How do you use a Nikon Coolpix for birding? (1 Viewer)

[carjug]

I have a Coolpix L120, in reality a sorta nice lens hooked up to a 14 megapickle camera. I've been using it to take pictures of perching birds. I just ordered a nice tripod to replace the junk I had been setting it on.
How can I get this thing to max-out? It can get some great shots at under a hundred feet, but the screen is crap...
So, how do you get the most out of a cheapo camera?

 

[Neil]

One of the problems with these Super Zooms is at distance as you've found. Does it say ED lens? If not you have no chance over 30 meters, especially in marginal light. Also the Continuous Mode at 0.7 fps is too slow for bird action. Does it have Sports Mode which should be faster?
You will get the best results in low angled light at the beginning and end of the day. Go out at sunrise is your best bet and then go and get a coffee around 9.30 am and go back about 4.00 pm.
I find at distance you are better off shooting the Video Mode where resolution is not so critical.
Neil.

 

[Birdman7]

Digiscoping

You can obtain great images by stacking it with a good scope like the Kowa TSN-883/884, especially for more stationary subjects.