Well it's looking like i need a much better tripod (which one) and maybe a Wimberley.
Will my bank manager understand let alone my better half.
Just taken some pictures using my Manfrotto 144, 322rc2 with the 293 long lens attachment.
Could upload the pictures if any one is intrested, if so how?
tk

Wow thanks for your replies, now to take it all in!
Wish i could afford a Sigma 200-500 or 300-800, better still a Pentax equivalent! Have to stick with the Bigna i think.
Gwyn will have to look into your setup further, thanks for the info.
I keep trying varrious combinations SR on/off etc and have found the Bigma seams to like f16 and above for sharpness. Thats on a bright day.
I made a metal plate to fit on the tripod, placed a bean bag, camera and lens on it and that worked better.
Now to try the Manfrotto 293 long lens support.
tk

hi,
yes i have tried a cable switch and a bean bag on top which did improve things, about to try the manfrotto 293 "long lens support" should be intresting!
As for a gimbal i have looked at them but the price is very high for a good quality one. Not a good time for a second loan!!
Even thought of building some sort of mount!!
tk

Hi,
I am using a K10D with a Sigma 50-500 on a manfrotto 144 tripod/322RC2 head.
Anyone with suggestions on how to improve steadieness, sharpness and clarity on wild life subjects a good distance away?
thanks
tk