{"id":49168,"date":"2017-07-26T12:30:59","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T16:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=49168"},"modified":"2017-10-28T05:30:46","modified_gmt":"2017-10-28T09:30:46","slug":"my-concise-comments-on-four-canon-camera-bodies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2017\/07\/26\/my-concise-comments-on-four-canon-camera-bodies\/","title":{"rendered":"My Concise Comments on Four Canon Camera Bodies &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What&#8217;s Up?<\/h3>\n<p>Well, I managed to stay up till 10:30pm on Tuesday evening, 6:30pm Alaska time. I slept only two hours until 12:30am. My body must have considered that as a late nap because I stayed up for two and one-half hours. Then I slept till 8:30am. It is just before noon right now on Wednesday and once again I am feeling a bit jet-lagged. That is not surprising as I was five time zones to the east in the UK for ten days and then three days after that I was four time zones to the west in AK &#8230; I gotta quit this. <\/p>\n<p>I was glad to learn yesterday that Dwaine Tollefsrud sold his Canon EF 300mm f\/2.8L IS II lens in excellent condition for the record-low BAA price of $3,799 in mid-July, 2017. The price of this great lens started dropping when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1081814-REG\/canon_8404b002_ef_400mm_f_4_do.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA4004ISEFM2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA4004ISEFM2\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 400mm f\/4 DO IS II USM lens<\/a> was released about two years ago. <\/p>\n<p>This blog post took about three hours to prepare.  <\/p>\n<h3>The Streak<\/h3>\n<p>Today marks four days in a row with a new educational blog post. <\/p>\n<p><center><noscript><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/servedby.flashtalking.com\/click\/8\/55973;1705289;0;209;0\/?ft_width=728&#038;ft_height=90&#038;url=9277912\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/servedby.flashtalking.com\/imp\/8\/55973;1705289;205;gif;BirdsAsArt;728x90\/?\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/noscript><br \/>\n<script language=\"Javascript1.1\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar ftClick = \"\";\nvar ftExpTrack_1705289 = \"\";\nvar ftX = \"\";\nvar ftY = \"\";\nvar ftZ = \"\";\nvar ftOBA = 1;\nvar ftContent = \"\";\nvar ftCustom = \"\";\nvar ft728x90_OOBclickTrack = \"\";\nvar ftRandom = Math.random()*1000000;\nvar ftBuildTag1 = \"<scr\";\nvar ftBuildTag2 = \"<\/\";\nvar ftClick_1705289 = ftClick;\nif(typeof(ft_referrer)==\"undefined\"){var ft_referrer=(function(){var r=\"\";if(window==top){r=window.location.href;}else{try{r=window.parent.location.href;}catch(e){}r=(r)?r:document.referrer;}while(encodeURIComponent(r).length>1000){r=r.substring(0,r.length-1);}return r;}());}\nvar ftDomain = (window==top)?\"\":(function(){var d=document.referrer,h=(d)?d.match(\"(?::q\/q\/)+([qw-]+(q.[qw-]+)+)(q\/)?\".replace(\/q\/g,decodeURIComponent(\"%\"+\"5C\")))[1]:\"\";return (h&&h!=location.host)?\"&ft_ifb=1&ft_domain=\"+encodeURIComponent(h):\"\";}());\nvar ftTag = ftBuildTag1 + 'ipt language=\"javascript1.1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" ';\nftTag += 'src=\"http:\/\/servedby.flashtalking.com\/imp\/8\/55973;1705289;201;js;BirdsAsArt;728x90\/?ftx='+ftX+'&fty='+ftY+'&ftadz='+ftZ+'&ftscw='+ftContent+'&ft_custom='+ftCustom+'&ftOBA='+ftOBA+ftDomain+'&ft_referrer='+encodeURIComponent(ft_referrer)+'&cachebuster='+ftRandom+'\" id=\"ftscript_728x90\" name=\"ftscript_728x90\"';\nftTag += '>' + ftBuildTag2 + 'script>';\ndocument.write(ftTag);\n<\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><A href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/Photography-Deals\/ci\/18560\/ipp\/48\/N\/4143096970\/view\/GRID?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=bestdeals-am.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/bestdeals-am.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=bestdeals-am.jpg\" border=0><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Gear Questions and Advice<\/h3>\n<p>Too many folks attending BAA IPTs and dozens of folks whom I see in the field, and on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdphotographers.net\/forums\/content.php?s=52d51423c223b39bdca1765c6839ffc2\" target=\"_blank\">BPN<\/a>, are&#8211;out of ignorance&#8211;using the wrong gear especially when it comes to tripods and more especially, tripod heads&#8230; Please know that I am always glad to answer your gear questions via <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h3>Please Don&#8217;t Forget &#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>As always&#8211;and folks have been doing a really great job for a long time now&#8211;please remember to use the BAA B&#038;H links for your major and minor gear purchases. For best results, use one of our many product-specific links; after clicking on one of those you can continue shopping with all subsequent purchases invisibly tracked to BAA. Your doing so is always greatly appreciated. Please remember: web orders only. <strong><em>And please remember also that if you are shopping for items that we carry in the BAA Online Store (as noted in red at the close of this post below) we would of course appreciate your business.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>New Listing<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>Canon EF 500mm f\/4L L IS Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Jim Babbitt is offering a Canon EF 500mm f\/4L L IS lens (the \u201cold five) in excellent plus condition for the record-low BAA price for this item, $3798. There are a few small blemishes on the lens barrel with the hood attaches; the glass is perfect. The sale includes the lens trunk, the front leather hood, the rear lens cap, and insured ground shipping by UPS or Fed Ex to the lower 48.  Your item will not ship until your check clears unless previous arrangements have been made. <\/p>\n<p>Please contact Jim via <a href=\"mailto:babbitt_jim@yahoo.com\">e-mail<\/a> or by phone at 1-760 626 6435 (Pacific time).<\/p>\n<p><em>The 500 f\/4s have been the world\u2019s most popular telephoto lenses for birds, nature, wildlife, and sports for many decades. I owned and used and loved my \u201cold five\u201d for many years. We have sold more than a few recently for $3999. If you don\u2019t have the cash for the 500 II and can handle the additional 1 1\/2 pounds (exactly), then this is your next best option. The 500 II goes for $8999 so you will be saving a cool $5,202 and getting a great lens to boot.<\/em> artie<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image was created on the first afternoon of the Finland IPT from a small blind with the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/wimberley-head-version-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wimberley V2 Tripod Head<\/a>-mounted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/754508-REG\/Canon_5125B002_EF_600mm_f_4L_IS.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA6004LIFEF2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA6004LIFEF2\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 600mm f\/4L IS II USM lens<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/732113-USA\/Canon_4409B002_Extender_EF_1_4X_III.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA14XEF3\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA14XEF3\" target=\"_blank\">Canon Extender EF 1.4X III<\/a>, and my favorite bird photography camera body, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1274705-REG\/canon_eos_5d_mark_iv.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CAE5D4\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCAE5D4\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.<\/a> ISO 800. Evaluative metering +1 2\/3 stops off the gray sky: 1\/1600 sec. at f\/6.3 in Manual mode. AWB. <\/p>\n<p>LensAlign\/FocusTune micro-adjustment: 6. <\/p>\n<p>Center AF point\/AI Servo\/Expand\/Shutter button AF was active at the moment of exposure. The selected AF point was on the bird&#8217;s right shoulder. Click on the image to see a larger, inexplicably sharper image. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Common Crane in flight, Kuusamo, Finland<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/widget\/aff_widget_prdt_generate-2.0.php?aff_num=7226&#038;aff_net=1&#038;size=728x90&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=8407&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The 5D Mark IV for Flight Photography<\/h3>\n<p>In my opinion, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is greatly under-rated as a flight photography camera body.  (Note: Patrick Sparkman agrees.) While the two pro bodies, the 1DX and the 1DX II do offer a faster rate, the 5D IV has several advantages that folks simply do not get. Keep reading below to learn exactly what those advantages are. <\/p>\n<h3>My Concise Comments on Four Canon Camera Bodies &#8230;<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>Considering the Canon EOS-1DX, the Canon EOS-1DX II, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, and the Canon EOS 5DS R.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With regards to the four camera bodies in question, the image quality of all four is fine for most applications including stock agency sales and the creation of large prints. That said the image quality from sharp 5DS R files blows the other three away. Simply put, I have never seen anything like the detail in a sharp 5DS R image file. But when shooting birds and wildlife the densely packed 5DS R pixels can cause problems with image sharpness due to subject movement and vibrations (when viewed at high magnification &#8230;) That is why I forsook the 5DS R; I wound up selling my two. <\/p>\n<p>While both of the pro bodies, the EOS-1DX (12 fps)and the EOS-1DX II (14 fps), are a lot faster than the 5D IV (7 fps), do understand the following simplification: if you are working at 1\/1000 sec with a camera that has a frame rate of <strong><em>up to<\/em><\/strong> 14 fps, you are missing 98.6% of the action poses in a given second. If you are working with a camera that has a frame rate of <strong><em>up to<\/em><\/strong> 7 fps, you are missing 99.3% of the action in a given second. This is not a great difference &#8230; (Note: the <em>up to<\/em> stems from the fact that the frame rates quoted in the specs are for One-shot or Manual focus. The frame rate drops considerably when you are working with AI Servo AF. And that drop itself varies and is related to some of your AF Menu choices. <\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, with the 5D IV offering 50% more pixels than the 1DX II you can work wider with flight and action and crop to the approximate 1DX II file size with no loss of quality. In addition, when you work wider with flight and action you enjoy more d-o-f as well as improved AF performance; it is easier to acquire sharp focus on birds that are farther from the camera than on birds that are closer to the camera. So while the 1DX II (and the 1D X as well) offer frame rate advantages over the 5D IV (and the 5DS R as well), the two higher mega-pixel cameras do offer some serious flight and action advantages over the two pro bodies. <\/p>\n<p>All in all I&#8217;d rate IQ with the 5D IV to be a bit better than IQ with the 1D X II and a bit better still than with the original 1D X. Do understand that Dynamic Range with the 5D IV and the 1DX II far exceed the Dynamic Range offered by both the 1DX and the 5DS R. As a result, 5D IV and the 1DX II image files handle dark tones with ease offering more detail and less noise than the dark tones in 5DS R and 1DX image files.  <\/p>\n<p>As always, folks need to consider the end purposes of their images &#8230; Are you making or selling large prints, sending files to stock agencies, or sharing images online with family and friends or on critique forums like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdphotographers.net\/forums\/content.php\" target=\"_blank\">BirdPhotographer&#8217;s.Net<\/a>? Do know that 1200 pixel wide JPEGs under 400KB from each of the four camera bodies are pretty much indistinguishable. And many would be surprised to learn that for me, 1200 wide and 1400 wide JPEGs are pretty much the lifeblood of the existence of BIRDS AS ART. The 1200 wide JPEGs are used on the BAA Blog and BPN, and the 1400 wides are used for slide programs. Today, image and print sales and stock sales combined account for well less than 10% of our annual income &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>And while I loved my old 1DX bodies, the fact that AF at f\/8 offered only the center AF point (plus the four assist points) became a deal breaker for me; both the 5D IV and the 1DX II give you all AF points and all AF Area selection modes at f\/8. For me (and my style of shooting), having these AF advantages when working with either the 500 II or the 600 II and the 2X III TC or with the 100-400 II and the 1.4X III TC are huge. <\/p>\n<p>Few folks mention the incredibly light weight of the 5D IV, something that I appreciate more and more every day. \ud83d\ude42 On my last two trips I removed the battery pack from my #1 5D IV and enjoyed my favorite body at its lightest weight. Last to consider is the cost. You can get 2 5D IVs for the price of a single 1D X II. <\/p>\n<p>I currently own two 5D IV bodies and a 1DX II. I have completely soured on the 1DX II, in part because of problems that I and others have had with oil spatter on the sensor, in part because it is so heavy, and possibly in part due to the fact that my deteriorating hand-eye coordination, strength, and endurance do not allow me to take advantage of the 1DX II&#8217;s faster frame rate. <\/p>\n<p>I will soon be selling my 1DX II and purchasing a third 5D Mark IV. <\/p>\n<p>Whatever any of you decide, I would appreciate your using the following links and your shooting me a copy of your B&#038;H receipt \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1274705-REG\/canon_eos_5d_mark_iv.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CAE5D4\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCAE5D4\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1221604-REG\/canon_0931c016_eos_1d_x_mark_ii.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CAE1DX2K\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCAE1DX2K\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EOS-1D X Mark II<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1119027-REG\/canon_0582c002_eos_5ds_r_dslr.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CAE5DSR\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCAE5DSR\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EOS 5DS R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check the Used Gear pages <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/used-photography-gear-for-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> for the occasional EOS-1DX listing.<\/p>\n<p>As always, additional questions are welcome; if you have one, please leave a comment. <\/p>\n<h3>If In Doubt &#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>If in doubt about using the BAA B&#038;H affiliate link correctly, you can always start your search by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/?BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Please note that the tracking is invisible. Please, however, remember to shoot me your receipt via <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_1_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>2017 in San Diego was a very good year &#8230;.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>2018 San Diego 4 1\/2-DAY BIRDS AS ART IPT: Monday, JAN 15 thru and including the morning session on Friday, JAN 19, 2018: 4 1\/2 days: $2099.<\/p>\n<p>Limit: 10: Openings: 4<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>Meet and Greet at 6:30pm on the evening before the IPT begins; Sunday, Jan 14, 2018.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Join me in San Diego to photograph the spectacular breeding plumage Brown Pelicans with their fire-engine red and olive green bill pouches; Brandt&#8217;s (usually nesting and displaying) and Double-crested Cormorants; breeding plumage Ring-necked Duck; other duck species possible including Lesser Scaup, Redhead, Wood Duck and Surf Scoter; a variety of gulls including Western, California, and the gorgeous Heerman&#8217;s, all in full breeding plumage; shorebirds including Marbled Godwit, Whimbrel, Willet, Sanderling and Black-bellied Plover; many others possible including Least, Western, and Spotted Sandpiper, Black and Ruddy Turnstone, Semipalmated Plover, and Surfbird; Harbor Seal (depending on the current regulations) and California Sea Lion; and Bird of Paradise flowers. And as you can see by studying the two IPT cards there are some nice bird-scape and landscape opportunities as well. Please note: formerly dependable, both Wood Duck and Marbled Godwit have been declining at their usual locations for the past two years &#8230; <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/general\/san-diego-card-neesie.jpg\" class='shutterset'><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/general\/san-diego-card-neesie.jpg\" alt=\"san-diego-card-neesie\" title=\"san-diego-card-neesie\" width=800 \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>San Diego offers a wealth of very attractive natural history subjects. With annual visits spanning more than three decades I have lot of experience there&#8230;. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>With gorgeous subjects just sitting there waiting to have their pictures taken, photographing the pelicans on the cliffs is about as easy as nature photography gets. With the winds from the east almost every morning there is usually some excellent flight photography. And the pelicans are almost always doing something interesting: preening, scratching, bill pouch cleaning, or squabbling. And then there are those crazy head throws that are thought to be a form of intra-flock communication. You can do most of your photography with an 80- or 100-400 lens &#8230; <\/p>\n<p>Did I mention that there are wealth of great birds and natural history subjects in San Diego in winter? <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/general\/san-diego-card-b.jpg\" class='thickbox'><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/general\/san-diego-card-b.jpg\" alt=\"san-diego-card-b\" title=\"san-diego-card-b\" width=800 \/><\/a>  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Though the pelicans will be the stars of the show on this IPT there will be many other handsome and captivating subjects in wonderful settings. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The San Diego Details<\/h3>\n<p>This IPT will include five 3 1\/2 hour morning photo sessions, four 2 1\/2 hour afternoon photo sessions, four lunches, and after-lunch image review and Photoshop sessions. To ensure early starts, breakfasts will be your responsibility. Dinners are on your own so that we can get some sleep. <\/p>\n<p>A $599 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your slot for this IPT. You can send a check (made out to &#8220;Arthur Morris) to us at BIRDS AS ART, PO Box 7245, Indian Lake Estates, FL, 33855. Or call Jim or Jennifer at the office with a credit card at 863-692-0906. Your balance, payable only by check, will be due on 9\/11\/\/2016. If we do not receive your check for the balance on or before the due date we will try to fill your spot from the waiting list. Please print, complete, and sign the form that is linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/ipt-registration-and-release-forms\/\">here<\/a> and shoot it to us along with your deposit check. If you register by phone, please print, complete and sign the form as noted above and either mail it to us or e-mail the scan. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center>.<\/p>\n<h3>The San Diego Site Guide<\/h3>\n<p>If you cannot make or afford the IPT the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/san-diego-site-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego Site Guide<\/a> truly is the next best thing to being there with me. It is all very simple, you will learn where to be when depending on the wind and sky conditions. <\/p>\n<p><center><A href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/promotion\/12352\/canon-rebates.html?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=CanonSaveBig-728x90.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/CanonSaveBig-728x90.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=CanonSaveBig-728x90.jpg\" border=0><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<A href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/promotion\/11810\/canon-dslr-lens-rebates.html?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=canon_lensesspeediltes-728x90.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/canon_lensesspeediltes-728x90.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=canon_lensesspeediltes-728x90.jpg\" border=0><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Please Remember to use my Affiliate Links and to Visit the New BAA Online Store \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\n<p>To show your appreciation for my continuing efforts here, we ask, as always, that you get in the habit of using my B&#038;H affiliate links on the right side of the blog for all of your photo and electronics purchases. Please check the availability of all photographic accessories in the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/\">New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a>, especially the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/mongoose-action-head\/\">Mongoose M3.6 tripod head<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/plates-and-replacement-feet\/wimberley-arca-swiss-style-lens-plates\/\">Wimberley lens plates<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/digital-media\/\">Delkin flash cards and accessories<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/lenscoat-covers\/\">LensCoat stuff<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>As always, we sell only what I have used, have tested, and can depend on. We will not sell you junk. We know what you need to make creating great images easy and fun. And please remember that I am always glad to answer your gear questions via <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>I would of course appreciate your using our B&#038;H affiliate links for all of your major gear, video, and electronic purchases. <font color=red><strong>For the photographic stuff mentioned in the paragraph above, and for everything else in the new store, we, meaning BAA, would of course greatly appreciate your business. <\/strong><\/font> Here is a huge thank you to the many who have been using our links on a regular basis and those who will be visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/\">New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/cm?t=arthurmorrisb-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=9&#038;l=ur1&#038;category=amazonhomepage&#038;f=ifr&#038;linkID=JIBVXBCFKIBE72GU\" width=\"180\" height=\"150\" scrolling=\"no\" border=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Amazon.com<\/h3>\n<p>Those who prefer to support BAA by shopping with Amazon may use the logo link above. <\/p>\n<h3>Amazon Canada<\/h3>\n<p>Many kind folks from north of the border, eh, have e-mailed stating that they would love to help us out by using one of our affiliate links but that living in Canada and doing so presents numerous problems.  Now, they can help us out by using our Amazon Canada affiliate link by starting their searches by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=15121&#038;creative=330641&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;tag=amb07-20\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h3>Facebook<\/h3>\n<p>Be sure to like and follow BAA on Facebook by clicking on the logo link upper right. Tanks a stack.<\/p>\n<h3>Typos<\/h3>\n<p>In all blog posts and Bulletins, feel free to <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center> or to leave a comment regarding any typos or errors.  Just be right :). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s Up? <\/p>\n<p>Well, I managed to stay up till 10:30pm on Tuesday evening, 6:30pm Alaska time. I slept only two hours until 12:30am. My body must have considered that as a late nap because I stayed up for two and one-half hours. Then I slept till 8:30am. 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