[Gopala Krishna Baliga]

Tell us about your expected price at least.

[Gopala Krishna Baliga]

In 8 x 42, ..
8 (Magnification):

This number indicates how much closer the binoculars bring distant objects. For example, a magnification of 8x makes something look eight times larger than with the naked eye.

42 (Objective Lens Diameter):

This is the diameter of the larger, front-facing lenses in millimeters. A larger objective lens, like the 42mm one, gathers more light, resulting in a brighter image, especially in low-light conditions

Similarly in 10 x 50

Usually we say that 8 x 42 is optimum. Reason being more the magnification, steadier our hands need to be. The subject we see in the binocular may shake if magnification is too much and our hands are shaky. If magnification is very high as in astronomical scopes etc, one may have to mount the binocular or scope on a steady tripod or other mount.

50 Diameter may gather more light than 42 and appear brighter, but overall binocular will be heavier and costlier (for the same quality).

So we need to strike a balance between magnification, light gathering, weight, cost etc. So usually we say 8 x 42 is optimum balance.

But you can always think about the above parameters and decide what you want and choose accordingly.

[Gopala Krishna Baliga]

My friend her in Mangalore has one Canon 70D Camera in good condition. If interested, email to me at [email protected]. I will give his contact to you.

[Gopala Krishna Baliga]

I suggest you get in touch with your Camera Dealer and Purchase a Dehumidifier Cabinet available in the market. It is a must in this humid climate especially for the lenses.

[Gopala Krishna Baliga]

Bump – Rate Reduced

[Gopala Krishna Baliga]

No sir, I have sold it outside this forum.

[Gopala Krishna Baliga]

Asking rate please

[Gopala Krishna Baliga]

Rate Reduced from 9K to 7K

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In my humble “Opinion” take it to service center only if there is a complaint. Normal cleaning is blowing off the dust on lens glass and camera body by using a Rocket Duster available at Amazon, Use a Shaving brush to brush off the dust on camera body. Use soft cloth to wipe. That’s all is needed. Happy using.

Never try dusting with either lens back end or camera with the hole open. Better to keep the lens on the camera while doing dusting.

I am open for correction.

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I have been removing the card and download photos on to my computer for the past 15 years. I have had no issues with camera or card. It is recommended to format the card in the camera after photos have been copied on to computer ( Do not format the card in computer )

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I was at one time having similar questions, never getting good images. Then I realised I was not having good technique of shooting. Fortunately we have very good resource of Videos made by Sudhir Shivaram Sir in this very website. Go through all of them and practice photography in the field. Is the image not focused properly? Is there hand shake? Is there subject shake? Is the shutter speed enough? Is the light falling on the subject enough? Is the camera set for high ISO? … so many parameters. Once we master these things, then we need to think of better equipment. Have you shared any images in the group? If so, please point out so that experts may be in a position to check. If not, share some and let the experts know.

I have written from my limited experience. Sudhir sir will reply separately when he is free.

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Why don’t you go for some other similar head?

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Sorry for the delay SU Girish.

I understand your question. I will tell you why I do it. Hope that will shed some light. I use a DSLR camera which does not have eye focus function.

Suppose I use Center focusing point to focus on a bird… let us say. Fist I focus using back button to focus on the bird’s eye. ( I have remove focusing function from shutter release button ). Now the bird’s eye is at the center of the frame. I want to place the whole bird to a side to conform to rule of thirds. Now I leave my finger from the back button, recompose using view finder, press the shutter release button.

There are many such situations when we may need to recompose. With practice, we should be able to learn it better. Hope this helps.

[Gopala Krishna Baliga]

Dear Girish, Sir will reply when he can.

1. In the meanwhile, did you configure the camera for back button focus on your camera or is focus set to half press on shutter release button?

2. Most cameras by default focus when you press the shutter release button by half. In this case, point your camera towards the subject, half press the shutter button where you will get focus confirmation light or beep or some signal. Keep your finger there at half press, do not leave it. Recompose by moving the camera and press the rest of the way on shutter release button. Your focus keeps locked at the plane where you focused initially. If you leave the half pressed button and repress, the camera will focus again.

3. If you prefer this method, please learn how to set focus function to back button in your camera. Different cameras could have different menus, but basic function is the same. Take care to remove the focus function from the shutter release button and assign the function to the button on the back of the camera. In this case camera starts focusing only when you press the back button. Once done, you focus by pointing the camera at the subject and pressing the focus button on the back of the camera. Keep the button pressed in case of Continuous / Servo focus. You can leave the button in case of Single focus. Recompose, press shutter release and take the photo.

• This reply was modified 10 months, 2 weeks ago by  Gopala Krishna Baliga.

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Expected Price?