eBirdseed.com Wild Bird Feeding Blog

Hi,

Yeah, the camera is a ringer. To use the cam, just carefully follow the directions. 'Nough said.

Right now, we're experimenting with photographing different bird types, the hummingbirds being our models today. Take a look...



More observations...

• The focal length of 15" is critical. To actually measure the distance from the lens to the potential position of the subject will take some practice.
• The rig needs to be aimed carefully.
• High-speed birds (like the hummingbirds) are going to take work. Because they are so small, and so quick, everything has to be just right... The feeder has got to have fresh sugar water. We have to anticipate the best lighting. And the position of the camera needs to be spot on.
• Because of the sheer volume of pictures the NovaBird takes, organizing all those snapshots is going to take extreme care. See the December 26th entry in this blog, Christmas Gift... Truer words were never spoken. Our bird photo collection stands at 899 right now, and the NovaBird could easily add 50 - 200 shots per day. If you want to seriously use this camera, you're either going to have to be highly organized, or you're doomed.
• The purchases of a spare 6V rechargeable battery pack (in the shape of a rock) and a backup SD memory card are investments worthy of consideration... There's nothing like being able to reset the system at will.
• The possible uses for a gadget like this boggle the mind. We've already purchased a 4' long, 1/2" dowel that will act as a portable stationary platform. Who knows what pictures might be obtained when a few seeds, some bread crumbs, a bit of suet, or a salt lick are placed 15" away from it?

In short, learning how to get the max out of this camera will take time, and we'll continue to post the best pictures that we can, but eventually expect some pretty good stuff.



See you by the feeders,

CapeCodAlan