Using 200mm lens query

Maybe I should have said that a 200mm is in effect treated as a 300mm on a digital body. I know 200 is still 200 no matter what camera it is attatched to but for simplicity it would be easier to treat it as 300 for hand holding purposes, not taking SR into account as not all cameras have this facility.
Harry

1/focal length rule may not be quite right for digital, but it is easy to remember! That's what rules of thumb are for. It's only ever going to be a rough guide anyway.

Shake Reduction (if you have it) should more than make up for the difference.

The lens in question shouldn't need a support in any way, it's a stumpy looking lens but is known as a "Hyperzoom".

Maybe it is the way you are holding it. The 8 tips from Mongoose are spot on.
Also I guess that you are holding the lens as well as the camera, one hand on the camera and the other supporting the lens.

Paul

yup holding lens and camera going out on sat for a proper play i have a tripod as well so need a remote next will come in handy when using it for my HDR images

actually I've been shooting rifles since I was about 9, my camera technique is more or less the same as my rifle technique but with less of a bang at the end!

Carl,

When doing HDR images you really don't need to fork out £20 (I think that's how much they are now) for a remote. I have never used a remote for HDR, instead use the self timer.

Set it for 2 secs, press the shutter release and Bob's your father's brother.
Oh and if using the self timer or remote, remember to cover the eyepiece so that stray light doesn't enter through it, maybe just hovering your hand at the back of the camera.

Compatible remote controls are available for £4 to £5 via eBay - wired or wireless.

Ok fair enough, never bought one as they came free with my K10 & K20

Still the self timer is free

ok thanks for the info i will try it like that first off down cardiff bay tomorrow get some shots of the norweigan church and new theatre