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    Nikon 500 F4 or 600 F4 in addition to 200-500mm

    Both are fantastic When I was making the same decision, weight was the factor, the near kilo difference was huge in ability to walk & handhold. If your shooting style can stand support (mono pod best) then it may not be as big a factor. I shoot hand held 90% so it was no.1. Now it’s a few years...
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    Nikon 500 F4 or 600 F4 in addition to 200-500mm

    I shot a 600/4 (albeit on canon) for a coupe of years, amazing experience. They are big and a bit unwieldy at times.
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    Nikon 500 F4 or 600 F4 in addition to 200-500mm

    Having owned 3 200-500’s 1 x 500f4 And have a mate that shoots the 500pF All I can say is, once you shoot either of the other two you won’t use the the 200-500 again :) it’s not even in the same league. I would suspect the 600/4 wil be the same all though not shot the Nikon version. Had...
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    Critique B&W Hares .... and anothers ...

    Stunning is the only words !
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    Undecided Bradgate Park trip

    Thanks great info.
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    R3 video to SD slot

    Morning All Anyone know what SD cards will support video recording on the R3 ? Want to add a second card to hold video if possible. Thanks
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    Undecided Bradgate Park trip

    Afternoon Would appreciate some generic advice on a trip to Bradgate for then Deer. Opening Times ? Can you access before dawn ? Parking ? Best time of day for the light, evening / dawn ? Any favourite part of the park to start looking for the Deer ? Other usefull advice from those that...
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    Eversure Camera insurance

    Have used them for years and Just doing my renewal now. They have been spot on and as others have said it’s a really simple model 1. total value 2. List all items over 2k 3. Total away from home if less than 1 4. Add one like Overseas. Done. ‍♂️
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    Shimoda Bags

    Evening All. Anyone here got any pictures of a Shimoda bag with a 600mm lens inside? Got a Mindshift backlight atm that’s perfect…. Exocet it is just to big for some international flight carry on sIzes. Looking for options and the Shimoda look good. Thanks. Rob
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    Non UK African Safari

    Thanks Everyone for the input. Greatly appreciated Rob
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    Non UK African Safari

    Evening All Anyone been on a photo safari to Botswana ? Looking for any advice of time of year & any lessons learnt. Never been before so in that don’t know what I don’t know phase of planning. thanks Rob
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    R6 - who would you rent from?

    Another plus 1 for Lens for Hire, Impeccable service.
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    Couple of butterflies from the local reserve.

    Thanks for looking. Z7 300pf + 1.4x
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    Kestrel Close Up

    I see Kevin is on form as usual :) lovey Bird.
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    Looking for a cheap and creative way to get my elderly neighbour an internet connection

    HI something like this would work. Can get them payg so no contract. Most mobile providers have them so get the best one for signal. https://shop.ee.co.uk/dongles/pay-as-you-go-mobile-broadband/4gee-wifi-mini-2018-payg/details
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