with Canon's 70-300 IS lens. Am enjoying the package very much but realize that there is a whole lot to learn just to operate the thing properly. In addition to going through the manual and trial & eror, what has worked for others to get a quick grasp on using the...
    • RonHW
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    • Forum: Canon
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    Is there a way to do this?

    Hi, Does anyone know how to attach a Fieldscope 82ed to a Canon 400D? I've heard about scopetronix but so far they have not answered my email and their posted phone number is not working. Would the Nikon (Fsa-L1) adapter and a Nikon-EF adapter work? Thanks for your help. Ron
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    • Forum: Nikon
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    Still want to connect Fieldscope to 400D

    Hi, Has anyone attached a Fieldscope to a Canon 350/400D? I've written in recently about connecting a 400D to a Fieldscope 82ed. One forum member suggested scopetronix, which seems to have some possible solutions but so far they have not answered my email and their posted phone number is not...
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    Interestng factoid concerning 350/400D owners

    Hi All, As part of my own search for a starting birding / wildlife lens, I took a sampling of 350/400D owners from the gallery. My search yielded 111 owners, 92 of whom designated their lenses. What I found really surprised me. 77% of the sampling (92 Canon 350/400D owners) are using...
    • RonHW
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    • Forum: Canon
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    Is this meaningful? Please Read!

    The following is interesting but is it meaningful?? We’ve been trying to pick a lens for the Canon 400D we just purchased. After many hours in this forum as well as others and looking at picture samples from the various lenses in the gallery, we had narrowed the search down to the Tamron...
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    Nearing a decision. Testing a Lens?

    Hello again, So the search seems to be coming down to the Tamron 200-500. Two questions - How important is focus limiter? The Tamron does not have it. I've read some stories of good and bad copies of the same lens model. Is there a test to check out a lens, the way one does a scope...
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    sigma 80-400 vs 50-500 vs others?

    Hi all, Just bought a 400D body and am now trying to selelct a lens. Looking for the longest lens that I may be able to hand hold. Sigma 50-500 is appealing but the 80-400 has image stabilization. They are the same price. Then there is the Tamaron 28-300 - very different lens. Thoughts...
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    Must I go with Nikon?

    Hi, I'm looking to buy a digital slr. I've noticed that some manufacturers sell pricey adapters for slrs to scopes. for example Nikon advertises that its Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment (FSA-L1) Fits Nikon SLR bodies and attaches to Fieldscope. 4 Lens elements, converts 82mm...
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    Attaching a digital slr to a scope

    Question - If I take a digital slr camera body and attach it directly to an 82mm scope (eyepiece removed), what exactly do I now have. Shopping for cameras and trying to understand whether it's valuable to be able to attach the new camera to the current scope. Thank you in advance for the...
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    400D Durability

    Hi, Getting close to making a purchase but still have a few qualms. When I bought my scope, I felt it would be a lifetime's purchase. But the 400D or the 30D for that matter are sensitive pieces of electronic gear. How does the 400D hold up in the field? Can it take knocks and dampness? How...
    • RonHW
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    • Forum: Canon
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    30D vs Rebel

    Hi, I'm getting ready to jump from digiscoping to hand held. I want to be able to take pictures of birds on the move. Digiscoping is really limited to static shots. The birds have to be posing almost. Also want the ability to take shots in wooded areas and closer in than my scope will...
    • RonHW
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    • Forum: Canon
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    Digital Voice Recorder

    Hi, I'm thinking about purchasing a small digital voice recorder (as is found in office supply stores) to capture bird song while in the field. The idea is to then download the recodings in order to work on my identification skills. Anybody have any experience with these small hand held...
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    Returning member

    Hello All. I'm back after about a year's absence. Look foward to reading, sharing and learng. rw
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