P�l wrote: > Now this link provided earlier get user impressions, just as valid as any, > from both sides of the issue: > http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=000iQI > http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=001qDR
I've quickly read those threads... the people who have problems seem to be in the minority. I suspect they may have been let down by their equipment and/or technique. I am not sure if there is a ball head in existence that could reliably support the P67 with a long lens; I know from experience that the 67 and 300mm is no lightweight. One guy was using a Manfrotto 141RC head (bogen 3030) which is a bit light for this gear IMO. There seemed to be a few good tips, particularly on the second link. The general consensus seems to be that you need a good solid tripod & head. Going by the comments the 67 seems to be more vibration prone than other cameras, but it can be dealt with. To me its just another tradeoff that you need to consider when deciding which system to use (note I said "system" not "format"). I've said before that I'm entirely satisfied with my results and that's all that matters to me :) I have yet to be let down by camera shake when using the 6x7 on a tripod. I don't think I've gone below 1/60th with the 300mm, but the 45mm has been used at all sorts of shutter speeds. I will do some testing after I get back to NZ to see what my limits are. Cheers, - Dave - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
