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  1. Jeremy

    Camera For Filming Badgers

    Hi, I have access to a badgers' sett, which I would like to film this year. I would be no more than 10 metres from the badgers, so don't need a long lens. What is more important is that any camera has good autofocus with video, and gives good low-light performance, as the sett is in quite dense...
  2. Jeremy

    Lightweight Waterproof Jacket

    Hi, Can anyone recommend a good quality lightweight waterproof jacket - something I can stow away in the corner of a bag, and take out quickly when there's a sudden downpour? I want something that will withstand heavy rain, rather than is just showerproof. And preferably with not too much of...
  3. Jeremy

    Tree Sparrows in Southern Wales

    Hi, Does anyone know of any good spots for Tree Sparrows in south, west, or mid Wales - i.e., within a day trip of Swansea? There used to be a colony on Gower, but they seem to have died out. Thanks for any help. J.
  4. Jeremy

    Which Camera Strap With Sigma 500mm Lens?

    Hi, I do most of my wildlife photography with a Canon 40D and a Sigma 500mm f/4.5 lens. I often carry the camera over my shoulder using the Canon strap supplied with the camera. It's not very comfortable, so I'm looking for a better strap; preferably one with quick release, so I can get the...
  5. Jeremy

    Barn Owls in South Wales

    Anyone know any good, reliable spots for seeing Barn Owls in South Wales at this time of year? Cheers,
  6. Jeremy

    Which Compact Binocular: Nikon Travelite?

    Hi, I am looking for a compact, carry-anywhere, pair of binoculars to squeeze into the corner of my camera bag (I am more geared up for photography than birding, per se). I was thinking about a pair of Nikon Travelites. How good are they? Which model would you recommend? 10x25, 9x25, or 8x25...
  7. Jeremy

    Sigma 500mm f/4.5 - DG vs. non-DG

    Hi, I currently have the non-DG version of the Sigma 500mm f/4.5, which I use with a Canon 40D and 20D. When I used the lens with film cameras, I was very pleased with its sharpness and lack of any noticable chromatic aberration. However, with digital, the C.A. is very noticable on contrasty...
  8. Jeremy

    400D For Birds In Flight

    Hi, My 20D has conked out, so I am looking for a replacement, but money is tight. I could afford a 40D, but would prefer not to spend that much, and have heard mixed reports about the 40D`s autofocus capabilities. So, does anyone use the 400D successfully for bird-in-flight shots? Has anyone...
  9. Jeremy

    2x Converter on Sigma 500mm f/4.5.

    Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has succeeded in getting optically decent results using any 2x TC on the Sigma 500mm f/4.5? I`ve used the Sigma 2x, but been quite disappointed with the image quality. I know some get excellent results with the Canon 500mm f/4 with a 2x TC (and even with...
  10. Jeremy

    Landing on the Bass Rock?

    On the recent "Britain Goes Wild" programmes, Simon King stated that landing is no longer allowed on the Bass Rock - except for TV film crews, of course! I have landed there twice over the last few years with no problems, and would love to do so again. Anyone know what the current position on...
  11. Jeremy

    Red Kite in flight.

    I posted this photo in the gallery a couple of weeks ago; this has just had Neat image applied to it to remove some of the grain in the sky. Taken a few weeks back from one of the public hides at Gigrin Farm in Rhayader, mid Wales. Canon EOS 33, Sigma 500mm lens, Kodak HD 200 Print film. Some...
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