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Here are some pics of juvenile Pacific Gulls taken at Queenscliffe Vic,

D2X and 70-200 vr , i took over 60 frames as they were moving around a lot, also used the hi-speed crop at times, i feel i am becoming more capable with the D2X , and since i obtained Tom Hogans e book on the X i have learned heaps, this is one hell of a camera, i expose around 400 pics a week one way or another as it is my way of teaching myself how things work and the functions and variations of the X are very involved ( at least to a luddite like me !!) but boy is this one hell of a camera and worth avery penny.

What a strange looking bird. Looks like a cross between a seagull and a toucan.

Nice sharp shots mate, it looks like you're mastering the D2x mate.

Cheers,
Owen.

Owen, thanks mate, yes they are a little weird looking i suppose and large ! they are about twice the size of a normal gull ,these are juveniles , when they mature their plumage turns to black and white and the beak is a deep yellow

Great captures Nikon Boy. I'm not sure but are they Petrels?
You are dead right once mastered it's one hell of a camera. I really like #1 with the bird looking under its wing nice perspective. What autofocus mode did you use?
cheers
marco

Hi Marco, we call 'em Pacific Gulls , but must look them up and find out more,

I activated the continous focus selector ( front of camera ) , AF-C with focus priority custom setting a1, and single area AF mode, and frame rate of CHi, does this answer your question ?

Thanks Nikon Boy. You don't know the deliberations I'm having as to whether to get the D200 and maybe a 105 micro and/or 12-24 AFS or just buy the D2X. By jove its tempting and seeing your work encourages me but hearing the learning curve grind BBJ and others are experiencing with the D2X discourages me. Woe is me Well I can think of worst dilemmas to be in
cheers
marco

Marco , don't be afraid of the D2X or blinded by negative opinions
and people having trouble with it, it aint that hard to use, if a luddite like me can use one ANYONE can !!!