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Arthur · 05-03-2005, 11:38 PM

Manage to squeeze an hour in the morning to shoot before starting another busy working day. Only managed to find this fella...

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Cheers

Sumit · 06-03-2005, 12:27 AM

Very nice Arthur. The Panasonic Lumix FZ10 seems to do a great job even with a convertor in front. This combo may give more expensive equipment a run for the money judging by your post. I am curious about the focal length achieved by the equipment (is it about 800mm?) and do you get stabilization with the convertor on ?
Regards,
Sumit

joeyao · 06-03-2005, 05:48 AM

Great picture with your cheapo combo

harlequin2902 · 06-03-2005, 11:45 AM

What's the effective focal length you were shooting at ?

Arthur · 06-03-2005, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sumit

Very nice Arthur. The Panasonic Lumix FZ10 seems to do a great job even with a convertor in front. This combo may give more expensive equipment a run for the money judging by your post. I am curious about the focal length achieved by the equipment (is it about 800mm?) and do you get stabilization with the convertor on ?
Regards,
Sumit

Thanks for your kind words Sumit

With the combination, I'm able to get a total focal distance of 924mm (FZ10 full zoom: 420mm x 2.2X TC) and yes, still able to AF and the cam's optical image stabilizer seem to be working fine...so far no problem.

Cheers

Arthur · 06-03-2005, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyao

Great picture with your cheapo combo

Thanks Joe

Cheers

Arthur · 06-03-2005, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlequin2902

What's the effective focal length you were shooting at ?

Hi Sam, the total focal length is 924mm (420mm x 2.2X)

Cheers

joeyao · 06-03-2005, 03:53 PM

Did you use your camo net for all your recent shots?

Arthur · 06-03-2005, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyao

Did you use your camo net for all your recent shots?

Yes, I used a camo net to cover myself when shooting most of my recent photos and managed to catch some good full frame shots - those tiger shrikes shots. Think now a lot of my neighbours think I a bit 'Quay Seow' coz I shot the pics in my neighbourhood.

I recently also realised that by squatting down and move in slowly, it is also possible to obtain similar result. The above pic of the KF was using this method and there were no bushes or trees in the surrounding where I can hide myself.

Cheers

calvinlo · 06-03-2005, 07:13 PM

hi Arthur,

Your shot is

Truly not bad for a supposedly cheapo setup

. BTW, where did you buy the Raynox DCR2020 2.2X, and how much did you pay for it? Did you shoot it handheld, or with a monopod?

I used to have a FZ10 too, but sold it away...now I regret...

Arthur · 06-03-2005, 07:45 PM

Thanks calvinlo

I am lucky to get it from a shooting buddy at S$280. He is planning to upgrade to a DSLR. The shot was taken handheld and in a squatting position.

Cheers

joeyao · 06-03-2005, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthur

Yes, I used a camo net to cover myself when shooting most of my recent photos and managed to catch some good full frame shots - those tiger shrikes shots. Think now a lot of my neighbours think I a bit 'Quay Seow' coz I shot the pics in my neighbourhood.

I recently also realised that by squatting down and move in slowly, it is also possible to obtain similar result. The above pic of the KF was using this method and there were no bushes or trees in the surrounding where I can hide myself.

Cheers

Thanks for the tip bro

Arthur · 06-03-2005, 08:15 PM

You're welcome

Cheers

joeyao · 06-03-2005, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthur

I recently also realised that by squatting down and move in slowly, it is also possible to obtain similar result. The above pic of the KF was using this method and there were no bushes or trees in the surrounding where I can hide myself.

Cheers

Without camo net?

Fred · 06-03-2005, 09:31 PM

Nice one! Love the pose and background, well done Arthur.

ParkertR · 06-03-2005, 10:18 PM

very nice shots! gee, we should go bird sometime... u've a mega zoom there... very clear too...

Arthur · 06-03-2005, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyao

Without camo net?

Yes without camo net. I have tried squatting moving in method on mynas, sparrows, crows and pigeons and now KF....seem to work so far.

Cons of squatting moving in method: Veri veri trouldsome, time consuming and exhausting (especially on my pair of legs).

Cheers

Arthur · 06-03-2005, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the kind words Fred

Hi ParkertR, nice to see you here

Not already Mega Zoom lah, just trying to get the max. reach at a min. cost you should take a look at the Canon 1200mm tele

Sure we can always go shooting during the weekends (if I'm not working)...I should be quite free after mid-April.

Cheers

ParkertR · 07-03-2005, 07:33 AM

when im back home in singapore i think i'll ask Joe to organise a birding outing on a sunday! whole day go birding!

hehe

Garion · 07-03-2005, 09:42 AM

Nice shot there Arthur, good bg and details, seems like a great combo you've got.

05-03-2005, 11:38 PM	#1
Arthur Eagle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where the birdies are Posts: 2,607	My first contribution Manage to squeeze an hour in the morning to shoot before starting another busy working day. Only managed to find this fella... *Sorry, this content is visible to registered members only.* Cheers __________________ 我是阿德: 太阳, 沙滩, 美女和葡萄酒是我向往的生活方式!

06-03-2005, 12:27 AM	#2
Sumit Falcon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 290	Very nice Arthur. The Panasonic Lumix FZ10 seems to do a great job even with a convertor in front. This combo may give more expensive equipment a run for the money judging by your post. I am curious about the focal length achieved by the equipment (is it about 800mm?) and do you get stabilization with the convertor on ? Regards, Sumit __________________ Sumit K Sen Kolkata, India www.kolkatabirds.com

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06-03-2005, 07:45 PM	#11
Arthur Eagle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where the birdies are Posts: 2,607	Thanks calvinlo I am lucky to get it from a shooting buddy at S$280. He is planning to upgrade to a DSLR. The shot was taken handheld and in a squatting position. Cheers __________________ 我是阿德: 太阳, 沙滩, 美女和葡萄酒是我向往的生活方式!

06-03-2005, 11:45 AM	#4
harlequin2902 Falcon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toa Payoh Central , Singapore Posts: 348	What's the effective focal length you were shooting at ?

06-03-2005, 07:13 PM	#10
calvinlo Kite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 44	hi Arthur, Your shot is Truly not bad for a supposedly cheapo setup . BTW, where did you buy the Raynox DCR2020 2.2X, and how much did you pay for it? Did you shoot it handheld, or with a monopod? I used to have a FZ10 too, but sold it away...now I regret...

06-03-2005, 08:15 PM	#13
Arthur Eagle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where the birdies are Posts: 2,607	You're welcome Cheers __________________ 我是阿德: 太阳, 沙滩, 美女和葡萄酒是我向往的生活方式!

06-03-2005, 09:31 PM	#15
Fred Falcon Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 286	Nice one! Love the pose and background, well done Arthur.

06-03-2005, 10:18 PM	#16
ParkertR Kite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14	very nice shots! gee, we should go bird sometime... u've a mega zoom there... very clear too... __________________ ParkertR's Photo Gallery

06-03-2005, 10:54 PM	#18
Arthur Eagle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where the birdies are Posts: 2,607	Thanks for the kind words Fred Hi ParkertR, nice to see you here Not already Mega Zoom lah, just trying to get the max. reach at a min. cost you should take a look at the Canon 1200mm tele Sure we can always go shooting during the weekends (if I'm not working)...I should be quite free after mid-April. Cheers __________________ 我是阿德: 太阳, 沙滩, 美女和葡萄酒是我向往的生活方式!

07-03-2005, 07:33 AM	#19
ParkertR Kite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14	when im back home in singapore i think i'll ask Joe to organise a birding outing on a sunday! whole day go birding! hehe __________________ ParkertR's Photo Gallery

07-03-2005, 09:42 AM	#20
Garion Board Founder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stuck in office with sun shining & birds chirping outside Posts: 3,111	Nice shot there Arthur, good bg and details, seems like a great combo you've got. __________________ :: FAQ :: Quick Guide to posting images :: Starting Bird Photography :: Bird Guides :: PM me ::

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