Bird Photography

[JTF]

I currently use a panasonic dmc fz4 with a built in 12 x lense which gives 420mm at max zoom, see pic samples. I am considering upgrading to a DSLR for ranges of 400 - 800mm, any suggestions on systems IE: Sony A100 etc.

[paulnj]

nice snowy owl there.

I am not familiar with the sony and happen to be a canon guy. Might I suggest a canon XTi w/ a telephoto

[Bevb]

Nice shots!
You dont state where the bird actually is wild/tame etc, i can only presume its wild and if so what a fantastic opportunity. Well done.

I dont know anything about Sony either, im a Canon girl! but im sure theres plenty of people here that can advise.:thumbsup:

[JTF]

Both wild on Amherst Island south of Kingston, Ontario Canada.

[Loupey]

Wow! To see one wild like that, must have been exhillerating. To get it on camera, even better :thumbsup:

Canon me too. Not that that is the only good choice out there.

I'd recommend you start by making a list of lenses you foresee needing down the road. Then find the brand that has best set of these lenses with the prices/features that you want. Bodies change constantly. Lenses stay somewhat constant (in this rapid digital age).