Starting simple - 600mm f4

Formatted · Feb 16, 2011

First trip out with the 600mm f4, with a D700 gripped went well, had one scary moment where the lens was unbalanced and so dropped dramatically when I let go of it. Heart was thumping after that!

600mm f4 VR, D700
1.

Starlings

This picture is currently featured on the BBC website, which is always a bonus.

Today marked my first real sit in session with my gear, went down early this morning and setup my gear, whilst trying to keep myself warm and dry. Got 240 shots in a 4 hour period and about 10 minutes of video, which I'm just putting together.

600mm f4 VR, 1.4x TC and D3s

2.

Curve

Setup and location

You can view a few more on my stream.

Overread · Feb 16, 2011

I hate you now -- I just want you to know that

Looks great - but now get some camo lencoats on that black monster (or at least a big welly sock! )

ukneeq · Feb 16, 2011

Man I'm jealous! I definitely wish I had that big of a telephoto lens. The longest I can go right now is 200mm.

Derrel · Feb 16, 2011

thumbup!!!

Gotta' be careful with big glass when it slips unexpectedly...a few years back I was using a borrowed 500mm f/4.5 EOS lens, and actually strained the muscles in my left shoulder when it kinda' slipped on me as I was shooting hand-held without a monopod...those 13 and 14 pound lenses can be a real bear to wrassle with!

jtee · Feb 16, 2011

Great gear set up ..your on your way . We will be anticipating your excellent shots from here on out .

Davor · Feb 16, 2011

Nice shots! love the duckling picture.

On a side note: Jesus! that thing looks like a 50Cal Sniper rifle :drool:

, be very careful lol

EricD · Feb 16, 2011

Nice set.....My fellow Nikonian!

Forkie · Feb 17, 2011

Look at you with your big fancy lens and your big fancy BBC and your big fancy pants. There's no need to show off you know!

Trever1t · Feb 17, 2011

Forkie said:
Look at you with your big fancy lens and your big fancy BBC and your big fancy pants. There's no need to show off you know!

I hate you too!

Were those hand-held?

If you left your gear on the ground here it'd get snatched right quick

Davor · Feb 17, 2011

you think you can do some nice moon pictures with that telescope.

Formatted · Feb 17, 2011

Were those hand-held?

haha, no way, its on a Gitzo tripod with a Wimberley Head.

you think you can do some nice moon pictures with that telescope

Its a full moon this weekend, but I will be sadly away abroad, so won't be able to get some shots!

Nice set.....My fellow Nikonian!

Cheers ED,

Went to another spot today but the river is flooded and so nothing was about. Found signs of Dippers and Kingfishers though. Going to buy a hide and lens coat to try and get a bit closer!