Done&rundleCams
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I went out to the George Reifel Bird Sanctuary w/ some mates and took along
my 40 year old (?) Russian Photo-Sniper too take some bird shots 
Firstly, here is a photo of the Photo-Sniper, albeit not mine, so folks can see what it looks
like:
And some pictures.....
PHOTO #1 and 2) Heron's fisihng:
PHOTO #3) Wood Duck
PHOTO # 4) A (Blue) Tree Swallow:
PHOTO # 5) Canada Geese
Definitely not Andy Rouse nor Art Wofle stature ... but..........
Cheers,
Jack
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Life is a Photo-op
(UPDATED NOV 16th)MY BLOG: www.nakedmanonawire.blogspot.com
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frank1
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I've got one and it's a decent lens but I wouldn't point one at a police officer. Well only if I was suicidal. Great pics Jack
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Done&rundleCams
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I've got one and it's a decent lens but I wouldn't point one at a police officer. Well only if I was suicidal. Great pics Jack
Thanks Frank and, I daresay, the Photo-Sniper is one of my sharpest lenses and whilst I have never pointed it any police (recently) I was definitely getting some attention at the Wildlife Sanctuary Also, me thinks, it might be interesting taking the Photo-Sniper as carry on
luggage at the airport:
Jack
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(UPDATED NOV 16th)MY BLOG: www.nakedmanonawire.blogspot.com
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Monobod
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Bye Bye Jack, see you when you come out in 20 years time!
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David.
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Photos hosted by Flickr.
www.flickr.com/photos/monobod/
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My sharpest lens is a tripod - Chris Palmer.
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frank1
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A couple of silicone gel bags in there also going to Laos. Jack don't do it
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johnmcd
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Hi Jack, the old Zenit photosniper I remember it well. I never had one mind you as I've never been much of a telephoto man myself but I thought they were cool looking. I did have the Zenit E though that went on the end of it originally.
I wouldn't bring one into the UK however or you'll get more than a broken arm !
Guys have been shot dead for carrying just a chair leg and that was before all the latest terrorist hysteria.
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jeallen01
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But wouldn't it be good if some company came up with a MODERN version of the photosniper based around a MODERN DSLR with all the "mod cons" the sniper didn't have!
(like auto-everything - IIRC, the sniper had "auto-nothing at all"!)
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GX10 and various Sigma lenses (and a lot of old Pentax, Practica and similar stuff!)
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frank1
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But wouldn't it be good if some company came up with a MODERN version of the photosniper based around a MODERN DSLR with all the "mod cons" the sniper didn't have!
(like auto-everything - IIRC, the sniper had "auto-nothing at all"!)
Your too much of a gadget freak, there are places you go to for help you know.
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Done&rundleCams
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Bye Bye Jack, see you when you come out in 20 years time!
Ha  Ha ... funny boy 
Hi David,
Jack
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Done&rundleCams
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A couple of silicone gel bags in there also going to Laos. Jack don't do it
Ok ...Mr. Frank ... but how would I fight the humidity ??
Jack
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Done&rundleCams
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Hi Jack, the old Zenit photosniper I remember it well. I never had one mind you as I've never been much of a telephoto man myself but I thought they were cool looking. I did have the Zenit E though that went on the end of it originally.
I wouldn't bring one into the UK however or you'll get more than a broken arm !
Guys have been shot dead for carrying just a chair leg and that was before all the latest terrorist hysteria.
Hi John,
Good to see back in the forums again (here and DePravedReview) and I picked this up
several years ago and hadn't used it for about several years and took it out on
Sunday (May 2) and hopefully will use more from now on .... barring any airline travel
As for the police, I think this coming Saturday has potential. There is, potentially, big hockey playoff
game, allegedly rain free weather and, if Vancouver wins, plenty of excited hockey fans (and police)
on the streets which means, of course, plenty of potential photo-ops ........ So,
stay tuned for posts I make this coming Sunday
Cheers and Hi to Diane
Jack
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(UPDATED NOV 16th)MY BLOG: www.nakedmanonawire.blogspot.com
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Done&rundleCams
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But wouldn't it be good if some company came up with a MODERN version of the photosniper based around a MODERN DSLR with all the "mod cons" the sniper didn't have!
(like auto-everything - IIRC, the sniper had "auto-nothing at all"!)
Hello J_A01,
That would be easier and nice(er?) but only if it were optically
as sharp as the old (like mine) Photo-Sniper .... and I am amazed how
sharp the images are ... considering I had to manual focus and my eyesight
is pretty crap 
Cheers,
Jack
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Life is a Photo-op
(UPDATED NOV 16th)MY BLOG: www.nakedmanonawire.blogspot.com
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Done&rundleCams
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Quote:
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But wouldn't it be good if some company came up with a MODERN version of the photosniper based around a MODERN DSLR with all the "mod cons" the sniper didn't have!
(like auto-everything - IIRC, the sniper had "auto-nothing at all"!)
Your too much of a gadget freak, there are places you go to for help you know.
You're right Frank and it's little camera shop in Vancouver
Cheers,
Jack
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Life is a Photo-op
(UPDATED NOV 16th)MY BLOG: www.nakedmanonawire.blogspot.com
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frank1
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But wouldn't it be good if some company came up with a MODERN version of the photosniper based around a MODERN DSLR with all the "mod cons" the sniper didn't have!
(like auto-everything - IIRC, the sniper had "auto-nothing at all"!)
Your too much of a gadget freak, there are places you go to for help you know.
You're right Frank and it's little camera shop in Vancouver
Cheers,
Jack
Thanks Jack didn't want to say anything but keep this between ourselves whats the address. In need of help again alas
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Done&rundleCams
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But wouldn't it be good if some company came up with a MODERN version of the photosniper based around a MODERN DSLR with all the "mod cons" the sniper didn't have!
(like auto-everything - IIRC, the sniper had "auto-nothing at all"!)
Your too much of a gadget freak, there are places you go to for help you know.
You're right Frank and it's little camera shop in Vancouver
Cheers,
Jack
Thanks Jack didn't want to say anything but keep this between ourselves whats the address. In need of help again alas
No problemo Frank and the address is 17-200 Burrard Street opposite Canada Place
Cheers and see y'all real soon
Jack
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(UPDATED NOV 16th)MY BLOG: www.nakedmanonawire.blogspot.com
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