On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:11:44 +0200 (CEST), "Stefan Gerris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote/replied to:
>However, I still don't get why you insist on using a tripod to get sharp >images. Maybe you're shooting with low shutter speeds only, but I managed >to get very crisp handheld images with the 28-135 by adhering to the >"inverse focal length" rule (1/60 sec for 60 mm)... Depends on how crisp you mean. I find a longer heavier lens easier to hand hold. And, I'm usually out just after sunrise or sunset so lighting is usually less than full sunlight. Even an hour before sundown, it's getting darker, add a few clouds in the west, and I'm often shooting f5.5 at 1/30th ISO 800. At this point I have to stop shooting. Even if my lens was faster, the lighting is looking very flat and lifeless. I do not often shoot in full sunlight and I'd have this same problem with any other lens. I need the f5.6 and I need a shutter speed 1/60 or faster. ISO 800 is working well for me, just don't underexpose. When the lighting goes flat, you can overexpose with great results up to a point. I have only used a tripod a couple of times with this lens, so I know what it's capable of. I just wish it had updated IS, that would be so sweet. -- Jim Davis, Nature Photography http://jimdavis.oberro.com/ Standard Poodles for fun BMW motorcycle for pleasure * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
