Tikka 260 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Two more live ones , taken with the camera at the end of the rut. The doe was being very territorial and chased off another doe , leaving her 2 fawns hidden while she did so. She ran straight at me and stopped about 10 yds away , before taking 2 paces more, doing the usual thing, looking thru each eye and licking her nose to catch scent . She moved away unalarmed, and then circled around to check what I was. She stared for a couple of minutes from dark cover, and then retreated , barking , followed by the fawns. Nice encounter ! The Buck was fairly worn out it seems, as he responded to calling , and came within 15 metres before he realised he had made a mistake.... any way he didnt run, just ambled away down wind, looking over his shoulder as he went. ;) T260 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Lovely photographs there, could I ask what camera? I have a small digital and a huge digital SLR with a few lenses, but cannot carry rifle and decent camera at the same time always seem to have the wrong tool at the right time for photo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Lovely photographs there, could I ask what camera? I have a small digital and a huge digital SLR with a few lenses, but cannot carry rifle and decent camera at the same time always seem to have the wrong tool at the right time for photo's I have the same problem... and I now take either the 'big camera' or a musket, but never both. It is all too much to lug about for me, and shooting and photography require a different stalking technique IMHO. The camera is a Nikon D200, 70-300mm VR type lens. It is OK, bombproof BUT heavy, and I could do with a slightly longer reach with the lens. For high seat pics I use a Gorilla Pod which is great for that application. The camera gets more use in the summer when Clients have all the buck stalking !! ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I also use Nikon but have a "larger" problem in the shape of F4s (35mm) and D2x (digital) - should have a wheelbarrow when out with these two Have you considered getting a TC 17 or TC 20 teleconverter, one of these would be my next choice for addition to my system. The longest lens I have is the 70 - 200 f2.8, it would be nice to double this or even get a 400mm telephoto (and converter), but that takes things into another league regarding price Could always sell one of the kids I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Cracking pictures, it goes to show you don't always need a rifle in your hand to enjoy time out in the countryside. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yes , I have seriously considered a teleconverter, BUT the problem with teleconverters , is that one loses valuable f-stop , one at least, sometimes more, and I am often struggling to get pics in the gloom as it is. I would really like a serious, fast zoom , up to about the 400 -> 500mm focal length , but as you say it comes with a serious price tag too. My Kids left home before I could sell them grrrrrr. :D With an F4 or a D2X , you really do need a golf cart to lug it about, at least I can get away with a Bergen at a push lol ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I never go out with both! You lose one f stop with the TC17 and two with the TC 20. Fast lenses help, the f2.8 on the 80-200 is wonderful. Tip for 2nd hand gear - Grays of Westminster - fantastic service and always good gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Thanks for the heads up on the used gear..... I feel an aching wallet already ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Great Snaps there mate, its handy to have a camera handy as you dont know what your gonna see when your out and about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Sorry to upset you further, but there are three TC 16a converters there (not sure if they support AF) and a TC20 (that does) Also have a 500mm f4 AFS but that is used car money http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/products/secondhand.php Think that should take you there mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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