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Just got a new telephoto lens, a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED and it's already exceeding my expectations. With my 1.7x teleconverter it's transformed into a 500mm f/6.7. Real close to what the pros use (500-600 f/4), but $4000 less! I took this shot of the Moon and was amazed at the detail. Now I should be able to reach out and touch birds that I would have passed on before.

I got a new camera as a birthday present to myself in March 2008, a Nikon D300, (12.2 MP Digital). I really love it so far, a MAJOR upgrade from my old D70.

I recently started encoding GPS (Global Positioning System) data into my photos using a free program called WWMX Location Stamper. It's pretty cool because I usually carry a GPS in my pocket anyhow in case I need to mark a rare bird location. Most photo sharing sites now recognize the "Geotagged" photos allowing the photos to be instantly viewed on a Google Earth satellite map. Pretty cool!

If you see "map this!" in the upper right corner on one of my pages, click on it to view exactly where the photos were taken.

My Current Photo/Optical Gear:

Camera: Nikon D300, (12.2 MP Digital), Nikon D70 (6.2 MP Digital)

Lenses: 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor , 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor , 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor , TC-17E II (1.7x) AF-S, AF-I Teleconverter ,

and my newest addition a AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED.

Tripod: Velbon EL Carmagne 630 Carbon Fiber Tripod Tripod Head: 501HDV MANFROTTO 501 HEAD

Binoculars: Swarovski EL 8x32 , PENTAX DCF ED 8x32 (backup) , Canon 15 X 50 IS All Weather , Fijinon 8x42 BFL

Spotting Scope: Nikon Fieldscope 82mm ED Straight w. 25-75x MCII zoom eyepiece Nikon FSA-L1 Digital SLR Camera Adapter (1500mm @ F13)

GPS: Garmin eTrex Vista HCx, Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx

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Please email me if you have any questions or comments: trent@sdbirder.com

Professional camera gear is REALLY EXPENSIVE. Ultimately I'd like to purchase a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VR Autofocus Telephoto Lens. At almost $10,000, it'll be a while. If you've enjoyed my pictures and would like to help out by donating, that would be AWESOME!!

Cheers,
Trent R. Stanley

All photos are copyright ©2000-2009 Trent R. Stanley. Use of photos without express permission is prohibited. Interested in an image? Email me at trent@sdbirder.com