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Post by starfish1329 on Jan 9, 2008 23:11:23 GMT
Now I have details to start to work on. Sorry that I’m pain in the neck and a stupid beginner. I will stop my thread about equipment budget and will continue to post and appreciate the photos on this group. But when I get my ransom money (ay budget pala), expect me to be makulit again. LOL
Salamat.
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 9, 2008 23:27:34 GMT
Hi Ruby ( I hope I remembered the name correctly) No need to say sorry. Most of us went through this question and answer part of photography too. In fact, up to now we are still going through this phase. So.... don't be shy or feel stupid, just ask away. That's how we all learn
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 11, 2008 5:14:10 GMT
Ruby, I second Bob's recommendation - 40D + 100-400 IS as a start, a bit stiff on the pocket but with good enough capabilities to last you till you become an extreme birdshooter. To answer your other query, most of us started only a few years ago in bird photography (I in 2004) . If you're passionate enough in this thing, your learning curve will accelerate like a lit rocket. Romy Ruby, as Romy said, a lot depends on how much your budget is going to be. If your main subject will be birds then a long lens is a must. For starters (many of us here are Canon users, so I'll use that brand as an example) a Canon 40D kit (which includes an 18-55 lens for landscape shots) and a 100-400 lens would be perfect. That combo would cost you around $3,000.00. Check out bhphoto.com or onecall.com to get an idea of the current prices. Welcome to the forum!!!
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 11, 2008 9:26:26 GMT
Now I have details to start to work on. Sorry that I’m pain in the neck and a stupid beginner. I will stop my thread about equipment budget and will continue to post and appreciate the photos on this group. But when I get my ransom money (ay budget pala), expect me to be makulit again. LOL Salamat. Hi Ruby, I started my bird photo attemp in 2003 with a Canon 55e and a 28-105mm lens. At that time, most of my friends were laughing at the idea of being a bird photog with these equipment. However, I also take photos of birding areas/habitat/landscape so the zoom gives me that flexibility. The masters have summarized the minimum focal length as 400mm for most of the birds in the country. You can also consider Teleconverters. A friend was able to capture small birds with a good 70-200mm f/2.8 L + 2x TC with details using. Welcome to the forum. Nilo
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