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    Coal Tit

    Thanks for the feedback...I’ll have access to my computer in a couple of days, and will get exif data.
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    Coal Tit

    D3300 Sigma 150-600 Sport @600
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    New Sigma 150/600

    I’ve also just purchased this lens, so may resurrect this thread a little. So far I haven’t managed to do anything other than fire off a few quick test shots of boring targets...but I have used a few of those to start looking at callibrating the AF with the dock. I’ve only had about an hour at...
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    Sigma 150-600 Sports

    Fingers crossed I don’t get the same! I just picked up a copy of the lens today. Did you get the issue sorted? Sadly it was dark at the time I left the shop, so the only pictures I’ve taken are of a light bulb... I’m hoping to get out around Salford Quays tomorrow, if we get a brightish day.
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    Travel bag/pack

    Which one?
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    Just ordered...

    Been using these a couple of weeks now, and very happy. I can’t say I notice any kind of a erations at all...but then I’m not really sure what I’m looking for with anything other than CA. The only time I’ve noticed any CA is with a high contrast target that is out of focus. As soon as it comes...
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    Just ordered...

    The Sapphires arrived today...but after dark, I so haven’t had chance to look further than the other side of the room! I’m pleased with the ergonomics. Like I said, these are my first ever binoculars (well, except the plastic ones I had when I was about 8), so I had no idea how big or heavy...
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    Just ordered...

    Wow! Now I’m having doubts!
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    Just ordered...

    Hmm that’s interesting, as they are lower in the range! Maybe I’ll get chance to give them a try at some point...
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    Nikon D3100 - budget lenses for birdwatching

    Yes, there are two version of the Sigma 150-600. There is the “Contemporary”, which has “C” in the lens name. This retails around £700 in the UK at the moment. Then there is the “Sport”, which has “S” in the name, and retails around £1300 UK. The C is built mostly with (good quality)...
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    Just ordered...

    I’ve just ordered a pair of Hawke Sapphire 10x42. This will be my first pair of binoculars, and I’ve made the decision based solely on internet reviews, as I haven’t managed to make the journey to my nearest stockist to try them. Hopefully I’ll find them suitable! If they go down well with my...
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    Your 2018 Optics Plans

    New plans developing... Very tempted by the Sigma 150-600 Sports...
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Northern Cardinal, males'

    Spectacular is the word! Fantastic shot!
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    Your 2018 Optics Plans

    My plan for this year is to buy my first set of binoculars! And a set for my wife, too. At the moment, I’m thinking 10x Hawke Sapphires, either 42or 43 depending on how they feel. But I’m hoping to visit a store with a few options to try out in other brands as well.
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    Robin

    The first bird photo I'm in any way happy with.
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    First ever bird-directed outing

    I bet that’s right, yes. I’ll update it.
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    First ever bird-directed outing

    That Opus entry is a bit sparse, isn’t it! Maybe as I gain experience, I could contrinpbute something there. Probably the most important thing is that the postcode for satnav appears to be incorrect, taking you to the wrong side of the motorway. The postcode I used took me straight to the car...
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    First ever bird-directed outing

    It was a bit baffling, but clearly signed. And the thing to do is follow the signs, rather than assuming you’ll be going a certain way. It was a busy day, with a full car park, but even the , the traffic on the approach was light, and I just took it slow. Given it’s literally a minute or two...
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    First ever bird-directed outing

    Thanks Harry, it felt great to get out. We used to walking a lot, until I got a job that made ridiculous demands on my time. Once work returned to sanity, we didn’t restart our outdoor life. Having a focus on watching birds (and any wildlife, to be fair) has got us both excited about the Great...
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    First ever bird-directed outing

    Today was the first time my wife and I set out on a walk with the express intention of seeing what birds we could spot. We went to Brockholes in Lancashire, and throughly enjoyed several hours on a gloriously bright, and unexpectedly mild day. What did we see? No idea! Well, ok, we saw...
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    Good Cumbria site for a couple of noobs?

    Loads of good info here, thanks. I think we'll probably stay around the north lakes area on the Saturday and then head over to LM early Sunday (though I'm afraid we'll not manage dawn, with civil twilight starting at around 0645!). For the Saturday, we'll probably pop into one or two of the...
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    Good Cumbria site for a couple of noobs?

    Thanks Boom, our posts crossed, so you missed out on 'both' :) It'd be great to see otters! ...How early is early...?
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    Good Cumbria site for a couple of noobs?

    Many thanks, both!
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    Good Cumbria site for a couple of noobs?

    Oops. Just looked about four posts below this one... Sorry...
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    Good Cumbria site for a couple of noobs?

    In mid February my wife and I will be spending a couple of nights in the Lakes, at the southern end of Derwentwater. We have a couple of friends in Carnforth, so on our way home Sunday, I’m planning to head over to Leighton Moss. What would be nice would be to find somewhere to spend a couple...
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