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07/19/2005 09:51:39 AM · #1 |
Any photos would be good too.
Nick
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07/19/2005 09:53:12 AM · #2 |
tripod or monopod mount it for balance.. or use something to gently rest it on OR hold the lens in one hand and keep that elbow tucked into your body with the other elbow held in teh air for balance
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07/19/2005 10:09:21 AM · #3 |
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07/19/2005 10:13:30 AM · #4 |
How long are you talking about?
With a 70-200 it's generally best to support the lens with your left hand under the barrel and use those fingers to adjust zoom/focus.
For longer lenses the same is true, with just a strong arm required for fixed focus telephotos. :-)
Message edited by author 2005-07-19 10:21:17.
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07/19/2005 10:19:50 AM · #5 |
Thanks for tips but it seems people missing one word. I'm specifically asking about HOLDING a lens. Mine is 70-300 ED It does not have VR(IS). I bump up ISO to keep shutter speed to 1/500 and it seems to work fine however I get blured pictures once in a while.
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07/19/2005 10:42:06 AM · #6 |
| Just like shooting a rifle. Watch your breathing, steady your stance, use your left are as a tripor by putting your hand under the lens and brace your elbow against your stomach, (hence watch your breathing) take the photo just after youre exhale. YOu can also sit on the ground with both knees up and again use your elbows to ballance against your legs. |
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07/19/2005 11:02:31 AM · #7 |
Assuming you are standing (not sitting or crouching):
1. Find the fulcrum of the lens/body package (the point at which it balances)
2. Cradle the lens in your left hand at the fulcrum point
3. Take an erect stance with legs spread and left leg somewhat in front of right leg; your back should be vertical (don't hunch over)
4. Tuck left elbow into body
5. Let right elbow fly out somewhat so it's not touching body
Above creates a natural, relaxed "body tripod". To shoot:
1. Regularize your breathing
2. Grip on both right and left hand should be light, not firm
3. Press the shutter button to the focusing indent first
4. Exhale, shoot
5. Run burst mode, most often the second frame will be sharper than the first frame
Incidentally, "cradling" the body/lens with left hand from below with fingers gripping focus/zoom rings is THE preferred way to hold a camera. Even with WA lens mounted.
Robt.
Message edited by author 2005-07-19 11:03:02.
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07/19/2005 03:38:41 PM · #8 |
Thanks, that a good list.
I'll be checking off items as do them when I shot. :)
Nick
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07/19/2005 03:39:15 PM · #9 |
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