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Post by tjparpan on Jan 11, 2008 1:14:19 GMT
Check out www.naturescapes.net/store/home.php for an amazing selection of birding gear. My personal favorites (all photos from Naturescape.net) Kwik Camo Blind  Ameristep Chair Blind   Stormjacket Waterproof Telephoto lens cover  |
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 11, 2008 2:45:25 GMT
Hi TJ, This is where I have been buying most of my photography accesories. They are very reliable and I feel really safe buying from them  Romy has the Camo Blind. If you look at his pbase site, you will see a picture of him in tambo - I hope I never get to be that kind of a birdnut. The garbage there stinks like hell - HEHEHEHHHEhEheEheEHeEHe |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 11, 2008 4:39:54 GMT
I actually have the Mossy Oak tarp and was planning to blanket myself with it in Boso-boso but it's sooooo hot. So my little project now (if I ever get to it) is to construct some struts to form a blind with it with sufficient ventilation. It'll be like a little room with windows. Hopefully, there be enough space for a tripod, chair, coffee thermos, and some snacks.
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Post by tjparpan on Jan 11, 2008 6:11:15 GMT
Yup, I remember that pic of Romy.
There's a Kwik Camo Blind made of lightweight breathable material that allows better cooling and ventilation. I don't know how good it works though, but they say is ideal for warmer climates.
Ding, if you find have an a-frame tent, you might be able to use it as the support. I remember having an old a-frame and the tent itself and the flysheet are all torn up. I'll try to dig it up. If I do find it, I'll let you know.
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 11, 2008 8:43:46 GMT
Ding : They sell those A-frame thingies for tents at ROX. I think Wency and I will be going to Makati tomorrow so will look at the price for you.
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 11, 2008 11:45:47 GMT
Tina, You are my favorite source of information on field gears Thanks. Ding : They sell those A-frame thingies for tents at ROX. I think Wency and I will be going to Makati tomorrow so will look at the price for you. |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 11, 2008 11:47:48 GMT
Thanks, Tina. I was at Rox last weekend but just a quickie. Was attending dinner at Serendra and drove real fast so wife and I arrived too early and what to do? Hmmm... Saw some tents propped up but, silly me, never thought the struts were sold separately from the tent. Ding : They sell those A-frame thingies for tents at ROX. I think Wency and I will be going to Makati tomorrow so will look at the price for you. |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 11, 2008 11:56:34 GMT
Tina, This setup is very hot!! I tried this last year in a wetland environ and I almost died of dehydration  Fortunately, I was rewarded with full frame shots of Chinese Egret after more than 5 hours ;D Nilo |
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 11, 2008 14:21:26 GMT
HehEHehEHEhEHe Nilo at least you were able to get those full frame shots of the Chinese Egret - imagine staying there for more than five hours and ending up with nothing ;D ;D ;D No worries, won't even attempt anymore  Until JP invents a blind that's made out of beathable fabric that's big enough to hide at least 2 people, 2 comfortable chairs and a table for all our gears ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Manny Illana on Jan 16, 2008 11:39:19 GMT
HehEHehEHEhEHe Nilo at least you were able to get those full frame shots of the Chinese Egret - imagine staying there for more than five hours and ending up with nothing ;D ;D ;D No worries, won't even attempt anymore Until JP invents a blind that's made out of beathable fabric that's big enough to hide at least 2 people, 2 comfortable chairs and a table for all our gears ;D ;D ;D posted this on the other thread...... it applies here as well... hehehe..... just saw this lunchtime in park square tenthaus (ata yung name)... they're selling this collapsible type na hut which really folds into a very small box-like container mga 3 feet long by 9 in x 9 in lang. buy camou material na pwede i-velcro on the frame and whala.... you have a blind! i believe that solves your problem tins! ;D tara jp.... gawin na natin tong next DIY project!  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 16, 2008 12:24:05 GMT
Tina, this was a cheapo poncho-type raincoat I bought at a Fort Bonifacio army store, with some holes slashed into it to improve breathability. It was still too hot, so I don't use it much.  The camou thing that I find effective in getting close to shy birds goes by the brand name "Lenscoat," works very well, without me being forced to sweat it out inside. I only sweat when carrying its "big tubular frame".... ;D ;D  Romy Hi TJ, Romy has the Camo Blind. If you look at his pbase site, you will see a picture of him in tambo - I hope I never get to be that kind of a birdnut. The garbage there stinks like hell - HEHEHEHHHEhEheEheEHeEHe |
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Post by Manny Illana on Feb 19, 2008 14:07:07 GMT
came across these pics of flickr member sparkyfaisca who uses a canon 350d outfitted with a Zeiss spotting scope Diascope 85 T FL using a Zeiss DSLR photo adapter.... interestingly, his pics are sharp using said gear. but beyond that... look at his camou!!! www.flickr.com/photos/faisca/sets/1227309/paging mr. nestor trillanes.....!!! i believe mr sparkyfaisca is a member of your group. hahaha! |
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Fortunately, I was rewarded with full frame shots of Chinese Egret after more than 5 hours ;D
Until JP invents a blind that's made out of beathable fabric that's big enough to hide at least 2 people, 2 comfortable chairs and a table for all our gears ;D ;D ;D
