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| Posted: Fri Feb 8th, 2013 15:15 |
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jk
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Are they part of the EU ? Bet that it is in UK to claim benefits!
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| Posted: Fri Feb 8th, 2013 17:02 |
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yep eric got it right its a slavonian grebe ,there are only a few hundred in the whole u.k mostly in the very far north of scotland .my lad got one a few years ago locally ,but this is the first time i have ever seen one .and on a huge lake hard to spot as there very very small.to get it on float past at around 20 feet or so was the real triumph of the day ,the winter sun was the icing on the cake p.s the eye is that colour its not photoshopped another one url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/31671466@N07/8444409709/]  [/url]state sail past (EXPLORED) by black fox wildlife photography, on Flickr
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| Posted: Sat Feb 9th, 2013 02:30 |
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Robert
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Only pulling leg Jeff, excellent photographs and well done capturing a rare visitor. Being in the right place at the right time is key, I am surrounded by wildlife possibilities here but my real passion is not wildlife. I really enjoy the occasional sortie into the wild but don't have the passion to sustain it regularly. I have great respect for those who do. Well done for being in the right place at the right time, and realising what you are looking at isn't a Duck.
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| Posted: Sat Feb 9th, 2013 03:35 |
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jk
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Ed, regarding the Canon lens. It is a macro that provides a large amount of extension as though there was a bellows attached. This allows it to provide 1:1 to x5 mag. Ideal for insects and the like. If you use the Nikon 60 or 105 or Sigma 150/180 you get 1:1 or better as well but I guess you want the ultra close up with no extra carry of extension tubes or bellows.
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| Posted: Sat Feb 9th, 2013 03:36 |
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jk
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Nice shot Jeff. Did I understand correctly that you were in a floating hide on the water ? Very cold in that water!!!
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| Posted: Sat Feb 9th, 2013 04:42 |
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Robert
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This is the lens. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/mp-e-65.shtml Why not use an adaptor to fit it to the D4? Give Dr. Klause D Schmitt a call, I am sure he will be able to source something or will know where you can get one. I can PM you his eMail if you like Ed. With an adaptor on a Nikon mount you won't be able to get infinity but I doubt that will be a problem. It will also give you greater that 1:5 magnification...
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| Posted: Sat Feb 9th, 2013 04:53 |
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jk
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There are Canon to Nikon lens adapters available on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Canon-FD-Lens-to-Nikon-Mount-Adapter-Infinity-focus-With-correctional-glass-/261152645937?pt=UK_Photography_CameraLenses_Lens_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item3ccde92331 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Macro-Canon-EF-EFS-lens-to-Nikon-SLR-DSLR-F-camera-mount-adapter-ring-converter-/290706991685?pt=UK_Photography_CameraLenses_Lens_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item43af7caa45
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| Posted: Sat Feb 9th, 2013 05:47 |
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blackfox
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jk wrote:Nice shot Jeff. no no no john boy ,well past those type shenagins ,i did however use my bulk to squeeze into some bushes at lake level and get down on my knees on the soggy ground to get some of the shots ,(and cheers i have now realised why my knee has been aching all week ) 
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| Posted: Sat Feb 9th, 2013 06:13 |
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Robert
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NOT the one with glass in!!! Or smash it out, it's low quality stuff to correct for infinity, rubbish. In this case Infinity not needed. The other one looks OK. I suppose I have shot myself in the foot here, if Ed does get one and the Canon MP-E 65 lens, he won't be tossing the D4 in the garbage. 
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| Posted: Sat Feb 9th, 2013 07:06 |
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Robert
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This is an option for Jeff, instead of lying in the mud? Save his old knees. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21393173
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