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These are certainly exciting and volatile times in bird and nature photography: Canon, Nikon, SONY? Upgrade or switch systems? Yikes! If you are thinking about switching or upgrading and have questions, feel free to call me on my cell at 863-221-2372 for a free ten-minute consultation. The only thing that I ask in return is that you make a firm commitment to use my B&H affiliate links or to buy from Bedford using the BIRDSASART discount code at checkout if you decide to go forward. Remember that Steve Elkins at Bedford can save you a few additional bucks on lens\/camera\/accessories packages. See the blog for his contact details. Either way, it will not cost you one penny more. <\/p>\n
Be sure to leave a message if I do not pick up and I will get back to you. And please follow that up with an e-mail<\/a> or a text stating your name and a good time for me to call you back. I spend lots of time each day walking, swimming, and watching football and baseball \ud83d\ude42 And napping.<\/p>\n BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.<\/p>\n All FlexShooter Pro BigFeet are now in stock in the BAA Online Store. You can click on the chart above or here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Csaba has found an excellent operation and the anodizing of the black balls for the Minis is underway. We should have our first batch to ship in about two weeks. Thanks to the many who have pre-ordered by phone for their patience. <\/p>\n Several months ago I had a FlexShooter Mini to test on both the UK Puffins and Gannets IPT and the Galapagos Photo-Cruise of a Lifetime. It is a smaller, lighter (one pound!) version of the amazing FlexShooter Pro<\/a>. I used it often with both the Nikon 500 PF and the SONY 100-400 GM with great success and in a pinch, I was able to make sharper images with the Nikon 600 and the TC-E14. All with the Mini mounted on the lighter Induro<\/a> GIT 204. I suggested to developer\/manufacturer Csaba Karai that the Mini needed a bit more spring tension. As there was a problem getting the balls for the new Minis anodized properly, delivery will be delayed several weeks. \ud83d\ude41 When we do receive our first shipment, the Minis will have my suggested changes. <\/p>\n The FlexShooter Mini with the lighter Induro<\/a> GIT 204 is dead-solid-perfect for those whose intermediate telephoto or telephoto zoom is their workhorse lens for bird and nature photography. It will sell for $579 plus shipping. Folks who wish to be assured of getting one from our first shipment can order theirs by phone by calling Jim at 863-692-0906 asap. Your card will not be charged until your Mini is shipped. We already have five orders to ship from our first shipment. <\/p>\n We currently have only one FlexShooter Pro head in stock here<\/a>. All BigFeet are in stock in the BAA Online Store here. Click here<\/a> to access the pretty-much-complete FlexShooter Pro story with videos.<\/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 over $1000.00, 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. Steve has been great at getting folks the hot items that are out of stock at B&H. Those include the SONY a7r IV, the SONY 200-600, the SONY 600mm f\/4 GM, and the Nikon 500mm PF. Steve is eager to please. <\/p>\n Too many folks attending BAA IPTs and dozens of photographers whom I see in the field and on BPN<\/a>, are–out of ignorance–using the wrong gear especially when it comes to tripods and more especially, tripod heads… Please know that I am always glad to answer your gear questions via e-mail<\/a>. Those questions might deal with systems, camera bodies, accessories, and\/or lens choices and decisions. <\/p>\n This image was created on October 26, 2019 at Sebastian Inlet. I used the Induro<\/a> GIT 304\/FlexShooter Pro<\/a>-mounted Sony FE 600mm f\/4 GM OSS lens<\/a>, the Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter<\/a>, and the AF King, the Sony Alpha a9 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body.<\/a> ISO 1600. Exposure determined by Zebras with ISO on the rear dial: 1\/2500 sec. at f\/6.3 in Manual mode. AWB at 9:16am on a variably cloudy morning. <\/p>\n Center Zone Continuous\/tracking AF was active at the moment of exposure and performed to perfection. Click on the image to enjoy a larger version. <\/p>\nIPT Updates <\/h3>\n
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