Thanks click. That blue in the sun is so pretty. That's a bird I love to have in my nesting boxes.
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Jack,
I got just the better beamer from B&H, you know the temple of photographers at least Saturday through Thursday. The only trick I know of is matching the beamer to the flash, and that is for size and maybe distance from the flashes front element to the fresnel lens. I lost one walking around in some woods so am on my second as they cost $35 it's not too big a deal. Also coated the inside surfaces of the beamer with reflective silver duct tape, have no idea if that helps. The beamer tho gives the underside of birds some light for feather definition.
Was it you who was getting a 1dx mii?
Been thinking of it myself at my local prophoto supply, but B&H adds a 4 TB hard drive to the kit that seems pretty sweet.
On another note.... Can anybody identify this bird I'm calling it the Jesus bird since it has the ability to walk or rather run over water. Possibly juvenile there are adult coots and various fresh water birds in the area.
I got just the better beamer from B&H, you know the temple of photographers at least Saturday through Thursday. The only trick I know of is matching the beamer to the flash, and that is for size and maybe distance from the flashes front element to the fresnel lens. I lost one walking around in some woods so am on my second as they cost $35 it's not too big a deal. Also coated the inside surfaces of the beamer with reflective silver duct tape, have no idea if that helps. The beamer tho gives the underside of birds some light for feather definition.
Was it you who was getting a 1dx mii?
Been thinking of it myself at my local prophoto supply, but B&H adds a 4 TB hard drive to the kit that seems pretty sweet.
On another note.... Can anybody identify this bird I'm calling it the Jesus bird since it has the ability to walk or rather run over water. Possibly juvenile there are adult coots and various fresh water birds in the area.
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Mike hit think you nailed it pied billed grebes. I have seen the adults around though never with the chicks, the vastly different bill colors adult striped blue juvenile orange made me think they were different species. To Mallards and geese seem like good parents, wood ducks not so much, these grebes seem shorted in the parenting department, at least at this age.
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applecider said:
Yes I plan to get the 1DX II since I waited out the 1DX and wasn't satisfied with the 1D4 that I bought used. It'll be my one and only new 1 series camera and it'll have to last a lifetime -which shouldn't be too difficult.
Of course it would be nice if I could outlive it! The IQ of the 6D has satisfied me so I should be a happy camper with the 1DX II. It's this year's renovation disaster that has derailed my photography temporarily.Jack
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For Canadians it looks like a serious price hike. They don't list the 600-EX so I'm wondering if it's right?
https://www.amazon.ca/X-Tender-Better-Beamer-FX-3-Booster/dp/B000SLNNG4
Jack
https://www.amazon.ca/X-Tender-Better-Beamer-FX-3-Booster/dp/B000SLNNG4
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Hi Jack.
I kept looking at building my own Better Beamer, then I just bought one of these.
http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/diffusers_filters_etc/better_beamer/12837_p.html
If you click on the picture you get a scrollable set of four larger images, have a look at image 3 of four to see the different shapes for different flashes.
I will say they seem to work really well. The only criticism I have is the Velcro holding the lens is very narrow and the lens always seems like it might be trying to escape though it hasn't yet, used it 4 times at my local hide for several hours at a time.
I'm guessing the lenses do escape as they sell replacements!
This link details which flashes each shape fits.
https://store.naturescapes.net/better-beamer-flash-extender-compatibility-chart/
Cut and paste from eBay seller, haven't checked accuracy of info.
Made from lightweight impact-resistant plastic- the Beamer weighs just 85g and packs flat.
The two side arms are shaped to fit snugly around the flash head- and are held in place with an velcro strap- so nothing needs to be glued to the flash. The fresnel lens velcroes in place.
FX-2: for Nikon SB25- SB26- Canon 540EZ- 550EX- Metz 54MZ- Sigma EF500 and any gun with depth not greater than 45mm.
FX-3: for Canon 580EX- 580EXII- 600EX- Nikon SB700.
FX-4: for Nikon SB800 and SB600
FX-5: for Canon 430EX- 430EX II
FX-6: for Nikon SB900- SB910- SB5000
Hope this helps.
Edit, $35
I just paid £38.95 Ca$70.69 US$55.32 
and that was drive up and collect (I was close by) posted to the door would have been £42!
Cheers, Graham.
I kept looking at building my own Better Beamer, then I just bought one of these.
http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/diffusers_filters_etc/better_beamer/12837_p.html
If you click on the picture you get a scrollable set of four larger images, have a look at image 3 of four to see the different shapes for different flashes.
I will say they seem to work really well. The only criticism I have is the Velcro holding the lens is very narrow and the lens always seems like it might be trying to escape though it hasn't yet, used it 4 times at my local hide for several hours at a time.
I'm guessing the lenses do escape as they sell replacements!
This link details which flashes each shape fits.
https://store.naturescapes.net/better-beamer-flash-extender-compatibility-chart/
Cut and paste from eBay seller, haven't checked accuracy of info.
Made from lightweight impact-resistant plastic- the Beamer weighs just 85g and packs flat.
The two side arms are shaped to fit snugly around the flash head- and are held in place with an velcro strap- so nothing needs to be glued to the flash. The fresnel lens velcroes in place.
FX-2: for Nikon SB25- SB26- Canon 540EZ- 550EX- Metz 54MZ- Sigma EF500 and any gun with depth not greater than 45mm.
FX-3: for Canon 580EX- 580EXII- 600EX- Nikon SB700.
FX-4: for Nikon SB800 and SB600
FX-5: for Canon 430EX- 430EX II
FX-6: for Nikon SB900- SB910- SB5000
Hope this helps.
Edit, $35
I just paid £38.95 Ca$70.69 US$55.32 and that was drive up and collect (I was close by) posted to the door would have been £42!Cheers, Graham.
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Valvebounce said:Hi Jack.
I kept looking at building my own Better Beamer, then I just bought one of these.
http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/diffusers_filters_etc/better_beamer/12837_p.html
If you click on the picture you get a scrollable set of four larger images, have a look at image 3 of four to see the different shapes for different flashes.
I will say they seem to work really well. The only criticism I have is the Velcro holding the lens is very narrow and the lens always seems like it might be trying to escape though it hasn't yet, used it 4 times at my local hide for several hours at a time.
I'm guessing the lenses do escape as they sell replacements!
This link details which flashes each shape fits.
https://store.naturescapes.net/better-beamer-flash-extender-compatibility-chart/
Cut and paste from eBay seller, haven't checked accuracy of info.
Made from lightweight impact-resistant plastic- the Beamer weighs just 85g and packs flat.
The two side arms are shaped to fit snugly around the flash head- and are held in place with an velcro strap- so nothing needs to be glued to the flash. The fresnel lens velcroes in place.
FX-2: for Nikon SB25- SB26- Canon 540EZ- 550EX- Metz 54MZ- Sigma EF500 and any gun with depth not greater than 45mm.
FX-3: for Canon 580EX- 580EXII- 600EX- Nikon SB700.
FX-4: for Nikon SB800 and SB600
FX-5: for Canon 430EX- 430EX II
FX-6: for Nikon SB900- SB910- SB5000
Hope this helps.
Edit, $35
Cheers, Graham.
Jack Douglas said:
Thanks Graham, that gives me the information that I wasn't sure about. Now it's just a matter of deciding where to buy from.
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The Better Beamer via Amazon.Ca is $132 CAD with shipping or higher! Somebody must be making a pretty hefty profit.
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Click said:
+1
I was just reflecting on the fact that this thread seems to be getting more attention every day/week/month which is nice considering CR is really a gear forum. I like being able to catch gear news and still view/post wildlife etc.
A first at my little pond now that the beavers are back. Standing near thigh deep in water, he just sauntered up to me. 300 X2
Jack
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Ouch, I feel privileged to have only spent CA$70.69 I think for CA$132 I would have made one, if I can find my saved links to the plans I'll send them to you Jack.
Cheers, Graham.
Cheers, Graham.
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