see http://form.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=46001

1 the only prime lens I have is my friends 50mm macro and didn't think this subject was going to do either of us much good, so either 80 or 400mm end of my usual lens

2 & 3 all as seen through viewfinder & no crops

4 to the extent that anything is in focus, yes manual

5 all f5.6

6 no PP except that on ISO1600 shots Nikon autosets noise reduction and I have toggled it from 'faster' to 'better'