Tony & Ians Kingfisher

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Posted by PhilH on January 7, 2008 at 3:56 PM

40D, 300/4, Wireless remote, A-327 + BH1
ISO400, 1/1600 @f7.1, 550EX with no comp.
ACR4.3 + resize & sharpen CS3.

Hi,

Not really for critique... on Sunday I took a trip to a site that Tony and Ian Andrews have been working for some six months (probably more)... they have put in a lot of work that at times I'm sure seems like it has become an obsession... but I take my hat off to you.

Sitting behind tall grass some way from the action is strange, particularly watching the burning bush....

The reason I am posting this is that my eyes have been opened a little... the remotes are great I have ordered a couple and have lots of plans for their use. Just have to get off my backside.

Should add that no way would I be able to get the action diving and emerging shots these two have been getting...

All the best

Phil

Posted by Michael Sayles on January 7, 2008 at 4:00 PM

A lovely shot - proof that Tony and Ian's hard background work has paid off.

Keep meaning to get a wireless remore myself!!

Posted by Brian Phipps on January 7, 2008 at 4:01 PM

Hi Phil,
Very nice indeed......so what are the remotes you are talking about then.

I`m in the market for one after seeing Chris Lloyds the other day.........tell us more about yours!

Posted by PhilH on January 7, 2008 at 4:08 PM

Brian,

Tony and Ian have been using them a lot and Ian let me use one on the day... the ones they use are from Link Direct on Ebay, I have ordered two of the newer ones.... they cost around £13 pound including shipping... I am not sure whether I can put a link here but can send one privately...

Phil

Posted by Andy Astbury on January 7, 2008 at 4:28 PM

Nice capture Phil

Could you pm me the link to these remotes please mate?

Thanks

Posted by Brian Phipps on January 7, 2008 at 4:29 PM

Yes please Phil, had a quick look on Ebay but could not find it!

Posted by Paul King on January 7, 2008 at 5:34 PM

Drop me a PM phil would like to evaluate also

thanks

Posted by jack chapman on January 7, 2008 at 5:49 PM

I can vouch for these remotes i bought one autumn last year and if it's what i'm thinking of Phil you mean Link Delight

Posted by John Chapman on January 7, 2008 at 5:51 PM

Hi Phil beautiful image and a great BG. How do you like the 40D?
John
Aberdeen

Posted by Rob Howard on January 7, 2008 at 5:53 PM

Hi Phil,

Can you send me the link also please. as I bought a wireless remote from ebay, really cheap, does the job, but don't allow you to focus as well as fire the shutter.

Regards

Rob

Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 7, 2008 at 8:10 PM

Like it Phil , lovely BG and a lovely bird

Regards

Andy...

Posted by Ian Andrews on January 8, 2008 at 3:29 AM

Nice one Phil.

The newer version of the remotes can be found quite easily on e-bay by putting the word 'Aputure' and the make of your camera in the e-bay search. No, I have not spelled it wrong!!

Aputure

Regards

Ian

Posted by Mark Sisson on January 8, 2008 at 4:03 AM

Like the image a lot - the remotes look good value too: doesn't appear to be one for the 1DS range though!

Mark

Posted by Ian Andrews on January 8, 2008 at 4:17 AM

I don't do much with Canon, but I would have thought this one would have worked.

Ian

Posted by Mark Sisson on January 8, 2008 at 4:40 AM

Thanks Ian: I'm befuddled when people talk Nikon numbers too! 1D range and 1DS range items aren't always compatibl, but at £7 it'll be worth a punt - I can always put it on E-Bay if it doesn't work!!

Mark

Posted by tony flashman on January 8, 2008 at 12:41 PM

I seem to recognize that bird....

Nice one Phil.
great seeing you last weekend. We will have to get up to your neck of the woods oneday!

Tony

Posted by eric weight on January 8, 2008 at 1:37 PM

Great picture Phil. Great friends to put you onto the shot as well.

Eric