tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post108880795042689895..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: A New Camera - on 23rd December, 2015Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-57942150190330211232016-01-12T09:44:56.470+00:002016-01-12T09:44:56.470+00:00And a happy new year to you too, Chris! I don'...And a happy new year to you too, Chris! I don't know how they implement a firmware update to a lens, but suspect that it's done through the electrical contact pins - so nothing that Joe Public would be able to do. Yes, my wife is extremely generous. I suspect that she's working on the basis that I'll be 'checking-out' soon!!!<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-54815389185160003922016-01-11T19:04:34.167+00:002016-01-11T19:04:34.167+00:00Happy New Year!!!! Sweet photos! I love the SEOW...Happy New Year!!!! Sweet photos! I love the SEOW in flight shots especially. Glad the camera bit was resolved. What a pain in the rear end to have to deal with the companies. I've heard of firmware upgrades, but how on earth do you do that to a lens?? And that is probably the best gift that anyone could give a birder/owler:) Best wife of the year award goes to your other half! That's like getting an expensive ring:) Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-43595834024019680562016-01-06T20:26:32.220+00:002016-01-06T20:26:32.220+00:00I certainly am a very lucky man, Bob. Thank you!I certainly am a very lucky man, Bob. Thank you!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-33490312706560566762016-01-06T11:56:33.941+00:002016-01-06T11:56:33.941+00:00Lucky man, a lovely wife. Those pictures are fanta...Lucky man, a lovely wife. Those pictures are fantastic, well done Richard.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-77365060628862458012016-01-06T10:41:05.929+00:002016-01-06T10:41:05.929+00:00The results were mainly due to the better camera, ...The results were mainly due to the better camera, Paul. The light wasn't too bad but the 'sunny' appearance of the images was largely through tweaking the white balance. The lack of noise was due to the superior high ISO capabilities of the camera, although I'd only had to go up to ISO 1600 - I might have done some minor noise reduction (I can't remember, but I suspect not). The old D300s would have produced terribly noisy images at ISO 1600!<br /><br />Hoping to meet up with you some time in 2016. Best wishes - - - Richard<br />Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-55624698811720933572016-01-04T16:49:34.409+00:002016-01-04T16:49:34.409+00:00The lack of noise in this last set of owl images i...The lack of noise in this last set of owl images is very noticeable Richard, better light, better post processing techniques or a better camera!!?? Nice post and good luck with your new toy, very green with envy!!! te he he he!!!!Paul Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745064452469646249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-22270360553563991872016-01-03T09:21:41.832+00:002016-01-03T09:21:41.832+00:00Thank you, Linda - on both counts! Wishing you all...Thank you, Linda - on both counts! Wishing you all the best for 2016, and hoping to see more frequent posts from you on Blogger this year - - - -RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-53491335870634676202016-01-03T09:19:26.583+00:002016-01-03T09:19:26.583+00:00The weight shouldn't be a problem, Noushka. Th...The weight shouldn't be a problem, Noushka. The Sigma 50-500 is 330 gm lighter than the Nikon 200-500.<br /><br />I don't usually have any problem with Dippers in Scotland, but I suspect that their food supply was poor last summer, due to cold wet conditions and that they'd moved on to better feeding grounds.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-21353431053197284492016-01-03T07:36:06.329+00:002016-01-03T07:36:06.329+00:00Many thanks for your reply, Richard, no I have not...Many thanks for your reply, Richard, no I have not looked into the 50/500 Sigma yet.<br />I will enquire about it though, as long as it is light enough to set on the BushHawk shoulder mount and the image quality is top.<br />The 200/500 Nikon is at a very good price, much less expensive than the 80/400 of which I will sell Patrick's.<br />Dippers are indeed not so easy to find, one needs patience to spot and hear them as they fly up and down stream but once their main perching area is determined, it is a matter of time before they come in front of the lens!<br />Much love to share with Lindsay :)Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-36135980658796843212016-01-02T22:25:52.103+00:002016-01-02T22:25:52.103+00:00Happy New Year to you Richard and to your wife Lin...Happy New Year to you Richard and to your wife Lindsay :) Beautiful pictures of the Short-eared owl in flight.Linda Yarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804368844243909168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-25536942772381006402016-01-02T20:18:02.663+00:002016-01-02T20:18:02.663+00:00Wonderful to hear from you, Noushka, and thank you...Wonderful to hear from you, Noushka, and thank you so much for your kind words.<br /><br />Have you looked at the Sigma 50-500 F4.5-6.3 APO DGOS HSM as an alternative to the Nikon 200-500? The Sigma has the advantage of being able to focus down to 0.5 metres - which is, of course, to the focal plane of the camera, so the subject can be almost touching the lens hood (actually to about 10 cm if you're using it on a DX camera with the APS-C hood on!!!).<br /><br />We've totally escaped the flooding here (touch wood), but winds and rain have interfered with birding, although not as much as the head full of cold that I've had for a week now!<br /><br />Lindsay and I send our love to you, with our very best wishes for 2016. Take good care - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-76124384909723306162015-12-31T11:10:13.583+00:002015-12-31T11:10:13.583+00:00WOW, the combination of this new equipment is fant...WOW, the combination of this new equipment is fantastic!<br />I am happy you solved your problem, this D7200 has a great potential and is also fairly light and silent.<br />Your photos are fabulous, they show you made no mistake in your choice :)<br />The bird must fly fast and you captured it perfectly, sincere congrats!<br />I am thinking of selling Patrick's 80/400mm to buy the 200/500.<br />A friend professional photographer bought one and is thrilled with its quality.<br />I hope you were not affected by the floods I learned of as I came back home after spending Xmas in the Alps.<br />Much love to share with Lindsay and a happy new year :)<br />Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-52997574527252128292015-12-28T20:52:33.304+00:002015-12-28T20:52:33.304+00:00Thank you, John, for your help in getting to the b...Thank you, John, for your help in getting to the bottom of the image stabilisation problem. All things being equal (and that looks a bit dubious at the moment!) I'll see you on Wednesday afternoon.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-71204923125173394852015-12-28T20:49:42.160+00:002015-12-28T20:49:42.160+00:00Thank you for your very kind words, Wally. A very ...Thank you for your very kind words, Wally. A very Happy New Year to both of you too!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-11703879233007521062015-12-28T20:01:20.712+00:002015-12-28T20:01:20.712+00:00Not cheeky at all, Doug. I had no intention of giv...Not cheeky at all, Doug. I had no intention of giving the Shorties a break - until I went down with a heavy cold yesterday! I was just going to give my readers a break from them. I guess the two images you nominated are my two favourites too, but the last shot niggles me because I just missed getting the lower wing tip in frame. That's only about 20% of the frame, and right down in the bottom left corner - so nearly missed it altogether!<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-58508501554876956602015-12-28T19:33:03.637+00:002015-12-28T19:33:03.637+00:00Some absolutely wonderful images Richard, the new ...Some absolutely wonderful images Richard, the new camera is doing you proud, <br />See you soon<br />JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-58521122512641887382015-12-28T15:32:27.687+00:002015-12-28T15:32:27.687+00:00The new camera seems to be working very well, inde...The new camera seems to be working very well, indeed! Of course, any tool in the hands of a craftsman can yield stunning results, as you have demonstrated with all of your images.<br />We're looking forward to a year filled with large pictures of small subjects from our favorite British "Bug-er"!<br /><br />From Gini and I to you and Lindsay: "Happy New Year"!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-83142985951085920602015-12-28T13:54:11.240+00:002015-12-28T13:54:11.240+00:00May I be cheeky and recommend that you don't g...May I be cheeky and recommend that you don't give the Shorties a break. In my limited experience with them you never know what the following winter will be bring. Fill your boots/memory cards especially when you're getting such great shots. I really have two firm favourites. The header image, I really like how close to the top of the sapling the owls wing is, a great flyby shot. By favourite is the diving owl shot it's so dynamic, a cracking image. <br />Douglas Mcfarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267360351215643395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-76232008427576067732015-12-28T11:32:23.233+00:002015-12-28T11:32:23.233+00:00Thanks, Finn. I'm looking forward to hearing o...Thanks, Finn. I'm looking forward to hearing of your exploits in 2016. Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-75884415353489609902015-12-28T11:31:35.848+00:002015-12-28T11:31:35.848+00:00Thank you, Diane. You can always contact me if you...Thank you, Diane. You can always contact me if you fancy a longer trip out from your current UK base!<br /><br />My very best wishes to you and yours for 2016 - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-77206843293032275862015-12-28T11:26:36.340+00:002015-12-28T11:26:36.340+00:00Thank you, John. I'm looking forward to taking...Thank you, John. I'm looking forward to taking this camera into 2016, particularly when the dragonflies are around. I might be contacting you in the late spring for advice on these in your corner of the UK!!!<br /><br />Have a great 2016 - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-8562960707882592352015-12-28T11:23:02.115+00:002015-12-28T11:23:02.115+00:00Thank you, Roos, for your kind words and wishes. I...Thank you, Roos, for your kind words and wishes. I hope that 2016 is a great year for you!<br /><br />Take good care - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-69791911817553729292015-12-28T11:19:10.324+00:002015-12-28T11:19:10.324+00:00I don't know if 'firmware' is British ...I don't know if 'firmware' is British term, David, but it applies to a lot more than just cameras! It's a term that is applied to the code that is embedded into the microprocessors that are part of virtually all 'intelligent' devices these days, including washing machines, DVD players, sat-nav systems, etc. etc. (and, coming from a cynic, it's the way they can ensure that such devices break down just after their warranty expires! - or that emission tests can be fudged!). Usually, once encoded, that is the way they stay. However, such complex things as advanced cameras, occasionally require firmware upgrades. These can be bug fixes, or just tweaks to performance. Sometimes the user is able to install these upgrades - on a camera there is usually the abilitiy to download firmware upgrades from the manufacturer's web site, put them on a memory card, and install the upgrade to the camera. Other upgrades will require a technician to install - like the rectification to the emission test cheat system on my Skoda (VW) diesel engine!<br /><br />With my best wishes - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-57679055436951683332015-12-27T19:47:21.763+00:002015-12-27T19:47:21.763+00:00These pictures are just amazing.These pictures are just amazing.Findlay Wildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12697309393957070336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-16121115711020911222015-12-27T18:10:00.798+00:002015-12-27T18:10:00.798+00:00Wow, I am so jealous, not only of the camera and t...Wow, I am so jealous, not only of the camera and the great shots, but of your sightings. I wish we were a little closer to take you up on your offer of going out with you. Wishing you all the very best for 2016. Diane<br />Rhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.com