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AndyS

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13. Have you tried one of the red dot sights?

Sun Jun 12, 2022, 09:51 PM

Jun 2022

https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-V329200BU000-Dot-Sight-EE-1/dp/B00STR9K1G

Nikon has one as well and there are some third party sources. They don't interface with the camera so any sight will work on any camera. In theory you can hold the camera at arm's length and find the subject while composing on the LCD. I'm not there yet, have to look at one or the other not both.

It allows you to see the entire environment, locate the subject and lock focus. Trying to find a BIF while looking through a straw is an uphill battle. Keep rate goes up and the throw aways are usually due to bad cropping.

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Great! elleng Jun 2022 #1

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Gotta see YOUR fledglings, elleng Jun 2022 #8

Dayam that's good stuff! Looks like a good day indeed and good photographer to AndyS Jun 2022 #2

Thanks Andy! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #5

Have you tried one of the red dot sights? AndyS Jun 2022 #13

I remember the one you showed me when you were here. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #25

Amazing photos! Diamond_Dog Jun 2022 #3

Thank you so much! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #6

Magnificent Captures wyn borkins Jun 2022 #7

LOL! Thanks! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #9

Wow! Super shots, my dear Grumpy! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2022 #10

Thank you dear Peggy! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #11

Nice! dhol82 Jun 2022 #12

Thank you. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #15

Awesome photos, Grumpy. brer cat Jun 2022 #14

Thanks! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #16

I suspect you have a little better camera than a cellphone for these shots ;-) Pobeka Jun 2022 #17

Thank you very much! 😊 Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #20

What lens are you using? 3Hotdogs Jun 2022 #18

Thank you. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #21

Stunning birds and great photos! Here in WI there are a couple of local webcams watching Ziggysmom Jun 2022 #19

I grew up on the West Side of Milwaukee. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #23

Impressive and beautiful birds wendyb-NC Jun 2022 #22

Thank you! 😊 Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #24

Awesome pics. That last one looks like he's checking you out. nt Phoenix61 Jun 2022 #26

Thank you! 😊 Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #27

Incredible shots! Duppers Jun 2022 #28

Thanks Duppers! ❤ Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #30

Very Nice! HAB911 Jun 2022 #29

Thank you sir! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #31

So when do you start working for National Geographic? Wonderful series Grumpy Old Guy! George McGovern Jun 2022 #32

Thanks George! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #33

You're welcome Grumpy Old Guy. No rush. No sweat. Take Your Time, It's All Sublime. George McGovern Jun 2022 #34

great shots! Gato Moteado Jun 2022 #35

Thank you Gato! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #36

Super good stuff. usonian Jun 2022 #37

LOL! Thanks for the kind words. (no need for a neuralyzer). Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #38

Wow, thanks for the data dump. usonian Jun 2022 #39

I love the Sierra Foothills! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2022 #40

Yes, that's a good route to take from SoCal. usonian Jun 2022 #41