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Comment by tomkeet posted on OFF Topic.......Topic at 18/01/2009 - 21:30
Still counting the holes in my crumpet!
Comment by tomkeet posted on OFF Topic.......Topic at 18/01/2009 - 15:44
Comment by tomkeet posted on OFF Topic.......Topic at 17/01/2009 - 00:11
Comment by tomkeet posted on OFF Topic.......Topic at 16/01/2009 - 23:28
Just a little update on the DIY Gimbal for those who are intrested.
I shortened the camera/lens arm by (2cm), which makes the K10D/Sigma 50-500mm lens a lot lighter to use, the main support arm lowered by (3cm) and a extra bearing added. The two 3mm thick PTFE washers replaced with 1mm thickness and a better paint job using Hammerite metal Satin black spray paint.
Oh, Ken still need to clean my sensor!
Photo link -
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/tomkeet/_IGP6759.jpg
tk
Comment by tomkeet posted on K10D with a Sigma 50-500 at 13/01/2009 - 15:41
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Comment by tomkeet posted on K10D with a Sigma 50-500 at 22/12/2008 - 22:14
The first picture is at F6.7 and the second at F13 (allways sharper) and at around 400m.
Sorry about the boring pictures. (not enhanced)
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/tomkeet/_IGP6554.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/tomkeet/_IGP6556.jpg
Cropped pictures...
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/tomkeet/TKsGimbalf67croped.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/tomkeet/TKsGimbalf13croped.jpg
Have to try it against the Manfrotto 393!!
TK
Comment by tomkeet posted on K10D with a Sigma 50-500 at 22/12/2008 - 15:42
Well I have not used it much yet, but its movment is quite smooth and easy simalar to the Manfrotto 393. Tried a few local pictures today with the Sigma on it and the results were not bad considering it was a very dull day. (as usual). It is heaver than the Manfrotto (1.6kg) mine (1.8kg), but as I mentioned there are improvements that could be made,I realized some as I put it together!
tk
Comment by tomkeet posted on K10D with a Sigma 50-500 at 18/12/2008 - 20:10
Thanks for that Gwyn.
Just signed onto Photobucket.
So just added a couple of quick flash pictures on Photobucket on the links below.
There are improvements to be made, paint job for one!
Help.
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/tomkeet/DIYGimbal1.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/tomkeet/DIYGimbal.jpg
tk
Comment by tomkeet posted on K10D with a Sigma 50-500 at 18/12/2008 - 19:29
Would it be ok to put it the gallery?
As I do not have a Web site.
tk
Comment by tomkeet posted on K10D with a Sigma 50-500 at 18/12/2008 - 18:34
