Bigma and 1.4T/C
Posted 09/07/2010 - 22:49
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fatspider wrote:
Anyone got any suggestions for stabilising a monopod?
Add another 2 legs? Anyone got any suggestions for stabilising a monopod?
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 09/07/2010 - 22:54
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Add another 2 legs?
Well I was thinking more on the lines of "grandma's secret recipe for stability"Add another 2 legs?
but as you suggest a tripod can anyone reccomend a reasonably priced head for my Velbon CF (630 I think)
Posted 10/07/2010 - 15:43
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K5, K20D, Bigma, Sigma EX 105, Sigma EX 10-20, Sigma EX 28-70 F2.8, Sigma Ex 1.4TC,
Pentax 135 F3.5, Pentax 30mm F2.8 , Pentax 50mm F1.7, Pentax 55mm F1.8,
Super Taks: 35mm F3.5, 50mm F1.4, 135mm F3.5, 200mm F4
Vivitar TX 200mm F3.5,Vivitar (Komine)135mm f2.8, Vivitar 2X TC, Vivitar T4 400mm F6.3
Tamron SP 35-80,80-210 F3.8, Helios 44M, Mir 1B 37mm F2.8, Jupiter 9 85mm F2, Chinon 28mm F2.8, 3M-5A 500mm F8 etc etc
Posted 10/07/2010 - 23:19
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I've found a monopod works best if you think of yourself as the extra two legs. I tend to grip it and press down firmly with one hand, which reduces any tendency to wobble.
They are not as good as a tripod for long exposures - I use mine for distant subjects as it makes composing the shot a bit easier than attempting to hold a heavy zoom steady.
They are not as good as a tripod for long exposures - I use mine for distant subjects as it makes composing the shot a bit easier than attempting to hold a heavy zoom steady.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 13/07/2010 - 12:42
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I'm sure you've realised this already, but make sure the SR is off as it will be working on the wrong focal length with the TC in place.
you don't have to be mad to post here
but it does help
but it does help
Posted 13/07/2010 - 18:22
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Mongoose wrote:
I'm sure you've realised this already, but make sure the SR is off as it will be working on the wrong focal length with the TC in place.
I'm sure you've realised this already, but make sure the SR is off as it will be working on the wrong focal length with the TC in place.
No I hadn't given it a thought, I assumed the T/C would automatically relay the increased focal length, just had a look at the exif on some of the pics I took and It would appear that is not the case
Turning SR off is going to be a bit of a pain, if I need it at 500mm I definately need it longer
Anyone know of a workaround?
Posted 13/07/2010 - 20:51
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Only the most obvious suggestion - turn up the ISO to reduce the shutter speed!
Posted 13/07/2010 - 23:05
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greynolds999 wrote:
Only the most obvious suggestion - turn up the ISO to reduce the shutter speed!
dont you mean increase the iso and shutter speed.
Only the most obvious suggestion - turn up the ISO to reduce the shutter speed!
Posted 14/07/2010 - 18:01
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pentaxanne wrote:
Just testing!
greynolds999 wrote:
Only the most obvious suggestion - turn up the ISO to reduce the shutter speed!
dont you mean increase the iso and shutter speed.Only the most obvious suggestion - turn up the ISO to reduce the shutter speed!
Posted 15/07/2010 - 00:18
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Daniel Bridge wrote:
Dan
and a gimble mount?
fatspider wrote:
Anyone got any suggestions for stabilising a monopod?
Add another 2 legs? Anyone got any suggestions for stabilising a monopod?
Dan
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
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It arrived about 11am this morning and I was at the local RSPB reserve by 1.30pm, unfortunatly it was quite breezy but I managed to find a sheltered spot by one of the ponds, and yes I used the Bigma with the T/C to shoot macro
Anyone got any suggestions for stabilising a monopod? I'm normally OK at 500mm but pushing it to 700mm with the T/C is causing me some problems.
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