Recent content by JimL

Thanks Woody - that’s nice and reassuring. The lens has arrived at home, although I am away for a week. I’ll try it for a while with the d780. I’m definitely thinking of trading for a d500. There are pros and cons from what I read, but I have never really used the video/mirrorless aspects of the...

I want to say above that my friend had his Sony - in case that wasn’t clear.

Thanks BF, Yes I did consider the Sony RX10 Iv, although I’m not sure why they have been discontinued? I was with a friend out in the moors one day (northern England) and we saw a Golden Eagle - a very rare sight for us - he was able to capture some great video. Not the best quality, but great...

Thanks nikonpuo. Sorry I’m new to this forum - how do I find the thread you are referring to? The cotton carrier looks very good. Logically it seems like a good solution. For some illogical reason I don’t like the look of this type of carrier, and can’t really see me using it. But that may be...

Hopefully someone can reassure me that I have made the right decision….

Well I’ve order a good condition 500 mm pf now. In the end I thought that whatever the weight saving of the 300 mm, I would end up frustrated by lack of reach even with the converter. I’ve always thought the argument that you get more reach with DX crop sensor is rather spurious. Anyway I...

Hello - this is my first post. Intermediate / advanced beginner level. Advice please - i want to upgrade current equipment for bird photography. Birds often distant and in flight. Often requires walking several miles in rough terrain and all weathers. Currently I have d780 and 200-500 mm...