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IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 10:34
Anybody know where i can hire a Canon 1200mm lens ? LOL

My 100-400 isnt long enough for what i need to get osme pics of !

But seriously, anybody know of anywhere that hires out lenses of 800 or above ? Calumet only do the canon 600mm ! and this needs more ! lol
SDK^
19-07-2006, 10:41
But seriously, anybody know of anywhere that hires out lenses of 800 or above ? Calumet only do the canon 600mm ! and this needs more ! lol
Get the 600 and a 1.4x or 2x tele convertor :)
What are you photographing ?
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 11:01
lol i have my 100-400 with the 1.4 tc on it and the subject is too far away ! i think even with 800 and 1.4tc may not be enough !

Its widlife, a bird specifically(feathered) !
dazzajl
19-07-2006, 11:07
If you're really stuck you could try finding photo agencies that handle surfing shots and ask them. The 1200 (often with 2, 2x converters:eek: :eek: ) is a common tool of the trade.
SammyC
19-07-2006, 11:26
Just move a bit closer mate!
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 11:28
Just move a bit closer mate!

LOL If only that were possible ! :)
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 11:28
If you're really stuck you could try finding photo agencies that handle surfing shots and ask them. The 1200 (often with 2, 2x converters:eek: :eek: ) is a common tool of the trade.

Wow 3600mm that might just do it ! lol :)
Marik
19-07-2006, 11:46
there are only 10 1200mm made iirc
SammyC
19-07-2006, 12:12
Any more and the weight would upset the Earth's orbit around the Sun!
daveyuk
19-07-2006, 12:29
Ian
I found this site on a quick search

http://www.fixationuk.com/rentlist.htm#canon

Hope it helps you out :thumbs: :thumbs:
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 12:50
Ian
I found this site on a quick search

http://www.fixationuk.com/rentlist.htm#canon

Hope it helps you out :thumbs: :thumbs:

Thanks Dave ! :)
Hoodi
19-07-2006, 12:54
Don't forget you need to deposit the full value of whatever you're renting - ouch!
daveyuk
19-07-2006, 12:57
No worries matey :)
Marik
19-07-2006, 13:12
whats the bird Ian?
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 13:20
whats the bird Ian?

Is a bit complicated, and not sure i want to announce to the world what it is just yet, specially as i have just spotted there is a pair of the bloomin things ! lol
SammyC
19-07-2006, 13:23
New neighbours Ian?
;)
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 13:25
New neighbours Ian?
;)

Spookily yes ! lol But these are definitely of the feathered variety ! :) and unheard of here !
ppp
19-07-2006, 13:46
Biggus Tittus Girlus if i'm not mistaken...:lol: :D :exit:
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 13:47
Biggus Tittus Girlus if i'm not mistaken...:lol: :D :exit:

LOL i wish ! not a great deal of that round here ! even in this heat ! lol
Marik
19-07-2006, 14:16
lol ;)

Well hurry up take a photo, then anounce it!
Marik
19-07-2006, 14:20
It's not a Yellow fronted tinkerbird is it?!
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 14:23
lol ;)

Well hurry up take a photo, then anounce it!

Its not just taking pics of them, i have had to notify RSPB ! lol
Marik
19-07-2006, 14:24
Take pics, e-mail RSPB then anounce it!
Marik
19-07-2006, 14:26
ah it's blatently going be a Golden eagle or something :P

Ps. I like near you, invite me over :o
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 14:29
ah it's blatently going be a Golden eagle or something :P

Close but no cigar ! lol
Marcel
19-07-2006, 14:34
It's a kwyjibo.

(Little nod to the Simpsons there :D)
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 14:43
It's a kwyjibo.

(Little nod to the Simpsons there :D)

LOL yeah the ever rare kwyjibo !
ppp
19-07-2006, 15:36
wwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhyyyyyyyy are we wwwaaaiiitttiiinnnggg

wwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhyyyyyyyy are we wwwaaaiiitttiiinnnggg

oh
wwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhyyyyyyyy are we wwwaaaiiitttiiinnnggg

why why why

Tell us :annoyed: :boxer: :bat: :D
IanC_UK
19-07-2006, 15:49
Hmmm ill prolly regret doing this buuuuuuuut !

Not the best picture ever of Falco peregrinus but considering hand held, with 100-400 and 1.4TC its not bad !
http://www.cookster.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/peregrine.jpg
Marik
19-07-2006, 16:04
ooooh

Sweet well done pal! Nice find :D
Ross
19-07-2006, 20:59
Biggus Tittus Girlus if i'm not mistaken...:lol: :D :exit:
http://www.itsnotarace.com/junk/stalkeralert.jpg

Sorry, couldn't resist lol
IanC_UK
20-07-2006, 14:09
LOL i just called Calumet to find out how much rental of a 600MM L lens would be !

I have just picked myself up off the floor and have stopped laughing/crying ! lol

Lens is £71.50 a day plus insurance and VAT, so roughly 100 quid for a days hire, now copmes the crunch ! lol Deposit is £5-6000 paid up front, and i have to collect from them in person ! LOL Damn i dont think i can quite stretch to that ! ;) LOL
Hoodi
20-07-2006, 15:43
I said that somewhere near the top of the thread :|
RobertP
20-07-2006, 15:54
You could buy a 2000mm lens for that hire cost ;)

here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/600-2000mm-Telephoto-Lens-for-Canon-EOS-30D-20D-10D-5D_W0QQitemZ280008867202QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4687QQs sPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
IanC_UK
20-07-2006, 15:59
I said that somewhere near the top of the thread :|

Yeah i know ! :) just confirmed it too ! :)
IanC_UK
20-07-2006, 16:00
You could buy a 2000mm lens for that hire cost ;)

here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/600-2000mm-Telephoto-Lens-for-Canon-EOS-30D-20D-10D-5D_W0QQitemZ280008867202QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4687QQs sPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

LOL

My brother has got a telescoipe with a camera mount so am going to try that ! ;) lol