Raptor Watch: Birder Must Go

[moonrat]

Originally Posted by calvincychin

Theoretically we should get 200 x2 x1.5 = 600mm field of view of 135 camera with a slower auto focus. I think AF should be working at an acceptable speed in daylight or should use MF.

Wish me good luck.

I think you should be able to get pretty good shots even with this setup. A lot depends whether the raptor is flying towards your direction and overhead or nearly. So you may like to ask those who arrive earlier where the birds are coming in. A tripod will help. A hat or umbrella and lots of drinking water and sunglasses when you are waiting. GOOD LUCK

[newnoob]

Originally Posted by calvincychin

Theoretically we should get 200 x2 x1.5 = 600mm field of view of 135 camera with a slower auto focus. I think AF should be working at an acceptable speed in daylight or should use MF.

Wish me good luck.

Wow. 600mm is a good range. I'll probably go test one out later. You will be there on saturday right? I maybe there a day earlier to avoid the crowd.

[liewwk]

Originally Posted by calvincychin

Theoretically we should get 200 x2 x1.5 = 600mm field of view of 135 camera with a slower auto focus. I think AF should be working at an acceptable speed in daylight or should use MF.

Wish me good luck.

u lost AF ... 200 F2 x 2 = F4 *1.5 = F6 ... and I use to be there for landscape and macro .. think 600mm still far to reach ... (I have FF 400 + 1.4 still got dust back for few round)