tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post1833817749413900971..comments2024-03-26T10:41:16.229-06:00Comments on Birding Is Fun!: Birds of Spring, and a new cameraAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11333731452974780237noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-79613455284034532952014-07-05T20:32:38.179-06:002014-07-05T20:32:38.179-06:00I just came across this post trying to find anothe...I just came across this post trying to find another White-throated Sparrow with a yellow alula like the one I just photographed today :) Now at least I'm not alone in finding one of these... though mine was of the "tan-striped" morphology of the WTSP.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04684806609977245635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-49880631990282189032013-05-12T09:11:56.599-06:002013-05-12T09:11:56.599-06:00Beautiful spring birds featured in this wonderful ...Beautiful spring birds featured in this wonderful post! We are seeing many of the same birds in our area right now. Super photographs, Hilke!Julie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08552498284012539176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-58564359613558075282013-05-06T07:36:18.984-06:002013-05-06T07:36:18.984-06:00I like that first birdI like that first birdAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-1270027298484200492013-05-06T05:49:19.465-06:002013-05-06T05:49:19.465-06:00Greetings Hilke,
How nice you are getting photos o...Greetings Hilke,<br />How nice you are getting photos of many birds with the Canon SX 50 HS point-and-shoot superzoom camera whose telephoto goes to 1200 equivalent, and even beyond. This little inexpensive (around $400) camera is not the same as a DSLR which can cost a whole lot more, and this camera takes getting used to because it is quite different than a DSLR. The SX 50 works best in good light with birds that are not moving as fast as warblers (even with a DSLR, warblers are a challenge to photograph). A lot of people are having fun with this camera.<br />To find birds in the telephoto lens with the Canon SX 50, use the Framing-Assist Seek button on the side of the lens, this will zoom out the lens for a moment, allow you to refind the bird, then zoom in and you can take the photo. I use AV for tracking moving birds in trees, and use the AF-Point Zoom set to Off and the Servo AF set to On, the AF Frame set to Flexizone, Continuous AF On, and make sure and use the Continuous Shooting setting for faster shooting. <br />The Canon SX 50 does very well on the Auto setting for photographing birds in many situations that are not as challenging as fast moving warblers. <br />If anyone wants my tips for using this camera go to my blog and email me. <br />http://www/stpkesbirdingblog.blogspot.com<br />Happy Birding and Bird photographing!<br />Lillian StokesLillian Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502894963696555318noreply@blogger.com