I have to agree with Cliff on this. As an avian photographer, there is
a big difference. I would spent a lot of time on a single bird trying
to get a good image, or spent more time on a common species instead of
seeing a rare one that I couldn't possibly get a decent image of.
Another way to go is digi-scoping, A good scope, and a good digital
camera will be much less expensive and much lighter to carry.
Richard
On Wednesday, August 27, 2003, at 09:11 AM, Cliff Otto wrote:
On Tue, 26 Aug 2003 16:14:10 -0400, "BK" <k_4412_k@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:_________________________
I am a real novice to Birding and would appreciate recommendations for
Binoculars
Scopes
and Camera Equipment (lenses et al)
Any help would be appreciated.
Bob, the answers to your questions will depend on how much money you
want
to spend, and also your primary emphasis. Is money no object or do you
want to outfit yourself as inexpensively as possible? Are you mostly
interested in photography or simply viewing birds? What camera do you
have?
Birding usually involves much trekking around, and if you start
carrying
a spotting scope; binoculars; a camera with a telephoto lens, tripod,
and
camera bag, it could get old rapidly.
Cliff Otto
Alexandria, VA
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