We spotted a pied wagtail on our travels in Knepp Park. I was having difficulty with my camera, however, so did not get to see all the pictures I had tried to take.
Our next trip was a local wander - up Highdown Hill to the gardens then down into and around Patching woodland. Thats where I took a shot of Goggles on our return.
Well, actually, I took 2....as my camera was being difficult. It ended up that I had to buy a new camera. This meant trouble lay ahead. Argos was my only choice for a quick purchase, as only they did 'same day delivery' and that evening was the only time I could ensure I was at home and not occupied by a zoom meeting. This limited me to 3 el-cheapo no-way models, a model similar to the one I already had that hadnt lasted more than 1-2 years and wasnt ideal, or...the one I purchased.
The above is my first bird picture taken on thr new camera. Yes, it is fairly good shot - BUT I dont like this camera at all. It was necessary however, as below you can see the same shot taken on the old camera.
Likewise, I took a shot of my house guest, Naboo....on the OLD camera...
...and on the new camera....
I
think you can see why I have to persevere with this new 'thing' for now -
despite disgust. The new camera makes start and stop noises that
cannot be turned off, doesnt obey setting instructions until set,
turned off, then turned on again, and does not have a manual mode option,
only various scenarios - none of which include 'as is' or 'bird in
wildlife setting'. It also whirrs as it takes up to 10 seconds to focus while taking a shot.
One last shot of Naboo for this post.
That's too bad about the new camera. You need to speak to a camera specialist so they can recommend a model that really suits your needs.
ReplyDeletei just need to find a camera shop where i can browse.....i know what i want, but buying online is useless as im limited to a place that has 4-5 models only based on delivery options. i cant be home all morning or all day etc for deliveries - only same day on1-2 days or 2 hr delivery slots pre known... so its REAL stores i need...alas, there are less and less of them.
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