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Sony Alpha 1 (a-1) Mirrorless Camera Body (with Extras!) Used Gear Page regular, IPT Veteran, and BAA friend Dane Johnson is offering a Sony a-1 (ILCE-1) mirrorless camera body (Firmware v2.02) in like-new condition for a ridiculously low $3,698.00. The sale includes a like-new Really Right Stuff Modular L-plate set (a $215.00 value), a Sony […] My Call? Which of today’s six featured images is my favorite? What’s Up? After more than two months of sunny days since Bob Eastman arrived at my home in late October, we have been dealing with overcast and cloudy-dark conditions every morning for about a week. And that is exactly what we got at Sebastian […] The Time Has Never Been Better! With the Sony 200-600 available for less than $2K (new) and the price of a-1 bodies falling, there has never been a better time to change your life. Use one of my affiliate links and I can have you set up making great images in a matter of minutes, […] This image was created on 12 December 2024 on the way home from a sunset shooting session down by the lake. Seated in the front seat of my SUV, I used the curved vertical pan blur technique with the hand held Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens (at 485mm) and The […] The Pre-copulatory Stand and the Cloacal Kiss An 11-second Photo Mechanic Movie Many species of larger birds including gulls, terns, and cranes, employ the pre-copulatory stand as part of their courtship rituals. The male mounts the female, raises its wings, and practices balancing atop the female. At times, I have seen a male Royal […] Sony a-1 ii — First Impressions and more … My Sony a-1 ii arrived on Friday afternoon and I began setting it up on Friday evening. The good news for me is that the Menu is virtually identical to that of the a9 iii. I finished the job early on Saturday morning and worked with […] For Want of a Bird What’s a bird photographer to do when there are no birds? Look for something interesting and attempt to photograph it well. Your Calls? Which two of today’s five featured images do you like best? Why for each? Which of the five is the most boring photo? I will share my […] The Sony 400mm f/2.8 GM Lens. Not for everyone … When it comes to a workhorse focal length for bird photography, I would recommend a 600mm f/4 over the 400mm f/2.8 for just about everyone. Why? The size of the bird in the frame is determined by the square of the focal length. Thus, a […] What’s Up? Bob Eastman and I have again been enjoying some great photography here at Indian Lake Estates. The story of the 80-pound road-killed wild boar is hilarious though it did not really generate any good photographic chances for us. But we got some great stuff on Sunday morning at a road-kill cafe set-up. And […] What’s Up? On Friday morning, Bob Eastman enjoyed his first roadkill cafe experience with the ILE vultures. When he returned from Vero he showed up with a huge, very smelly dead raccoon that he shoveled up on SR 60 and placed in a large cooler. He did not have faith in the creature, but I […] Keep or Delete? Ordinary or Special? The dearth of birds on the perches and the overall lack of variety and action has left me concentrating on the cranes. Here is the question of the day: Is it possible to create a special image of a crane standing there doing nothing (Images #1 or 2), or […] Nearly Comprehensive YouTube Video Guide: Shutter Speeds for Bird Photography View, bookmark, and study this 46-minute video and learn about choosing a suitable shutter speed for all types of bird photography — for static subjects, for flight, and for various types of action. Not to mention for creating the pleasingly blurred images that I […] Mr. Gambini, Are You Mocking Me With That Outfit? My all-time favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption. Tied for second are Forrest Gump and My Cousin Vinny. What are you three all-time favorite movies? What’s Up? As the pool pump continues to die, I have been swimming my daily quarter mile in 70 to 74°F […] This image was created on 5 December 2024 — hey, that is today! — down by the lake at Indian Lake Estates, FL. I used the handheld peashooter rig, the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens with the Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter (at 242mm) and The One, the Sony Alpha […] B&H Holiday Book There are some great buys in this holiday “book.” Click on the logo-link above to view it online. Use the left and right arrow keys to access the pages in the book. To purchase an item, you must click on the SKU, the stock-keeping unit #, the number just to the […] I Can’t Believe I Forgot the Yellow Onions! In response to Maggi Fuller’s question at the Was it the Sony 200-600 G Lens? Was it the Sony α-1 with Firmware v2.02? Was it My Sony α-1 with Firmware v2.02 Camera Setup (.DAT file)? Or was it My Teaching Ability? blog post here, I posted […] Roast Turkey with Hazel’s apple and celery stuffing. I-Phone 15+ image What’s Up? On Wednesday at about 2pm Bob and I decided to head to Publix and grab some turkey parts. I wound up purchasing a 16.2 lb. bird and all the fixings.I did my best to remember my late Mom’s stuffing […] Happy Bird Day! The stuffed, 16 lb. turkey is in the oven. I was about to buy one turkey thigh yesterday at Publix for $7.99 when a friendly lady pointed out that I could buy a whole turkey for eight dollars and change. So I did! Don’t eat too much and enjoy the football […] Your Call? Which is the stronger image, #1 or #2. Why? What’s Up? Bob Eastman and I continue to have a ton of fun doing bird photography, now at Indian Lake Estates (after our 26 great days at Sebastian Inlet). We got back to my house at 1:00pm on Saturday past and four hours later […] Your Call? You know the drill by now. Be a mensch and leave a comment letting everyone know which image you think is the strongest and why you made your choice. Sony Alpha 1 (a-1) Used Gear Page regular and BAA friend Anthony Ardito is offering a (firmware v2.02) Sony A-1 camera body in […] |
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