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    How to take close up pictures from a distance

    https://imgur.com/a/XFnV3M7 Here other pictures shot the same day with the same gear
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    How to take close up pictures from a distance

    Thanks for your answer
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    Focussing

    Informative thread I’m following
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    How to take close up pictures from a distance

    https://ufile.io/n79x8hyk The only "good" pictures were shot from a very short distance, few meters. I uploaded some pictures of birds on buoys or a crow flying close to an antenna. None of them seems to be satisfying... For sure the distance of eagles and hawks in flight you posted many times...
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    How to take close up pictures from a distance

    That's probably one of the dumbest questions you ever heard in this forum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQDv8COxM6Y In the video above they get very sharp pictures because they get very close to the birds. Fine, as long as you can do that But how do you get very sharp images of the birds far...
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    Lens fine tuning

    I have a Nikon D3100 body + Sigma 150-600 mm lens that soon will be delivered. I got different suggestions... Some say the tuning must be done by the official Sigma retailer (here it is 80 euros...). Some others complain they say if the lens is faulty it will remain faulty, the only solution is...
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    Low cost alternatives to black rapid straps

    I think both low cost Black Strap clones at the links have an under-the-arm strap. Perhaps they might do the job...
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    Number of clicks on point and shoot cameras

    I have always been told that there is no way to understand how many clicks have been done with a point and shoot camera because they have no shutter. Is it really totally impossible or perhaps there is a software or device by which I or someone else (say for example official retailer or...
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    Best 2019 bridge cameras for birding

    I asked about the same topic some years ago and I would like to refresh my ideas... Provided bridge cameras are mostly for birds identification and not suitable for birding, especially for birds in flight, I have found the following info...
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    Iphone microphone with wind noise cancelling

    A thing I found quite upsetting is that to use this mic with a smartphone you actually need an additional cold shoe mount (I think this is the name) to hold microphone and smartphone
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    Nikon D3100 - second hand 100 - 400 lenses

    Eventually I decided to make to break the piggy bank and to get a Sigma contemporary 150-600 mm
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    Low cost alternatives to black rapid straps

    Thanks, that sounds nice, but I think the Nikon D3100 + Sigma contemporary 150-600 mm are too heavy for that one. Too bad because that sounds very good and right now is discounted on Amazon Italy
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    Low cost alternatives to black rapid straps

    Hello, I have to buy a strap, and I am thinking of Black Rapid Sport Honestly it's a bit expensive provided I am just an occasional photographer... I was also suggested to take a look to Lowepro (which is very likely to be not that cheap either) but until now I found only straps with the camera...
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    Video making gear suggestions for Kruger

    Hello, in a trip to Kruger my main interest would be photography also because I don’t have specific equipment for videomaking and I have a limited budget due to previous expenses for the trip. My gear right now is: 1) Nikon D3100 that anyway mostly will have a 150-600 mm lens I will remove very...
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    Iphone microphone with wind noise cancelling

    Nice, that looks exactly what I needed
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    Iphone microphone with wind noise cancelling

    Hello, I am a newbie and I need an ultra cheap solution for birding and animals for the next trip to Kruger Park (South Africa). Right now I am just planning to use an Iphone perhaps with a "deadcat" to cancel windnoise. Otherwise I could consider to buy an external microphone for Iphone or a...
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    Krugerpark roads advice - birding and other animals

    I arranged to make a trip schedule for Panorama Route and Kruger. I am now trying to breakdown by roads and sighting spots the several camps I already booked. Perhaps you can give me some hints... I will do the boat trip in Blyde River Canyon and that might be as well a chance to watch some...
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    Bean bag size and type

    Thanks I have been told to get a "C" or "H" bag type, best to be used in cars
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    Bean bag size and type

    I would like to buy or self build a bag for a trip to Kruger Park. The bag would be used mostly on a car window I will use Nikon D3100 + one out of Sigma 150-500 f/5.6-6.3 con attacco Nikon F Nikon af-s 70-300 VR 4.5-5.6 G (less likely Sigma or Tamron 100-400) Which type of bean bag will I...
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    Nikon D3100 - second hand 100 - 400 lenses

    I am going to buy the lenses soon and I am considering Sigma 150-500 f/5.6-6.3 Nikon F type Nikon af-s 70-300 VR 4.5-5.6 G Sigma or Tamron 100-400 were also one of the models you suggested but I don't find them used only new for about 500 or 600 euros, already over budget For Kruger Sigma...
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    Birding krugerpark

    Thank you I think I will buy Honeyguide directly in the Kruger and then either Robert's app or a book
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    Birding krugerpark

    Is there a book or Iphone app or similar you would suggest for birds sounds and species recognition in Kruger?
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    Nikon D3100 - second hand 100 - 400 lenses

    Thank you all for your suggestions https://m.subito.it/fotografia/sigma-150-500-af-brescia-287723547.htm I found this 150-500 sigma Af for 300 eur Nikon type I think ll call the guy and ask to see it As for buying and reselling I have no problems with that The point is I have no clear feedback...
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    Birding krugerpark

    Thanks again all
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    Birding krugerpark

    Thank you all for your answers My plan is to spend some days driving on roads "randomly" and some days spending almost one day or at least half day close to waterholes I also have to listen what my best half suggests, I am a patient man and I can wait hours and hours in the same place, not sure...
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