mackem 27,121 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Just been for a walk down a trail,saw a few rafters of turkey,must have seen 50-60 birds in total,beautiful sight. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 10,137 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 On 12/01/2025 at 13:01, Goly said: I'm hoping on getting a telephoto lens for my camera this year, the 18-55mm kit lens just doesn't have the reach to be of use. What camera have you got mate . Thinking of getting a decent camera myself with a decent lenses for taking pictures of wildlife though with being as thick as a dockers wage packet when it comes to technology i would want something simple to operate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 946 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 13 minutes ago, tatsblisters said: What camera have you got mate . Thinking of getting a decent camera myself with a decent lenses for taking pictures of wildlife though with being as thick as a dockers wage packet when it comes to technology i would want something simple to operate. Canon R10 mate, it's mirrorless so a newer technology than DSLR. The more recent cameras generally have better autofocus performance which is very important when shooting birds & wildlife. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,283 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 15 minutes ago, tatsblisters said: What camera have you got mate . Thinking of getting a decent camera myself with a decent lenses for taking pictures of wildlife though with being as thick as a dockers wage packet when it comes to technology i would want something simple to operate. Have a look at Bridge cameras mate I have a Panasonic Lumix FZ150. This has a zoom on it of 24x which I think I'm right in saying equivalent to 600mm. To be honest takes some good photos. Mine has been superseded not but you can still pick one up on ebay for about £100 / £150 they were about £500 new. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 946 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 16 minutes ago, Arry said: Have a look at Bridge cameras mate I have a Panasonic Lumix FZ150. This has a zoom on it of 24x which I think I'm right in saying equivalent to 600mm. To be honest takes some good photos. Mine has been superseded not but you can still pick one up on ebay for about £100 / £150 they were about £500 new. Cheers Arry You won't get the same images with a bridge camera because of the sensor size but it's all relative. The ease of use with a bridge camera can't be beat and you can get reach that professional cameras can only dream of. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 946 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 A sensor comparison between my camera and the Nikon P1000 bridge camera, a full frame sensor is much bigger than mine as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,283 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, Goly said: You won't get the same images with a bridge camera because of the sensor size but it's all relative. The ease of use with a bridge camera can't be beat and you can get reach that professional cameras can only dream of. I know mate but I have to many hobbies and I cant afford a SLR with a big lens. Its fine for me the detail fair tbh and you can use it on auto if you want. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 946 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Just now, Arry said: I know mate but I have to many hobbies and I cant afford a SLR with a big lens. Its fine for me the detail fair tbh and you can use it on auto if you want. Cheers Arry Of course mate and if you're happy with the images that's all that counts. But something like a Nikon P1000 has a smaller sensor than an iPhone and will produce inferior images, what you do get though is unfathomable reach. You're better off viewing the Nikon like a digital binocular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,283 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Good enough for me mate. Cheers Arry 13 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 946 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 16 minutes ago, Arry said: Good enough for me mate. Cheers Arry Cracking images. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 10,137 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, Goly said: Canon R10 mate, it's mirrorless so a newer technology than DSLR. The more recent cameras generally have better autofocus performance which is very important when shooting birds & wildlife. Is it easier to operate mate. I think i read on another thread that a lad found it technical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 946 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 22 minutes ago, tatsblisters said: Is it easier to operate mate. I think i read on another thread that a lad found it technical. None are as easy as a phone, but, yes, they all have automatic modes which is basically point and shoot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 6,952 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Mumsnet to nerdsnet! Lol ,only jesting I appreciate good wildlife photography, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfdog91 7,276 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Down on the border. Keep seeing border patrol speed boats 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,121 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 43 minutes ago, Wolfdog91 said: Down on the border. Keep seeing border patrol speed boats USBP and CBP will be working overtime from Monday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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