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Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 00:21 on 11th April 2008 That is good information, and with binoculars swinging around my neck I don't want to add any more bulk. I must ask Andy how he handles both bins and camera. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Peter Evans Posts: 3863 Joined: 20th Aug 2006 Location: UK	quotePosted at 00:23 on 11th April 2008 You should try lugging my camera around. Weight 26.8oz, without the battery or lense. With those and the 70 to 300mm zoom lense it weighs a ton. No wonder I walk with a stoop. lol My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Roy Jackson Posts: 231 Joined: 17th Feb 2007 Location: UK	quotePosted at 00:26 on 11th April 2008 Peter. I can lend you a wheelbarrow. Regards, Roy J. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Len Philpot Posts: 42 Joined: 15th Aug 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 00:28 on 11th April 2008 On 10th April 2008 23:12, Sue Herrera wrote: I am guessing that it attaches to the camera. Does it make it bulky or harder to handle? I will look into this next week in Oregon. I find that my Rebel XT (350D) is actually easier for me to handle with the grip attached, but that might be relative to one's hand size. I also like the extra shutter button and controls in the portrait orientation. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Roy Jackson Posts: 231 Joined: 17th Feb 2007 Location: UK	quotePosted at 00:34 on 11th April 2008 Sue. re Dippers, i have just checked my record book and the last time i saw a dipper, Feb this year, it was about 30 yards from wher this picture was taken. Of course that picture was taken last year. I did not see any Dippers then. To many visitors at that time of yeaar. Regards Roy J. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Roy Jackson Posts: 231 Joined: 17th Feb 2007 Location: UK	quotePosted at 00:34 on 11th April 2008 Sue. re Dippers, i have just checked my record book and the last time i saw a dipper, Feb this year, it was about 30 yards from wher this picture was taken. Of course that picture was taken last year. I did not see any Dippers then. To many visitors at that time of yeaar. Regards Roy J. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 00:35 on 11th April 2008 I remember you telling me that before, Len, so I will definitely check it out as a possibility. And Peter, have you ever heard the expression 'I am woman, here me roar'? Well I am strong, and I'm sure I can handle it all. Wait, that was when I was young, now as I approach 50 I don't think it's quite so true. I think I may just stop at the one extra lens, unless the macro lens tempts me. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 00:39 on 11th April 2008 On 11th April 2008 00:34, Roy Jackson wrote: Sue. re Dippers, i have just checked my record book and the last time i saw a dipper, Feb this year, it was about 30 yards from where this picture was taken. Of course that picture was taken last year. I did not see any Dippers then. To many visitors at that time of year. Regards Roy J. I thought it looked like good Dipper habitat. Here is the picture for those of you wondering what we are talking about. Picture by Roy Jackson My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Roy Jackson Posts: 231 Joined: 17th Feb 2007 Location: UK	quotePosted at 00:50 on 11th April 2008 Sue. Re Macro lens. My 70-300mm lens has a macro setting. I beleve that most do. Check out what is available, i don't think that you would really need a seperate macro lens. With the 18-55mm that comes with your canon and a 70-300mm you have just about everything you would need. The salesman, if he is worth his salt, will advise you. Regards Roy J. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Len Philpot Posts: 42 Joined: 15th Aug 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 02:01 on 11th April 2008 Yep - I have a Sigma 17-70mm macro zoom and with my new Canon 70-300mm that should cover me. Famous last words, I know... :-) My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions