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School of Photography Introduction to Bird Photography
Product Code: SOP-ITBP
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The aim of this course is to get members away from their automatic settings and to begin using their camera in manual modes, enabling creative photography to take place.
Course Overview
Want to learn how to get more out of your camera and take some amazing images of Britains Birds at the same time?
The aim of this course is to get members away from their automatic settings and to begin using their camera in manual modes, enabling creative photography to take place.
If you struggle with the manual modes don't worry, instructor John will be on hand to guide you!
Please note this course is off-site, you will need transport in order to reach the wood. If you have any queries please contact us directly and we'll be glad to help!
Topics Covered
Spread your wings!
In this 3 hour course, you can expect to see a variety of Britains native woodland birds. Making the most of purpose-built hides you will get right up close to the action. There's no guarantee on particular species but some of the varieties you may see are;
- Blue Tit
- Coal Tit
- Great Tit
- Great Spotted Woodpecker
- Nuthatch
- Robin
- Siskin
Although we obviously can't promise particular birds, instructor John will ensure you leave with amazing images utilising his skills and many years experience.
Required Equipment
You will need to bring along your camera, lenses a charged battery and sufficient memory for your pictures. You may also want to bring water and a snack although there are tea and coffee facilities on-site.
Please note- best results are achieved with lenses that are 200mm and above If you are unsure whether your equipment is suitable please get in touch
what should I bring?
You will need to bring along your camera, lenses a charged battery and sufficient memory for your pictures. You may also want to bring water and a snack although there are tea and coffee facilities on-site.
Please note- best results are achieved with lenses that are 200mm and above If you are unsure whether your equipment is suitable please get in touch
Required Skill Level
No previous camera skill is required although the insturctor will encourage you to use manual modes and will help you with this
what is included with this course?
-Although there is purpose-built bird watching hides, please dress for the weather conditions and bring lots of warm layers to make sure you are comfortable if it's cold on the day.
-Some of the areas are not paved so the ground can be uneven underfoot. It isn't muddy but please bring suitable footwear like boots or shoes just in case.
-There is car parking directly next to the wood with a 60m walk to the furthest hide
-There is a composting toilet on-site
Park Cameras offer a range of photography courses in London and West Sussex for a range of cameras and photographic styles, please see our School of Photography page or call us on 01444 23 70 70 for more information on any of our photography classes.
Buying a School of Photography course as a gift
Our courses are booked and administered through the event booking website, Eventbrite. If you are purchasing this as a gift for somebody, we will supply you with a gift box which contains a voucher code to use through Eventbrite - plus full instructions on the booking process itself.
To purchase a course as a gift, you will need to order the course through Park Cameras itself - we will then send you the gift package which can then be presented to the delighted recipient. This gift voucher can be redeemed within 12 months of the date of purchase.
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- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order.
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- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements or dust within the lens
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
