> Anyone using long lenses (Ken, Tom!!!) any tips or advice for using one of > these beasties would be appreciated.
Bill, first of all shoot, shoot and shoot some more. I don't know what shutter speed you were using but it doesn't appear the vibration is an issue with your set up. I keep my movement control knobs as tight as I can and still get the movement I want. I keep my tripod as short as possible to lessen possible vibration (I'm using a carbon fiber Gitzo which seem somewhat better than an equivalent aluminum tripod). I drape my left arm over the barrel of my 600 to load it and dampen any potential vibration, but I generally shoot with a high enough shutter that this hasn't been a problem. And shoot, shoot and shoot some more. Obviously you've found that shooting a subject coming at you is somewhat harder (from a focus standpoint) than panning one moving to your left or right. I haven't kept track, but I believe my level of keepers with my 600 is somewhat lower than my other lenses from a simple exposure/focus standpoint. And don't forget to shoot, shoot and shoot some more. I think, as Paul pointed out you'll probably get better results with more interesting subjects. You might enjoy using this lens @ a nearby Zoo just for the practice. Oh, and be careful around airports, it might be mistaken for a RPG launcher! Kenneth Waller ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: A couple of PESOs > I finally managed to get out with the 600 and do some shooting. > This les is a challenge to shoot with, to be sure. > Anyone using long lenses (Ken, Tom!!!) any tips or advice for using one of > these beasties would be appreciated. > > Anyway, a couple of my less embarrasing atempts with the big gun are > here.... > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/wingedrats1.html > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/wingedrats2.html > > William Robb > >
