Coyote Pups and Wild Turkeys, 6/1/17, Aqueduct Trail - Framingham
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There are four pups in the video above. Three can be seen clearly and a forth is visible under close inspection. Very early in their appearance one moves out of view while another enters.
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Denise
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We Love your nature photography - all of it. What type of camera do you use? What type of camera would you recommend for beginners? Some posts ago, someone asked the location of a beautiful owl that you shot. I was EXTREMELY relieved that you did not give out the location! For the safety of that owl. If someone is that interested in seeking out nature, then they need to explore for themselves. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photography! :-)
Thanks for telling me that you like my photography. It would be pointless for me to do it if no one looked at it. Your kind words help make it possible for me to enjoy it.
About the camera I use ... Recently in the last month or so I bought a Nikon Coolpix B700. It has a 60x optical zoom which is a big improvement over my previous camera a Canon SX710HS which had 30x optical zoom. Many of my "photos" are frames taken from videos including the still images in this post. I used manual focus. The B700 does not have good autofocus in video mode so I would not recommend it for video. But I don't know what other cameras with that much zoom are like. For still photography I think it is good.
The only camera I ever bought that exceeded my expectations was the SX710HS. When I got it, I had not done much photography for a few years, and even though I had a 30x camera, the technology had improved so much in those few years and the camera was so compact it was like an artifact from the future.
I am not really a good person to ask for recommendations because I would have to know about all the different cameras to know which is best. I only know about the cameras I have. And the camera is only part of what goes into the images I post. I usually use an image editor (gimp) to increase the contrast and correct the color of the images. Someone could use the same camera I use and not get the same results.
But my belief is that you can do great photography with almost any camera if you adapt your creativity to the capabilities of the camera. (The great thing about photography is that there is room for everyone to do what they like and that makes the field richer for everyone.) However, if you have a preconceived idea of what you want to do, then you have to get the equipment to do it.
I usually use a tripod when using high zoom and I usually use the timer on the camera so I don't shake it when I press the shutter for still pictures. For still photography with a lightweight camera, an inexpensive tripod can work okay. But I just spent $200 for a video tripod and it is not very good.
I also recommend a camera with a viewfinder, It is much easier to hold the camera steady when not on a tripod if you hold the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. (The sx710HS does not have a view finder)
People will tell you you can get much better image quality from an SLR and with fixed focal length lenses (not zoom lenses). And they are right. But what they don't tell you is you have to spend 5 or 10 times as much money to get a powerful telephoto lens with an SLR. I don't want to spend that much money (or carry a much heavier weight of equipment).
Taking video can also have hidden costs. Depending on what you do, it can require a more expensive computer to edit your videos. I am looking at upgrading my computer and it is going to cost more than I really want to spend. And you have to make sure the graphics card is supported by the video editing software etc. etc.
If you are shopping on the internet for a camera, I don't recommend buying from the cheapest seller. They are probably selling used or refurbished goods as new, or it's out of stock even though the sale goes through and they bill your credit card. And data cards and extra batteries are often counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries don't hold a charge as long as real ones. If you can, buy from a manufacturer's authorized retailer. Or at least understand the risks if you do go for the lowest price. I don't like to spend money but I have learned the hard way. And I have found that even from reputable companies, if you ask for advice, they don't give you good advice. They are either just trying to make a sale, or they don't really know the products the way a photographer would. I've contacted photography stores through email and on-line chat and the people don't really know what they are talking about.
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Let me know if there is anything else I can help with.
Thank you for all the info - truly appreciated. I agree with you re: purchasing a camera on the internet from the 'cheapest seller'! Definitely wouldn't do that. I love ALL animals, but birds are pretty special.
Again, thanks for sharing your amazing photography :-) Truly wonderful.
3 comments:
We Love your nature photography - all of it.
What type of camera do you use? What type of camera would you recommend for beginners?
Some posts ago, someone asked the location of a beautiful owl that you shot. I was EXTREMELY relieved that you did not give out the location! For the safety of that owl.
If someone is that interested in seeking out nature, then they need to explore for themselves.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photography! :-)
Thanks for telling me that you like my photography. It would be pointless for me to do it if no one looked at it. Your kind words help make it possible for me to enjoy it.
About the camera I use ... Recently in the last month or so I bought a Nikon Coolpix B700. It has a 60x optical zoom which is a big improvement over my previous camera a Canon SX710HS which had 30x optical zoom. Many of my "photos" are frames taken from videos including the still images in this post. I used manual focus. The B700 does not have good autofocus in video mode so I would not recommend it for video. But I don't know what other cameras with that much zoom are like. For still photography I think it is good.
The only camera I ever bought that exceeded my expectations was the SX710HS. When I got it, I had not done much photography for a few years, and even though I had a 30x camera, the technology had improved so much in those few years and the camera was so compact it was like an artifact from the future.
I am not really a good person to ask for recommendations because I would have to know about all the different cameras to know which is best. I only know about the cameras I have. And the camera is only part of what goes into the images I post. I usually use an image editor (gimp) to increase the contrast and correct the color of the images. Someone could use the same camera I use and not get the same results.
But my belief is that you can do great photography with almost any camera if you adapt your creativity to the capabilities of the camera. (The great thing about photography is that there is room for everyone to do what they like and that makes the field richer for everyone.) However, if you have a preconceived idea of what you want to do, then you have to get the equipment to do it.
I usually use a tripod when using high zoom and I usually use the timer on the camera so I don't shake it when I press the shutter for still pictures. For still photography with a lightweight camera, an inexpensive tripod can work okay. But I just spent $200 for a video tripod and it is not very good.
I also recommend a camera with a viewfinder, It is much easier to hold the camera steady when not on a tripod if you hold the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. (The sx710HS does not have a view finder)
People will tell you you can get much better image quality from an SLR and with fixed focal length lenses (not zoom lenses). And they are right. But what they don't tell you is you have to spend 5 or 10 times as much money to get a powerful telephoto lens with an SLR. I don't want to spend that much money (or carry a much heavier weight of equipment).
Taking video can also have hidden costs. Depending on what you do, it can require a more expensive computer to edit your videos. I am looking at upgrading my computer and it is going to cost more than I really want to spend. And you have to make sure the graphics card is supported by the video editing software etc. etc.
If you are shopping on the internet for a camera, I don't recommend buying from the cheapest seller. They are probably selling used or refurbished goods as new, or it's out of stock even though the sale goes through and they bill your credit card. And data cards and extra batteries are often counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries don't hold a charge as long as real ones. If you can, buy from a manufacturer's authorized retailer. Or at least understand the risks if you do go for the lowest price. I don't like to spend money but I have learned the hard way. And I have found that even from reputable companies, if you ask for advice, they don't give you good advice. They are either just trying to make a sale, or they don't really know the products the way a photographer would. I've contacted photography stores through email and on-line chat and the people don't really know what they are talking about.
...
Let me know if there is anything else I can help with.
Thank you for all the info - truly appreciated. I agree with you re: purchasing a camera on the internet from the 'cheapest seller'! Definitely wouldn't do that.
I love ALL animals, but birds are pretty special.
Again, thanks for sharing your amazing photography :-) Truly wonderful.
Peace to you and yours.
Denise
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