I find it better than the V1, suits me better than an SLR less weight, smaller lenses etc. However I do have the wide angle and 18mm lenses. As I have a bad chest cannot do a lot of walking anyway. I guess for your birds you do need a long lens but for closer work the V2 is ideal.
PS do you ever go to Donna Nook ?
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