Interesting Birds

[Steven B in PV]

Thanks, Sal.  I use a Panasonic GH2 that's 11.5 years old and maybe 10 generations out of date.  It replaced a 2007 Pana FZ10, an original superzoom digital (which is still in use).  The Pana GH2 is a smaller camera than a DSLR. It's micro four-thirds format has a smaller sensor but it works for this opportunistic shooter.  My philosophy has been that if you don't have a camera at the ready then you miss the opportunity.  Big DSLRs with big lenses are not conducive to every day carry.  At least not for sane folks who aren't so hardcore to sit inside blinds for endless hours in freezing cold or stifling hot weather. 

Someday I might upgrade to more a advanced version of the Pana GH line if they are compatible with the fine Lumix lenses I already have.  I mostly use the 14-140 lens (equivalent to 28-280 in 35mm).  For shooting hummingbird eyelashes and nasal mites I use a Panasonic Lumix Leica 1:2.8/45 macro.  For more distant subjects I occasionally use the Lumix 1-4.0-5.6/100-300 telephoto (equivalent to 200-600 in 35mm).
 
I usually shoot hand held.  For me, the challenge is shooting small birds to capture what I see.  It's much easier to photograph elephants, eagles, cranes and herons.