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This group is for the discussion of Cameras and photography. What type of camera you use and photography tips to help us become better birders and photographers.

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Canon D7 8 Replies

Hi there. I just upgraded from a Canon 40D to a 7. I have only been using the new camera for a week and I am really glad that I made the change. I use a Canon 100-400 zoom lens and I feel that…Continue

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Started by linda widdop. Last reply by Brandon Green May 12.

Nikon cameras w/internal focus motors or without? 6 Replies

I currently have a Nikon D60, it's an older camera but I still love it. I have 3 lenses and was just given a new one that is causing me a little cause to pause.I have the following Nikon lenses: VR…Continue

Started by Denise Stephens. Last reply by Denise Russell May 1.

Tamron 200-500mm or Sigma 150-500mm 5 Replies

I'm planning on buying a "longer lens" in a month or so. While I would love to purchase a long Nikon prime, that is not feasible with my budget. I had about settled on the Sigma and then started…Continue

Started by John Poindexter. Last reply by Chris Morrow Apr 30.

Choosing a New Zoom Lens 3 Replies

Hey everyone - new to the site and my 1st post. I was wondering if anyone out there uses or has used one of the sigma zoom lenses? Specifically the 150-500 or the 50-500. I currently shoot a Canon…Continue

Started by Bryan Thiessen. Last reply by Mark Donoghue Jan 19.

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Comment by John A. Leone on April 5, 2012 at 1:04pm: Her husband lost his mom just before Christmas !! They decided to name her baby after both Moms; so cool !! I'll be getting back to fotos soon as all this stuff is right !! God Bless All !! John (Bearheart Foto)

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Comment by John A. Leone on April 5, 2012 at 1:01pm: Hi Gang; just a quick note !! My wife Valentina passed away on April 1st

(seriously) her tumor started growin again !! I was blessed to be part of herl ife for 10 yrs. !! her daughter made it here the night before thank God !!

Comment by Yehuda Katz on April 5, 2012 at 7:24am: Correct you are, Don. Thank you.

Yehuda

Comment by Don Getty on April 5, 2012 at 6:55am: Yahuda, You are obviously correct about the 500mm with a 1.4x extender being 700mm, but I was referring to the 500mm with on a 7D giving you 800mm.

Don

Comment by Rich Fleisher on April 5, 2012 at 5:26am: I concur with Cody's evaluation of the 300 with and without the TC but obviously it is not the same as the 500

Comment by Cody Conway on April 5, 2012 at 12:31am: All the photogs I talked to wont be letting their older 500 f4 IS go for cheap. Most are currently selling for around 7k with the lowest side I've seen at 6 and some change. They retail for just over 6k, or they did when they were in production. The new IS ii version that is coming out at some point in time (was supposed to be released in December, that didnt happen) is going to retail at 10.5k, this will drive the cost of the original lens up as it already has, unless Canon steps backs and realizes that the new lens is NOT worth 10.5k to the average prosumer, the original f4 IS will still sell used for anywhere from 6-8k, with ultimately abused lenses with fungi going for 3-5k. Sad day. On another note Maria, check out the 300mm F4L IS lens, great lens that can be had for just over a grand. Add a 1.4x Teleconverter Mk ii for around 300, and you'll have a 420mm Prime lens @ f5.6, which is sharp wide open. This is my current set up and it did wonders for me in Panama recently.

Comment by Yehuda Katz on April 4, 2012 at 11:47pm: Don,

500 and 1.4 extender give 700 mm not 800 mm.

The crop factor of 7D is 1.6 not 0.6.

Yehuda

Comment by Don Getty on April 4, 2012 at 9:11am: Maria, The 500mm f4 L IS is a great lens. With the .6 crop factor on the 7D that gives you 800mm. With the new version of the 500mm about to hit the market, there should be a lot of used 500's available soon. In fact I may be selling mine.

The 500 has been my primary lens for years. Check my site to see what it can do.

My web site.

Comment by Rich Fleisher on April 4, 2012 at 8:53am: Maria, I shoot with a 7d - my two favorite birding lenses are a 500mm f4 and a 300mm f4. What would you like to know about the 7d?