70D

Forget my last post regarding the 70d. Further adjustments to settings and use (by PAL), have changed my opinion totally..... lt's a superb instrument, have posted 10 images for your perusal. Any opinions welcome. The Kestrel against a fussy background, and the Woodpecker between branches are of particular interest.

.the last moth of the year

                                               Mottled Umber

Grousing at Fieldfare frolics.

 

This was the final test for the new 70d (with 70-300 lens). My conclusion is that it's a very good all round camera but certainly not a replacement for the 7d, despite the latter being 4 years old now. I must admit that sometimes it takes excellent images, but it has it's idiocyncrasies, whereas the 7d is more reliable, and in my opinion, represents better value for money.

testing

Other than the November Moth, the remaining images are testing Andrew's new 70d with the 70-300 lens. Initial impressions are fairly good, but it needs testing more before I say that its as good as the 7d. Will keep you posted.

late autumn specialities

                                                          spruce carpet

                                                       dark chestnut

a coupleof late one's

                                               brick

                                         feathered thorn

Buckton bird bazaar

courtesy of MT

                                            black redstart

                                                      radde's warbler

                                             reed warbler

                                                 ring ouzel

                                                  r b fly

                                               s e owl

                                          pallas's warbler

October Moths

                                                  Large Ranunculus

                                                   Beaded Chestnut

                                                  Blair's Shoulder Knot

                                         Vestal (the commoner form on the left)

                                                 Pearly Underwing