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Sure...are you ready for this? A Nikon Coolpix P-610 with 60x optical zoom and 16 mp. Built in zoom lens, no attachments are available. It's a point and shoot. But I shoot everything on Manual setting, hand held. And I'm pretty good in photoshop...John Martin wrote:Verrrry nice shots Brian. May I be so bold as to ask what camera body/lens combo you're using?
I smell more field guides coming
Thanks for the compliment. 
That Scaled Quail looks cool. I don't think I've seen a picture of one of those before.Brian Hubbs wrote:
...cool shot 
I can't help but think of Nighthawks at the Diner every time I see one of those things. One of the greatest live albums of all time... 
well, titmice are just tough in general...LOL that's my best shot of one. There is no way to convince the camera of anything, you just have to keep pushing the focus button until it actually focuses on the subject. I have given up taking pics of birds surrounded by leaves. But, I shoot everything on manual and try to only use 100 or 200 ISO. I also hand hold for all my shots (No time for a tripod with birds...) and put everything into photoshop to clean it up. Sorry if this answer is late. I been gone...BethH wrote:Wonderful pictures. I especially like the red-faced warbler and the painted redstart. Maybe I like red... . I have a different point and shoot with a zoom lens, and when I try to take pictures of birds, and they're in bushes, I have a dickens of a time convincing the camera what to focus on. I think your titmouse picture might have been difficult for this reason. Is there a way to convince your camera what you want to focus on, or trick it? I have been trying to take pictures of little bear cubs in Yellowstone and the stinkers don't want to climb the trees that don't have leaves and brush.
Thanks, but being a photo major in college might have had a little to do with it. LOLintermedius wrote:Wow, your point and shoot shots put mine to shame! I thoroughly enjoyed.
- Justin
Thank you. Here's a few more Flycatchers.NACairns wrote:Outstanding photos! Love the diversity of flycatchers.
Best,
Nick
It's been a fun quest, and will continue to be...because there's a lot of bird species...and i've only got 340 of them photographed... . Ever since you answered my question about what camera you were using for your exceptional bird photos I've been studying the Coolpix zooms. Well, 2 days ago, after much online research and reading many reviews/pros and cons, I bit the bullet and purchased the Coolpix P900. I haven't even had a chance to play with it much at all yet, but I can only hope I get results like yours. Trouble is, I've NEVER learned/used any post editing software - might have to get into that . Actually the P900 doesn't offer RAW, so I may be screwed there anyway? I'll post some pics when I get the opportunity. The 83X zoom just stole my heart... Should be a good addition to my D300s and assorted lenses.