Yes, Cassino is very good, but very much not here:-). Seriously, Mark was the
one who convinced me that flash was a big advantage for this type of
photography. Then Bill Sawyer introduced me to the Kirk Xtender. That gives
even a moderately powerful flash sufficient range.
Paul
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From: Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Thanks Christian. You are the resident bird expert,
>
> noooooo! Cassino is the bird expert; he just hasn't been around lately.
>
> > I have become a firm believer in handheld bird photography. Too many misses
> with a tripod.
> > At 1/750th or faster and with flash fill, handheld works out rather
> well.
>
> And you have proved this many times. I am just a firm believer in
> supports and don't trust myself: Steady Stenquist vs Shaky Skofteland :-)
>
>
> --
>
> Christian
> http://photography.skofteland.net
>