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    Great Northern Diver

    Saw this on Sibleyback Reservoir, Cornwall, today. Not a lot around this part of the world I think..
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    What is it ?

    Can anyone ID this ''hawk'' for me please.
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    Hiding with the geese ?

    Can someone ID the yellow billed goose (?). I can't find it among the books I have.
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    Lesser Kestral ? Scotland.

    Could this be a female Lesser Kestral ? Do I see the pale cheek spots ? It was found trying to shelter onboard my vessel this morning.
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    1.4x converters Sigma ExDG v CanonmkII

    Has anyone got an opinion on which one is the best to use with a 100-400mm ? I am aware that there are focus problems, but I use a teleplus pro 300 DG at present (taped pins) and wonder if I could get better IQ with the latest siggy or mkII canon. Can't afford a new mkIII ! Thanks for reading...
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    Canon 7D & Elements 8

    Hi, Have had my 7D some time now and Elements 8 but today tried the MRaw and discovered that Elements does not recognise the "format" ! Any help appreciated in pointing me towards a download that can "cure" this problem. Thanks, Andy
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    Marumi Ring Flash DRF-14C & Canon 7D

    Hi, Can anyone confirm the compatability of the Marumi ring flash and the Canon 7D ? Have asked a couple of suppliers but no replies yet ! Thanks Andy
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    Kestral, lost at sea ?

    Hi, Today I posted a couple of photos of a kestral that arrived onboard my vessel yesterday. As we are 400 miles west of the Hebrides is it usual for such a strong flyer to be so far from its normal habitat ? We also had a Redwing for a short time but be disappeared shortly after. The winds...
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    Canon 7D Battery Spare/Replacement

    Can anyone with a 7D recommend a generic spare battery for my new 7D ? I know the genuine canon LP-E6 is chipped,but is there a non canon battery that the 7D will "talk" to ? Tahnks for your attention Andy70437
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    Photoshop Elements 8

    Just a quick question. I`m going to buy "Elements 8" from a proper reputable store, no fleabay item, but can I install it on two computers that I use, one at home and one I travel with ? Thanks, Andy
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    cornwall bird ID please

    Can someone ID this bird for me please ? It was a pretty dull day so my apologies for the grainey photo. This fellow was about blackbird sized and had quite bright orange browny tail feathers. Thanks ! andy
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    CS3 and 40D raw

    I have aquired CS3 but it wil not open my Canon 40D raw files. Is there a patch or something to "fix" this ? Thaks for your attention, Andy
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    Zeiss 23x/30x Diascope Eyepiece

    Zeiss 23x/30x Diascope Eyepiece on sale at Warehouse Express, can anyone tell me if this is the same 23X eyepiece that was "discontinued" last year ? It has very good reviews here in this forum. Thanks, Andy
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    dating lens manufacture

    Sorry to be a pain, but very recently I found post on how to date and place the manufacture of canon lenses. And now I just can`t find it ! Can someone point me in the right direction ? Thank you for your patience ! Andy
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    Sky Anytime Problem

    Recently when starting Sky Anytime I get the message that there is a script error 80131522. I have trawled "google" for any reference to this and it appears that it is quite common but no soltion found. I have re-down loaded Sky and Explorer without success. Anyone have a clue ? Sky says it`s a...
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    correct focus

    Hi, Took this with my Sigma 50-500mm and could someone tell me if it is correctly focussed. Or as good as I can expect. Aim was centre battery, auto focus on, f5.6, iso 400,at 300mm focal length. Batteries were one inch apart. Any advice gratefully acknowledged. Andy
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    dead grass under/around feeding station

    Hi, I`m not a gardener so perhaps someone who is can give me some advice. I have a feeding station, A pole in the lawn with three various feeders holding, peanuts, niger seed, mixed seed and sunflower hearts. Now after three/four months the lawn under the feeders is virtually dead. I have in...
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    Opticron Discovery. Good, Bad or Indifferent ?

    I`m still mulling over what binoculars to get. A long eye relief is necessary for me. This particular model has good eye relief but how do the optical qualities compare to similar priced binoculars ? Any and all opinions welcome ! Thanks, Andy
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    Leupold cascades 8x42, Porro or Roof ?

    Hi, What is the best with regards to optical performance, the porro or roof versions ? For general use, but mainly birding. Thanks for any opinions. Andy
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    Canon remote RS-60E3

    Can someone tell me why some "e-Shops" have this remote as low as £9 odd and on the same site have it at another point at around £18-£23 ? The only difference I can find is that the dearer one is said to be for the 300D, 350D and 400D,and the cheaper does not mention these cameras. My 350D...
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    yosemite 6x30 or nikon 7x35 action ex

    I am interested if there`s anyone out there with an opinion to which is the best buy ! Both have very good reviews but there is no chance of getting a chance to compare them side by side here in Cornwall ! I`ve seen the yosemite at £70 and the nikons for £89 here in the UK. So what is the best...
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    Do you deliberately disturb birds to see them ?

    Walking slowly around a local fishing pond complex this afternoon,with camera and binos, I saw another "birder ?" coming towrds me along the edge of a reed lined pond. As he advanced he was hitting the reeds with a cane. Persumably to disturb any wildfowl hiding there. His binos would have...
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    Digital Rev

    Ordered a Bigma from DigitalRev on 14th, lens dispatched 15th and arrived afternoon 17th ! £470 ! Take a bow DigitalRev ! And the lens is fantastic too!
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    Trek-Tech`s Trek Pod

    Hi, I am considering this trek pod monopod/tripod/walking pole as a do-it-all-in-one for use with my scope and camera. Has anyone got one ? I`ve checked out the website but I am interested in some personal reviews of this item. I have some questions too. How secure is the mechanism to keep...
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    Wrong teleconverter ?

    I have a Canon 350D and a recently acquired a Sigma 135-400mm and I am very pleased with the results, but when using (and I admit not the most expensive coverter ) a 2x Teleplus MC7 I have auto-focus, but all it does is hunt between minimum to infinity. Even in quite bright sunlight. Can I take...
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