Halfway There — to Tie!<\/strong><\/h2>\nToday makes two hundred forty days in a row with a new educational blog post! I began this blog post from scratch at 4am Tuesday morning; it took 90 minutes to prepare including the time spent on the image optimizations. 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
BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n
Please note that BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. <\/p>\n
Money Saving Reminder<\/h3>\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>\nThe Used Gear Page<\/h3>\n
Action on the Used Gear Page recently has been fantastic. You can see all current listings here.<\/a> March 2018 was surely a record-breaking month:<\/p>\nKevin Hice sold a lightly used Canon EF 300mm f\/2.8L IS II USM lens in near-mint condition for $3099.00 soon after it was listed in late March, 2018.
\nRon Thill sold his Tamron SP 150-600 f\/5.6-6.5 Di VC USD G2 lens for Canon EF in like-new condition for $949 in mid-March.
\nJoel Williams sold his Fujifilm XF 16-55 f\/2.8 R LM WR lens in like-new condition for only $549 near the end of March 2018.
\nJim Brennan sold his Canon EF 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II USM lens in excellent plus condition for only $1,219.00 on the first day of listing.
\nJim Burns sold his EOS-1D Mark IV body in excellent plus condition for a BAA record low $998; not sure exactly when \ud83d\ude42
\nDavid Solis sold a brand new Sanho HyperDrive Colorspace UDMA 3 1 TB wireless photo\/video memory card backup for $399.00 after being contacted on the first day of listing.
\nDavid Solis sold his Canon EF 300 mm f\/2.8L IS USM (the original version) lens in excellent plus condition for $2399.00 after being contacted on the first day of listing.
\nDavid Solis sold his Canon EF 500 mm f\/4L IS USM (the \u201cold five\u201d) in excellent plus condition with perfect glass for the BAA record low price of $3399.00.
\nLes Greenberg sold his Canon EF 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II USM zoom lens in mint condition to a local buyer and is sending me a check for 2 1\/2% of the original asking price of $1599.
\nJoel Williams sold his Fujifilm XF 50 f\/2 R WR lens in like-new condition for only $299 in early March.
\nRajat Kapoor sold his Canon EF 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens (the \u201cold 1-4\u201d) in near-mint condition the first day is was listed for $649.
\nJim Brennan sold his Canon EF 500mm f\/4L IS USM lens (the \u201cold five\u201d) in near-mint condition and a Canon EF 1.4 III teleconverter in very good condition for $3,599.00 right after listing them in early March.
\nGary Meyer sold his Canon EOS 7D Mark II in near-mint condition for $798 soon after it was listed in early March.<\/p>\n
The sale of John Norris’s is offering Canon 1DX Mark II in like-new condition for $3,996.00 is pending. <\/p>\n
New Listing<\/h3>\nCanon EF 400mm f\/2.8L IS II USM Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\nMansoor Assadi is offering a barely used Canon EF 400mm f\/2.8L IS II USM lens in mint condition for the BIRDS AS ART record-low price of $7748. The sale includes the original box and everything that came in it including the lens trunk along with insured ground shipping via major courier. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n
Please contact Mansoor via e-mail<\/a><\/center> or by phone at 415-559-8027 (Pacific time). <\/p>\nThis fast, super-sharp, relatively lightweight (8.49 pounds) super-telephoto lens (the Nikon version weighs 10.2 pounds) is a versatile lens for wildlife photographers, especially for those who live in the west and do large mammals in low light. And it is a hugely popular lens with sports photographers. For bird photographers working at close range at feeder set-ups will really love the 3m (9.8 feet) close focus. And best of all, it creates super-sharp images with both the 1.4X III and the 2X III Extenders. It currently sells new at B&H for $9,999. You can save some significant bucks by grabbing Mansoor’s lens right now.<\/em> artie<\/p>\nPrice Drop!<\/h3>\nCanon 300mm f\/2.8 L IS Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\nPrice reduced $200 on March 28, 2018<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\nJeff Guettinger is offering a Canon 300mm f\/2.8 L IS lens (the original version) in mint condition for $2499 (was $2,699.00). The sale includes the original lens trunk, the front leather cover, the rear lens cap, the strap, and insured ground shipping via major courier to continental US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n
Please contact Jeff via e-mail<\/a><\/center> or by phone at 715.379.6302.<\/p>\nThe older version of the Canon 300mm f\/2.8L IS is a super sharp lens that is great for hand held flight and action photography and great with both teleconverters. It has long been the favorite focal length of the world’s best hawk photographers. Jeff’s immaculate lens is priced to sell quickly. <\/em> artie <\/p>\n
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Several folks on the Gatorland IPT 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>\n<\/p>\n
The Used Gear Page<\/h3>\n
Action on the Used Gear Page recently has been fantastic. You can see all current listings here.<\/a> March 2018 was surely a record-breaking month:<\/p>\n Kevin Hice sold a lightly used Canon EF 300mm f\/2.8L IS II USM lens in near-mint condition for $3099.00 soon after it was listed in late March, 2018. The sale of John Norris’s is offering Canon 1DX Mark II in like-new condition for $3,996.00 is pending. <\/p>\n Mansoor Assadi is offering a barely used Canon EF 400mm f\/2.8L IS II USM lens in mint condition for the BIRDS AS ART record-low price of $7748. The sale includes the original box and everything that came in it including the lens trunk along with insured ground shipping via major courier. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Mansoor via e-mail<\/a><\/center> or by phone at 415-559-8027 (Pacific time). <\/p>\n This fast, super-sharp, relatively lightweight (8.49 pounds) super-telephoto lens (the Nikon version weighs 10.2 pounds) is a versatile lens for wildlife photographers, especially for those who live in the west and do large mammals in low light. And it is a hugely popular lens with sports photographers. For bird photographers working at close range at feeder set-ups will really love the 3m (9.8 feet) close focus. And best of all, it creates super-sharp images with both the 1.4X III and the 2X III Extenders. It currently sells new at B&H for $9,999. You can save some significant bucks by grabbing Mansoor’s lens right now.<\/em> artie<\/p>\n Price reduced $200 on March 28, 2018<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n Jeff Guettinger is offering a Canon 300mm f\/2.8 L IS lens (the original version) in mint condition for $2499 (was $2,699.00). The sale includes the original lens trunk, the front leather cover, the rear lens cap, the strap, and insured ground shipping via major courier to continental US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Jeff via e-mail<\/a><\/center> or by phone at 715.379.6302.<\/p>\n The older version of the Canon 300mm f\/2.8L IS is a super sharp lens that is great for hand held flight and action photography and great with both teleconverters. It has long been the favorite focal length of the world’s best hawk photographers. Jeff’s immaculate lens is priced to sell quickly. <\/em> artie <\/p>\n Several folks on the Gatorland IPT 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>\n
\nRon Thill sold his Tamron SP 150-600 f\/5.6-6.5 Di VC USD G2 lens for Canon EF in like-new condition for $949 in mid-March.
\nJoel Williams sold his Fujifilm XF 16-55 f\/2.8 R LM WR lens in like-new condition for only $549 near the end of March 2018.
\nJim Brennan sold his Canon EF 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II USM lens in excellent plus condition for only $1,219.00 on the first day of listing.
\nJim Burns sold his EOS-1D Mark IV body in excellent plus condition for a BAA record low $998; not sure exactly when \ud83d\ude42
\nDavid Solis sold a brand new Sanho HyperDrive Colorspace UDMA 3 1 TB wireless photo\/video memory card backup for $399.00 after being contacted on the first day of listing.
\nDavid Solis sold his Canon EF 300 mm f\/2.8L IS USM (the original version) lens in excellent plus condition for $2399.00 after being contacted on the first day of listing.
\nDavid Solis sold his Canon EF 500 mm f\/4L IS USM (the \u201cold five\u201d) in excellent plus condition with perfect glass for the BAA record low price of $3399.00.
\nLes Greenberg sold his Canon EF 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II USM zoom lens in mint condition to a local buyer and is sending me a check for 2 1\/2% of the original asking price of $1599.
\nJoel Williams sold his Fujifilm XF 50 f\/2 R WR lens in like-new condition for only $299 in early March.
\nRajat Kapoor sold his Canon EF 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens (the \u201cold 1-4\u201d) in near-mint condition the first day is was listed for $649.
\nJim Brennan sold his Canon EF 500mm f\/4L IS USM lens (the \u201cold five\u201d) in near-mint condition and a Canon EF 1.4 III teleconverter in very good condition for $3,599.00 right after listing them in early March.
\nGary Meyer sold his Canon EOS 7D Mark II in near-mint condition for $798 soon after it was listed in early March.<\/p>\nNew Listing<\/h3>\n
Canon EF 400mm f\/2.8L IS II USM Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Price Drop!<\/h3>\n
Canon 300mm f\/2.8 L IS Lens<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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