Showing posts with label birds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birds. Show all posts

Monday, December 26, 2022

Nikon ZFC Nikkor Z DX 50 250mm & Viltrox 13mm - Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve


Z fc DX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body w/NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)

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Here I am again, typing on my new Macbook Pro M1 pro. Okay, I'm typing on my external gaming keyboard and using a gaming mouse setup. But, I am using my MacBook. Yesterday, I wirelessly and it seems to get easier and faster once I'm able to quickly link my Nikon Zfc to the Mac.

My camera is linked to the Mac via wifi, and it automatically transferred all my pictures and videos. The first time I did it, was exasperating. As I didn't really know how to do it. This time round everything runs smoothly. I was able to quickly start video editing with iMovie.



Z fc DX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body w/NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)

Yesterday, was Xmas and a holiday. Wishing all a happy and merry Xmas. I went out with my friend to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (Google Maps). An excellent place to test out my new Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm and also the Viltrox 13mm which I just got and didn't really have a chance to try out.

I must say it's kind of a hassle to keep having to change between the two lenses. Wearing cargo pants with many big side pockets or having a lens pouch is recommended. Any time I want a wide shot, I'll use the Viltrox 13mm. But, if I want a closer shot and needed to zoom, I'll change to the 50-250mm.



COOLPIX P1000 Digital Camera with 125X Optical Zoom + Pixibytes Pro 6 Pcs Bundle:

I'm thinking maybe, for this kind of nature photography, I should have used my Nikon Coolpix P950. With its 83x optical zoom and up to 2000mm digital zoom. I could have easily gotten a closer shot of the birds. It's not to say the Nikkor Z Dx 50-250mm and Viltrox 13mm aren't good enough though.

I still can get a good zoom shot and later crop a close-up. If I had the money, I might get a longer-range lens. It's still a lot of fun to take pictures with both lenses. Loving the ability to get a wide shot with the 13mm. Especially, when you can look out to a beautiful wide open area.



VILTROX 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 Nikon z Mount Lens, Super Wide Angle Autofocus APS-C Lens for Nikon Z50 Z30 Z6II Z7II Z6 Z7

Really depends on your budget and what you're going for. In any case, for my beginner level, this setup is more than enough for me. Though, I really like to try out the new Sony a7rv. Guess, I'll have to start saving. Lol. One thing is for sure, I feel like I'm in the minority using a camera than a mobile phone. 

I do see, mostly guys, with their cameras and long-range lens. But, the rest of the people are just tourists taking pictures with their mobile. A little funny when they saw me with a heavy backpack. The silver Nikon Z fc does attract glances. I do feel you can do more with a full camera and lens setup. 



NIKON NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Ultra-Compact Long Telephoto Zoom Lens with Image Stabilization for Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras

I have always thought of buying a camera and photography but it's only now that I finally decided to get one. The Nikon Coolpix P1000's ability to zoom to the moon intrigued me. Though I managed to get a good deal with the P950 instead. And my journey in photography started.

Now, after using the camera for a while, I'm starting to learn and enjoy it. Check out some of the pics I took with the Nikkor z dx 50-250mm and Viltrox 13mm wide angle lens. I use Nikon NX Studio for simple jpeg format edit. For more pics and videos check out my video on youtube.












What do you guys think?

Not bad for an amateur photographer eh? :p

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P.S. Z fc DX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body w/NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)




Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Singapore The Last Fishing Village - Nikon Coolpix P950 83x Optical SuperZoom #Nikon


Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera: with 83x Optical Zoom, 4K and Built-in Wi-Fi (Black) + 128GB 1200X SDXC Card + 2 EN-EL20 Batteries + Case + Flexible Tripod + Pro Bundle: International Version

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A friend asked me if I wanted to follow her to check out a place called #thelastfishingvillage, The Last Fishing Village. It's literally, the last fishing village as there's no other place like it anywhere else in the country. It's not that big though.

You can view the pictures and videos here on my Youtube Channel. Don't forget to like, share & subscribe. There are also a few other videos more on the P950 that I have uploaded to my channel. So, please check them out too. Thanks!



Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera: with 83x Optical Zoom, 4K and Built-in Wi-Fi (Black) + 128GB 1200X SDXC Card + 2 EN-EL20 Batteries + Case + Flexible Tripod + Pro Bundle: International Version

Of course, I wanted to go mainly because I now have the Nikon Coolpix P950. A chance for me to take interesting pictures and videos with it. As I've said before, photography and videography are still new to me. I'm still testing and checking out all the settings of the camera. 

I met an older gentleman with assuming his wife and we had a nice chat. He saw me showing the camera to my lady friend and finally came over. He's kinda a bird enthusiast and has been to many locations just to take pictures of birds.



Nikon COOLPIX P950

His daughter recommended getting the Nikon P1000 because of the zooming capabilities. It's obviously great for bird watching. He asked me if the camera was any good, how heavy it is, and which one is better. Well, the first thing I told him was that I'm still new at photography and at using the camera.

I told him, the camera had already been out for a while and the pictures might not be up to his standard if he's a pro. He showed me his kinda old looking small camera. I think it's a sony. The P950 is a tad heavy but certainly lighter than the P1000.



Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P950: Getting the Most from Nikon's Superzoom Digital Camera

Well, one thing he really likes is the zooming. Keeps talking about it. Definitely, great for taking pictures and videos of birds. He showed me some eagle pics and one with prey on its leg. Pretty amazing. Although, I didn't see any while checking out the fishing village.

He also showed me some other birds' pics that he took. I definitely need to go and check out some of the places that he recommended me to go to. I'm not really a bird-watching enthusiast. But, I'm interested in taking some eagles' pics and videos.



COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens + Expo Premium Accessories Bundle

Even if you're not using zooming to watch birds or other animals, it's still great for zooming to a faraway area. I get to zoom to boats far out at sea or big ships docking at the other side of the land. Been many a time, I wanted to do it when I didn't have the camera before.

A lot of people actually were interested when they saw the camera. Maybe because most of them only use their mobile phones. I did see some other guys using different kinds of cameras. Next time, I might want to talk to them or check out their gears.

Check out some of my photos below:







More pics and videos on my upload youtube video here. Check it out!

I really had a fun day, taking pictures and videos. And, frankly, to me, the pics and videos that I took are pretty cool. But, I only realized, I didn't use the UV filter all the while. Anyway, I tried the neutral variable filter for the last few shots. Looking forward to more adventures with my P950!

One last thing, surprisingly, the battery lasts for almost 4 hours. Maybe because I seldom use the zoom?

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P.S. Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera: with 83x Optical Zoom, 4K and Built-in Wi-Fi (Black) + 128GB 1200X SDXC Card + 2 EN-EL20 Batteries + Case + Flexible Tripod + Pro Bundle: International Version




Thursday, June 24, 2021

Nikon Coolpix P950 - UV Filter - Is that a dragonfly?


Nikon COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens Bundle Including Triple Battery + Deco Gear Backpack Bag Case + Filter Kit + Photo Video Software and Accessories

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Well, my K&F Concept UV filter and tempered glass LCD screen protector finally arrived. The 67mm filter fit nicely to my Nikon Coolpix P950 and so did my screen protector. I wasn't sure how to install the screen protector at first, and I think I made the mistake of peeling the adhesive too.

Lucky for me, there are two of them and only after doing a search on Google, I realized the type that I bought. Silly me. I thought I had to peel off everything. I might buy another set later on, but for now, as long as it's doing the job of protecting my LCD screen.



Nikon COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens Bundle Including Triple Battery + Deco Gear Backpack Bag Case + Filter Kit + Photo Video Software and Accessories

I remembered decades ago I saw a guy with a cracked LCD screen. I don't think he put any screen protector. I asked him, why didn't he send it for repair. He just smiles and gave me some random answer. That's why I freaking worry about the screen.

I wonder if there's any screen protector for the lens? Lol. Well, maybe if it comes with filters too. Okay, I'm a newbie. I might ask stupid questions sometime. But, I'm really enjoying it. I'm not sure how good the filter is as I didn't take any pictures before putting it on the UV filter.



K&F Concept 67mm MC UV Protection Filter, 18 Multi-Layer Coated HD/Waterproof/Scratch Resistant UV Filter with Nanotech Coating, Ultra-Slim UV Filter for 67mm Camera Lens

Nevertheless, I took some pictures and videos of the evening sky outside my apartment and I think it kinda looks good. I also tried out several settings, changing from auto to manual focus. Using the dial and the menu settings. The more I dabble with the camera, the more I learn how to use it.

You can check out the video here. The coolest part is when I thought I saw a bird flying near the top of the tree branch but it turns out to be a dragonfly. I was pretty excited as now, I get a chance to test the 83x zoom capability of the camera. 



PCTC Tempered Glass LCD Screen Protector Compatible for DSLR Camera Nikon D7500 Protective cover film (3 Pack)

I had to play around with the manual and auto-focus as sometimes, it seems it won't focus during the auto. It was also kinda dark with the evening sky as the backdrop. But, it actually looks kinda beautiful with the dragonfly sitting on top of the tree branch.

I can imagine people using the dragonfly picture and putting some wise words. Like, I've said before, I can't draw but making art from photography is something I'm interested in. I just remembered that because I took the video in 4K, snipping pictures from the video won't degrade the picture quality.



ParaPace Professional Camera Cleaning Kit (with Waterproof Case), Including Cleaning Solution/5 APS-C Cleaning Swabs/Lens Pen/Air Blower/Cleaning Cloth for DSLR Cameras(Canon, Nikon, Sony)

The picture below is a snip from my youtube video. It was saved to 1080P from the original 4K video. So, the picture quality might not be that accurate. I didn't do any edit after I transfer from my camera to my laptop. The transfer took a couple of minutes.

I'm not sure if it's my laptop or my eyesight is going bad. It's hard to really see the quality of the pictures and videos I took. I prefer not to edit them. I'll end up messing around, testing the Nikon editing software, and wasting time. Lol.











I didn't save the pictures and videos in raw format. I just set it to normal jpeg. Unless I know I'm going to mess around with the pictures later. The thing is, I want it to look just the way they are. With all the imperfections. But, I definitely want it to be sharp and beautiful.

Also, normally, I'll frame the pictures a certain way to get what I wanted. I want my pictures as they are seen through my eyes. I'm still not sure about the zooming though. I'm wondering why I can't focus either during manual or auto. That's why I'm still dabbling around with the settings.

I still have a long way to learn but I'm in no hurry. This is like a new hobby for me. I've always wanted a camera of my own and this modern Nikon Coolpix P950 is so perfect for me. I might move on to other cameras once I gained enough knowledge and experience.

What you guys think?

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P.S. Nikon COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens Bundle Including Triple Battery + Deco Gear Backpack Bag Case + Filter Kit + Photo Video Software and Accessories