300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**K2 to K50** · 05-11-2022, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by vector

Set up my new pop up blind in the back yard and on the first try I got a new visitor. Usually I only see house sparrows but today this little Lincoln Sparrow stayed for a visit.

Nice work.
I have been looking for ideas for back yard hides/blinds, or even a camouflage curtain to hang across the doorway between my lounge room and back yard.

Any chance of a pic of your new blind, links etc?

vector · 05-11-2022, 10:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Nice work.
I have been looking for ideas for back yard hides/blinds, or even a camouflage curtain to hang across the doorway between my lounge room and back yard.

Any chance of a pic of your new blind, links etc?

This is what I ordered from Cabelas. It's light enough to carry in to a location, sets up quick, just enough room inside for a chair and a tripod.
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/126058/pursuit-spring-steel-ground-blind

**WPRESTO** · 05-12-2022, 03:03 AM - **5 Likes**

There's something endearing about the way both male & female Canada geese look after their goslings.

**ehrwien** · 05-12-2022, 05:55 AM - **5 Likes**

DA* 300 with F1.7 converter on K-3 III

Who's that Punk?

WHO YA CALLIN A PUNK?!?

**K2 to K50** · 05-12-2022, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by vector

This is what I ordered from Cabelas. It's light enough to carry in to a location, sets up quick, just enough room inside for a chair and a tripod.
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/126058/pursuit-spring-steel-ground-blind

Thank you for such a quick reply - appreciate it!

**Weevil** · 05-12-2022, 07:11 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Nice work.
I have been looking for ideas for back yard hides/blinds, or even a camouflage curtain to hang across the doorway between my lounge room and back yard.

Any chance of a pic of your new blind, links etc?

I use LensCoat LensHides. Got one AP Snow for winter, and one Max4 for other seasons...

LensCoat® LensHide™ Realtree AP Snow
on the above, I put it inside-out for some reasons...

This is the Max4 in the bushes, and a fellow photographer for comparisons

These are very compact. they are the size of a small pillow once packed, and they were not the lightweight ones they now have for sale (I would choose the lightweight ones if I had to buy them today, because the Max4 I have is made of heavier canvas, and it could be pretty hot during summer days, especially if installed under direct sun, i.e. not under the shadows. Also I think the lightweight ones would pack smaller IMO.)

Link = https://www.lenscoat.com/lenshide-photo-blind-c-55.html

**swip** · 05-12-2022, 08:00 AM

That tripod seems to be a bit weak for the big lens.

**Weevil** · 05-12-2022, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by swip

That tripod seems to be a bit weak for the big lens.

If you mean the other guy's tripod on the right, yes... agree!
but depending on the technique, any support, even a monopod helps anyways. This guy has a Canon + Sigma 150-600 sport if I remenber well. The Sigma has a good stabilization system too.

p.s. I never saw his images so I cannot tell about the end result.

**RICHARD L.** · 05-12-2022, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

HoutHans · 05-12-2022, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by Weevil

If you mean the other guy's tripod on the right, yes... agree!
but depending on the technique, any support, even a monopod helps anyways. This guy has a Canon + Sigma 150-600 sport if I remenber well. The Sigma has a good stabilization system too.

p.s. I never saw his images so I cannot tell about the end result.

I find not just the tripod (or lack of it) striking. To have a bit of camo on the lens and then just sit behind it in all your humanity makes limited sense to me. Did he use some hide or camouflage later on?

vector · 05-12-2022, 11:13 PM - **10 Likes**

Yellow-headed Blackbird
Pentax K3 Mark III with DA*300+TC

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-13-2022, 07:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by vector

Yellow-headed Blackbird
Pentax K3 Mark III with DA*300+TC

I love that shot!

**swip** · 05-13-2022, 11:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by vector

Yellow-headed Blackbird
Pentax K3 Mark III with DA*300+TC

Wonderful shot.

**tduell** · 05-13-2022, 04:48 PM - **10 Likes**

White/Sacred Ibis.
K-3 Mark III, DA* 300 + 1.4x TC, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

**K2 to K50** · 05-13-2022, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by tduell

White/Sacred Ibis.
K-3 Mark III, DA* 300 + 1.4x TC, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Great capture of those spread wings!

05-12-2022, 07:11 AM - 2 Likes	#38286
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Nice work. I have been looking for ideas for back yard hides/blinds, or even a camouflage curtain to hang across the doorway between my lounge room and back yard. Any chance of a pic of your new blind, links etc? I use LensCoat LensHides. Got one AP Snow for winter, and one Max4 for other seasons... LensCoat® LensHide™ Realtree AP Snow on the above, I put it inside-out for some reasons... This is the Max4 in the bushes, and a fellow photographer for comparisons These are very compact. they are the size of a small pillow once packed, and they were not the lightweight ones they now have for sale (I would choose the lightweight ones if I had to buy them today, because the Max4 I have is made of heavier canvas, and it could be pretty hot during summer days, especially if installed under direct sun, i.e. not under the shadows. Also I think the lightweight ones would pack smaller IMO.) Link = https://www.lenscoat.com/lenshide-photo-blind-c-55.html Last edited by Weevil; 05-12-2022 at 07:17 AM.

05-12-2022, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#38289
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,575	Opening leaves on Norway Maple. K3 III + HD DA 55-300 mm ED @ 300 mm FL

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05-11-2022, 10:07 PM	#38281
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,791	Originally posted by vector Set up my new pop up blind in the back yard and on the first try I got a new visitor. Usually I only see house sparrows but today this little Lincoln Sparrow stayed for a visit. Nice work. I have been looking for ideas for back yard hides/blinds, or even a camouflage curtain to hang across the doorway between my lounge room and back yard. Any chance of a pic of your new blind, links etc?

05-11-2022, 10:14 PM - 1 Like	#38282
vector Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 713	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Nice work. I have been looking for ideas for back yard hides/blinds, or even a camouflage curtain to hang across the doorway between my lounge room and back yard. Any chance of a pic of your new blind, links etc? This is what I ordered from Cabelas. It's light enough to carry in to a location, sets up quick, just enough room inside for a chair and a tripod. https://www.cabelas.ca/product/126058/pursuit-spring-steel-ground-blind

05-12-2022, 05:55 AM - 5 Likes	#38284
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	DA* 300 with F1.7 converter on K-3 III Who's that Punk? WHO YA CALLIN A PUNK?!?

05-12-2022, 06:18 AM	#38285
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,791	Originally posted by vector This is what I ordered from Cabelas. It's light enough to carry in to a location, sets up quick, just enough room inside for a chair and a tripod. https://www.cabelas.ca/product/126058/pursuit-spring-steel-ground-blind Thank you for such a quick reply - appreciate it!

05-12-2022, 08:00 AM	#38287
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	That tripod seems to be a bit weak for the big lens.

05-12-2022, 03:50 PM	#38288
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by swip That tripod seems to be a bit weak for the big lens. If you mean the other guy's tripod on the right, yes... agree! but depending on the technique, any support, even a monopod helps anyways. This guy has a Canon + Sigma 150-600 sport if I remenber well. The Sigma has a good stabilization system too. p.s. I never saw his images so I cannot tell about the end result.

05-12-2022, 10:42 PM	#38290
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,117	Originally posted by Weevil If you mean the other guy's tripod on the right, yes... agree! but depending on the technique, any support, even a monopod helps anyways. This guy has a Canon + Sigma 150-600 sport if I remenber well. The Sigma has a good stabilization system too. p.s. I never saw his images so I cannot tell about the end result. I find not just the tripod (or lack of it) striking. To have a bit of camo on the lens and then just sit behind it in all your humanity makes limited sense to me. Did he use some hide or camouflage later on?

05-12-2022, 11:13 PM - 10 Likes	#38291
vector Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 713	Yellow-headed Blackbird Pentax K3 Mark III with DA*300+TC

05-13-2022, 07:48 AM - 1 Like	#38292
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by vector Yellow-headed Blackbird Pentax K3 Mark III with DA*300+TC I love that shot!

05-13-2022, 11:54 AM - 1 Like	#38293
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by vector Yellow-headed Blackbird Pentax K3 Mark III with DA*300+TC Wonderful shot.

05-13-2022, 08:42 PM	#38295
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,791	Originally posted by tduell White/Sacred Ibis. K-3 Mark III, DA* 300 + 1.4x TC, handheld. See exif for shot details. Cheers, Terry Great capture of those spread wings!

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