Author Topic: Like a Pro she can take all 12 inches... (Read 867 times)

Torque · « **on:** May 05, 2004, 12:27:37 PM »

A Lowepro Toploader 75 AW that is....

Sab i bought one fer gear and lenses and the other to hold the Nikkor 80-200 mm with a Kenko Pro 2x teleconverter attached.

Bahahaha....sweet.

Of course to keep the politics forth coming a commie Birdie.

Crap at 200 mm with no monopod, the early morning sun was blocked by a full overcast otherwise i could of up'd the Shutter speed.

cheers Sab...

gofaster · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2004, 12:37:07 PM »

Nice set-up. Almost makes me wish I'd bought Nikon instead of Pentax.

Almost. I'm not hardcore enough to drop that kind of cash on a camera and lens.

Nice bag, though. I almost wonder if a freezer-pak would fit in the zipper case inside, as a way to keep the film cool.

Octavius · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2004, 12:37:09 PM »

very nice Torque! Mini's got some competition now

Mini D · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2004, 12:52:36 PM »

Nice. I went with a backpack setup instead. It also handles the 300mm lense with a doubler on it. My only real ***** is that it doesn't have a very good strapping system for the tripod.

You'll have to stop by my forum and post some pictures. The link is in my sig.

MiniD

SaburoS · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2004, 01:04:52 PM »

Torque,
Woohoo!! WTG

Very nice pics!
Keep em coming!

Torque · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2004, 05:01:49 PM »

Well i finally took the Kenko 2x Teleconverter out for a spin today, all pics were taken at 400 mmm.

Was a tad concerned about the performance but surprisingly enough it's pretty good.

Heard this flock of Cormorants over my head before i even saw them. Managed to unzip (luv the toploader) quickly and pop the cap, the autofocus with the tele is still pretty quick and i managed to get a lock before they sped by.

Even with multiple close surrounding targets it managed quite well to lock on to the main subject didn't seem to wonder.

Mini you have some excellent shots and that's quite the gallery, what focal length do you usually shoot with?

Also do you guys have any tips on swapping out of lenses in the field or do you just stay with one. Tips on lens care, cleaning and and keeping the DLSR sensor from harms way yada...yada.

Thx..cheers...

Mini D · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2004, 05:10:00 PM »

Excellent pictures Torque. You're making me want to run out and buy a new lens sooner than later. I don't have IS on my current telephoto and the 2x converter renders the autofocus useless... and I haven't quite figured out my eyeball focus offset.

You seem to have alot of Goldfinches up there too. Not as many down here, though you can find them if you're looking.

I used to swap out lenses, but it's just too risky in the field (especially if there's any moisture). I just leave my 2x converter and 75mmX300mm telephoto on. I'm also pathetic with a monopod, so I carry a tripod wherever I go. It makes all the difference in low light conditions.

Make sure you post some of those pics in the forum. I'm not particularly competitive about it, but I do like to share tips with people. Happy shooting.

MiniD

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2004, 05:16:44 PM »

WTG Dorque, kick Mini's ass.

Torque · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2004, 09:30:44 PM »

You ain't kidding Mini, a group of about twenty woke me up one morning making such a ruckus in the backyard. Being so PO'd i got up and shot them all...

Thx fer info.

Funky your lace panties are showing, again.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2004, 09:36:22 PM »

Shuddup PPIT you chogpotato.