• Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it.

    Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

Search results

thxpress_search_the_forum Search Opus
  1. W

    Advice on 500mm

    Oops posted in error
  2. W

    Just bought Canon 500mm f4L and need Support

    Hi I know there’s already a few similar-ish questions on here about support for lenses and bullheads and gimbals but I wanted some advice specific to my lens and situation if possible so started this new thread. I’m awaiting delivery of a Canon 500mm f4L IS II lens which I believe weighs in...
  3. W

    Advice on camera please

    Hi I hope I've posted this in the right place. Please guide me if I haven't. I've left this really late and I'm panicking now. I want to buy my wife a camera for watching birds in our garden. I would want the IQ to be good in colour for live watching wirelessly on her laptop or phone and the...
  4. W

    How close?

    Hi Guys I'm a fairly old hand at photography ( weddings portraits etc ) but only recently trying to photograph birds. I'm struggling. I'm trying to adjust my expectations to coincide with reality and I'd appreciate some help. I have recently got my hands on a Canon 400f5.6 and also have a...
  5. W

    Lens choice 7d mk1 ( or maybe mk2 )

    Hi all I have a 7Dmk1 but am considering an upgrade to the Mk2 soon. Either way, I need a good lens for general birds, both in flight and otherwise. Weight is an important factor as I'm knocking on a bit. I would guess the Canon100-400L mk2 would be too heavy for me to feel comfortable holding...
  6. W

    Anyone using 7D mk1?

    Hi After a long time of inactivity I have returned to photography. I am keen to get some birds and intend using my 7D mk1. I'm wondering if any of you folks still use this ancient machine? if you are, do you have any tips for me with this particular model? If I stick with it, I will doubtless...
  7. W

    I would love some advice on 8 x 32

    I would appreciate some advice on 8 x 32 I was looking at a pair of binoculars and after humming and hawing I decided given that I'm not exactly young and have arthritis in my fingers and wrists, that I'd go for a lighter pair of around 8 x 30 ( or 32). I figure my pupils don't dilate that much...
  8. W

    Broads birdwatching September

    Hi We've hired a boat to cruise the northern broads around Stalham, Potter Heigham, Hickling Broad, Barton Broad, Ranworth Broad etc. What are we likely to see from the boat and from walking along the banks? Also any tips on where to go? Finally, is there a reasonable chance of spotting a...
  9. W

    Birdbox with camera

    Hi My wife is looking for one of these for her birthday and I'm a bit baffled. I use a Mac and don't have windows so whatever we get needs to be compatible with Mac OSX for recording etc. Can anyone recommend a good starter kit to include night vision? I have a budget up to £100 but I suppose...
  10. W

    Grey Plover and First Winter Dunlin

    This is probably a ridiculous question so apologies to start. Most of my birdwatching is in the garden and I'm a bit of a numpty at Bird ID apart from there so please bear with me. I was down at Oare Marshes today just having a look and I noticed a bird which was a bit like a Grey Plover but...
  11. W

    Eyepiece for MM3

    Hi I bought the MM3 last week and I'm very happy with it. I have tried using the 40862 eyepiece with it and so far am generally very happy with the results. At marshes like Oare, I might well take my 80mm Opticron with the same eyepiece which should give me 20x-60x magnification. I have...
  12. W

    General approach for UK trips

    Hi everyone, I need to get my winter gear sorted out. In the past I had a fishing jacket which was very warm, waterproof and windproof with a detachable lining. Trouble was it was heavy, and troubled with condensation. It's given up now and I'm inclined to go for 3 layers as follows: Thermal...
  13. W

    Potential ED 50 purchase but uncertain

    Hi I have had my full size Opticron scope for a few years but TBH as I age I find it is, complete with tripod and head, getting a pain ( literally ) to cart around. I'm looking at a Nikon ED50 which were very popular a while back. I can find these scopes for sale easily but Nikon Eyepieces...
  14. W

    Book advice

    Hi. I plan to spend a fair bit of time on the Broads this year. Can anyone recommend a useful guide or book of the birds I might encounter and some tips about where I might find them? Thanks
  15. W

    Broads advice please

    Hi. My wife and I will be going on the Broads a couple of times this year and would welcome any advice about where to go for a spot of birding. We're not experts but enjoy seeing a variety of birds. We'd really love to see a Bittern if at all possible but if not then we won't be disappointed...
  16. W

    Redpolls or Linnets?

    Hi I'm struggling a bit with identifying some birds feeding on niger seeds in our garden. The wife and I have decided they are either Lesser Redpolls iwth some Common Redpolls ( whiter greyer look?) or Lesser Redpolls with Linnetts. According to our bird DVD the Linnetts have white streaks...
  17. W

    Finch in UK SE England

    Hi I'm not very good on bird ID and wonder if you can tell me what these ones are please. I am wondering if they are juvenile greenfinches but am probably wrong Thanks Willie
  18. W

    W300 Adapter

    Hi I have recently bought the Sony W300 camera for use with my Opticron ES80GAED scope. I bought the Sony adapter VAD-WF to allow me to attach the camera to the scope eyepiece adapter. I have also a London Camera Exchange fitting for the eyepiece with a step down ring to allow the fitting to...
  19. W

    Camera for Opticron ES80 GA ED

    Hi Folks Hi. I'm pretty new to birds having gradually got interested in them through the influence of my wife and my interest in general nature photography so my knowledge is pretty sparse. I have just bought the above scope with the HDF 20-60mm zoom lens and have been truly amazed at the...
  20. W

    Nikon RAIII WP A 65mm Spotting Scope

    Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum and to birding in general. Having visited a few reserves recently, I am looking to buy a scope for my wife to get her started but am not sure which one to go for. I have a budget of under £400 all in. I considered the above one which seemed to tick all the...
Back
Top