I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the video. It wasn’t made with birdsong reproduction in mind. Out here in the Big City, we’re lucky to have any birds, let alone birds that can sing loud enough to overpower the rumble of the city. There are lots of other great birdwatching channels on KZbin. I am sure you’ll find a number of them more suitable to your taste if birdsong and bird knowledge is your preference.

That’s a good question. I no longer have the FS5, but if my memory serves me, I think 10-bit high-frame-rate (slowmo) recording is only accessible via SDI connection (to a recorder). But don’t quote me.

It's not a stunt. Livestreams often start with a pre-show presentation. The pre-show presentation contains valuable information. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

Thanks for the compliment. I’m using ADSB Exchange for flight tracking, a software defined radio to receive audio and OBS Studio to stream it all.

You mean their DEC/RA clutch engage/release lever, the tiny disc-shaped knob with the thin sliver protruding out the middle of it that's supposed to be a finger handle. Yeah, that kinda sucks if you don't use it correctly. There's a specific procedure that you need to follow when engaging/releasing the RA/DEC axis from the motors. IF you follow that procedure, and you make sure to relieve any unbalanced load from the mount by hand so as to remove that load from the gears, then those tiny little knobs actually are not hard to operate. I think they were designed small intentionally so as to force the user to do things right and to prevent that user from using GORILLA FORCE and ruining his telescope mount. Of course, it should go without saying that your system should be balanced on both axes AT ALL times for best performance and to prevent the early demise of your otherwise GREAT little mount!

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@@aerofart yes and yes

I appreciate that!

@@aerofart I gave 2018 Camo its first unplanned rest a couple weeks ago. Thank God for crash bars. At 5'8" after dropping my 08 KLR 3X the first two weeks, I told myself I would not buy another one. I rode it about 3yrs until it was stolen. Bought a vStrom 650. When it was done I went into the dealer to buy a new 2022 RE Himilayan and rode out with very cherry 2018 KLR with about $3000 of parts upgrades, extended warranty from original owner, original parts, maintenance journal, and only 3402mi. It has been a blessing that I thank God for. I rode about four months before my first drop.

You are so kind

Hey, dorkiness is the mother of invention. Haha. I definitely don’t belong in front of the camera, but that’s ok, I enjoy being behind the camera so much more.

The advice being given here is based on advice I acquired directly from the owner of the AG Optical company, the guy who designed and manufactured this instrument, prior to cleaning this mirror. I specifically voiced my concerns about causing damage to the mirror prior to doing the work. He told me these coatings are extremely durable, unlike some treatments done by third parties for home-brew mirrors, and that if I took basic precautions and generally followed typical cleaning techniques, that I had nothing to worry about. I’ve been working with, maintaining and cleaning my own optics (telescopes, eyepieces, filters and camera lenses) for a few decades now and have never damaged a single one. You might try being a bit more diplomatic next time before you post, or being more specific with your advice.

I’m not sure to what you are referring. Can you rephrase your question please?

Sadly, not this time. I do have several other videos though which do.

Sadly, no.

Thank you. That’s awesome! Do you think these birds are being attracted to the area by the wildlife preserve out by the refinery?

@@aerofart I've lived in the area for 55 years and it seems like just in the last ten years all the wildlife has increased. You know exactly where I'm at 😁😁

@@sinjinmonsoon9055 I’ve been a big fan of Huntington Beach for 40 years :). I used to visit almost every weekend in the summer when I was a young man. You are very fortunate to live there, not only for the wildlife, but for the fresh air and beautiful surroundings. If you are ever in the Riverside County, I highly recommend a visit to the San Jacinto Wildlife area. Many many species of waterfowl, falcons, eagles, etc in a still-natural habitat. It is like a visit to a place far far away from busy SoCal, but just around the corner. I have a video of one of my first visits to the area if you are interested in getting an idea.

You're welcome. It's all flat, mostly smooth, well-maintained dirt roads once you get off the paved roads. Don't drive too fast or get behind another vehicle because it can get very dusty, so be sure to roll up your windows too! :)

Standard bird seed that you can find at your local supermarket or hardware store or feed store works great for many year-round and migrating birds. In my experience however, the caked (suet) types are completely ignored by the birds, though squirrels might enjoy it if they can get to it.

Almost forgot: hummingbirds enjoy sugar water (no dye necessary). DIY recipes abound on the web, you'll need to buy or make a feeder.

Yes, very nice. This was at Lytle Creek Ranger Station in Southern California, near the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County to be exact. Here's a map link: goo.gl/maps/XW6TMK6Hp7Gb4u8TA

Completely free of charge as far as I can tell.

I'm sorry to hear that. You should return it to the seller or ask the seller to provide you with the missing parts. Or maybe the manufacturer will send you the missing parts?

@@aerofart No, what I mean is that this bag should have D rings installed by design, close to the main frame. It just have two 1cm loops sawn at the back of the battery pocket (I installed O rings there, it's the only possible place). It should have proper D rings sawn near the frame like all other Orca bags to properly hold items installed on the outside of the main bag and/or the outside pocket.

@@fer_fdi oh, I see what you mean. Yes, I suppose having more attachment/securing points would make it more useful, but then again, this is one of the less-expensive models, so maybe it wasn’t intended for use with more advanced gear requiring more complicated routing/attachment features. But hey, you put in a little work, made the bag YOURS by customizing it, and saved a few bucks in the process. That sounds like a WIN to me! Enjoy.

Hi. Sorry for the very late reply. The coordinates are (33.872307248566116, -117.12076022350965) and the link is goo.gl/maps/X6VwfxKapPX8G5oc7. BE SURE TO TAKE THE DAVIS ROAD ENTRANCE. Do not approach from the north, as the road DOES NOT GO THROUGH and you will be forced to take a long detour to get back to the south entrance.

You’re very welcome.

I don’t have one of those on hand, but if you want to send me yours I could give it a shot. No guarantees I could fix it because if the microchip or anything on the circuit board is fried, it probably wouldn’t make sense to repair it from a cost perspective. If it was something simpler though, I would repair it and mail it back to you either way.

I am glad to hear the video has served its purpose. Thanks for watching.

I didn’t process much if any. Probably levels, curves. The FS-5 was designed to be newsgathering friendly, so it produces a very useable image straight out of camera.

Hi Antonina. Yes, I'm am Italian, from Sicily and I speak the Old Sicilian dialect quite well because I learned it from my parents while I grew up in the U.S., so there was no "modern" influence of the language imparted. It's hard to go wrong with Cuccuzza. Just give it lots of love, kind words spoken in Italian, lots of water, lots of sunshine, lots of space, room to breath, and something sturdy to climb and hang from (must be very sturdy bamboo, 2x4 lumber is even better, because the plant and fruit get VERY heavy) and keep an eye out for caterpillars because they will enjoy it for dinner before you get a chance. When you prune the plant, be sure to save the leaves (tenderumi, meaning tender ones) and any flowers you trim and cook those into a minestra - I think I prefer those more than the squash itself. Be sure to harvest and eat the cucuzza while it is young, and not too large. Like people, the young ones are the most tender and flavorful. The old ones tend to harden and lose flavor. Be sure to keep one or two fruit on the plant until it grows large and old so that you can save that for seeds for next year. Also be sure to keep the plant off good luck and buon appetito.

Excellent. Did my review help you decide? How do you like it?

@@aerofart I really do like your review dude

@@dakhilalsanusi5384 haha, thank you so much. But just for the record, I don’t think I made myself clear. I wasn’t asking if you liked my review. I was asking how you like the Orca!

@@aerofart man it’s so useful, Orca has made a great low profile bag

Hi Mike. This video wasn't planned. It was a spur of the moment thing. I just happened to be in the neighborhood and "discovered" it - thought I might just grab some quick footage. But thanks for letting us know. Will definitely have to do a more thorough tour next time. The history is fascinating.

Yes they are. I’m sure they’d beat a spear fisherman in a contest any day!

Hello Tree Walker! Thank you for the compliment, and thank you for the bird ID clarification. I did not know better at the time I posted this video. I will update the description accordingly. Thanks again!

Yes. House Finch male on the left, for sure. Not sure about the one on the right. May be a female White-crowned Sparrow, also common in this area.

I don’t have the time to show you’d Rep by step, but the thing you need to understand is color space transforms using ACES. The trickiest part is finding the appropriate input gamma and color space. Rec 2020 works well when you can’t find a specific entry in the list that matches what your camera is recording. For example, if you’re shooting F-Log and don’t see an F-Log entry on the list, Rec 2020 will work well with a little correction required afterwards. Be sure to use ACES Color Management in your project settings, not DaVinci Color Management. Try different combinations because several will yield good results.

Grazie, Peri. Anch'io sono nato in Italia.

Thank you Kelly. So glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Regina. Unfortunately, I’m not very well informed about the rules/regulations or appeal of riding a bike at the SJWA, so you’d be better served checking out the link I provided in the video description or getting in touch with a local cycling group. My guess is that while the place is beautiful and quiet, the options for bike riding aren’t great since the place wasn’t intended for that purpose. And it’s probably not a good idea, especially if you don’t stay on the main road, since there are many environmentally sensitive areas where endangered birds build their nests and raise their young. I may be wrong and there may be some options out there that are workable; but like I said, you’d be better served informing yourself by doing some research at the official website and speaking with locals. Im a cyclist myself so I feel for you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video - and happy trails!

It absolutely is, Thomas! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

Hello Sherwin. I am delighted that you enjoyed this video. The natural world is fascinating and beautiful. I enjoy sharing these sights and sounds with you and others who might otherwise not get the opportunity to see them firsthand. Thank you for subscribing to my channel as together we observe some of the most beautiful and fascinating creatures of the natural world.

Thank you for the constructive feedback. I will definitely make an effort to identify the birds in the future. I have already started doing so in some of my other videos so please have a look around on my channel. Usually the videos with a tailored thumbnail have the birds labeled in the video. Thanks again, and stay tuned for more bird videos, with birds identified, of course.

Also, please check the video description. I list the bird IDs in order of appearance.

It could be you have an electrical short circuit and the short-circuit protection built into your unit is kicking in, shutting down your mod to prevent it from burning up. It's also possible that one of your batteries is old and no longer has any capacity to store a charge, even though it might have a proper voltage reading.