on 11/18/03 7:17 AM, jmb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Stan, > > I see nothing wrong with these technically on my monitor. So this is > effectively 600+ telephoto (900?)! What tripod setup did you use? > > Run! Don't walk! to buy this! >> >> For academic interest, herewith is presented a shot with *ist-D at ISO 200, >> FA* 300mm/4.5 plus Pentax A-2X-S. The really curious may contact me off >> list and I can provide the original jpeg. > >> > > Thanks, > > John > > I have a relatively "low-end" Bogen 3205 (= Manfrotto 190B?) tripod with 3030 tripod head. The 300mm does not have a tripod mount, so it was hanging off the 2X extender, just floating around in the breeze. For some shots later I used the self-timer with mirror lockup but for these bird shots I used neither a remote nor the timer.
stan
