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Nasos Kosmas

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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #960 on: June 08, 2021, 21:18:02 »
I also shot mostly with z50 and I have 70-300 dx which is good and 200-500
I am thinking for 50-250 what is your experience with the lens?

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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #961 on: June 09, 2021, 03:20:37 »
Nasos, the Z50 was a recent acquisition and given the poor weather here plus the lockdown I have had little chance to come to any firm conclusions about the 50-250. As soon as we get a break in the weather I'll run some comparisons between it, the 200-500 and the 70-200 f4. My original intent was to purchase only the 16-50 with the Z50, however as the two lens kit was priced only $A220 more than the body only, I could not resist!

Edit...oops, looks like I responded to your  comment to Ken , my appologies.
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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #962 on: June 09, 2021, 03:54:29 »
very nice Hans!
Ken amazing yellow! What is your set up, 500Pf?

Thank You
Yes the 500 5.6 PF on the D 500.
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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #963 on: June 13, 2021, 09:50:17 »
Red-necked Grebe.
Nikon Z7II + FTZ + TC-20EIII + AFS 500/4 G IF-ED VR on tripod; processed in NX Studio.
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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #964 on: June 13, 2021, 16:01:33 »
Common Kingfisher (male)
Z6II + 500PF + 1.4x TCIII
ISO18.000, F8, 1/60 (on tripod)

Got one of the/his female as well, but at ISO25.600 and not as nice.
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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #965 on: June 16, 2021, 07:38:19 »
NZ falcon, Maori name Karearea. This bird features on the NZ $20 note.

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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #966 on: June 16, 2021, 07:55:32 »
You did well to track this one down - they are pretty elusive and their camoflage doesn't assist the photographer very much.

NZ falcon, Maori name Karearea. This bird features on the NZ $20 note.
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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #967 on: June 17, 2021, 12:13:59 »
We three.  iPhone SE 2nd Gen.

(Hope it doesn't violate the rule here.)
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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #968 on: June 17, 2021, 12:15:08 »
Wannabee flamingo.
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Nasos Kosmas

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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #969 on: June 18, 2021, 00:05:55 »
Great flamingo Akira!
Lucky this day a lot of different birds and a white first time so close and taking breakfast too!
Z50 200-500

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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #970 on: June 18, 2021, 06:26:29 »
Nah mate - it is not a flamingo - it is lunch!   :P

Wannabee flamingo.
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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #971 on: June 18, 2021, 08:18:29 »
Great flamingo Akira!
Lucky this day a lot of different birds and a white first time so close and taking breakfast too!
Z50 200-500
I like that third one Naxos, a seagull dipped in chocolate!  ;D
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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #972 on: June 18, 2021, 12:29:11 »
Great flamingo Akira!

Thank you, Nasos!


Nah mate - it is not a flamingo - it is lunch!   :P

Oh, boy, I feel sympathy for him...
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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #973 on: June 25, 2021, 17:53:46 »
Thank you Hans :)
Sparrow with a seventies look

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Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Reply #974 on: June 25, 2021, 21:09:14 »
Red-necked Grebe.

I've not seen this variety of Grebe before Kim. What wonderful smooth feathers down its neck.
Are you finding NX Studio much of an improvement over earlier Nikon s/w?


Common Kingfisher (male)
ISO18.000, F8, 1/60 (on tripod)

Initially I was surprised you'd set the ISO so high Chris....until I saw what shutter speed you were working with.
I've not seen many Kingfishers stay still enough for long enough to allow this - even using a tripod!

NZ falcon, Maori name Karearea.

That's a really appealing pose you've caught this one in Netr.
Almost Peekaboo style!

By the way, can I just say how jealous I am of those of you using the 500PF - especially on a D500
Life's been too busy recently, but when get more time I may rent one for a few weekend trips to see if I'm worthy of one :)