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  1. M

    Sigma 500mm F4

    Hi i have watched a few videos and pretty sure it does caf one guy said it doesent if you add a tc but i think he did an update saying a firmware update solved that, , onw thing though it is advertised at 3.3 kilo but is without the hood which takes it up to 3.6 kilo
  2. M

    Sigma 500mm F4

    Just came across this thread as I am thinking about getting one, are people still happy with their lens, I am planning to use it with a Sony a7iv and the mc 11 adaptor. anyone use one with an adaptor thanks
  3. M

    Beginner

    Used sony a7iv and a Sony 200_600 or a new Sony A7iv and a used sigma 150-600
  4. M

    Image quality of a prime long lens worth it?

    I would look at the pf500 its a cracking lens . its so light . the af will be approx twice as fast as your 200-500 . reach is everything for bird photography. 400mm is a bit on the Short side have a look at Steve Perry on you tube he has tested most of the Nikon Primes side by Side.
  5. M

    OM-1 with Olympus M.Zuiko 150 x 400mm TC Pro

    Mike Lane on youtube done a comparison video of the a1 and 200-600 against the om1 and 150-400
  6. M

    Considering a Partial Camera Upgrade - D500 w/ 200-500mm lens

    you have a decent set up, the d500 handles noise vey well, learn to shoot in manual start off with auto iso , then find the upper limit of iso your Happy with. for birds in flight you want to start with 1/2000 of a second and then go up or down according to the speed of the bird. add plus 1...
  7. M

    Camera choice for birding around 3000 Euros with lens?

    i started off with a6400 and the sigma 150-600 adapted with the mc11 adaptor and it worked very well . i then bought the sony 200-600 . and an a7iii i had both the a7iii and the a6400 for a while , and preferred the a 7iii , i have upgraded to the a7iv now find it a lot better. than the...
  8. M

    Canon EOS 80D always slightly "fuzzy"

    up your shutter speed to 1/2000 as a starting point , turn off is if you have it on .
  9. M

    Self-Constructed, DIY, Homemade. Camo Hides?

    i have just bought a knighthawk chair hide goes up and down in seconds £70 from amazon, a cheaper option is a popup toilet tent although you wouldjave to cut an opening for the camera
  10. Kestral with a Kill

    Kestral with a Kill

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  11. Ringtail. Hen Harrier

    Ringtail. Hen Harrier

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  12. M

    Hi from Lancashire England, I need help.

    Hi steve, this should be of some help
  13. M

    Monoculars

    I've used a monocular for years ,don't get on with bins, have used an opticron 10x42 think its a bga for about 15 years dropped it don't know how many times , most of the Opticrons are half of the binocular version , at about half the Price. I think I would go for an 8X42 though, they have...
  14. M

    Choosing between 2 lenses.

    i had the sigma and hired the canon 100-400 and tested side by side couldnt see any difference in sharpness, i did however calibrate the sigma with the Dock , i have now swapped t0 the sony 200-600 which is the better lens ofall three and its a bargain ,compared to the canon 100-400 and 100-500
  15. M

    new forest Area

    On Holiday next week there and hope to get Some raptor Photographs will be hoping for ospreys/ sea Eagles at poole and also iow for the Eagles going to try and find a Goshaek in the New forest , and Probably Salsbury Cathedral For Peregrines, any info on these and anything else in that area...
  16. M

    Canon R3 or Canon R5 for bird photography?

    does the bird eye af not focus on the bitd in shrubbery , just been watching a vid on the new sony a74 and this very topic was mentioned saying it was good for this
  17. M

    RX10 anomalies on long zoom - advice request

    i dont have your camera but a a7iii think it has similar af , changing to continious af may solve your problem , also i use zone or wide for flying birds and it locks on no problem , i sometimes have problems if the bird is below the horizion , eg against trees or grass thr focus will jump to...
  18. M

    RX10 anomalies on long zoom - advice request

    what focus node are you using does your camera have zone and wide if ao try these rather than a single point also are you using af continuous mode if your camera has that
  19. M

    A7iii + 200-600 - a good birding combo?

    have a look at alpha shooters on youtube he tests the a7111 and 200-600 i use the a6400 and 200-600 and find the af really good ,streets ahead of the canon i used to use
  20. M

    A7iii + 200-600 - a good birding combo?

    have a look at alpha shooters on youtube he tests the a7111 and 200-600 i use the a6400 and 200-600 and find the af really good ,streets ahead of the canon i used to use
  21. M

    sony 200-600 vs. canon 100-4000mk11

    yes sorry the 100-400 mk2 i think you are right i dont think there is anything in it , i agree the zoom on the sony makes all the difference
  22. M

    sony 200-600 vs. canon 100-4000mk11

    has anyone used both these lens which would you say was the sharpest, or are they about the same.
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    • Forum: Sony
  23. M

    short Eared owls n/w england

    ive been to 5 different known sites up to now and i have just had a quick glimpse of one so far
  24. M

    short Eared owls n/w england

    thanks was going to Lunt yesterday but cried off at the last minute, what does RBA mean
  25. M

    short Eared owls n/w england

    Thanks guys going to try Frodsham marsh tommorrow there been sighting there recently
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