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Of course they are targeting the majority; they are not in it for doing favours for the minority. The A-33, 55 and NEX were all aimed at mass market, and it worked for them. The A 580 was aimed at people who wanted a DSLR, now when the A-77 or what ever it will be called that may be aimed at an even...

If I had the A-55 or NEX it would be, checked to see if was ok, then most probably never again as I have with my A-580 far to busy taking stills, that is if our weather starts to improve.
Richard

Kevin Barrett's duck shot is of a female Northern Shoveler Thanks! Googling the terms though, I find that most such birds have a lighter colored bill. Are you certain? Hi I hope you don’t mind me saying, where I go to the wetlands trust, birds from all over the world are there as well as the wild b...

lugging that camera equipment around was a pain in the ass. I think I will sell the 300mm and converter and buy the Sony 70-400mm. Should lighten the load a bit.

The hardships we suffer for our hobbies I don't blame you; just put a 70-400 G on order myself.
Nice shots by the way.
Richard

Great picture Caporip with super detail - the Starling does have wonderful plummage when you see it still and close-up link this. I Agree, beautiful, many think just another Starling, the iridescence within the plumage makes it one of natures stars. Cracking image, (I must get that 70-400 :wink: ) ...

Thanks guys Richard beg steal or borrow for the 70-400 - you wont regret I promise (ok you may if you steal) it is my opinion a really excellent and versatile lens Richard I am going to our local? Sony shop, Cardiff cameras next week and see if I can do a deal with them. I can but hope :? Also the ...

Super shots, the 70-400 is a cracking lens and on my “wants” list.
Club photo shoots are a very good way to do the bird “portraits” our local “birds of prey” centre charges far to much, if you can get a good deal well worth it.

Richard

Just thinking about it enough rum, black sweet strong coffee, and who cares about condensation.
Richard

The shots of rum sound good, only one problem with that, after a few shots of rum you know what happens.
Richard

Thanks David, So the Hot Foot treatment. :wink: I think I may have solved it, using those gel “hand warmers” the ones that have a metal disc in the sachet by clicking the disc it heats up and stays warm for hours, then after use you boil for about 5 minutes till the crystals turn to liquid and this ...

May I pick someone’s brain here? I like photographing my tropical butterflies etc they are in a heated and very humid place, if I go in from the cold and get out my gear the first thing that happens is misting on and in lenses. I do use Silica gel in the storage and in my bag but I would like a way ...

That "B" good

Richard

What I would like in the 700 replacement. If it is not to be a DSLR and almost definitely so, one thing would make me look at it with a view to a purchase, is the size, if it were very small and a battery grip could not be fitted I would give it a miss as I did with the A-55, and went for the 580, m...

Lonnie Utah wrote:FWIW, it was -6 deg C with snow on the ground when I shot this and this little guy still wanted to go for a swim.

If that is where your food is you just have to take the plunge, -6 though I would be on a diet.

Ha ha looks like you two missed it, there is one in the second shot....see it? (psst it's right in the centre) :D Greg ps. Some the other birds 'swim' under water as well, especially marine ones, I've often wondered if they are re-evolved penguins or are they birds that are evolving in that directi...