Nikon D1h, 300mm f/2.8 AF-S, Matrix Manual Metering, 1/1000sec, f/5.6, ISO 200, RAW Format, Handheld

I've discovered the Nikon D1h combined with my 300mm f/2.8 AF-S makes a killer in-flight bird handheld combo. The AF is super fast and the optics are razor sharp. The only drawback is after about five minutes holding the setup your arm begins to wish it was taking a break. The combo weighs about 5 to 7 pounds.