September 12, 2006
New Camera
After months of agonising, I finally succumbed and bought a Digital slr camera. I spoke to a number of people, including Peter Simpson from Blue Sky Birds, and I'd decided upon a Canon EOS 350D, but when I tried one courtesy of a work colleague, I didn't like it at all, so I bought a Nikon D50 instead. At present I only have the package 18 to 55mm zoom lens, and it's fine. Having been told that digiscoping isn't possible with digital slr cameras, I connected it to the Swarovski scope, and it works OK. I have a feeling that it'll be even better with the 50mm standard lens, so that's the next purchase - followed by a longer zoom lens.
I bought the camera from Castle Cameras their website is www.castlecameras.co.uk I have no connection with them, other than as a very satisfied customer. Their prices are very slightly higher than the big boys, but their service is second to none. If you are in the market for camera equipment, follow the links and speak to Debra.
Here are some photos I took with the new camera.
Cormorant at RSPB Radipole
Digital slrscoped
Wheatear on Portland
Digital slrscoped
Wryneck on Portland
Digital slrscoped
(This really was too far away, but I gave it a go anyway)
Migrant Hawker at RSPB Radipole
Posted by Frampton25 at September 12, 2006 08:45 PM