Wow, thanks for all the replies. From these it seems that there is no one solution fits all to this.

I've ordered a lensmaster monopod gimbal thingy and will see how I get on with that once it arrives. I do have a manfrotto 234 tilt head but it just makes me very nervous that its sturdy enough to take the weight of the lens (probably just me).

Daron - if possible I'd be interested to see a picture of you with it in the carrying position as I'm struggling to visualise it across your chest.

Regards

George

Just received my 150-450 from SRS and whilst it is feasible to shoot hand held I wouldn't particularly want to do it over a lengthy period.

There seems to be a few people on here who have one so the question is what sort of support are you using ? (if any)

I generally use a black rapid shoulder sling for carrying my camera but not sure I'd feel comfortable with this beast hanging off the single attachment, so anyone else use any other form of attachments for this system ? Or should I just screw it straight to the monopod when needed but what attachment, if any to use.

This looks quite good but is heavy link

Any thoughts appreciated.

Regards

George

Payment rec'd, to be posted tomorrow.

Sale agreed.

Hi Mike, I've dropped you a pm.

George

Drop to £250 no offers, it'll be traded in at the end of next week.

Shutter count is nearer 40700 as I took a few more shots the other day. (before the photos above, camera is now boxed up)

Regards

George

If you're shooting jpeg then I'd check you've not changed the settings for the jpeg output. Took me a while to realise why I had started shooting in B&W once !

Selling my Sigma 150-500 to make way for other stuff. Have been offered a reasonable trade in but thought I'd offer it here first.

Owned by me from new, excellent condition with minimal wear to tripod foot. Includes box, case, straps and end caps.

£350 including postage

Some photos :






















minor wear to tripod foot



Some pictures taken with this lens :
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/a-few-from-yesterday--34102/p-0#comm_384845

Regards

George

Some photos

Comes with all original items, strap and charger have never been used. Came in a Kit box for 18-135, no lens is included in this sale.






Whilst taking pictures, realised there is a tiny mark on right hand side. There is also a fibre (not a crack) stuck under the screen protector top right.









Couple of minor marks can be seen on baseplate

Payment received and posted.