My two bob's worth is that for photographing birds, you really want a
camera that you can physically focus [ie not some pseudo manual
process]. Autofocus digitals have problems locking on to moving
objects, dark objects, any object in a dark situation, or small objects.
Basically, "focus failure" is the most common problem I have with my
camera, which is a respectable 5 MP Nikon Coolpix 5700. The optics and
electrics are good, but it's autofocus is not up to the job of reliably
taking sharp images at the long focal lengths.
Regards, Laurie.
On Thursday, February 12, 2004, at 06:32 AM, Robert Inglis wrote:
Hi all,
The thing I dreaded ;-) happened........a number of people instantly
responded to my recent posting
about my digital experiences.
Seriously, though.........
The queries and comments I got from that posting deserve individual
answers from me so I will be
responding to each of them ASAP.
I will also send another general comment on this subject to
Birding-Aus (I hope that the membership
accepts this topic as being OK for this forum?) with a few more notes
based on the questions being
asked.
It may take me a couple of days so I hope no one was planning a
digital purchase this weekend.
I am gratified that my comments are appreciated but please don't just
take my word for anything,
seek other advice as well.
Some strange people have told me I have been misguided, and even
wrong, in the past!
Cheers
Bob Inglis
Woody Point
Queensland
Australia
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