tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520582743166158166.post7288973619222022288..comments2023-05-22T10:15:21.973-04:00Comments on Me and Ray and a Dog Named Grey: New Birds and a QuestionJeanMarie Kleppickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11761688835242922154noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520582743166158166.post-32132165672522196632012-05-02T11:36:29.707-04:002012-05-02T11:36:29.707-04:00Janice, what binocs did you get? The ones we have ...Janice, what binocs did you get? The ones we have are more appropriate for viewing sporting events, that tracking birds in the tops of trees :) As for cameras, I was entertaining the purchase of a DSLR, but have since decided that I am not that serious a photographer, so I my just get a long lens, digital point & shot. I've found one I like with a 30X optical zoom, which may work. Plus it's 16 mp, which is a nice jump from the 4mp, I'm using :)JeanMarie Kleppickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11761688835242922154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520582743166158166.post-58970566756328135262012-04-30T15:41:09.379-04:002012-04-30T15:41:09.379-04:00We have both replaced our binoculars. . .and have ...We have both replaced our binoculars. . .and have added bigger lenses to our photography collection of cameras. . .along with a professional style tripod in anticipation of getting some awesome shots in Rocky Mountain National Park this summer. . .<br /><br />You have completely changed your lifestyle. ..things that were important and a necessity in your S&B no longer matter. . .different things are important now. . .so I say. . .if your viewing and photography equipment is inadequate. . .it needs to be replaced. . .get rid of the old stuff. . .sell it on EBay. . .and then it's not adding to the collection. . .<br /><br />I love birdwatching, and have gotten some awesome shots with our new lens. . .enjoy!<br /><br />Janice<br />Facebook.com/ReadyToGoFullTimeRVingJanice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.com