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Ted SzukalskiTed Szukalski Registered Users Posts: 1,079 Major grins
edited October 30, 2005 in Wildlife
a silverback?

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Taronga Zoo, Gorilla exhibit.
Sony DSC-F707

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  • RohirrimRohirrim Registered Users Posts: 1,889 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2005
    Nice set Ted. Looks like it was a nice day at the Zoo.
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  • rahmonsterrahmonster Registered Users Posts: 1,376 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2005
    iloveyou.gifThats just gorgeous Ted. Looks like a nice day at Taronga. I haven't been there in years I'd love to go back one day. The eyes on that little feller are gorgeousthumb.gif
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  • Ted SzukalskiTed Szukalski Registered Users Posts: 1,079 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2005
    It was too "nice" - harsh sun and hot. However, it is always nice there and if you are a bit patient you will be rewarded with views like that.
    Rohirrim wrote:
    Nice set Ted. Looks like it was a nice day at the Zoo.

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  • Ted SzukalskiTed Szukalski Registered Users Posts: 1,079 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2005
    You should visit. It is fantastic. I recommend going on weekday if you want to take so good shots. My F707 maxes at 190mm - trust me it is not enough! Take something longer if you can but no more than 300mm.

    Do not use AF in spider monkey exhibit - it will not work (well, at least Sony's AF is useless due to some lights they are using there). I also recommend the bird show, but you need a cam with no lag and lightning reflexes. This counts my camera out ;-(

    rahmonster wrote:
    iloveyou.gifThats just gorgeous Ted. Looks like a nice day at Taronga. I haven't been there in years I'd love to go back one day. The eyes on that little feller are gorgeousthumb.gif

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2005
    Excellent Ted. The 707 was one of my favorite cameras.
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  • Ted SzukalskiTed Szukalski Registered Users Posts: 1,079 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2005
    Thanks Harry for the kind comment.

    My 707 is well overdue for replacement not because there is better gear around but because it is developing quirky faults. I have my eye on 2 possible candidates but I will not make the move until I know I can get the whole "solution". I see no point in getting a camera and a kit class lens.

    Until very recently 20D was my only choice, however the leaked data on Nikon D200 makes that camera an instant candidate too. And since few years ago I gave my old EOS camera and lenses away to my mother-in-law I have no legacy struff to stop me from a new choice.
    Harryb wrote:
    Excellent Ted. The 707 was one of my favorite cameras.

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