Just a simple test to compare the sharpness and the functionality of the IS Another test to show the sharpness after adding a 2x TC   Equipment and settings 1dmk2N , EF300 F2.8L IS , EF300 F2.8L Non IS , kenko2x both camera body and lens rested firmly on flat surface with another weight put on top to minimise shake F2.8 - 1/160, iso200 F5.6 - 1/40, iso200 F8 - 1/20, iso200 raw files convert to jpg without any alteration, 100% cropped slightly off center observations 1.sharpness seems to be best when IS ... Read More

Tips On Overseas Bird Photography Trips updated June 2008 Author & Editor Author: Starrynight Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of starrynight Introduction I realized that bird photography tour is different from the ‘usual’ holiday. Bird photography tour has its own specific aim and hence special preparations as well as mindset will make a difference. First and foremost, I will always prepare to enjoy what comes along. Rather than getting upset of what shots I have missed out or ... Read More

Introduction My personal opinion of having a hide or camo net is to get ‘away’ from the subject rather than ‘get close’. This is because: 1.Somehow the subjects do know u are around. Just that they do not feel threatened. 2.Getting close to use a shorter lens will alarm them. This may cause young birds to ‘jump nest’ or the birds to fly away. 3.Hence defeat the purpose of seeing them doing their activities of eating, bathing, courtship, fighting, flying etc 4.More over, ... Read More

The Interview as follows... NPX: What got you interested in photography? Colleen: I was never into photography, unlike my husband who has been shooting since the film era. But on a holiday to Shanghai 3 years ago, I happened to pick up his cam to shoot my kids. I loved what I saw on the LCD and have been hooked ever since. NPX: How long have you been doing photography? Colleen: I started with a point and shoot less than 2 years ago. But only tried ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Starrynight Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of starrynight Introduction Interested in wildlife and bird photography? Want to start as soon as possible? First and fore most, DO NOT rush out to get the expensive long lens unless you do have too much $$$ to spare (In that case, please let me know. I can do with a 600mm.) Ask oneself why one is interested in bird / wildlife photography. It can be ... Read More

This round, we are happy to interview the Michael Schumacher of birding, Adrian Lim (aka wmw96). Read on to know what I mean..... NPX: What got you interested in photography? Adrian: I picked up birdwatching in August 2003. Back then, during many of my outings, a number of birders not in our group were noted to have been taking photos (of the birds). So, instead of just viewing with bino and recording the birds in record books, I thought it a great idea too, ... Read More

Author & Editor Author: Arthur Editor: <Please add your name here if you have edit this article> Photographs and article are copyright of Arthur A Brief Introduction There are many good birding sites out there, but without the aids of cars or guild, these sites may not be easily accessible, especially for foot soldiers and newbies. So, where is the next best place to go for birding? Well, the answer is of course your neighbourhood parks. Whenever I have the time on the weekends, I would love to ... Read More