Trying out the D2Hs

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited October 12, 2006 in Wildlife
Hi y'all,

Just got back from a visit to Atlanta to visit my son and his family and I found my brand new D2Hs waiting for me. http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=43943

So I ran out for a bit to try it out and make sure it worked. It was towards midday (poor lighting) and the bird activity was slight but I got few test shots in. The handling is about the same as the D2H but the IQ is better.

The standard caracara on the power pole shot.

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It did well on flight shots
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not a particularly good shot but an eagle shot is an eagle shot
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Harry
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    Glad to hear you got your new D2Hs! Cool cormorant shot! thumb.gif
    Glenn

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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    Great series and congrats for D2Hs clap.gif
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    :wow ******************************************************** :wow
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    :wow ********************************************************:wow

    Very nice, Harry.:D

    Can I have you son's address? I want to see what I get when I get home!rolleyes1.gif
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    Great shooting Harry. Can I have your old stuff?
    I'm beginning to see how you get those great bird on the post shots. It looks like you chained this one to it!!!!!:D 101529756-O.jpg
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    A homemade pinhole would do well in your hands thumb.gif

    Glad your finding the Hs to your liking, of course never a doubt here :D

    Oh yes an eagle shot is an Eagle, true indeed, but this one ......Hmmmmmmm rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif :lol
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Glad to hear you got your new D2Hs! Cool cormorant shot! thumb.gif

    Thanks Glenn but that was an anhinga (close cousin to the cormorant).
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2006
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    Great series and congrats for D2Hs clap.gif

    Thanks Awais
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • mushymushy Registered Users Posts: 643 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    Nice shots, but as said before it looks like a very captive audience in that first photo or he just likes electricity coursing through his veinsrolleyes1.gif
    The not a cormorant is a great capture as well, tough exposure too!
    May I take your picture?
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    :wow ******************************************************** :wow
    101529759-M.jpg
    :wow ********************************************************:wow

    Very nice, Harry.:D

    Can I have you son's address? I want to see what I get when I get home!rolleyes1.gif

    Thanks Ric but you can't have my son's address. biggrinbounce2.gif
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    Thanks Ric but you can't have my son's address. biggrinbounce2.gif

    No new camera for Ric...:cry rolleyes1.gif
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    Great shooting Harry. Can I have your old stuff?
    I'm beginning to see how you get those great bird on the post shots. It looks like you chained this one to it!!!!!:D 101529756-O.jpg

    Actualy the caracara had been banded by the wildlife folks around two weeks ago. They are being studied because of their endangered status.

    You did give me a great idea for a new take on wildlife shots.....
    Birds in Bondage :lol4
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    bfjr wrote:
    A homemade pinhole would do well in your hands thumb.gif

    Glad your finding the Hs to your liking, of course never a doubt here :D

    Oh yes an eagle shot is an Eagle, true indeed, but this one ......Hmmmmmmm rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif :lol

    Thanks Ben and I'm real happy with the 2Hs. Don't knock the eagle. :pissed
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    mushy wrote:
    Nice shots, but as said before it looks like a very captive audience in that first photo or he just likes electricity coursing through his veinsrolleyes1.gif
    The not a cormorant is a great capture as well, tough exposure too!

    Thanks Mushy. wave.gif
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • RogersDARogersDA Registered Users Posts: 3,502 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    Excellent...Love your work, Harry.
    David
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  • photogmommaphotogmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,644 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    Amazing photos! I aspire to take birds this well... Wonderful!
    Andi

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 11, 2006
    RogersDA wrote:
    Excellent...Love your work, Harry.

    Thank you for the kind words David. I'm glad you enjoy the pics.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 12, 2006
    photogmomma wrote:
    Amazing photos! I aspire to take birds this well... Wonderful!

    Thanks Andi
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited October 12, 2006
    Congrats with the new toy. The pictures says it all. thumb.gif

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dick.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 12, 2006
    Dick on Aruba wrote:
    Congrats with the new toy. The pictures says it all. thumb.gif

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dick.

    Thanks Dick. The D2Hs is a fun toy to play with,:D
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited October 12, 2006
    Good stuff there Harry.
    Love them all.
    But no fair chaining the Caracara to the pole:>)))
    Aww the Eagle is getting a bit more active.

    Congrats on the new D2Hs..cool

    I haven't been out in awhile.
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 12, 2006
    Gale wrote:
    Good stuff there Harry.
    Love them all.
    But no fair chaining the Caracara to the pole:>)))
    Aww the Eagle is getting a bit more active.

    Congrats on the new D2Hs..cool

    I haven't been out in awhile.

    Thanks Gale. Drop me a PM and we'll get you out of the house and back to
    the swamp. :D
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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