• 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. P

    Raptors in s/e PA, USA.

    Taken last weekend in s/e PA. The first 2 photos are the same bird. The last photo I'm guess is a Red Shouldered. Thanks for any help.
  2. P

    2 NW PA birds of prey

    I say aRed Shouldered and Juv. Bald Eagle.
  3. P

    Phila hawk ID needed

    A friend saw this hawk trapped inside a Little League batting cage last night. We "borrowed" one of our firetrucks (we're both volunteers) to light the area and use some poles to raise the netting to let the bird fly out. It was pitch dark without the firetruck lighting (which was approx. 200...
  4. P

    Konica Minolta to withdraw from Camera Market

    Here's the info: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?CategoryName=&ProductSKU=DSLRA100K&TabName=acc&var2= Spec's for body and all lenses. Enjoy! :D :D Pat
  5. P

    Konica Minolta to withdraw from Camera Market

    New camera bodies and 20 (yes 20) lenses to be announced on June 6, 2006. Info is up on the Sony websites. Pat
  6. P

    Konica Minolta to withdraw from Camera Market

    There are 2 theories right now. 1st is that Sony could talk after April 1st. That is the official take over date from KM. Some say they (Sony) may not be legally allowed to talk now. The other is that Sony will not talk until summer 2006, a date that they said their first DSLR should be...
  7. P

    Konica Minolta to withdraw from Camera Market

    I meant the people on the forum are getting excited...Anyway, Sony has their PMA press conference in 1 hour. Hopefully we'll get some insite on the future of the KM/Sony line. Pat
  8. P

    Konica Minolta to withdraw from Camera Market

    Rumors are starting to buzz about a whole new slew of high end lenses to be offered this summer by KM/Sony :-O . Although it appears doubtful if there will be an announcement at PMA :-C . The dpreview.com folks are getting excited... Cheers. Pat :D
  9. P

    Konica Minolta to withdraw from Camera Market

    This could be a very positive thing for us. While it does suck that KM is pulling out, Sony will bring lots and lots of new options to our tables. I hope PMA will answer our questions...C & N execs. may be quivering in their offices right now...My Maxxum 7D still works perfectly. |:P|
  10. Northern Flicker

    Northern Flicker

    • PatT
    • Media item
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: North America
  11. White throated Sparrow

    White throated Sparrow

    • PatT
    • Media item
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: North America
  12. P

    Anybody else shooting with the Maxxum 7D?

    I guess you could send it back to Sigma to get re-chipped but that lens can be easy and cheaply replaced with higher quality lenses now anyway. I have a Sigma 400/5.6 that is approx. 15 years old (used with my Maxxum 5000) and it works with AF- albeit VERY slow and useless for my bird photos...
  13. Bald Eagle

    Bald Eagle

    • PatT
    • Media item
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: North America
  14. Bald Eagle

    Bald Eagle

    • PatT
    • Media item
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: North America
  15. P

    Digital camera's

    I'm using the 7D. AS is a huge advantage when shooting with long lenses and/or low light. The 5D has the same AS. :t: Pat
  16. P

    camera dilemma!

    I've been using the KM 7D for 7 months now. For bird photography the anti-shake is invaluable. When shooting in the shadows or low light with a slow shutter speed you will need to stabilize the camera either with a tripod, monopod, lens stabilization or KM's anti-shake. Lugging a tripod or...
  17. Pine Warbler

    Pine Warbler

    • PatT
    • Media item
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: North America
  18. P

    Tamron 200-500mm vs. Sigma 50-500mm DG

    Yes, but it is cheaper than buying the Sigma or Tamron PLUS the Minolta. I was shooting an older (15 years old) Sigma 400 APO. Very slow to focus so I must use manual focus for all birds and older technology. So the Minolta 80-200 APO G and the 2.0x teleconverter will still be a step up for...
  19. P

    Tamron 200-500mm vs. Sigma 50-500mm DG

    Minolta's "G" lenses are highly respected. Its the best they make. Both the Minolta 80-200/2.8 APO G and the Minolta 70-200/2.8 APO G SSM are highly rated zoom lenses. There's not much question that they are superior. Pat
  20. P

    Tamron 200-500mm vs. Sigma 50-500mm DG

    I just started using the Minolta 80-200/2.8 APO G lens. Instead of buying either Tamron or Sigma, I'm going to buy a 2.0x teleconverter. This will give me 400mm at f5.6 with superior glass. I do have a friend using the Bigma in the field with me. His lens has MAJOR lens creep. The lens is...
  21. Red Tail Hawk

    Red Tail Hawk

    • PatT
    • Media item
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: North America
  22. P

    7D exposures

    While I am no expert, I'm always compensating due to the bright sky or dark shadows near the subject. That's what you've got to do. It's not just a 7D issue. I shoot with Nikon and Fuji users and we all must compensate. I just purchased a used 80-200/2.8 APO HS G. Used it for the first...
  23. Great Egret

    Great Egret

    • PatT
    • Media item
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: North America
  24. Broad-billed Motmot

    Broad-billed Motmot

    • PatT
    • Media item
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  25. Great Jacomar

    Great Jacomar

    • PatT
    • Media item
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
Back
Top