On Saturday I did my usual two rounds of Postural Restoration exercises, worked on this blog post, took a nap, and got some more work done on the Nikon Focus Fine-tune Guide. And that afternoon as my range of motion and freedom of movement kept on improving, I was feeling good enough for the first time since the fall that I had realistic hopes of making a complete recovery … Time will tell. I was feeling so good that I turned into a 100% couch potato for four hours after my short nap. \ud83d\ude42 I got back to work at about 6:30pm. <\/p>\n
Today makes two hundred thirty days in a row with a new educational blog post! This one took about an hour and a half to prepare. With all of my upcoming free time (or not…), the plan right now is to try to break the current record streak of 480 … Good health and good internet connections and my continuing insanity willing.<\/p>\n
If you need a hot photo item that is out of stock at B&H, would enjoy free overnight shipping, and would like a $50 discount on your first purchase, click here<\/a> to order and enter the coupon code BIRDSASART at checkout. If you are looking to strike a deal on Canon or Nikon gear (including the big telephotos) or on a multiple item order, contact Steve Elkins via e-mail<\/a> or on his cell at (479) 381-2592 (Eastern time) and be sure to mention your BIRDSASART coupon code and use it for your online order. Patrick Sparkman saved $350 on a recent purchase!<\/p>\n Action on the Used Gear Page recently has been fantastic. You can see all current listings here.<\/a><\/p>\n BAA Record-Low, Shock-the-world priced<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n Greg Morris is offering a barely used EF 600mm f\/4L IS II USM lens in mint to like-new condition with extras for the BAA record low price of $9394.00. The sale includes the LensCoat that has protected this lens since day one, a RRS stuff foot (installed), the original foot, the lens trunk, the original box and everything that came in it: front cover, rear cap, manuals, & the rest, and insured ground shipping via major courier to US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your personal or certified check clears unless other arrangements are made.<\/p>\n Please contact Greg via e-mail<\/a><\/center> or by phone at 1-580-678-5929 (Central time).<\/p>\n WMD: Weapon of Mass Destruction!<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n The 600 II is the<\/em><\/strong> state of the art super-telephoto for birds, nature, wildlife, and sports. When I could get it to my location, it was my go-to weapon. It is fast and sharp and deadly alone or with either TC. With a new one going for $11,499, you can save a cool $2,005.00 by grabbing Walt’s might-as-well-be-new lens right now. <\/em> artie<\/p>\n Price dropped $200 on 17 MAR 2018<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n Joel Williams is also offering a Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f\/2.8 R LM OIS WR lens in like-new condition for $749 (was $949). The sale includes the original box, and everything that came with the lens, and insured ground shipping via UPS, to US addresses only. The lens will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Joel via e-mail<\/a><\/center>. <\/p>\n This versatile lens sell new for $1499 so you can save a nifty $550 by grabbing it.<\/em> artie <\/p>\n Price dropped $100 on 17 MAR 2018<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n Joel Williams is also offering a Fujifilm XF 16-55 f\/2.8 R LM WR lens in like-new condition for only $549 (was $649). The sale includes the original box and everything that came in it and insured ground shipping via UPS to US addresses only. The lens will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Joel via e-mail<\/a><\/center>. <\/p>\n A standard-length zoom built to handle harsh conditions, this weather-sealed lens offers the 35mm focal length equivalence of 24-82.5mm for versatile wide-angle to portrait length perspectives. With a constant f\/2.8 maximum aperture, it is effective in low light conditions and able to control focus placement with a shallow depth of field. Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless digital cameras, it features a sophisticated lens design, internal focusing and a Twin Linear Motor AF system for exceedingly fast and near silent autofocus operation. The lens sells new for $1049.<\/em> B&H<\/p>\n Price dropped $20 on 17 MAR 2018<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n Joel Williams is also offering a Novoflex Adapter for Leica M Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X Mount Digital cameras bodies in like-new condition for only $79 (was $99). The sale includes the original box and everything that came in it and insured ground shipping via UPS to US addresses only. This item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Joel via e-mail<\/a><\/center>. <\/p>\n One of the most appealing aspects of mirrorless cameras like those of the Fujifilm X series is the availability of a wide range of compatible interchangeable lenses, including non-Fuji lenses. The Adapter for Leica M Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X Mount Digital Cameras from Novoflex makes it possible to mount a Leica M lens to your Fujifilm X-Pro1, XE-1 and XM-1 Mirrorless Digital Cameras. This precision mechanical adapter does not transfer functions from the camera to the lens, such as automatic focus, however automatic exposure metering in aperture priority and stop-down metering is possible. The lens will focus to infinity using this adapter. This item sells new for $206.25.<\/em> B&H<\/p>\n Price dropped $120 on 17 MAR 2018<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n Joel Williams is also offering a Sony Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35 f\/4 ZA OSS lens in like-new condition for only $629 (was $749). The sale includes the original box and everything that came in it and insured ground shipping via UPS to US addresses only. The lens will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Joel via e-mail<\/a><\/center>. <\/p>\n A compact and weather-resistant option, the Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f\/4 ZA OSS lens from Sony will satisfy nearly all the wide-angle needs of full-frame E-mount shooters. It also features a constant f\/4 aperture for consistent performance and illumination throughout the zoom range. Ensuring optimal image quality, the lens design incorporates five aspherical elements, including one Advanced Aspherical (AA), three extra-low dispersion elements, and the Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating. This combination delivers images that are free from aberration and flare. The lens sells new for $1248.00<\/em> B&H<\/p>\n Price dropped $150 on 17 MAR 2018<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n Joel Williams is also offering a Sony FE 70-200 f\/4 G OSS lens in like-new condition for only $829 (was $979). The sale includes the original box and everything that came in it and insured ground shipping via UPS to US addresses only. The lens will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Joel via e-mail<\/a><\/center>. <\/p>\n Capture more distant subjects while keeping your kit lightweight with the FE 70-200mm f\/4 G OSS Lens from Sony. This full-frame lens is designed for use with mirrorless E-mount cameras where it delivers an excellent telephoto zoom range. It also uses a maximum aperture of f\/4 to keep size and weight down. Incorporated into the optical design are a series of specialized elements to ensure aberrations are suppressed, this includes two extra-low dispersion elements, one super extra-low dispersion element, two advanced aspherical elements, and one aspherical element. Along with these capabilities, a Nano AR coating will help minimize the appearance of flare and ghosting. The lens sells new for $1398.00<\/em> B&H<\/p>\n Several folks on the Spoonbill IPTs used the Booking.Com link below and got great rates and saved a handsome $25.00 in the process. If you too would like to give Booking.Com a shot, click here<\/a> and to earn a $25 reward on your first booking. Thanks to the many who have already tried and used this great service. <\/p>\nThe Used Gear Page<\/h3>\n
Canon EF 600mm f\/4L IS II USM Lens<\/h3>\n
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f\/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Fujifilm XF 16-55 f\/2.8 R LM WR lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Novoflex Adapter for Leica M Mount Lenses to Fujifilm X Mount Digital Cameras<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Sony Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35 f\/4 ZA OSS Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Sony FE 70-200 f\/4 G OSS Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Booking.Com<\/h3>\n