55-300 to heavy for my old arms
Posted 23/12/2011 - 22:22
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fatspider wrote:
Have you considered a Monopod? I find my Sigma 50-500 far too heavy to handhold but can manage it on a Monopod just fine, and its far more flexible that the tripod.
Thanks ALANHave you considered a Monopod? I find my Sigma 50-500 far too heavy to handhold but can manage it on a Monopod just fine, and its far more flexible that the tripod.
I have never realy thought about a Monopod, but might just be the thing.
Cheers
Dave
Posted 24/12/2011 - 00:43 - Helpful Comment
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I would suggest taking the camera with lens attached into a camera shop and asking to try it on a monopod first,
I should point out the "Bigma" balances on the monopod quite well due to its own tripod mount, with the 55-300 you will have to have the monopod attached to the camera so the balance may not "feel" right.
One other suggestion Dave, fill in your location in your profile, you may find offers of 1-1 assistance if there are any other PU members in your area. no need for your address, a city or town will suffice.
I should point out the "Bigma" balances on the monopod quite well due to its own tripod mount, with the 55-300 you will have to have the monopod attached to the camera so the balance may not "feel" right.
One other suggestion Dave, fill in your location in your profile, you may find offers of 1-1 assistance if there are any other PU members in your area. no need for your address, a city or town will suffice.
Posted 24/12/2011 - 11:29
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The advise re monopod is good, especially trying out the kit in a shop first.
I've found, however, that the choice of support is also driven to a great extent by the type of photography.
For landscapes, etc, I'd go for a tripod.
For crowds, busy events, places you can't use a tripod, etc, I'd use a monopod or some form of natural support.
I'd also consider bean-bags, etc.
Also, weight is a consideration if you're going to be carrying it, so more expensive carbon fibre could be the way to go, but beware light weight metal devices; they could be next to useless!
I've found, however, that the choice of support is also driven to a great extent by the type of photography.
For landscapes, etc, I'd go for a tripod.
For crowds, busy events, places you can't use a tripod, etc, I'd use a monopod or some form of natural support.
I'd also consider bean-bags, etc.
Also, weight is a consideration if you're going to be carrying it, so more expensive carbon fibre could be the way to go, but beware light weight metal devices; they could be next to useless!
Posted 24/12/2011 - 11:41
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fatspider wrote:
I would suggest taking the camera with lens attached into a camera shop and asking to try it on a monopod first,
I should point out the "Bigma" balances on the monopod quite well due to its own tripod mount, with the 55-300 you will have to have the monopod attached to the camera so the balance may not "feel" right.
One other suggestion Dave, fill in your location in your profile, you may find offers of 1-1 assistance if there are any other PU members in your area. no need for your address, a city or town will suffice.
Getting to a camera shop can be a bit difficult (USE A CRUTCH TO WALK DUE TO A BIKE ACCIDENT) i need to park close to the shop.I would suggest taking the camera with lens attached into a camera shop and asking to try it on a monopod first,
I should point out the "Bigma" balances on the monopod quite well due to its own tripod mount, with the 55-300 you will have to have the monopod attached to the camera so the balance may not "feel" right.
One other suggestion Dave, fill in your location in your profile, you may find offers of 1-1 assistance if there are any other PU members in your area. no need for your address, a city or town will suffice.
I will give your other idea a try after the holidays, i mght give PC WORLD a go can park out side.
Regards
Dave
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WIRRAL
Tried out the 55-300 and at full zoom had s job keeping it steady (when i was knee high to a grasshopper i could keep a 400 tele steady with one hand)age catches up with all of use.
So if i can lever the moths from the wallet a REDSNAPPER is in order.
Is the bald head or the pan the best, the pan looks like a recipe for disaster, looking through the viewfinder/panning/all fall down.
Cheers
Dave