Brandon birder

I would like to be able to merge my user name with a previous name which goes back to 2000. At the very least the ability to link two user names within my profile would be OK.

I find my 60mb/sec CF card works a little faster than my 95nb/sec SD card. So should be fine.

Nicely timed Ray. Good image.

Nice images, especially Kook' 2. The Bigma is good wide open too if have good copy unlike the 150-500 which needs f8 really. Very good lens for the money.

Rudy, good luck with your venture. You'll soon know whether you can master handheld. It certainly gives you freedom though. A monopod is still the best light support and can be used for birds in...

I have also wondered if birds could be used to create abstract art. I think it is quite appealing. The crop is the best first and often only device needed to lift an image and let it tell your...

The only all in one system camera with dslr speed autofocus is the Nikon 1 system. Have a look at the flickr gallery below for some N1 V1 examples of birds.

Beautiful images and great feather detail. The camera is still up there with the best. Very skillfully done Jim.

So true. I found the same when I moved from a PC with a generic monitor to a Macbook Pro. It's screen is not IPS I think  but it is brilliant for photography.

Superb

Lovely image Rudy. I agree Eastern Phoebe. Got a couple of these on my Florida trip this year. Btw I used this guide on my ipad and iphone while there. It is brilliant and ridiculously cheap and...

Nice shots, very sharp. it short but not for these. Thanks for sharing.

Hi, I don't know what camera you use so just some principles. A prime is usually sharper than a zoom and you get used to using it at one focal length. 300mm is easier to find the bird quickly and...

Wayne, if you are only going to use the V1 or 2 then the 300 f4 and monopod is the way to go as it is the sharpest long lens for the money and very easy to use. I used it handheld without monopod...

Hi Wayne, I have been using a V1 with long lenses for nearly two years, along with conventional SLR's like the D800 and the D7100. It is a useful light solution for long lens work and a monopod is...

For your budget the Sigma 150-500OS will be as good a lens as you can get for reach and reasonable quality..

But beauties nevertheless. Nice ones Rudy.

Lovely place to stay and I'd love to see some Snow geese.  Thanks for sharing.

Thanks , found them.

Herbymel I'd love to but can't afford the postage and insurance :-) You are right it's not quite upto the same quality but it is very close. If you factor in the ease of use you also can get more...