I’ve been stalled on getting my 2018 tax return info as I need Jennifer’s help with some stuff and she and Erik met Alissa and Ajiniyaz were on the Outer Banks for a week-long vacation. All four of my grandchildren were there. Jen will be back in the office today, Tuesday, September 3. Yikes to that — where did August go? So for the past two days, I got back to work on the Nikon D850 User’s Guide and made some good progress. <\/p>\n
In the previous Back in the Saddle<\/em> blog post, only two folks took a crack at the AF point question. If you have a moment, you might wish to re-visit that by clicking here <\/a>. In the same vein, I would appreciate your comments on today’s two featured images as requested below. <\/p>\n This blog post took about three hours to prepare. <\/p>\n I learned early yesterday that Mary van Deusen and her friend Patti Romano will be driving down from South Carolina to join UK Puffins and Gannets veteran Shonagh Adelman on the 2019 Fall Sandbar Secrets Fort DeSoto IPT at the end of this month. Then things got even better when DeSoto IPT veteran Jim Miller e-mailed letting me know that he would also be joining us. Everyone is excited. There are still two spots left on this great workshop. <\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for complete. IPT info. Couples, IPT veterans, and folks wishing to sign up with a friend or with a partner are asked to contact me via e-mail<\/a><\/p>\n We currently have FlexShooter Pro heads in stock here<\/a>. We have all but one of the BigFeet in stock (phone orders only for now: 863-692-0906) but are sold out of the new FLN-60 BigFoot that was recently re-designed for the Nikon 600 VR. Click here<\/a> to access the pretty much complete FlexShooter Pro story with videos. <\/p>\n BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.<\/p>\n Selling your used (or like-new) photo gear through the BAA Blog is a great idea. We charge only a 5% commission. One of the more popular used gear for sale sites charged a minimum of 20%. Plus assorted fees! Yikes. They went out of business. And e-Bay fees are now up to 13%. The minimum item price here is $500 (or less for a $25 fee). If you are interested please scroll down here<\/a> or shoot us an e-mail<\/a><\/center> with the words Items for Sale Info Request cut and pasted into the Subject line :). Stuff that is priced fairly — I offer pricing advice to those who agree to the terms — usually sells in no time flat. Over the past year, we have sold many dozens of items. Do know that prices on some items like the EOS-1D Mark IV, the old Canon 100-400, the old 500mm, the EOS-7D, and the 7D Mark II and the original 400mm DO lens have been dropping steadily. Most recently the price of used Canon 600mm f\/L IS II lenses have been dropping like a rock since the introduction of the 600 III. You can always see the current listings by clicking here<\/a> or on the Used Photo Gear tab on the orange-yellow menu bar near the top of each blog post page.<\/p>\n As used gear sales have slowed a bit in recent months — especially with dSLR bodies, there are lots of great buys right now on the Used Gear Page<\/a><\/p>\n BAA Record-low Price!<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n BIRDS AS ART friend Don Carter is offering a Canon EF 600mm f\/4L IS II USM lens in excellent condition for $5998.00. The sale includes the lens trunk, the rear lens cap, the original tough front lens cover, the lens strap, a Kirk replacement foot, a LensCoat cover and a LensCoat Hoodie, a Think Tank Glass Limo, and insured ground shipping via major courier to lower-48 US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Don via e-mail<\/a> or by phone at 1-630 390-0903 (Central time zone).<\/p>\n The 600 II has been the state of the art super-telephoto lens for birds, nature, wildlife, and sports for many years. When I was using Canon and could get it to my location, it was always my go-to weapon. It is fast and sharp and deadly alone or with either TC. And the Think Tank Glass Limo is a great extra; this telephoto lens backpack has helped me tremendously on many trips over the past two years, most especially, the Emperor Penguin trip. <\/p>\n With a new one going for $9,499, you can save a cool $3,501.00 by grabbing Don\u2019s excellent lens now. The new, lighter 600 III goes for $12,999.00! <\/em> artie<\/p>\n Sold first day!<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n BIRDS AS ART friend Don Carter is also offering a Canon EF 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM lens in excellent condition for $1196.00. The sale includes the front and rear lens caps, an RRS replacement foot, a LensCoat, the tough fabric carrying case, the original box, and insured ground shipping via major courier to lower-48 US addresses only. This lens was been recently cleaned by Canon Professional Services. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Don via e-mail<\/a> or by phone at 1-630 390-0903 (Central time zone).<\/p>\n The Canon 100-400 II was one of my favorite-ever Canon lenses. I loved, loved, loved its versatility and its .98 meter (3.2 feet) close focusing distance. I rarely went into the field without my 1-4 and I used it often with the 1.4X III teleconverter. I used it for general bird photography, bird scapes, and as a quasi-macro lens. It sells new right now for $1799.00. <\/em>artie<\/p>\n BAA Record-low by far price!<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n Don Carter is also offering a Canon EOS-1DX Mark II dSLR in excellent condition for a ridiculously low $3599.00. The sale includes the body cap, the battery charger, one extra battery, the cables, DVDs, and insured ground shipping via major courier to lower-48 US addresses only. This camera was recently been cleaned and checked by Canon Professional Services. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n Please contact Don via e-mail<\/a> or by phone at 1-630 390-0903 (Central time zone).<\/p>\n The EOS-1DX is Canon\u2019s flagship professional camera body. I made many fine images with mine. It is rugged and fast and features Canon\u2019s best AF system.<\/em> artie<\/p>\nGreat News!<\/h3>\n
IPT Updates <\/h3>\n
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FlexShooter Pro Update<\/h3>\n
BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n
Selling Your Used Photo Gear Through BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n
Canon EF 600mm f\/4L IS II USM Lens<\/strong> <\/h2>\n
Canon EF 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM Lens<\/strong> <\/h2>\n
Canon EOS-1DX Mark II dSLR <\/strong> <\/h2>\n