Just want to share my Point and Shoot camera set-up to those interested in the bird photography but not capable of investing in expensive equipment like prime lens and DSLR camera …

The following is my Point and Shoot camera set-up.

Camera

Panasonic FZ18

Important feature: 18x optical zoom equal to 504mm in 8M pixel, suitable for shooting wildlife. Add 2x telecovertor will equal to 1008mm in 8M pixel

Cost: Below RM1700

Tripod

For ‘usual’ camera and video use

JENOVA brand

Cost: below RM50

Teleconvertor

Canon model TC-DC58C 2x with DIY adapter.

Cost: Less than RM400

Lens Adapter DIY Material

The spray cap

 

DIY Lens Hood

Plastic part from toilet pipe cover

The Combination

Teleconvertor with hood

Full combination

Camera with telecovertor but without hood

With tripod

From top down view

Close up, side view of camera set up mounted on tripod

Total cost not more than RM2200

Birding hide set-up

The Result

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