[Leica] IMG: More Birds

[Jim Nichols]

Hi Wayne,

I haven't been in this debate for about ten years, but, IIRC, the 
magnification is, as you say equal to that of a 500mm lens, although the 
field of view of the CAMERA is that of a 1000 mm lens.  It's the 
magnification that counts in my shots, cause I'm cropping anyway.  The 
field of view of the REAR SCREEN, when using the digital extender, is 
also approximately that of a 1000 mm lens, but that is not what is captured.

The only SX70 with which I am familiar is the Polaroid.  I bought one 
years ago for my wife, and it is still up in the closet.

On 4/21/20 5:43 PM, Wayne Torry via LUG wrote:
> Jim,
> Someone who knows more than me should check my arithmetic.
> As l understand the Oly four thirds cameras, I think you might be
> shortchanging the 250mm lens.
> 250mm + 2x converter = 500mm.
> 500mm lens on the four thirds body = 1,000mm field of view.
> My wife made me buy a Canon SX70 HS camera for the birds on our porch. I
> need more practice.
> Love your birds!
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 4:56 PM Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Don.  You are correct.  600 mm would be quite useful!
>>
>> On 4/21/20 3:47 PM, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
>>> Excellent capture in difficult condition.
>>>
>>> On Tue, Apr 21, 2020, 1:31 PM Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net>
>> wrote:
>>>> These two images are from late yesterday and this morning, using the
>>>> 1980 Leica Telyt-R 250/4 and 2X Extender with the Oly E-M1. The Dove was
>>>> well illuminated and was cooperative.  I liked the image.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20200420-P4201099.JPG.html
>>>>
>>>> Grosbeaks show up twice a year, during migration.  They fly long
>>>> distances in a single day, and arrive exhausted.  This male perched
>>>> motionlessly for at least 15 minutes, just recovering, before he decided
>>>> to feed.  The light was poor, and the feeder is shabby, but I wanted to
>>>> capture the rose breast at least once as they passed by.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20200421-P4211136.JPG.html
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jim Nichols
>>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>>>
>>>>
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