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ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

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  1. M

    Which lens to take?

    How did 300 work out for you? Did you use the TC much? Did you wish you had the 70-200? I'd love to go there too! I've heard wonderful things about it. Marc
  2. M

    Which lens to take?

    I always bring a monopod. I use the Sirui P326 (0.4kg weight). Sometimes with a Kirk MPA-2 tilt head (0.4 kg too). I find it really helpful having a rest for the lens -- I like to try and get pictures of birds landing or taking off and it can take a lot of waiting with the camera ready. No...
  3. M

    Which lens to take?

    I'll throw this out in case it is actually an option for you. here in the states, we have places like BorrowLenses where you can rent gear. A Tamron 150-600 (not the g2) is $165 for 21 days. The Canon 100-400 IS II is $236 for 21 days. The canon 400mm f/4 DO II is $570. The DO II, I...
  4. M

    Which lens to take?

    I know with the Nikon 300mm f/4 PF works very well with the 1.4 TC. I'd take that combo. I agree that more reach is what you want. What I would do is take something about the size of the birds you expect (e.g. a can of soup or pasta sauce or a magazine, or even cut out some cardboard) and put...
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