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    Sandhill Cranes Poking Holes in Screen

    It's the type used for the screened enclosure for the pool to keep bugs, leaves and critters out. I assume it is the fiberglass type.
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    Sandhill Cranes Poking Holes in Screen

    Looking for a little help for a friend in Florida. When these Michiganders first moved to FL they were deligted to be visited by Sandhill Cranes in their yard almost daily. There is a pond on the edge of the property that was probably part of the attraction for the cranes, but they have...
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    Telesar 7X50 Porros

    A friend gave me these binoculars to try and sell, but I can't find any information on them. They once belonged to her father and he passed away over 25 years ago. Has anyone ever heard of them, or are they just one of the millions made through the years? They are approximately 7 1/4 inches...
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    Difference between DCF and EX

    The Sprtstart DCF is multicoated too. The DCF has fold down rubber eyecups while the EX has the twistup style.
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    Difference between DCF and EX

    The EX model appears to be what is sold in US as Trailblazer. I don't believe they are phase coated but they are considered to be an all terrain binocular (Nikon's term), waterproof and multicoated.
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    need help -- iPod keeps on "locking up" when in the field

    I had a similar problem with my Ipod Touch. I kind of stumbled onto a cure that works for me, but may not work in your situation. I was using a wallet type case for the Touch that had a magnetic closure. I came to the conclusion that the magnets were the culprit when I decided to remove the...
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    birding related iPhone applications?

    The Thayer software downloaded songs and pictures to my IPOD Touch.
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    Nikon ED50 Mini Review

    The best thing I have found about the 50ED is that it goes more places than the larger scope I used to have! The larger one I had before spent a lot of time at home. I just love the little Nikon because it is compact enough to take along with all the other stuff like bins or even a camera. No...
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    BirdJam Ipod

    If you have an IPhone or Ipod Touch, the eBird Explorer is a good value at $19.99 at the ITunes store. It is basically an electronic field guide with pictures and bird songs. I like it and it was easier to install and use than the Bird Jam.
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    What is the perfect tripod for an ED50?

    I find the 718b just right for an angled ED50. However, they both become useless in a brisk wind on a boardwalk.
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    Birding software

    You might look into Thayer Birding Sofyware: www.thayerbirding.com www.onlinenaturemall.com/Products2/tbs1887148892.htm I bought it on ebay for $70. You can also download the pictures and calls to an ipod or mp3 player. I have not used the personal list feature so I can't tell you how well it...
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    Nikon LXL, Promaster ELX or Stokes DLS

    If you want fast focus, the LXL fills the bill. However, they are a bit heavy as they are built like the proverbial tank. Some find the rolling ball effect when panning a bit distracting. I don't. I bought mine used on ebay about a year ago and think they are super. Once again you need to...
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    Availability of Nikon scope eyepieces?

    I was under the impression that they had the same FOV. However, they do not have the adjustable eye cups that the non D/S wide angle has. Not a problem for me as I am an occasional digiscoper and a glasses wearer.
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    Availability of Nikon scope eyepieces?

    http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/nikon.pl?page=nikon6950 super price at camerlandny....half what I paid a couple of weeks ago.
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    No-photography birding.

    I was into 35mm photography many years ago when in college. This was long before finding birds to be interesting. In the last couple of years I have started collecting the digital equipment to photograph birds. However, most of the time, the bird photography is limited to my back yard...
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    Mirror lenses

    I have one of the Minolta AF 500mm reflex lenses that I have used on a KM 5D. It can be good. Better than nothing I guess. I started with a Sigma 170-500mm, then the Minolta AF 500mm mirror and now a Sigma 400mm f5.6. The zoom has gotten little use because it is so friggin' big. The mirror...
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    Just to say Hello!

    Sony A350 & White Breasted Nuthatch I have had a KM 5D for a few years but Santa brought an A350 and a new old stock Sigma 400mm f5.6. Here is a pic I took with that combo.
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    connecting ipod touch to the internet

    Pinewood, Interesting. It would not connect to my home WI-FI network until I secured it and both Ipod Touchs connected right away then. So, I don't know. I guess I need to try a WI FI hotspot and see if it works. Thanks for your reply. By the way, have you tried the IBIRD software?
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    connecting ipod touch to the internet

    I have the second gen with ver 2.2 software and can only connect to secured networks. I tried again today. Although it can see the network and allows me to 'connect', it will not get to the internet or update things like weather. I don't know if I have a peculiar setting or if a change was...
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    connecting ipod touch to the internet

    A friend and I both have the Ipod Touch and have determined that it only will connect to a secured WI-FI network. My home network was not secured and the Touch would see it, but would not connect. Once I secured with a WEP key it works flawlessly.
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    birding related iPhone applications?

    In the US there is an IBIRD application you can get at the iTunes stores. Sorry, it covers North America only. It is not bad for a mere $20 investment.
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    A350 Continuous Focus

    Thanks! That was the problem. I appreciate the assistance. Happy Holidays!
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    A350 Continuous Focus

    I got the A350 for Christmas and have been playing with it a bit. It does something strange or perhaps something is wrong. If I am just holding the camera, finger not on shutter, it still tries to focus. I have live view turned off and AF single turned on. Is this how it should work?
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    Gift for a Birder? Suggestions? Particularly books or magazines...

    You might try the "The Singing Life of Birds: The Art and Science of Listening to Birdsong" (Paperback) by Donald Kroodsma. It is more than just about bird song, under $20 at amazon.com. Birder's World is a good magazine for a birder too. In addition, there are two new Field Guides recently...
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    Which pocket compact: Zeiss Victory 8x20 or Nikon LX L 8x21

    I wear glasses and the 8x20 LXL works for me. Even the focus knob at the wrong end works too....go figure.
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