----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 4:55 PM Subject: EOS 70-200 4L vs 70-300 f-5.6 IS USM?
> A couple months ago I purchased the 70-200 4 L used from Adorama. Excellent > condition. Unfortunately because of rain I've only given a few test runs. I > can't seem to handhold it very well, so I debating selling it and buying the new > 70-300 4-5/6 IS USM. > > Any input would be helpful. > > Hello, Marnie aka Doe :-) Welcome! Ever thought of using a mono-pod ? I use one quite a bit when shooting my amateur video. It helps keeping the strain off my arms and shoulders. After wasting money on relatively heavy mono-pods (which are sturdy but tend to stay at home), I found quite a lightweight one from Jessops (in the UK), but I expect it'll be available, under a different label, in your part of the world. That could save you wasting money on selling your 70-200 f4L which has an excellent reputation for sharpness etc. If you like it, you can always buy a heavier model. (Or you could try raising the ISO on your 300D. You'd get shorter shutter speeds, and less evidence of shake.) Malcolm Milton Keynes, UK http://www.megalith.freeserve.co.uk/oddimage.htm * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
